basketball

David Blatt steps down as head coach of Greek basketball team

Former NBA and Israeli basketball coach steps down as head coach of the Greek Olympiacos team after multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

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.

Rivlin to Israel's U20 players: You have made us proud

President hosts Israeli under-20 basketball team, which won European Championship second time in a row. 'I take my hat off to you all.'

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.

Omri Casspi, first Israeli in NBA, waived by Memphis Grizzlies

Israeli-born NBA player waived after being sidelined with injury.

No LeBron, we don’t all stick together

LeBron James sparks controversy quoting 'Jewish money' lyrics

Basketball star LeBron James comes under fire after posting lyrics to new rap song about 'getting Jewish money'.

Israeli basketball players greeted by Auschwitz sign

Players of Maccabi Tel Aviv encounter "Arbeit Machi Frei" sign at their hotel in Istanbul.

Former basketball star: I'm like a Jewish Jordan.

Jay Williams, former Duke basketball star, calls himself the ‘black Jewish Jordan.’

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits Rivlin

All-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 him

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

American-Israeli basketball coach tapped to lead Greek team

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt picked up by Greek basketball team.

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 injury

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

Yeshiva University eliminated from NCAA basketball tournament

The Maccabees, who were making their first appearance in the national tournament, finished their season with a record of 18-11.

YU men’s basketball team qualifies for NCAA tournament

A first: Yeshiva University's Maccabee's basketball team advances to NCCA division tournament.

'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' listing

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

Gush Etzion hoopsters team up with New Jersey Jewish communities

Gush Etzion-based basketball team uses sports to deepen ties between US and Israel.

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.

Police nab suspects tied to Israeli national team thefts

National basketball team returns to hotel after being booted from EuroBasket 2017, only to discover they have been robbed of valuable items.

Israeli basketball star proud to enter Hall of Fame

Retired Israeli basketball player speaks about his induction into the FIBA hall of fame as one of the greatest basketball players.

'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.

US envoy meets with Israeli, Palestinian basketball coaches

President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East and US Ambassador to Israel met with Israeli and Palestinian Arab basketball coaches

Golden State Warriors sign Omri Casspi

Oakland-based basketball team picks up Israeli forward Omri Casspi with one-year contract.

NBA star unsure about return to play in Israel

Amare Stoudemir does not know if he will return to play basketball despite applying for citizenship.

International basketball allows religious head coverings

It will be interesting to see whether the change will result in more kippot on the basketball court in international games.

Israeli basketball fans assaulted in Spain

Anti-Semitism in Spain: Hapoel Jerusalem fans beaten and violently kicked out of the stadium.

Jewish MVP leading Princeton to NCAA tournament

Spencer Weisz, former Maccabiah Games gold medalist, played a big role in getting his team to the NCAA Basketball Tournament starting week.

Miri Regev 'makes waves' in Turkey

Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev 'made waves' in Turkey when she waved the Israeli flag at Nahariya team's basketball game.

Regev to join basketball team's trip to Turkey

Turkish security insists Israeli minister join team trip to allow use of weapons.

Stoudemire's son invited to try Israeli baseball

Israel Association of Baseball invites former NBA star's son, who was barred from playing Israeli basketball, to switch to baseball.

Watch: Shaquille O’Neal dances the hora at a Jewish wedding

As the band sings 'Moshiach! Moshiach!' Shaq and seemingly diminutive guests dance in a small circle, beaming.

NBA star Stoudemire arrives in Israel, discusses Jewish roots

Amar'e Stoudemire told the press today of his goals, plans, and dreams, as a player on Jerusalem basketball team Hapoel.

Stoudemire to sign with Jerusalem basketball team he co-owns

Amar'e Stoudemire closes a deal to play with the Israeli basketball team Hapoel Jerusalem, which he co-owns.

David Blatt reportedly to sign with Turkish basketball team

American-Israeli basketball coach reportedly set to sign with Istanbul-based Darussafaka.

Jewish-founded team wins Uruguayan basketball league

Hebraica Macabi wins its second championship in the country's professional league.

Jerusalem hospital to compete in EPSN basketball tournament

Shaare Zedek Hospital’s newest dream team is to demonstrate its talent on the hardwood - and they need your vote to win.

David Blatt to interview with Sacramento Kings for coaching job

David Blatt, Israeli American who was fired as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will interview with Sacramento Kings.

Israeli basketball coach David Blatt in running for Knicks post

Just months after being fired by Cleveland Cavaliers, American-Israeli coach reportedly being considered for New York Knicks post.

Boston Catholic Memorial parents blame Jews for starting slurs

Parents of students who chanted ‘You killed Jesus’ during game against Newton say other side chanted anti-gay slurs.

'You killed Jesus'; Boston basketball game marred by hate

Hecklers taunt team from school with largely Jewish population, chanting "You killed Jesus".

NBA providing highlight clips with Israeli app

App provides fans with customized in-game and post-game highlights in near real-time.

Watch: Basketball commentator Simi Riger

From today's ILTV edition. Basketball commentator Simi Riger discusses Omri Casspi's career night.

Watch: Casspi sets NBA career high with 36 points

From today's ILTV edition. Israeli basketball player enjoys a career night.

History: Israel to host European basketball championship

Israel announced as one of four countries to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 tournament.

Liberman calls to sanction Turkey over attack on basketball team

Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Israel take action against Turkey, after Israeli women’s basketball team harassed during a game in Ankara.

Watch: Bereaved Dad's Emotional Saxophone Tribute to Slain Son

'We are filled with your strength' Samaria head tells Eliezer Rosenfeld, whose son, Malachi, was murdered by terrorists in June.

Championship Game on Rosh Hashana is 'Spit in Our Face'

Minister Ariel slams FIBA decision to have Israeli national team play Italy in finals on Jewish New Year, notes 'whiff of anti-Semitism.'

Watch: Jerusalem Mayor Congratulates Local Basketball Team

Mayor Nir Barkat meets members of the Hapoel Jerusalem team after they won the team's first championship in 72 years.

David Blatt, Israel, and My Golden State of Mind

The 'Jewish Jordan' is Still Here

Despite his injuries and the fact that he is no longer playing, Tamir Goodman was a breakthrough for religious Jewish athletes.

Israel's First NBA Star Omri Casspi Scores Career High

Casspi nets 31 points in Kings victory bringing pride to Israelis, as his teammate becomes first Indian to play in an NBA game.

YU Athlete Earns Second Consecutive Academic All-American Honors

For the second time in as many years, YU basketball player Benjy Ritholtz named a College Sports Academic All-American.

FIBA Allows Muslim Religious Head Coverings

International basketball's governing body to allow players to wear hijabs and turbans on a trial basis.

Massive Brawl at Lebanese Basketball Game

The fourth game of the Lebanese Basketball Championship Final ends in huge free-for-all.

Video: Maccabi Tel Aviv's Victorious Homecoming

Tens of thousands greet Israeli baskeball club after a sensational upset victory over Real Madrid.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins Euroleague Championship

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team edges out Real Madrid to take Euroleague championship.

Racist NBA Team Owner Banned for Life

LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life, subjected to stiff fine, over recording of racist comments he made to his girlfriend.