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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

Nadir Adri dies from injuries sustained in Panama minibus crash, raising Israeli death toll to two

Nadir Adri's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Ashdod.

JUNE 5, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Yannay’s bold bet pays off as Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague

Hapoel Tel Aviv are two wins away from playing in the Euroleague.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

IF HAPOEL TEL AVIV wins the EuroCup finals against Gran Canaria, it will qualify for the Euroleague for the first time ever in the 2025/26 season – which would thrill owner Ofer Yannay.

From the road to the top for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Itoudis, Reds tip off EuroCup final vs Gran Canaria in Bulgaria with Euroleague qualification on the line.

APRIL 7, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV coach Dimitrios Itoudis embarked with his team to Bulgaria for Game 1 of the EuroCup best-of-3 final vs Gran Canaria.

Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps EuroCup season alive

Do-or-die semifinal game in Valencia on Wednesday • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Anadolu Efes

MARCH 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Tomer Ginat scores two points during the Reds’ 96-91 victory over Valencia in Game 2 of their EuroCup semifinal series.

Hapoel Tel Aviv drops EuroCup semifinal opener to Valencia

Hapoel Tel Aviv came up short at Valencia as the Spanish squad grabbed a 91-82 victory to take a 1-0 lead in their EuroCup best-of-three semifinal series.

MARCH 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TOMER GINAT (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv couldn’t stave off a second-half rally from Valencia, falling 91-82 in Game 1 of their best-of-three EuroCup semifinals series, which resumes on Friday.

Hapoel Tel Aviv tunes up for EuroCup

Blakeney and Motley shine in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s 95-91 victory over Bnei Herzliya, setting the stage for EuroCup semis.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV big man Johnathan Motley grabs a rebound during his 22-point-six-board MVP performance in the Reds’ 95-91 win over Bnei Herzliya.

Mixed EuroCup fortunes for Israeli clubs

Hapoel Tel Aviv grinds out win over Turk Telekom • Hapoel Jerusalem bows out to Gran Canaria

MARCH 14, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Johnathan Motley drives to the hoop for two points in the Reds’ 67-61 win over Turk Telekom in Bulgaria to punch their ticket to the EuroCup semifinals.

Hapoel TA, Jerusalem lock up EuroCup quarterfinal berths

Hapoel Tel Aviv clinched a hard-fought 97-90 victory over Ulm, securing a direct berth in the EuroCup quarterfinals and keeping their championship hopes alive.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TOMER GINAT (right) and Hapoel Tel Aviv were too strong for Ulm in a 97-90 victory that secured a spot in the EuroCup quarterfinals without having to play in the round-of-16.

Molinar, Beersheba beat Hapoel Tel Aviv at buzzer

Molinar drilled home a game-winning 3-pointer as time wound down to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Iverson Molinar hits the game-winning shot late in the fourth quarter of his team’s 83-82 road victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem make EuroCup statements

Geoffrey Groselle and Nahiem Alleyne countered, but the Reds took a 49-32 advantage into halftime.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

JOHNATHAN MOTLEY (left) led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 22 points in its 91-72 EuroCup victory over Trefl Sopot.

Both Tel Aviv teams, Hapoel Jerusalem, Bnei Herzliya into State Cup semifinals

Israel State Cup's Final Four is set as Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Bnei Herzliya all secured victories in their quarterfinal matchups to advance to the semifinal stage.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN