Omri casspi

Israeli NBA alum Omri Casspi launches VC fund

By partnering with veteran VC expert David Citron, Casspi hopes the fund will be a slam-dunk.

MAY 3, 2022|ByZACHY HENNESSEY

Omri Casspi and David Citron, co-founders of Sheva.

Golden State Warriors forward Omri Casspi shoots over Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during the first quarter at Barclays Center.

Omri Casspi calls it a career

The first Israeli to play in the National Basketball Association decided to step away from the court at age 33 and hang up his sneakers on his own terms.

JULY 18, 2021|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV center Ante Zizic dives for a loose ball in front of Hapoel Gilboa/Galil forward Yotam Hanochi during the yellow-and-blue’s 83-74 victory on Monday night at Yad Eliyahu in Game 1 of the best-of-three Winner League finals.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins league championship

Following the game, Omri Casspi, Israel’s first representative in the NBA spoke about perhaps having played his final game as a professional.

JUNE 20, 2021|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

OMRI CASSPI has been one of Israel's greatest basketball ambassadors for more than a decade, but the country has to focus on producing more homegrown talent that will stay and play in the local leagues.

Foreign players reactions show Israel must embrace own athletes - opinion

Talent development is thrust into the spotlight with many imports voicing concerns and leaving the country amid conflict with Hamas.

MAY 20, 2021|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israeli clubs face crucial continental clashes

Maccabi Tel Aviv has a pair of Euroleague contests, while Jerusalem needs help in Champions League.

JANUARY 25, 2021

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

OMRI CASSPI (7) and Maccabi Tel Aviv are aiming to push their Euroleague record above .500 with a pair of games this week, starting tonight at Fenerbahce.

Casspi, DiBartolomeo return for Mac TA

Busy Hapoel Jerusalem tops Holon • Beersheba crushes Nahariya • 1st-place Eilat stays hot

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER UNDERGOING knee surgery early this year, Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Omri Casspi was back on the floor for Monday night’s 81-75 victory over Hapoel Haifa.

All eyes on Israeli hoops phenom Avdija

Projected as a top pick in next week’s NBA draft, the sky’s the limit for 19-year-old swingman

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DENI AVDIJA has been projected as a top-10 NBA pick throughout the year, generally in the 4-8 range. More recently, however, there are rumblings that the 19-year-old Israeli will be selected closer toward the 2-5 range in next Wednesday’s draft

Maccabi TA among Euroleague contenders

New format and revamped rosters the top storylines in elite continental basketball competition

OCTOBER 3, 2019

ByJOSH HALICKMAN

OMRI CASSPI (center) scored 13 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv last night, but the yellow-and-blue lost 89-83 at Khimki Moscow in its Euroleague opener

Israel’s basketball son returns home from NBA

While he may have ideally wanted to play for another season or two in NBA, Casspi has no regrets about his move back to Maccabi.

AUGUST 16, 2019

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER 10 seasons in the NBA, Israeli forward Omri Casspi has returned, this week signing a three-year deal to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he began his professional basketball career.

Who is Omri Casspi?

Israeli Professional Basketball Player.

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Memphis Grizzlies forward Omri Casspi (18) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (5) during the first half at FedExForum

Sidelined Omri Casspi to undergo surgery for torn meniscus

Casspi, 30, has averaged 6.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 36 games off the bench this season, while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from deep.

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES’ forward Omri Casspi was dealt some frustrating news when an MRI revealed that the 30-year-old Israeli has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery

Reports: Omri Casspi spars with teammate, restrained, after loss

Memphis coach Bernie Bickerstaff called a closed-door locker-room meeting with players and coaches following the Grizzlies' third straight loss, during which Temple had a physical altercation.

JANUARY 3, 2019

ByREUTERS