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New NBA record set by Sacramento Kings player

Lithuanian Domantas Sabonis, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, set a new record during his team's victory with 54 consecutive double-doubles.

New NBA record set by Sacramento Kings player

Following antisemitic incident:

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Feds investigate Yonkers, NY, school district where girls basketball players yelled antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents.

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Three basketballers test positive for drugs

Two men and one woman have been suspended pending a hearing after testing positive for cannabis and amphetamines.

Three basketballers test positive for drugs

30-year-old stolen trophy found in Khan Yunis

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

30-year-old stolen trophy found in Khan Yunis

NY high school:

Basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

A coach and player for a Yonkers basketball team were dismissed from their school after shouting antisemitic comments at a Jewish opponent.

Basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

'I support Hamas you f- Jew'

High school basketball game cancelled over team's antisemitism

Girls from Jewish school escorted out of game by security guards after opposing team turns violent, shouts antisemitic slurs.

High school basketball game cancelled over team's antisemitism

Phoenix Suns will retire Amar’e Stoudemire’s number

As part of induction into Ring of Honor, Phoenix Suns will retire Stoudemire's jersey number, 32.

Phoenix Suns will retire Amar’e Stoudemire’s number

Phoenix Suns to induct Amar’e Stoudemire into Ring of Honor

Stoudemire, who also played for Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, formally converted to Judaism with a Rabbinical court in 2020.

Phoenix Suns to induct Amar’e Stoudemire into Ring of Honor

Ryan Turell, formerly of Yeshiva U, features in new documentary

Former Yeshiva U phenom Ryan Turell features in Amazon’s ‘Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey.’

Ryan Turell, formerly of Yeshiva U, features in new documentary

Two top American basketball teams head to Israel and the UAE

Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are headed to Israel and the UAE for Abraham Accords-inspired trip.

Two top American basketball teams head to Israel and the UAE

LeBron James' son suffers cardiac arrest on basketball court

Bronny James, son of NBA legend Lebron James, hospitalized after collapsing during practice at USC.

LeBron James' son suffers cardiac arrest on basketball court

Charlotte Hornets sign Jewish draft pick

Charlotte Hornets sign guard Amari Bailey, the 41st overall pick the NBA draft, to a two-way contract.

Charlotte Hornets sign Jewish draft pick

NBA's Charlotte Hornets draft Jewish guard Amari Bailey

Bailey’s Jewish heritage comes from his mother, and his agent confirmed that Bailey identifies as Jewish.

NBA's Charlotte Hornets draft Jewish guard Amari Bailey

Michael Jordan selling Charlotte Hornets to Jewish millionaires

Gabe Plotkin, Jewish millionaire involved in GameStop saga, buys Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan selling Charlotte Hornets to Jewish millionaires

Denver Jewish Day School makes history on the basketball court

Jewish day school takes title of Class 1A state champions - but tells of antisemitism on the court. 'You just have to be the bigger person.'

Denver Jewish Day School makes history on the basketball court

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in WNBA draft

Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of WNBA draft.

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in WNBA draft

Israeli basketball fans attacked at Hapoel Jerusalem-Athens game

Game suspended as fans of Athens team burn Israeli flag, throw firecrackers at Israeli fans.

Israeli basketball fans attacked at Hapoel Jerusalem-Athens game

2 yrs after anti-Jewish slur:

Meyers Leonard signs for season with NBA's Milwaukee Bucks

Leonard will play rest of season with Milwaukee Bucks after 10-day tryout, had not played since anti-Jewish slur incident in 2021.

Meyers Leonard signs for season with NBA's Milwaukee Bucks

LA high school girls basketball game descends into antisemitism

Students form opposing Los Angeles area school chant 'Kanye West! while holding up pictures of swastikas and Palestinian Arab flags.

LA high school girls basketball game descends into antisemitism

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Yeshiva University's basketball team loses top ranking for postseason after it drops out of Saturday night game, citing lack of warmup time.

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Egypt:

27 injured when basketball stands partly collapse

At least 27 injured as stands collapse during basketball game in Cairo.

27 injured when basketball stands partly collapse

Former basketball player Willie Sims dies at 64

Sims, who was Jewish and predominantly raised by his grandmother, had been hospitalized since August following a heart attack.

Former basketball player Willie Sims dies at 64

Jewish billionaire Mat Ishbia buys Phoenix NBA, WNBA teams

Sarver sells Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury. teams for $4 billion following accusations against him.

Jewish billionaire Mat Ishbia buys Phoenix NBA, WNBA teams

Detroit: Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

‘Put in Ryan!’: Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell’s fanbase turns up in Detroit.

Detroit: Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

NBA commissioner:

‘I’ve never heard an antisemitic word from Kyrie Irving’

Adam Silver says that whether Irving is antisemitic or not is irrelevant to the damage his posting of offensive film caused.

‘I’ve never heard an antisemitic word from Kyrie Irving’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:

Kyrie Irving being used to push antisemitic messages

Basketball legend says that whether intentional or not, Kyrie Irving is being 'unwittingly used' to promote hatred and antisemitism.

Kyrie Irving being used to push antisemitic messages

Jewish high school students to attend weekend with Bruce Pearl

Bruce Pearl and Auburn follow up ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ trip by hosting 150 Jewish high school students.

Jewish high school students to attend weekend with Bruce Pearl

Charles Barkley slams NBA COMNR. over antisemitism controversy

Former basketball star Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy.

Charles Barkley slams NBA COMNR. over antisemitism controversy

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA draft

Former YU basketball star Ryan Turell takes step toward realizing his dream of becoming the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA draft

Basketball star:

'21-year-old me would be surprised I’m still going'

A timeline of basketball star Sue Bird’s legendary career.

'21-year-old me would be surprised I’m still going'

Israeli law firms hold basketball fundraiser for United Hatzalah

'A League of Their Own': Major Israeli law firms host fundraising basketball tournament for United Hatzalah.

Israeli law firms hold basketball fundraiser for United Hatzalah

NCAA Auburn Tigers visit Yad Vashem

Auburn Tigers visits Yad Vashem, Jerusalem's Holocaust museum, as part of 'Birthright for College Basketball' trip with coach Bruce Pearl.

NCAA Auburn Tigers visit Yad Vashem

Kanter Freedom hosts interfaith basketball clinic in Jerusalem

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a Turkish Muslim known for his off-court activism, is in Israel to host an interfaith basketball clinic.

Kanter Freedom hosts interfaith basketball clinic in Jerusalem

Watch: Exiled Turkish NBA player discusses life with Jewish kids

Enes Kanter Freedom added the last part to his last name after getting his Turkish passport revoked in opposition to the regime.

Watch: Exiled Turkish NBA player discusses life with Jewish kids

Men's basketball team to embark on 'Birthright for College' trip

Auburn University men’s basketball team to embark on a ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ Israel trip.

Men's basketball team to embark on 'Birthright for College' trip

Watch: Basketball player saves ref's life

The semi-professional 25-year-old says he 'never stands by on the sidelines.'

Watch: Basketball player saves ref's life

This Muslim basketball star is teaching Holocaust education

NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom brings Holocaust education to Muslim school in Brooklyn.

This Muslim basketball star is teaching Holocaust education

Jewish basketball legend Sue Bird to retire after this season

Jewish four-time league champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist announces that she will retire following the 2022 season.

Jewish basketball legend Sue Bird to retire after this season

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry seen wearing hoodie with Hebrew on it following Game 4 of the finals.

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Fans of Hapoel Holon attending basketball tournament in Bilbao, Spain attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors following antisemitic chants.

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Ray Allen visits Binyamin: Important part of our history here

Former NBA champion and hall of famer visits historic Shiloh where the Biblical Tabernacle stood. 'There is an amazing story here.'

Ray Allen visits Binyamin: Important part of our history here

This Orthodox Jewish basketball player dreams of making it big

Could Ryan Turell become the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA? Scouts say it’s a long shot.

This Orthodox Jewish basketball player dreams of making it big

YU basketball star hopes to become NBA's first Orthodox player

Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell enters NBA draft, hoping to become league's first Orthodox Jewish player.

YU basketball star hopes to become NBA's first Orthodox player

Watch: American basketball player detained in Moscow

One of the top women's basketball players held up at a Moscow airport on allegations of transporting drugs, facing up to 10 years in jail.

Watch: American basketball player detained in Moscow

Indianapolis man charged in double shooting at JCC

19-year old charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two men during basketball game at Indianapolis Jewish Community Center.

Indianapolis man charged in double shooting at JCC

YU basketball eliminated after historic season

After record-breaking win-streak, Yeshiva University team eliminated from the NCAA Division III tournament.

YU basketball eliminated after historic season

Watch: Crazy buzzer beater

NBA player on New Orleans Pelicans Brandon Ingram makes an unexpected shot at the buzzer.

Watch: Crazy buzzer beater

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Players on a Kansas high school basketball team were recently filed in a 'horrific' video giving Nazi salutes while a German song played.

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

In first, Israeli to play in Moroccan basketball league

Forward Mohamed Abu Arisha gears up to play for AMI Basket, an Ifrane-based team that competes in Morocco's national top-level league.

In first, Israeli to play in Moroccan basketball league

Yeshiva U basketball team ends historic 50-game winning streak

With Thursday night loss, Yeshiva U team ends winning streak that lasted for an astonishing 50 games.

Yeshiva U basketball team ends historic 50-game winning streak

'Is this really YU?' Basketball team keeps winning

Yeshiva University's basketball team is 14-0 this year with a 50 game winning streak.

'Is this really YU?' Basketball team keeps winning

Dramatic comeback for Jerusalem basketball team in Turkey

After a lackluster start to the season, Hapoel Jerusalem bested a Turkish team by twenty points to stay in the running.

Dramatic comeback for Jerusalem basketball team in Turkey

Yeshiva U’s basketball team No. 1 in poll of NCAA’s Division III

Poll of top teams in Division III men’s college basketball placed the Macs first — well ahead of competitors, with 13 first-place votes.

Yeshiva U’s basketball team No. 1 in poll of NCAA’s Division III

Watch: When Bennett played ball with Bennett

PM Bennett visits Hapoel Jerusalem practice, where he makes pass to player Anthony Bennett. 'We gotta do this more often.'

Watch: When Bennett played ball with Bennett

Israeli basketball player debuts with Boston Celtics

Israeli point guard Yam Madar scores 8 points in his first game in a Boston Celtics in NBA Summer League.

Israeli basketball player debuts with Boston Celtics

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

In their 5th Olympic appearance, Sue Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi win their 5th gold medal, the only basketball players ever to do so.

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

Watch: Basketball robot wows at halftime of Olympic game

The Japanese invention wowed the crowd of reporters on hand for the contest, making 2/2 very impressive, long-range shots.

Watch: Basketball robot wows at halftime of Olympic game

Omri Caspi to retire from basketball

"I reached peaks that I never dreamed of, and now's the time for something new."

Omri Caspi to retire from basketball

Maale Adumim basketball team advances to national league

Maccabi Maale Adumim becomes first team from Judea and Samaria to play in either of the first two divisions of Israel Basketball.

Maale Adumim basketball team advances to national league

Ex-Israeli basketball star to coach Duke team

Jon Scheyer to replace legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach.

Ex-Israeli basketball star to coach Duke team