Basketball

Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond

“We are creating transformative spaces where young people learn empathy, trust, and cooperation, before prejudice ever takes root.”

The Nike basketball camp at the JCC of Greater Baltimore.
YAM MADAR scored 15 points for Israel in a 85-70 loss to Latvia in World Cup qualifying on Sunday night.

Israel’s World Cup basketball hopes dashed with loss to Latvia

Satoranský Makes His Unofficial Debut in Red.

Led by Blakeney, Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Balkan 101–76

YOTAM HANOCHI will look to help Israel keep its World Cup hopes alive as it opens the second stage of qualifying against Poland and Latvia.

Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive


Hapoel Jerusalem clarifies: 'We are candidates for a EuroLeague license'

Hapoel Jerusalem refuted reports it dropped out of the EuroLeague race, confirming it submitted a framework proposal and prepares a binding offer with Matan Adelson.

Hapoel Jerusalem fans.

'Our hearts are broken, but we did it out of boundless love for Dad'

After a documentary revealed Miki Berkovich is battling dementia, his son expressed gratitude for the public's massive outpouring of support.

Miki Berkowitz.

Euroleague to launch Supercup in UAE as Israeli clubs continue playing abroad

Euroleague announced a Supercup in Abu Dhabi featuring Dubai, while Israeli teams remain banned from hosting, drawing sharp criticism from Arik Shtilman.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Historic merger in Ramat Gan: Men's and women's teams to operate under same club

Gabbay and Glazer signed: For the first time ever, both basketball teams will operate under the same roof: "A model of excellence regardless of gender." The Mayor congratulated the move.

Avi Gabbay signs the club merger agreement with Ora Glazer at Maccabi Ramat Gan.

Israel National Team falls 101-90 to Georgia in World Cup tune-up

Despite 25 points from Roman Sorkin and leading for extended stretches, the blue-and-white ran out of steam late in Tbilisi.

Yam Madar.

Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary

Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition.

Mickey Berkowitz on his 70th birthday

Hapoel Tel Aviv begins preseason in Sofia: When will the Reds arrive in Israel?

Hapoel Tel Aviv holds preseason abroad before EuroLeague. Tomer Ginat will miss start of season; questions surround Tamir Blatt and Jacob Toppin.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players.

EuroLeague champ Bonzie Colson makes celebratory return to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Colson, who played with Maccabi between 2022 and 2024, was part of Oded Katash’s team that won two Israeli league championships and a State Cup.

BONZIE COLSON is joyously welcomed back to Israel by hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday, as the EuroLeague champion begins the next chapter of his yellow-and-blue story.

The business strategy behind the Lakers' $12B Sale

How the flagship club was sold in a strange flash deal for $12 billion, just one year after changing hands, what is behind the "aggressive offer," and what are the new buyers planning?

Changed course on the way to a major deal. Kushner.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season

The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

Kattash.