Basketball

Tofas Bursa defeated Bandirma 90-89 in the Turkish Basketball Super League opener thanks to a miraculous full-court buzzer-beater by Yigitcan Saybir.

World basketball mourns Bob Pettit, an NBA legend, Hall of Famer, and the league's first-ever MVP, who passed away at the age of 93.

The 2026/27 EuroLeague season tipped off with Dubai stunning Real Madrid 78-77, alongside major season-opening matchups featuring Žalgiris, Panathinaikos, and Olympiacos.

Hapoel Tel Aviv begins its second EuroLeague season in Sofia against Bayern Munich, aiming to bounce back from a recent Supercup defeat under coach Dimitris Itoudis.

Police body-cam footage from March shows a Miami officer pointing a Taser at WNBA star Paige Bueckers during her teammate Arike Ogunbowale's arrest, sparking nationwide controversy.

French forward Nicolas Batum has officially announced his retirement from basketball at age 37, ending an 18-season NBA career and a legendary run with the French national team.

Eurohoops released its 2026/27 EuroLeague power rankings, placing Hapoel Tel Aviv seventh and Maccabi Tel Aviv 12th. Both Israeli clubs face challenges due to playing home games abroad.

Journalist Zion Nanos criticized Hapoel Tel Aviv owners for housing foreign players in Bulgaria rather than Israel, sparking debates amid European matches in Sofia.

Double Dribble podcasters analyze Maccabi Tel Aviv's crushing victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, praising the team's continuity, energy, and strong start under Oded Kattash.

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 101:83 at Menora Mivtachim Arena to claim the 2026/27 Super Cup, powered by a stellar performance from Yam Madar.

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball chairman Stav Shaham announced he will meet with EuroLeague owners and believes games will soon return to Israel amid relative regional calm.

Israeli basketball guard Gal Raviv has been ranked 32nd in the 2028 WNBA mock draft by W Bound, following stellar performances for Miami and the national team.

At 40, former NBA star Dwight Howard has announced he is coming out of retirement to join Georgian club Black Fortress Tbilisi next month, following a brief retirement.

The Golden State star is showing top form ahead of the NBA season. Curry has confirmed his intention to finish his career with the Warriors.

The champion and cup holder has gone through another drama, as Richard Deitz announced the exercise of his right of first refusal on the sale deal to Jason Levien. What is behind this decision? What made him angry at the other owners? And how can the legendary chairman turn things around? Ynet sorts it out.

Ukrainian Kate Koval, who was supposed to start for LSU, revealed that she left following the addition of Russian player Anna Minaeva: "Not an easy decision. People close to me have been killed and wounded."

Richard Deitz, who previously held 17.5% of the club, announced he is exercising his right of first refusal, which will increase his stake to 55.5% or potentially 62%. "Maccabi is much more than a sports club or a financial asset," he stated.

The company announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with the "Otef Darom" basketball club from the National League. Omri Lotan, CEO of Nirlat: "For us, this is a meaningful connection that goes far beyond sports sponsorship."

The Brazilian forward, who left the 'Reds' during last season for Dubai, returns for a second stint with the vice-champions, finalizing their roster for the upcoming season.

The isolation of Israeli sports on the international stage is deepening. In an official letter that arrived today (Thursday) at the desk of Israel Basketball Association chairman Amos Frishman, FIBA Europe President Jorge Garbajosa and CEO Kamil Novak announced the decision to keep the ban on international games in Israel in place. The move was decided at the end of the organization's executive...

The management crisis at Ofer Yanai's Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club has reached a new peak following the rapid departure of CEO Oren Hasson. This latest upheaval comes as the team struggles with a sharp decline in season ticket sales.

Mike Muscala, who played in the NBA for 11 seasons and earned about $28 million, sparked curiosity online after putting used items from his home up for auction due to a move.

Difficult news for basketball fans in the country and for the Israeli representatives in the continent's top competition: after attempts and frantic efforts to return international games to sports arenas in Tel Aviv, senior sources in Israeli basketball told C14 that the prevailing assessment in the system is that EuroLeague games will not return to be played in Israel during 2026, and even for a...

Revolution on the Carmel: the Maccabi Haifa senior team moves to the private ownership of businessman Shay Yochai Klausner. Coach Benny Katz returns to the sidelines with the clear goal of stabilizing the club and securing a quick return to the Super League.

Following criticism regarding his absence from the national team's games in the current window, the NBA player responded on his Instagram page: "Portland was not willing to take a risk with my health, and in the situation that arose, I simply did not have the option to go out and play."

The Blue and Whites closed the August window with an 85:70 loss to Latvia and a 2:6 record in the World Cup qualifiers. After a campaign missing key players, Beit-Halachmi admitted: "In this way, it is difficult to implement a style of play," Sorkin added: "We cannot look like this."

