basketball

Barak Swarttz: A new voice bridging basketball and advocacy

As Barak Swarttz moves forward, it’s clear that his work - both on and off the court - has only just begun.

  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Ca

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
03/03/2025
 ISRAEL GUARD Ben Saraf (left) scored 11 points in the blue-and-white 84-78 victory over Portugal in

Shorthanded blue-and-white beats Portugal; Slovenia on tap

Israel's young squad overcomes Portugal 84-78 in a crucial EuroBasket qualifier, boosting Group A record amid national challenges and eyeing a favorable Championship draw.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
23/02/2025

National Team newcomer Eitan Burg ready for his shot on the big stage

With Eitan Burg on the cusp of making his blue-and-white debut, the guard sat down with The Jerusalem Post at the new Hadar Yosef and opened up about absolutely everything

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
21/02/2025

Thrilling comebacks across Israeli basketball courts

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies vs Netanya • Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates Afula • Jerusalem, Kiryat Ata win

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
17/02/2025
 Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during

Israel grabs Invictus Games gold, bronze

Them Israel's 20 athletes, who have sustained injuries during IDF service, are set to compete in various disciplines, including swimming, cycling, archery, table tennis, and indoor rowing.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
11/02/2025

Maccabi Tel Aviv needs OT to edge neighbor Hapoel in State Cup semi

Daniella Gilboa, a soldier who was released by Hamas a couple of weeks ago, was in attendance at the game and was all smiles throughout the contest.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/02/2025
 CHRIS JOHNSON and Hapoel Jerusalem fans celebrate after the Reds claimed a narrow 89-86 conquest of

Hapoel Jerusalem set up State Cup final against Tel Aviv team

Hapoel Jerusalem edged Bnei Herzliya 89-86 to reach the Israel State Cup final, where they'll face either Maccabi Tel Aviv or Hapoel Tel Aviv.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
10/02/2025

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.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
06/02/2025

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.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
04/02/2025
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