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Euroleague says no to NBA: Current proposal unanimously rejected
The current framework was rejected at a shareholders' meeting in Como, with some clubs labeling it "colonialist." The NBA is demanding that the tournament remain in its existing structure.
Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype
Josh Christopher signs with Ironi Ness Ziona
Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney dies at 43, Knicks and Bulls mourn loss
'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel
The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard "nothing but great things" about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.
The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment
Lebron James was answering a question about Deni Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in an NBA All-Star Game, when he made positive comments about Israel, prompting the online criticism.
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.
Finding his stride: Anthony Lamb emerging as key piece in Hapoel Jerusalem’s title hopes
The NBA-experienced forward previously struggled with efficiency, yet recently delivered one of his most complete performances in Hapoel’s 114-104 overtime victory over Cluj.
Maccabi Tel Aviv to auction NBA All-Star Deni Avdija’s final game-worn jersey
The auction will open Thursday at 5 p.m. Israel time on the club’s official online store, with bidding set to close Sunday at 6 p.m., hours before Avdija's NBA All-Star game.
A buzzer beater and a new ‘Jimmy Buckets’ in Tel Aviv
Rising the ranks in Euroleague, Jimmy Clark's recent buzzer-beater victory shot led to Partizan Belgrade's defeat at the hands of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Iran’s supreme leader tells Eretz Nehederet he’s bored of bingeing TV in his bunker
Eretz Nehederet shifted focus from Trump to a bunker-bound Khamenei, mocking Iran-US tensions, Israeli defense systems, and domestic politics amid mounting war anxiety.
Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise
Netanyahu’s message, posted shortly after Avdija was named an All-Star reserve, read: “Every time you step onto the court, our country shines with pride.”
Deni Avdija first Israeli to be an NBA All-Star, Gaza hospital director revealed as Hamas colonel
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Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis
“I’m an athlete. I don’t really get into politics, because it’s not my job. I obviously stand for my country, because that’s where I’m from,” he said in an interview last month in The New York Times.
