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.
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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.
Ryan Turell, formerly of Yeshiva U, features in new documentary on G League season
Former Yeshiva U phenom Ryan Turell features in Amazon’s ‘Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey.’
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.
LeBron James' son suffers cardiac arrest on basketball court
Bronny James, son of NBA legend Lebron James, hospitalized after collapsing during practice at USC.
Charlotte Hornets sign Jewish draft pick
Charlotte Hornets sign guard Amari Bailey, the 41st overall pick the NBA draft, to a two-way contract.
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.
Michael Jordan will sell Charlotte Hornets to Jewish millionaires
Gabe Plotkin, Jewish millionaire involved in GameStop saga, buys Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan.
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.'
Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft
Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of 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.
Meyers Leonard signs for season with NBA team two years after antisemitic slur
Leonard will play rest of season with Milwaukee Bucks after 10-day tryout, had not played since anti-Jewish slur incident in 2021.
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.
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.
Egypt: 27 injured when basketball stands partly collapse
At least 27 injured as stands collapse during basketball game in Cairo.
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.
Jewish billionaire Mat Ishbia buys Phoenix NBA, WNBA teams from Robert Sarver
Sarver sells Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury. teams for $4 billion following accusations against him.
In 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.
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.
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.
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.
Charles Barkley slams NBA commissioner over Kyrie Irving antisemitism controversy
Former basketball star Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy.
Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA’s minor league draft
Former YU basketball star Ryan Turell takes step toward realizing his dream of becoming the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA.
Basketball star: '21-year-old me would be surprised I’m still going'
A timeline of basketball star Sue Bird’s legendary career.
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.
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.
Turkish NBA star Enes 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.
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.
Men's basketball team to embark on 'Birthright for College Basketball' trip
Auburn University men’s basketball team to embark on a ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ Israel trip.
Watch: Basketball player saves ref's life
The semi-professional 25-year-old says he 'never stands by on the sidelines.'
This Muslim basketball star is teaching Holocaust education
NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom brings Holocaust education to Muslim school in Brooklyn.
Jewish basketball legend Sue Bird will retire after this season
Jewish four-time league champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist announces that she will retire following the 2022 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.
Israeli basketball fans attacked while attending Spanish tournament
Fans of Hapoel Holon attending basketball tournament in Bilbao, Spain attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors following antisemitic chants.
Ray Allen on his visit to Binyamin: An important part of our history is here.
Former NBA champion and hall of famer visits historic Shiloh where the Biblical Tabernacle stood. 'There is an amazing story 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.
YU's Ryan Turell enters NBA draft, hoping to become NBA’s 1st Orthodox player
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell enters NBA draft, hoping to become league's first Orthodox Jewish player.
Watch: American basketball player facing up to 10 years of jail in Russia
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.
Indianapolis man charged in double shooting at Jewish Community Center
19-year old charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two men during basketball game at Indianapolis Jewish Community Center.
YU basketball eliminated after historic season
After record-breaking win-streak, Yeshiva University team eliminated from the NCAA Division III tournament.
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