basketball

Ynetnews Channels

More Channels

Weather
Homepage
Shopping

More sites

Contact

23°

Weather

Ynet Channels

More Channels

More Sites

Contact

basketball

Israeli Dwyane Wade sculptor defends NBA’s most controversial statue

Omri Amrany created the new statue outside Miami’s arena, with many fans claiming it bears little resemblance to the superstar; artist tells Ynet Wade visited his studio 4 times, refining every detail

Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 11.01.24

Israel eliminated his father's killers, but don’t expect thanks from Steve Kerr

Opinion: After October 7, Golden State coach Steve Kerr, whose father was murdered by Islamic Jihad terrorists, showed less urgency to respond; In recent months, Israel eliminated the key figures Ibrahim Akil and Fuad Shukr, closing a 40-year chapter for his family, however, don’t expect thanks from Kerr; such sentiments are not in his progressive lexicon

Zeev Avrahami | 10.01.24

Healing through sports for Nova festival survivors

Nova Tribe Association helps festival survivors and bereaved families transition back to normalcy through soccer, table tennis and basketball; teams provide structured support, empowering participants and fostering resilience in competitive settings

ynet correspondents | 09.02.24

French forward to return to NBA, following stellar Olympic performance

Guerschon Yabusele made an impression in the Olympics, with a powerful dunk over LeBron James

Ynetnews | 08.22.24

Israeli basketball player Ben Saraf is poised to reach the NBA

The Bleacher Report website ranked the Israeli guard as the 29th pick in the 2025 draft: An 'offensive machine' who 'turned himself into a high scouting priority'

Ynet sports | 08.13.24

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija meets his new Portland Trail Blazers teammates

Former Washington Wizards forward says he was 'shocked' by the trade but ultimately wishes to take the team to new heights in the coming season

Ynet | 07.09.24

A 7-foot-3 Chinese basketball prodigy is the tallest female basketball player of all time

By the age of 11 or 12, she had grown to 2.05 meters. Now at 17, Zhang Ziyu is a basketball sensation

Ynetnews | 07.01.24

Deni Avdija's arrival with Trail Blazers energizes Portland's Jewish scene

Israeli NBA star will not only meet his new teammates and find a new place to live but also integrate into a new Jewish community; his games are sure to attract many Israelis and Jews, eager to cheer on a fellow countryman

Ynetnews | 06.28.24

Slam dunk: Deni Avdija traded by Washington Wizards, heads to Portland

NBA team which Avdija grew into for the last four years in the NBA moves to replace him with Portland Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon; fans condemn 'managerial mistake'

Yair Kattan | 06.27.24

Charles Barkley announces 2024-25 NBA season will be his last on television

NBA Hall of Famer emphasizes decision to retire final, potentially passing baton to analysts like Jamal Crawford, Vince Carter or Steve Smith

Ynetnews | 06.18.24

Belgrade is Israeli basketball's home away from home

Due to the Gaza war, three major Israeli basketball clubs – Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem – have all moved their home games to the city of Belgrade, and Maccabi is set to 'host' Panathinaikos on Tuesday

Efrat Amoraban, Belgrade | 04.30.24

שחקן מכבי ת"א בונזי קולסון מול שחקן פנאתינייקוס מריוס גריגוניס

Panathinaikos bashes referees for helping Maccabi Tel Aviv amid war

Greek club criticizes game officiating, EuroLeague management, saying 'once again, we witnessed egregious errors in crucial moments'

Ynetnews | 04.25.24

מיקי ברקוביץ' מוצג בהיכל התהילה של פיב"א

Basketball icon Miki Berkovich wins Israel Prize for Outstanding Athletes

Recognized as the greatest Israeli basketballer of all time, synonymous with Maccabi Tel Aviv, with whom he clinched two European cups; 'the moment I received the news, I was overcome with joy and moved to tears'

Efrat Amoraban, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 04.03.24

Israeli player leaves Grenada basketball team, claiming antisemitic abuse

Yiftach Ziv says European career aspirations dashed in Spain, despite promising start; following Oct 7, he endured emotional distress and hardship

Efrat Amoraban | 02.25.24

After handshake snub at Israel game, Meta suspends Irish Basketball's Instagram account

Irish national governing body for sport protests permanently losing access to account, asserting 'no legitimate reason for Meta to do so'

Raanan Weiss | 02.17.24