Euroleague

Maccabi Tel Aviv started its EuroLeague campaign with an 84-74 loss to ASVEL Villeurbanne. Head coach Oded Kattash lamented his team's 20 turnovers and poor physical adaptation.

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.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has been voted joint-favorite with Zalgiris Kaunas as the EuroLeague dark horse in the annual GMs survey, while Olympiacos leads Final Four picks.

Maccabi Tel Aviv travels to France to face ASVEL in the EuroLeague, as the French hosts struggle with roster injuries, missing Mathis Dossou-Yovo.

Hapoel Tel Aviv captain Tomer Ginat discusses his contract extension until 2030, the challenges of playing in Sofia, and his determination to fight for his spot under coach Dimitris Itoudis.

Eurohoops released its EuroLeague top 50 players ranking for 2026/27, featuring a shocking drop for Vasilije Micić and notable placements for Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Reports in Cyprus indicate Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to moving its EuroLeague home games to the island. Following talks with the Cypriot president, the club sent an official request to host matches in Limassol or Nicosia.

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.

Hapoel Tel Aviv returned to Sofia after a short stint in Israel, preparing for their upcoming EuroLeague clash against Bayern Munich amid internal tensions following a derby defeat.

A record 133 former NBA players are competing in the EuroLeague for the 2026/27 season. Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv feature prominent squads with extensive experience.

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.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that discussions with the EuroLeague regarding NBA Europe are progressing, with major announcements expected in the coming weeks.

Hapoel Tel Aviv won the Cagliari tournament by beating Bayern Munich and will return to Israel ahead of the Super Cup derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Former EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu has questioned the financial feasibility of the NBA's proposed European league, doubting massive valuations and entry fees.

The first Tel Aviv derby of the season approaches as Maccabi and Hapoel prepare to clash. European media highlights the matchup as one of the premier games in the upcoming EuroLeague half-season.

Dominican guard Jean Montero explains why he chose Olympiacos over Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer, detailing his smooth adaptation in Piraeus and EuroLeague goals.

Lorenzo Brown, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, posted "Free me" on X as he remains under contract with Olimpia Milano despite not being in their plans.

Former NBA forward Amir Coffey has joined Hapoel Tel Aviv for the upcoming EuroLeague season. In a recent interview, the 29-year-old discussed his rapid decision to sign with the Reds, his connection to former teammates, and his readiness for European basketball.

Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club has officially advanced to the final due diligence stage for securing a permanent EuroLeague franchise. EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno confirmed the club's bid met all threshold requirements.

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.

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...

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...

The Israeli point guard is not expected to play for Hapoel Tel Aviv and is in trouble due to full rosters in the EuroLeague: "A story that did not receive attention."

Thomas Walkup has unilaterally notified Olympiacos of his contract termination amid interest from Dubai. The club rejects the move and demands the player report for pre-season testing, threatening legal action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv players continue to arrive in Israel, with Will Rayman and TJ Leaf returning on Monday. Leaf, who is recovering from a long-term injury, remains cautious about his return timeline but is eager to get back on the court.

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?

By retaining its assets and upgrading in the right places at a cost of millions of dollars, the 'yellows' are putting together a roster that should be worth a playoff spot. Oded Kattash's team is 'returning' to the EuroLeague after two years out of the picture, even though the budget is much lower than that of its city rival.

Andrew Wisniewski recalls the elimination against Partizan, tells about the atmosphere in Belgrade and compliments Pini Gershon: "I loved him, he was a special personality."

Greek media claim that Panathinaikos was tracking C-Keaton Wallace, who has reached an agreement with the 'Yellows' and is expected to sign officially soon: "He could become one of the most talked-about players next season."

BasketNews ranked the list of the most attractive games of the EuroLeague season. They did not include the Tel Aviv derby, unlike other derby games, and did not mention any meeting of one of the Israeli teams.

In the US, several candidates that might sign the veteran star were reviewed, but according to ESPN, the most likely option remains Sacramento. The point guard is taking his time.

Gal Mekel, co-owner of Hapoel Jerusalem, was a guest on the "Double Dribble" podcast and spoke about the turbulent summer, roster construction, and EuroLeague dreams.

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The American center (26, 2.08 m), who played last season for Fenerbahce, will wear yellow until the summer of 2028: "Very excited to join a historic organization." Kattash: "Possesses very high offensive capabilities."

The German world champion and former NBA center has agreed to a two-year deal with the powerhouse club. Coach Oded Kattash is confident that he is the key player who will provide the team with necessary flexibility.

Tomáš Satoranský, who joined Hapoel Tel Aviv, admitted that the team's model of training and playing in Sofia, avoiding frequent flights to Israel, was a key factor in his decision to sign.

The 26-year-old American center, who did not impress last season at Fenerbahçe, is expected to be the third big man in the rotation after Roman Sorkin and Daniel Theis.

Tomáš Satoranský discusses his move to Hapoel Tel Aviv, plans to be based in Sofia, and his need to reduce physical load after long-term back issues.

The 28-year-old American guard joined the Reds on a one-season contract. Last season he played in China and Puerto Rico: "I will give everything on the court. Let's win a championship together."

A Maccabi Tel Aviv player has not yet received approval to play in US colleges and still holds a contract with the yellow team. The NCAA has called for the urgent passage of a new eligibility constitution in Congress, which may permanently prevent such transfers. Will this affect Israeli players?

With less than two months until the new EuroLeague season, teams are busy building their rosters. We analyze the current landscape, identifying the top contenders, teams in need of a wake-up call, and the status of the Tel Aviv clubs.

According to BasketNews, 34-year-old German center Daniel Theis, who starred for Monaco over the past two years, is nearing a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv following a financial crisis at ASVEL.

David DeJulius and Wenyen Gabriel, who played together for Maccabi in the 2024/25 season, have reunited at the Turkish club. They will face their former team as early as the second round of the EuroLeague.

According to BasketNews, the German center prefers the offer from the 'yellows' at this stage, despite interest from other teams in Europe. He is expected to earn about $2.5 million per season.

In the midst of preparations for the EuroLeague, a sharp power struggle is taking place at Hapoel Tel Aviv between Chairman Oren Hasson and CEO Tzahi Reichenstein. The message conveyed by Ofer Yanai: either they find a way to work together or the club will part ways with one of them.

Following two months of discussions and five days of intensive negotiations, the Greens have reached an agreement with ASVEL. The French guard is set to sign a three-year deal worth approximately 10.5 million euros.

For the second consecutive summer, Maccabi has failed to secure a top-tier center, leaving Roman Sorkin isolated at the 5 position. Armando Bacot is seen only as a backup, and the club's passive approach to the transfer market threatens the upcoming season.

The American forward (29, 2.01 meters) has left Hapoel Tel Aviv after one season and will continue his career with the Turkish side, which aims to return to the top tier of European basketball.

Armando Bacot, who struggled to fit into Sarunas Jasikevicius's system at Fenerbahce, is nearing a two-year contract with the Yellows. He is expected to fill the backup center role while the club continues its search for a higher-profile player to complete the frontcourt.

The summer saga concludes as the playoff final series MVP commits to the club until 2029. The Danish guard will earn approximately 6 million dollars over the next three seasons.