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Hoops, healing, and hope: Josh Powell’s mission to spread positivity in Israel

After an illustrious career that saw Josh Powell travel the world to play basketball, he was here in Israel to help those who have suffered so dearly since the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
26/09/2024

From the NBA to Hapoel Jerusalem: Jared Harper’s winding hoops journey

“I’m extremely excited to get going,” Harper began. “Just to be in a new situation, which is also a good situation for me."

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
19/09/2024

NBA 2K25: Small steps toward a huge victory

NBA 2K25, the top basketball simulation, delivers a more authentic gameplay and deeper management, featuring innovations like the "Steph Curry Era," NBA Cup, and a new MyGM building.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
18/09/2024

'I wake up in paradise': Patrick Beverley raves about Tel Aviv on podcast

Beverley, who currently plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv, said his stay in Tel Aviv raised some concerns among his acquaintances, "Playing in Israel, obviously, I wake up. I get phone calls."

Shaq records video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7

He concluded with a string of Hebrew messages one right after the other: “Shalom,” “Baruch Hashem,” which translates roughly to “God bless,” “L’shana tova” (“Happy new year”) and “Shabbat Shalom.”

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
21/08/2024

Former NBA player Eddy Curry 'adopts' baby hostage Kfir Bibas for awareness campaign

Ariel Bibas, Kfir's brother, is set to turn 5 years old in Hamas captivity on Monday.

By EVE GLOVER
03/08/2024

Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team

Though Joe only coached at Akiba for one year, he made quite an impression on the student body, faculty and the girls he coached.

By ROB CHARRY/JTA
17/07/2024

Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Reds continue to make statement about title and Euroleague intentions by bringing in NBA veteran.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
17/07/2024

Patrick Beverley departing NBA to play in Israel

The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a veteran of 666 regular-season games and 71 more playoff games.

By REUTERS
17/07/2024

Former NBA players tour United Hatzalah facility in Jerusalem

The two NBA players toured the United Hatzalah facilities and met with volunteers and first responders.

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