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Double draft delight: Israelis Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf unite with the Brooklyn Nets

On this night, two young Jewish athletes made the world stop and take notice – together, in black and white, at the very heart of basketball’s most diverse city. 

 BEN SARAF (L) and DANNY WOLF are slated to become the first Israeli teammates in the NBA.
 Miri Ben-Ari playing at halftime of Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on June 22, 2025

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Ben Saraf (left) and Danny Wolf (right) are slated to become the first Israeli teammates in the NBA.

Saraf and Wolf make history as Israeli back-to-back first-round picks by Nets

 BEN SARAF drives to the basket while playing for Ulm against Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga finals, which the 19-year-old Israeli hopes to win tonight ahead of the NBA Draft.

NBA Draft-bound 19-year-old Israeli guard Ben Saraf shines on big stage


Victor Wembanyama's surprising spiritual journey: Training with Shaolin monks

Photos of Wembanyama in monk's attire and shaved head attract widespread attention online.

 Victor Wembanyama's surprising spiritual journey.

Top Crypto to Buy Right Now Includes This Token Backed by Inter Milan and the NBA

Discover the top crypto to buy right now, led by BlockDAG’s cultural rise through Inter Milan and NBA partnerships. Explore ROI stats, social relevance, and more.

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Israel’s Ben Saraf sets sights on NBA Draft

At just 19, Saraf has shown immense promise during his standout season with Ulm in the German Bundesliga, drawing attention from several NBA teams.

 ISRAELI GUARD Ben Saraf is projected to be picked in the first round of June's NBA Draft

Israeli PG Ben Saraf declares for NBA draft

Projected first-round pick Ben Saraf of Israel announced Friday he is entering the 2025 NBA Draft.

ISRAELI TEENAGER Ben Saraf is one of the top international prospects looking ahead to the 2025 NBA Draft and the electric guard is co-captaining the blue-and-white at the ongoing U18 Euros.

How Deni Avdija quietly became Portland’s most reliable star

Freed from a supporting role, Deni Avdija found his rhythm—and emerged as the Blazers’ most reliable force on both ends of the court.

 DENI AVDIJA speaks to reporters upon his return to Israel this week following a NBA season that saw him take his game to the next level with the Portland Trail Blazers.

From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season

As Deni Avdija shines with the Trail Blazers, Israeli fans are waking up early, cheering late, and embracing every moment.

 Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the final minutes of a 127-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 2025.

Valencia’s Semi Ojeleye talks Game 3, EuroCup semifinal, and home-court advantage – interview

The 'Post' spoke with Semi Ojeleye about his new season with Valencia in the Spanish league.

 VALENCIA FORWARD Semi Ojeleye has been hampered with an illness during the EuroCup semifinal series vs Hapoel Tel Aviv, but he will be in the lineup for tonight’s Game 3.

Deni Avdija’s breakout season lifts Israeli hoops

As the only Israeli currently playing in the NBA, Avdija carries the weight of representing an entire nation and a global Jewish community that passionately follows his every move.

 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level over the past few weeks for the Portland Trail Blazers in his first year with the club, and fifth NBA season overall.

For the first time: Decathlon shoes to hit the NBA court

Decathlon announces a partnership with Alex Sarr, the rising star of the Washington Wizards. Sarr will join the research and development teams to develop basketball shoes and apparel.

 Alex Sarr

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.

  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops

Turell was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise, becoming the first orthodox Jew selected in the G League draft.

AFTER A pair of seasons in the NBA G League, former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell is playing in Israel now with Ness Ziona.