A news conference is scheduled for Monday evening, at which time forward and center Amar'e Stoudemire is expected to announce he will play for the Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team, in which he has part ownership.
The 33-year-old Stoudemire announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association in North America last week, prompting international media speculation about the move. He was rookie of the year and a six-time all-star. He was also on the United States Olympic team which won the bronze medal in 2004.