Basketball

Avdija shines as Lillard and Morant embrace new roles in Portland

The Israeli scored 26 points in Portland's win over Sacramento. Yet, crunch-time reactions of Lillard and Morant when subbed out offered a glimpse into the team’s transformation.

|ByWALLA! SPORTS
Still the team’s primary and most dangerous weapon. Avdija.
MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash is searching for solutions as the yellow-and-blue aims to rebound from consecutive losses in Euroleague and Israeli league play.

Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue

In Euroleague action, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 113-99 to Real Madrid, which set a team record with 21 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv player Jimmy Clark.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed by Real Madrid despite 15-point lead

The Yellows built a 44–29 lead in Belgrade but fell asleep on defense in a 113–99 loss to Real Madrid. Kattash and his players fall to a 2–5 record following a three-point barrage by the Blancos.

|ByOR SHKEDI
Herzliya failed to complete the comeback. Carter.

Herzliya falls to Porto 86–74 in Champions League

The Sharon squad erased a 20-point deficit in the third quarter before ultimately succumbing 86–74 to Porto, remaining winless in European play. Broussard led all scorers with 24 points.

|ByOR SHKEDI

Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp signs three-year contract with NBA's Sacramento Kings

The deal is reportedly $6.35 million over three years. The first two years are guaranteed, with a team option for the third.

JULY 2, 2026ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars looks on against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas

LeBron James to leave the Lakers, where will the NBA superstar play next?

With lots of movement already taking place around the league, LeBron may just wait and see where other chips land or make a move quickly.

JUNE 30, 2026ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Next man up: Shorthanded Israel ready for tough basketball World Cup qualifiers

The Israel National Basketball Team has already advanced to the next stage of qualifying, which will take place at the end of August.

JUNE 30, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL CAPTAIN Tomer Ginat – who is returning from injury – addressed the media ahead of the blue-and-white’s World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia.

Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi TA legend Derrick Sharp, gets drafted to the NBA

Following an outstanding career at the University of Houston, Emanuel joins a growing list of Israeli basketball talent to reach the NBA.

JUNE 26, 2026ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

How Roman Sorkin became the heart of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title run

“I owed a lot to my team after the last game and a half,” Sorkin said. “I was too focused on myself, and that’s part of the old me. I can’t be like that anymore. People here count on me

JUNE 25, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROMAN SORKIN reacts after his late three-pointer this week helped seal the Israel Basketball League championship for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv captures championship in game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv

“It was an amazing season and we didn’t finish the way we wanted to finish and I wish it would have been a better outcome," said Hapoel big man Ish Wainright

JUNE 24, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV celebrates on the court with the trophy after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 in the decisive Game 4 of the Israel Basketball League Finals to clinch the local championship for the 58th time.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive with Game 3 win over Maccabi

Vasilije Micic scored 29 points and added 10 assists as Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the finals, cutting the series lead to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday.

JUNE 22, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TAI ODIASE dunks for two of his 12 points in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s series-saving 80-74 Game 3 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Israel National Basketball Team begins prep for pair of qualifiers vs Germany, Croatia

Israel has opened its training camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, with several key players absent due to injuries and NBA commitments.

JUNE 21, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ARIEL BEIT HALACHMI will have to deal with a depleted roster when Israel takes on Germany and Croatia next week in FIBA 2027 World Cup qualification.

Record sale for a women's basketball team: Connecticut Sun sold for $300 million

Huge deal in the WNBA: The Fertitta family, owners of the Houston Rockets, purchased the team for the highest amount in league history.

JUNE 21, 2026ByOURIEL DASKAL
The WNBA team Connecticut Sun

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes lead in finals series with win in first game

Game 2 will take place on Thursday night back at Yad Eliyahu with Hapoel Tel Aviv as the hosts as the Reds will look to even up the series.

JUNE 17, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Roman Sorkin (left) battles with Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Johnathan Motley (right) during the yellow-and-blue’s 96-75 victory over the Reds in Game 1 of the Israel Basketball League finals at Yad Eliyahu.