News for NBA NBA great Paul Pierce talks of love of Shabbat in racy video that preceded firing by ESPNPierce, 43, had been a regular contributor on multiple ESPN shows since retiring from basketball in 2017. NBA Hall of Famer: Dems, Republicans out to 'divide and conquer'Former NBA star who's made a number of un-PC statements in the past slams politicians for caring about their pocketbooks more than citizens. NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slurMiami Heat center Meyers Leonard fined after using anti-Jewish slur during live-stream of a videogame.Miami Heat player uses anti-Semitic slur during video gameMiami Heat center Meyers Leonard apologizes for using anti-Semitic slur, says he did not know its meaning. Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars teamDeni Avdija chosen to represent World Team during All-Star Weekend. Watch: Ambassador Erdan greets the Washington WizardsAmbassador Gilad Erdan to Israeli player Deni Avdija: Seeing you on the court representing Israel is truly heartwarming. Watch: Fans thrilled about return to NBA gamesRuptly recorded NY Knicks fans eager to make return to Madison Square Garden following almost a year's break from attending live events. History in the NBA - Clippers handed their biggest loss everDallas Mavericks 2nd year star Luka Dončić propelled his team to biggest margin of victory the LA Clippers have suffered in team history. Former NBA great wants to 'censor all conservatives'Michael Knowles says former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wants conservative celebrities censored for their 'irrational & harmful opinions.' Watch: Israeli NBA phenom creates all-Hebrew Twitter accountFormer Maccabi TLV star drafted 9th overall by Washington creates Hebrew Twitter page, lights first Hanukkah candle.Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija lights Hanukkah candlesIsrael's Deni Avdija, picked by the Washington Wizards, lights Hanukkah candles in team uniform as part of Israeli embassy online ceremonyIsraeli Teen Deni Avdija set to make history after NBA draftIsraeli-Serbian basketball player Deni Avdija selected by Washington Wizards in 9th spot in NBA draft.Israeli drafted to NBA: 'Amazing' to be able to represent Israel"For me to represent my country and be in the highest spot possible is amazing,” Deni Avdija says after being drafted in top ten. Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija drafted to the NBAAvdija, 19, selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft.NBA material? Obama shoots hoops like pro'That's what I do,' exclaims bemused former US president, after succeeding in placing ball in hoop.Sports expert: NBA filled with 'hypocrites, frauds'Outkick says NBA has lost its US audience who're not about to return in wake of league caving in to 'PC culture'. Watch: 'Racism has been ended thanks to NBA and Barack Obama'Remember the short-lived NBA player boycott following the shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin? Turns out, Obama put an end to it. Watch: 'BLM trying to destroy Western family structure'Panel of NBA experts on 'BLM' being painted on stadium floors: 'Movement trying to destroy Western family structure'.Watch: ESPN anchor says 'white privilege' got star coach hiredESPN's Stephen A Smith joins medley of liberal sports broadcasters to blame 'white privilege' for lack of success, support BLM. Watch: Is LeBron morally superior or is he hiding something?Political commentator and best-selling author Dinesh D'Souza takes issue with LeBron James for espousing his moral superiority. Watch: Are NBA social justice campaigns ruining league?NBA ratings have record lows as players take on social justice issues. Trump on the NBA: They’ve become like a political organizationNBA playoff games resume following boycott. Trump: Their ratings have been very bad because people are a little tired of the NBA. Jared Kushner: NBA players lucky to be rich enough to ‘take a night off from work’White House adviser and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner mocks NBA players who boycotted games in response to shooting of suspect in KenoshaMilwaukee Bucks boycott playoff game following Kenosha shootingNBA postpones three games following Milwaukee Bucks' boycott of Game 5 to protest police shooting of Jacob Blake.NBA great Charles Barkley calls out Black sports figures and celebrities for anti-Semitism'We can't allow blacks to be prejudiced if we want to be respected,' says former NBA star Charles Barkley, decrying anti-Semitism and racism Stephen Jackson defends DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic postsFormer NBA player says Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was 'speaking the truth' when he posted fake Hitler quotes about Jews. Israeli basketball star, Danny Abadia, declares for NBA draftMaccabi Tel Aviv star announces he intends to enter the 2020 NBA draft. Two LA Lakers players test positive for coronavirusAdditional NBA players test positive for COVID-19, one week after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus. NBA star Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirusBrooklyn Nets star one of four members of the team to test positive for COVID-19.NBA suspends season due to coronavirusNational Basketball Association announces that season is suspended until further notice after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19. Amar’e Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s deathStoudemire wipes away tears during game in Israel upon hearing of death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in helicopter crash. Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77Stern, who is credited with leading NBA through a period of growth in the 1980s, dies several weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage. David Blatt signs with the New York KnicksIsraeli former Cleveland Cavaliers coach returns to NBA in consulting position for New York Knicks. Jewish Raptors owner says boycott hasn't kept team from IsraelCo-owner of NBA's Toronto Raptors rejects claims boycott has kept the team from visiting Israel. NBA team refutes claims it caved to BDSPortland Trail Blazers refutes reports it ended sponsorship with rifle scope manufacturer who has contracts with IDF due to BDS pressure. NBA star hosts basketball clinic for Orthodox and Muslim kidsBoston Celtics basketball star Enes Kanter hosts free basketball clinic in Brooklyn for Muslim and Jewish kids. Lamar Odom visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite with his kids“It’s a miracle to be here at this place with my children, reflecting on a better life we will build together,” former NBA star says. Toronto Raptors Jewish co-owner: We'll visit Israel if we winLarry Tanenbaum, co-owner of team currently competing for NBA championship, says he'll bring the club to visit Israel if it wins the title. The new face of anti-Semitism is blackWhy can folks say hideous things about Jews and not be driven from the spotlight? Would they be as nonchalant if whites did the same about blacks? No LeBron, we don’t all stick togetherYou could have used your fame as a force for fellowship, but you chose to go common. Omri Casspi receives NBA championship ringFirst Israeli to play in the NBA receives his championship ring from the Golden State Warriors. NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visitGolden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits police training centers during visit to Israel, prompting criticism from leftist groups. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits RivlinAll-Star forward for NBA champion Golden State Warriors visits Israel, meets President Rivlin in Jerusalem. Amar'e Stoudemire to return to Israel - if no NBA team wants himFormer NBA all-star plans to return to Israeli basketball, unless he is picked up by NBA team.Still in the NBA: Omri Casspi moves to MemphisIsraeli player let go by league champion just ahead of playoffs signs with weak team - and it seems he will play a major role there. Does Omri Casspi have a chance to return to a leading NBA team?Behind the scenes in the Omri Casspi tragedy Warriors waive Omri Casspi after injuryFirst-ever Israeli NBA player dropped right before playoffs to make room for Quinn Cook. 'The Land of Israel is not occupied'Culture Minister Miri Regev praises NBA for changing reference to 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' on website. 'No such country exists.'NBA apologizes for 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' listingNBA clarifies it did not produce country listings for website, apologizes for oversight.Did NBA call Judea and Samaria 'Occupied Palestine'?NBA website refers to Judea and Samaria as 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'.Israeli NBA player skips preseason opener because of Yom KippurOmri Casspi misses game between Golden State Warriors Denver Nuggets because it coincided with holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Israeli NBA star headlines int'l basketball camp in IsraelIsraeli basketball star Omri Casspi of the Golden State Warriors was the face of this year's 'Basketball Without Borders.' 'Nothing really prepares you for visiting Auschwitz'Former NBA star Ray Allen writes moving account of his Auschwitz visit. 'A society that plays together, stays together'NBA delegation visits President Rivlin's home in Jerusalem. 76ers draft pick to play for Maccabi Tel AvivJonah Bolden, a second-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA draft, will play in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv.Golden State Warriors sign Omri CasspiOakland-based basketball team picks up Israeli forward Omri Casspi with one-year contract.Omri Casspi signs with NBA’s Minnesota TimberwolvesFirst Israeli NBA player signs with team vying for playoff spot as season nears its close. |
