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Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland

Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
10/07/2024

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/07/2024

NBA: Israel’s Avdija traded from DC to Portland

After first four seasons with Wizards, 23-year-old forward on the move to revamped Trail Blazers

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
27/06/2024

Serbia’s Nikola Djurisic, who has Israel connection, sees pre-NBA draft stock soar

While there will be no Israelis picked in this draft for the fourth year in a row since Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the ninth pick of the 2020 Draft.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
25/06/2024

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Malika Andrews, ESPN's rising star and Jewish host of "NBA Countdown," excels in sports journalism, bridging her Jewish and Black identities while inspiring diverse communities.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
18/06/2024

Persistence pays off for Kiryat Ata's basketball star, James Batemon

Following a stunning sweep of Ramat Gan, Sharon Avrahami & Co. take on Hapoel Tel Aviv in semis.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
05/06/2024
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Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s downfall

FX's "Clipped" miniseries revisits Donald Sterling's Clippers saga. Sterling's racism, bans, and controversies unfold in this adaptation of "The Sterling Affairs" podcast.

By JTA/JACOB GARVIS
05/06/2024

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming campus antisemitism during NBA playoffs

“When you protest, bring your passion,” the ad begins. “Your tenacity. Your anger. But don’t bring hate to the protest.”

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
08/05/2024

Deni Avdija is a must-see DC attraction

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija shines in the NBA, showing growth and leadership for the Washington Wizards. His pivotal role in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks highlights his potential

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
04/04/2024

Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m Jewish and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message

As the Dallas guard dribbled the ball up the court, Irving yelled to the rabbis, “Don’t gotta bring something like that to the game.”

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/01/2024
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