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

Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 TEDER X HENNESSY PRESENT: BALLOUT

Four days of street basketball, music, and food: The ballout tournament kicks off

By Hennessy
 Oct 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets Amari Bailey (10) poses for a photo during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center.

The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 Deni Avdija, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'

 Jonathan Isaac

10 Christian Zionists: Jonathan Isaac - No. 3

 Josh Powell with Tamir Goodman at a youth clinic.

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

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Caption: FORMER NBA point guard Jared Harper (left) signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem in July, after two years in Europe at Valencia following brief stints with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans.

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

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 NBA 2K25: Small Steps Toward a Huge Victory

NBA 2K25: Small steps toward a huge victory

By Lior Novik/Maariv
 Patrick Beverley #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a score during the second half of game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on April 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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

 Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas.

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

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 Kfir Bibas, who is still in Hamas captivity, and has spent more of his life as a hostage than in freedom.

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

By EVE GLOVER
 Joe Bryant, left and his son Kobe share a laugh at the Kobe Basketball Academy at Loyola Marymount University on July 5, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

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

By ROB CHARRY/JTA
 PATRICK BEVERLEY split the 2023/24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 73 games.

Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Patrick Beverley departing NBA to play in Israel

By REUTERS
 Michael Sweetney and United Hatzalah president, Eli Beer.

Former NBA players tour United Hatzalah facility in Jerusalem

 DENI AVDIJA (left) is greeted by new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Scoot Henderson (right) this week in the locker room.

Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Ryan Turell played two seasons with the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League.

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

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 DENI AVDIJA made a big jump last year and was an attractive offseason target for a number of teams. The Portland Trail Blazers ultimately got him.

NBA: Israel’s Avdija traded from DC to Portland

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN