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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.

How Deni Avdija quietly became Portland’s most reliable star

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.

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

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA

: HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with a potentially title-clinching Game 2 set for Friday night.

Hapoel Tel Aviv set for EuroCup glory with one win needed to reach Euroleague

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

JOHNATHAN MOTLEY lays in the ball for Hapoel Tel Aviv in its 74-65 Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with Game 2 set for Friday night.

Hapoel Tel Aviv opens EuroCup finals with convincing conquest of Gran Canaria

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV coach Dimitrios Itoudis embarked with his team to Bulgaria for Game 1 of the EuroCup best-of-3 final vs Gran Canaria.

From the road to the top for Hapoel Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

MTV’s ‘Catfish’ host Nev Schulman – an avid Israel supporter – is set to run the Jerusalem Marathon on Friday in support of athletes with disabilities

Nev Schulman running for athletes with disabilities at the Jerusalem Marathon

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Tomer Ginat scores two points during the Reds’ 96-91 victory over Valencia in Game 2 of their EuroCup semifinal series.

Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps EuroCup season alive

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

TOMER GINAT (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv couldn’t stave off a second-half rally from Valencia, falling 91-82 in Game 1 of their best-of-three EuroCup semifinals series, which resumes on Friday.

Hapoel Tel Aviv drops EuroCup semifinal opener to Valencia

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

YAM MADAR (25 points) led Hapoel Tel Aviv to a 84-68 victory over Hapoel Holon ahead of the EuroCup quarterfinal showdown against Turk Telekom later this week.

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures rare road win over ASVEL in high-scoring battle

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israel's four-man bobsled team.

Shul runnings: The Israeli bobsled, skeleton racing teams with Olympic ambitions

By LAURI DONAHUE

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.

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

EITAN BURG has stood out this season with Bnei Herzliya, earning a first-time call-up to the National Team for the upcoming European qualifying window.

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

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA’S Abdoulaye Seck (right) celebrates after his late game-winning goal in the Greens’ 3-1 away victory over Hapoel Hadera.

Maccabi Haifa triumphs as Israeli Premier League action heats up

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

Deni Avdija drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, Jan. 24, 2025, in Charlotte.

Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA

WITH INCREASED playing time and newfound confidence, Hapoel Beersheba forward Sam Iorio is proving his worth in the Israeli league.

Sam Iorio’s breakout season: From bench player to key Hapoel Beersheba star

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

JOHNATHAN MOTLEY (left) led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 22 points in its 91-72 EuroCup victory over Trefl Sopot.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem make EuroCup statements

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Bruno Caboclo dunks for two of his game-high 19 points in the Reds' 89-68 EuroCup home victory over Trento.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem shine as Holon and Ramat Gan face European setbacks

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.

Israel Tennis pays tribute to Dr. Ian Froman

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF