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Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

JUNE 10, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem

HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByOR SHKEDI

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

JUNE 7, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ROMAN SORKIN (9) was quiet early vs Hapoel Jerusalem, but made a big impact for Maccabi Tel Aviv late in the fourth quarter and overtime of its 112-105 road victory.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

MAY 4, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Taking stock of each team as season starts

Maccabi Haifa kicks off quest for 4th straight title • Keane aims to return Mac TA to glory

AUGUST 25, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA played to a goalless draw with Young Boys in Champions League first-leg playoff action at Sammy Ofer Stadium. The tie will now move to Switzerland, where the Greens will try to come away with the win next week and punch their ticket to the group stages of the prestigious competition f

Hapoel Jerusalem expands management with Mekel, Kremer

Hapoel Jerusalem's new owner without question wants to build a solid base as he begins to build the organization in his vision.

AUGUST 22, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL JERUSALEM owner Matan Adelson (center) poses with new team executives Gal Mekel (right) and Alon Kremer (left) at their introductory press conference this week

Pair of delectable semifinals set to tip off

Both Maccabi and Jerusalem entered their quarterfinal series against Hapoel Beersheba and Bnei Herzliya, respectively, a bit hungover from being ousted in European play.

MAY 29, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Wade Baldwin (front) and Hapoel Holon’s Joe Ragland (back) will renew their rivalry when their teams’ semifinal series starts tonight

Hapoel Jerusalem falls to Bonn in Basketball Champions League final

Randolph and Reds can’t repeat Tenerife semifinal heroics, but are still in contention for Israeli double.

MAY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

LEVI RANDOLPH scored a team-high 27 points in the Basketball Champions League final, but it wasn’t enough to keep Hapoel Jerusalem from losing 77-70 to Bonn.

Hapoel Jerusalem in opening semifinal Friday

Unsung hero Mareks Mejeris talks about how his life led him to basketball and to Hapoel Jerusalem.

MAY 11, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN

HAPOEL JERUSALEM coach Aleksandar Dzikic (left) shows some love to guard Or Cornelius during the Reds’ 64-55 Champions League victory over AEK Athens.

Hapoel Jerusalem seals Final Four berth

Reds notch 40-point victory in decisive Champions League quarterfinal game vs AEK Athens

APRIL 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

LEVI RANDOLPH (2) and Hapoel Jerusalem players celebrate at the end of their dominant 91-51 victory over AEK Athens to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Tale of two games for pair of Israel’s Reds

Jerusalem fans attacked in Athens arena during Hapoel’s BCL loss • Hap TA advances in EuroCup

APRIL 13, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

SPEEDY SMITH and Hapoel Jerusalem were tripped up 94-78 this week by AEK Athens in a volatile Game 2 of their best-of-three Champions League playoff series.

Hapoel Jerusalem not feeling respected

Playing with a chip on their shoulder fuels Reds’ Game 1 victory in Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 7, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN

Mac TA snaps Hapoel Jerusalem’s streak

Minor blip as Reds head into best-of-3 Champions League quarterfinal series vs AEK

APRIL 3, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN

JOSH NEBO (center) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were too strong for host Hapoel Jerusalem on Sunday night, handing the Reds an 88-74 defeat in local league action.

Grapevine: Uncomfortable abode

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 26, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN