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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

1st Israeli in the NBA calls it quits after 10 seasons

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli-drafted player in the world's top basketball league, called it a career after suffering multiple injuries.

1st Israeli in the NBA calls it quits after 10 seasons

NBA teams take social media stands against anti-Semitism

Several NBA teams post messages condemning spike in anti-Semitism. 'These hateful and dangerous acts MUST stop,' one team says.

NBA teams take social media stands against anti-Semitism

Nets star says more focused on Israel-Gaza than NBA playoffs

NBA star Kyrie Irving says violence 'too much,' calls on fans to join anti-war movement.

Nets star says more focused on Israel-Gaza than NBA playoffs

Israeli basketball phenom suffers season ending injury

Israel's Deni Avdija wheeled off following a bad ankle injury during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

Israeli basketball phenom suffers season ending injury

NBA great Paul Pierce fired by ESPN following racy video

Pierce, 43, had been a regular contributor on multiple ESPN shows since retiring from basketball in 2017.

NBA great Paul Pierce fired by ESPN following racy video

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 Hall of Famer: Dems, Republicans out to 'divide and conquer'

NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard fined after using anti-Jewish slur during live-stream of a videogame.

NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur

Miami Heat player uses anti-Semitic slur during video game

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard apologizes for using anti-Semitic slur, says he did not know its meaning.

Miami Heat player uses anti-Semitic slur during video game

Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars team

Deni Avdija chosen to represent World Team during All-Star Weekend.

Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars team

Watch: Ambassador Erdan greets the Washington Wizards

Ambassador Gilad Erdan to Israeli player Deni Avdija: Seeing you on the court representing Israel is truly heartwarming.

Watch: Ambassador Erdan greets the Washington Wizards

Watch: Fans thrilled about return to NBA games

Ruptly recorded NY Knicks fans eager to make return to Madison Square Garden following almost a year's break from attending live events.

Watch: Fans thrilled about return to NBA games

History in the NBA - Clippers handed their biggest loss ever

Dallas Mavericks 2nd year star Luka Dončić propelled his team to biggest margin of victory the LA Clippers have suffered in team history.

History in the NBA - Clippers handed their biggest loss ever

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.'

Former NBA great wants to 'censor all conservatives'

Watch: Israeli NBA phenom creates all-Hebrew Twitter account

Former Maccabi TLV star drafted 9th overall by Washington creates Hebrew Twitter page, lights first Hanukkah candle.

Watch: Israeli NBA phenom creates all-Hebrew Twitter account

Israeli NBA star lights Hanukkah candles

Israel's Deni Avdija, picked by the Washington Wizards, lights Hanukkah candles in team uniform as part of Israeli embassy online ceremony

Israeli NBA star lights Hanukkah candles

Israeli Teen Deni Avdija set to make history after NBA draft

Israeli-Serbian basketball player Deni Avdija selected by Washington Wizards in 9th spot in NBA draft.

Israeli Teen Deni Avdija set to make history after 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 drafted to NBA: 'Amazing' to be able to represent Israel

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija drafted to the NBA

Avdija, 19, selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft.

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija drafted to the NBA

NBA material? Obama shoots hoops like pro

'That's what I do,' exclaims bemused former US president, after succeeding in placing ball in hoop.

NBA material? Obama shoots hoops like pro

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'.

Sports expert: NBA filled with 'hypocrites, frauds'

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: 'Racism has been ended thanks to NBA and Barack Obama'

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: 'BLM trying to destroy Western family structure'

Watch: ESPN anchor says 'white privilege' got star coach hired

ESPN's Stephen A Smith joins medley of liberal sports broadcasters to blame 'white privilege' for lack of success, support BLM.

Watch: ESPN anchor says 'white privilege' got star coach hired

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: Is LeBron morally superior or is he hiding something?

Watch: Are NBA social justice campaigns ruining league?

NBA ratings have record lows as players take on social justice issues.

Watch: Are NBA social justice campaigns ruining league?

Trump on the NBA: They’ve become like a political organization

NBA playoff games resume following boycott. Trump: Their ratings have been very bad because people are a little tired of the NBA.

Trump on the NBA: They’ve become like a political organization

'NBA players are lucky to be rich enough to take 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 Kenosha

'NBA players are lucky to be rich enough to take off from work'

Milwaukee Bucks boycott playoff game following Kenosha shooting

NBA postpones three games following Milwaukee Bucks' boycott of Game 5 to protest police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Milwaukee Bucks boycott playoff game following Kenosha shooting

Charles Barkley calls out Black 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

Charles Barkley calls out Black celebrities for anti-Semitism

Stephen Jackson defends DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts

Former NBA player says Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was 'speaking the truth' when he posted fake Hitler quotes about Jews.

Stephen Jackson defends DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts

Israeli basketball star declares for NBA draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv star announces he intends to enter the 2020 NBA draft.

Israeli basketball star declares for NBA draft

Two LA Lakers players test positive for coronavirus

Additional NBA players test positive for COVID-19, one week after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus.

Two LA Lakers players test positive for coronavirus

NBA star Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus

Brooklyn Nets star one of four members of the team to test positive for COVID-19.

NBA star Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus

NBA suspends season due to coronavirus

National Basketball Association announces that season is suspended until further notice after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19.

NBA suspends season due to coronavirus

Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s death

Stoudemire wipes away tears during game in Israel upon hearing of death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in helicopter crash.

Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s death

Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77

Stern, who is credited with leading NBA through a period of growth in the 1980s, dies several weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage.

Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77

David Blatt signs with the New York Knicks

Israeli former Cleveland Cavaliers coach returns to NBA in consulting position for New York Knicks.

David Blatt signs with the New York Knicks

Jewish Raptors owner says boycott hasn't kept team from Israel

Co-owner of NBA's Toronto Raptors rejects claims boycott has kept the team from visiting Israel.

Jewish Raptors owner says boycott hasn't kept team from Israel

NBA team refutes claims it caved to BDS

Portland Trail Blazers refutes reports it ended sponsorship with rifle scope manufacturer who has contracts with IDF due to BDS pressure.

NBA team refutes claims it caved to BDS

NBA star hosts basketball clinic for Orthodox and Muslim kids

Boston Celtics basketball star Enes Kanter hosts free basketball clinic in Brooklyn for Muslim and Jewish kids.

NBA star hosts basketball clinic for Orthodox and Muslim 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.

Lamar Odom visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite with his kids

Toronto Raptors Jewish co-owner: We'll visit Israel if we win

Larry Tanenbaum, co-owner of team currently competing for NBA championship, says he'll bring the club to visit Israel if it wins the title.

Toronto Raptors Jewish co-owner: We'll visit Israel if we win

The new face of anti-Semitism is black

The new face of anti-Semitism is black

No LeBron, we don’t all stick together

No LeBron, we don’t all stick together

Omri Casspi receives NBA championship ring

First Israeli to play in the NBA receives his championship ring from the Golden State Warriors.

Omri Casspi receives NBA championship ring

NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visit

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits police training centers during visit to Israel, prompting criticism from leftist groups.

NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visit

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits Rivlin

All-Star forward for NBA champion Golden State Warriors visits Israel, meets President Rivlin in Jerusalem.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits Rivlin

Amar'e Stoudemire to return to Israel - if no NBA team wants him

Former NBA all-star plans to return to Israeli basketball, unless he is picked up by NBA team.

Amar'e Stoudemire to return to Israel - if no NBA team wants him

Still in the NBA: Omri Casspi moves to Memphis

Israeli player let go by league champion just ahead of playoffs signs with weak team - and it seems he will play a major role there.

Still in the NBA: Omri Casspi moves to Memphis

Does Omri Casspi have a chance to return to a leading NBA team?

Behind the scenes in the Omri Casspi tragedy

Does Omri Casspi have a chance to return to a leading NBA team?

Warriors waive Omri Casspi after injury

First-ever Israeli NBA player dropped right before playoffs to make room for Quinn Cook.

Warriors waive Omri Casspi after injury

'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.'

'The Land of Israel is not occupied'

NBA apologizes for 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' listing

NBA clarifies it did not produce country listings for website, apologizes for oversight.

NBA apologizes for 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' listing

Did NBA call Judea and Samaria 'Occupied Palestine'?

NBA website refers to Judea and Samaria as 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'.

Did NBA call Judea and Samaria 'Occupied Palestine'?

Israeli NBA player skips preseason opener because of Yom Kippur

Omri Casspi misses game between Golden State Warriors Denver Nuggets because it coincided with holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Israeli NBA player skips preseason opener because of Yom Kippur

Israeli NBA star headlines int'l basketball camp in Israel

Israeli basketball star Omri Casspi of the Golden State Warriors was the face of this year's 'Basketball Without Borders.'

Israeli NBA star headlines int'l basketball camp in Israel

'Nothing really prepares you for visiting Auschwitz'

Former NBA star Ray Allen writes moving account of his Auschwitz visit.

'Nothing really prepares you for visiting Auschwitz'

'A society that plays together, stays together'

NBA delegation visits President Rivlin's home in Jerusalem.

'A society that plays together, stays together'

76ers draft pick to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Jonah Bolden, a second-round pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA draft, will play in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

76ers draft pick to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv