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The new Maccabi Tel Aviv center arrived in the country ahead of the start of training: "I heard from players who played here that Tel Aviv is the most beautiful city in the world."

The Yellows are expected to add Josh Primo, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, to their training camp. The swingman, who did not play this season due to injury, will arrive to cover for the many absences in the squad due to injuries and national team games.

While Hapoel Jerusalem prepares for the new season under Sasa Obradovic, a warning arrives from Serbia. Ognjen Dobric, captain of Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, who played under the coach last season, provided a rare, unfiltered look at the working methods of the coach who missed the EuroLeague playoffs last season.

The Jerusalem club is demanding compensation from the league runners-up, who signed the naturalized player after his four-year tenure with the capital side before he joined Dimitris Itoudis' squad.

The former star, who shone for 14 years in the NBA, including the great Phoenix team of the early 2000s, also addressed his time in Israel during his Hall of Fame speech: "I was there for a reason."

The former NBA star received a huge honor and in his speech returned to the Israeli chapter of his career: "I was there for a deeper purpose. I was living the dream."

The Indiana star is preparing to return from a long-term injury and is offended: "Give me the name of another player at my level who would return after 16 months and not be broadcast on national TV."

Under sirens during training, evacuation of settlements, and a forced two-and-a-half-month break without games – the club's home-grown players refused to give up and celebrated a dramatic promotion to the National League. Coach Moshe Rahamim and the players recount the unbelievable season: "It showed us that this has long been more than just basketball."

Ahead of his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame, former coach Mike D'Antoni reflects on his time with the Phoenix Suns: "I'm proud of what we did, but we didn't go all the way because we were the first and doubted our own style."

Patrick Beverley continues his European career. The 38-year-old former Hapoel Tel Aviv player has signed with the French club Boulazac Basket Dordogne, after the club officially announced his addition ahead of the upcoming season. This is the third consecutive season that the veteran American guard is playing outside the NBA: after leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv, he played last year for PAOK...

American journalist Bill Oram launched a sharp attack on Tom Dundon, a year after he purchased the team: "He does not feel safe bringing his family here. It is not fun for him."

Luka Doncic's team is going all-in on a top forward who has already held talks with JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka, who promised him a starting lineup spot.

The members of "Double Dribble" discussed the crowded roster of the Reds and the resentment that might arise. Elad Hoffman raised an interesting theory regarding the team's strategy. Watch the full episode.

The fire Sophie Cunningham has been receiving lately for expressing her opinion against the inclusion of transgender people in women's sports raises questions about a movement that claims to be liberal, especially when even her coach turned her back on her. Ironically, the one who might save the situation is a male basketball player who has already paid heavy prices after fighting Erdogan and...

The former NBA star continues his campaign to join the WNBA. Conservative commentators attack the league for opposing it: "It's a disaster, there is a historic opportunity to attract an audience."

Dennis Schröder is changing teams again. The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded the German point guard along with cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Schröder, who played last season for the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland, averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 70 games.

Max Shulga has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid. The 24-year-old Ukrainian guard, who developed within the Spanish basketball system, joins Pedro Martinez's squad from the Boston Celtics organization to bolster their perimeter shooting.

Daniela Reuven's squad impressed in their tournament debut, anchored by a dominant second quarter where they held their opponents to just two points. Michal Abudraham led the way for the blue-and-whites with 16 points and 9 rebounds.

After 18 years and an impressive list of personal achievements, Russell Westbrook has retired. The all-time triple-double king says goodbye to the NBA with a career that could have been much greater, but was often managed more by instinct than by logic, as he never found the balance between his internal fire and the rationality that could have taken him further.

Tyrese Maxey said that the first message he sent to King James was just a joke, but last summer it became realistic: "I told him we have a good chance here."

The members of "Double Dribble" discussed the intriguing roster built by the yellow-and-blues, specifically the backcourt. Will Lonnie Walker be missed, and who will take the final shot?

Deni Avdija and his teammates will open on October 21 against Phoenix, the two meetings against Brooklyn will take place towards the end of December. And when will Jaylen Brown return to Boston?

Hapoel Jerusalem is preparing for the start of training for the new season, and this evening (Thursday) the team's star Jared Harper landed in Israel. "I feel good, I believe this season will be different from last season," said Harper. "We have a new coach, I believe we will have a new system, with many new players, so it will take us some time to connect and be together so we can make the right...

The Golden State star criticized the change in attitude towards Westbrook: "For years you said he destroys teams, and now you miss him."

Portland's Israeli star received an 88 rating in the new game set to be released next month, placing him 25th in the league. The full list from 100 to 21 is available below.

Following long-standing rumors of a potential move to Hapoel Tel Aviv, NBA legend Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement at age 37. Israeli star Deni Avdija, who played alongside him for the Washington Wizards, shared an emotional tribute.

The Maccabi Tel Aviv coach is not losing hope ahead of the return leg against CSKA Sofia (Thursday, 21:00, Sport1): "The key is to prevent unforced errors."

After 18 seasons and a historic record in the best league in the world, Russell Westbrook announced his surprise retirement in a mysterious video, putting an end to rumors about a sensational move to Ofer Yanai's team.

The Los Angeles Lakers basketball club has been sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This marks a new record valuation for a professional sports team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner, Ofer Yanai, continues to generate surprising headlines on an international level. Yanai sent an official and unusual letter to Dennis Rodman (65), one of the greatest NBA legends in history and one of the most prominent rebounders ever, offering him to come to Tel Aviv to conduct a special rebounding workshop for the red club's players. According to the report on the Sport 5...

The owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Eric Schtillman recorded a playful promo ahead of their joint event. The conversation concluded with a surprising question regarding Yam Madar's move to their city rival.

The 'Yellows' will begin training towards the end of next week, but even after completing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

The legendary coach passed away at the age of 86, leaving a legacy that included the invention of "small ball," the point-forward position, and the European revolution. "The parquet was an experimental laboratory for him."

The cadet national team succumbed to the Germans in the round of 16 of the European Championship, despite a comeback in the final quarter. Rotem Ben-David led with 22 points, but it was not enough for a win.

The schedule for the world's best league has been revealed: King James and his teammates will open the season at Madison Square Garden and will host Cleveland afterwards. LeBron's meeting with the Lakers - on Christmas. Also: Giannis' debut in Miami.

One of Israel's greatest basketball players, identified with the Hapoel Jerusalem team, Papi Turgeman, returns to the club in a new role as responsible for strengthening ties with fans, the community, and sponsors: "I am already waiting to start working and do everything possible so that Hapoel continues to grow and succeed - on the court and off it."

The first phase of subscription renewals ended with a particularly low figure, illustrating the depth of the crisis between Ofer Yanai and significant parts of the Hapoel Tel Aviv fan base.

After initial denials, reports in the United States indicate that negotiations between Ofer Yanai and Russell Westbrook are in full swing. Is the 37-year-old NBA star on his way to making history in Israel?

Despite the return of the Blazers star and the arrival of Ja, in the US they believe the ball should be in the Israeli's hands: "He proved what he is capable of achieving".

The Tricolores, in a secondary squad reinforced by Sylvain Francisco and Guerschon Yabusele, were defeated 110:72 by Murray State. The Panathinaikos star tried to explain: "They just threw us together."