An explicit promise from Nike attracted dozens of buyers who spent hundreds of shekels to meet the Israeli star, but the event ended in disappointment and an early departure.

After four successful seasons in the capital, Khadeen Carrington's move to Tel Aviv reaches the arbitration institution. Jerusalem is demanding at least 2.3 million shekels as development fees, based on the Israel Basketball Association regulations.

Just 15 months ago it played in the EuroLeague final, and last season it celebrated a championship and four titles, but now Monaco is experiencing a historic collapse: the French Basketball Federation rejected the club's appeal after it failed to provide financial guarantees, and it has been relegated to the third division.

Deni Avdija's successful season has already been reflected in his selection for the All-Star Game, and now the Israeli star is receiving further recognition from the NBA. Today, Saturday, the top 10 of the 50 greatest assists of the season was published, and while Avdija is not among the top ten, he is included in the prestigious list, with the Israeli's assist chosen for 21st place.

Yanai will remain with 40% of the shares, while Gili Raanan, Miki Malka, and Alan Howard will each hold 20%. The move is intended to create a broader ownership structure and bring fans back to the stands. Ongoing management will pass to Chairman Stav Shaham.

After a 106:86 loss to Poland, the Israeli national team has lost its realistic chances of qualifying for the World Cup. Players and staff are now focusing on learning from the experience for future campaigns.

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Ariel Beit-Halahmy's team opens the second stage, where any result other than a win could significantly distance them from a ticket to the World Cup.

Amos Frishman sent a letter to Jorge Garbajosa requesting to allow the national team to host its games in the country again. The latter promised that the issue would be raised at the next board meeting.

Hapoel Jerusalem is launching a public relations counter-offensive, clarifying that it is far from giving up the fight for a ticket to the continent's premier competition. A day after reports were published in Europe stating that the club was left out of the list of 11 leading candidates that moved to the next stage of the franchise tender, the management of the Reds published a firm clarification...

Following the revelation of 72-year-old Miki Berkovich's difficult struggle with advanced dementia, his son, Roi Berkovich, published a touching post on Facebook, thanking the public for their support and asking for privacy during this complex time.

The NCAA has declared the Israeli guard ineligible to play for the University of Utah this year. The reasons for the decision remain unclear despite the university's efforts.

Shaedon Sharpe is sidelined with a meniscus tear, prompting 'Yahoo Sports' to analyze the Blazers' new rotation, where Deni Avdija is expected to take on a larger role.

After two years of being almost entirely out of the public eye, the documentary "Miki Berkovich's Secret" revealed that the basketball legend is battling dementia. His family and close associates spoke about the struggle and the decision to disclose his condition.

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a game between Indiana and Chicago after a verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud. Freedom sat in the stands wearing a shirt that read "Woman - adult human female" as part of his campaign against the inclusion of transgender women in the league, and the event escalated until security was forced to remove him.

The intriguing battle between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic was decided this evening by a Maccabi Tel Aviv player. Jaylen Hoard scored the dramatic game-winning basket, giving the French national team a 91:90 victory in a preparation game against Serbia.

The basketball legend and one of the greatest symbols of Maccabi Tel Aviv has been dealing with a complex medical condition for the past two and a half years. Since then, he has rarely appeared in public, and tomorrow the full story is expected to be revealed as part of an investigation on Keshet 12.

A court in the United States ruled a heavy financial penalty against The New York Times, after it turned out that it had accused an innocent basketball player of being present at a deadly crime scene.

Israeli technology company UBTECH has signed a seasonal sponsorship agreement for a VIP box at the Menora Mivtachim Arena to host clients and partners during Euroleague and league games.

Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club is launching a comprehensive strategic initiative, including a rebranding and a new logo designed with fan participation. "Devotion Inspires is much more than a slogan, it is the way we choose to lead the club," stated owner Matan Adelson.

The Blue and Whites will hold a final test tomorrow (Sunday, 18:30) before the pair of World Cup qualifying matches. Netanel Artzi: "Georgia will give us a mirror of what we are going to face."

The Israel cadet national team (under 16) concluded the European Championship today (Saturday) with a 58:53 victory over Italy. The players of Daniela Reuven finished the tournament with a bittersweet result: despite taking 13th place, the team was relegated to Division B because Bulgaria will host the championship next summer.

The phenomenon that stirred the world's best women's basketball league last season has repeated itself. The game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter while security cleared the items from the court. Chicago star Natasha Cloud was furious: "There are pathetic people."

Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has reached a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks and is set to join a new team. Coaching staff changes in Dallas may also impact the career of Israeli coach Modi Maor.

Marc Stad has purchased the majority of Marc Lore's stake at a valuation of $4.5 billion, becoming the most powerful figure in the club. Alex Rodriguez will remain in a key role.