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Hapoel Tel Aviv Rated Higher Than Maccabi Tel Aviv in EuroLeague Title Odds Ahead of 2026/27 Season

Ahead of the 2026/27 EuroLeague season, Olympiacos is the favorite to win again, while Israeli team Hapoel Tel Aviv ranks fifth in title odds, significantly ahead of Maccabi Tel A…

EuroLeague Hosts Supercup in Dubai Amid Israeli Teams' Home Game Restrictions

The EuroLeague will hold its Supercup in Abu Dhabi in September, featuring top European teams and the Dubai host team, while Israeli clubs continue to play home games abroad due t…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Begins 2026/27 Season Preparations with Focus on Continuity and Defense

Maccabi Tel Aviv began their 2026/2027 basketball season preparations with a first group practice, missing several national team players. Coach Oded Katash emphasized continuity a…

Panathinaikos Star Kendrick Nunn Injured, Will Miss Start of EuroLeague Season Including Maccabi Tel Aviv Games

Panathinaikos star Kendrick Nunn tore his meniscus during training in the US and will miss six to eight weeks, including early EuroLeague games against Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel…

Fenerbahce Defender Arci Brown Explains Hebrew 'YHWH' Tattoo Amid Champions League Playoffs

During the 2026 Champions League playoffs, Fenerbahce defender Arci Brown attracted attention for his Hebrew tattoo "YHWH," symbolizing his Christian faith. Brown, who transferred…

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Derek Williams Signs One-Year Deal with AEK Athens

Derek Williams, former Maccabi Tel Aviv forward, returns to European basketball by signing a one-year deal with AEK Athens after a year off. He last played in Europe in 2022/23 wi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Center Armando Bacot Ahead of New Season

Armando Bacot, center from Fenerbahce, arrived in Israel to join Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball team, praising the city and expressing excitement to contribute to the young, compet…

Dubai GM Praises Israeli EuroLeague Teams Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv Ahead of New Season

Dubai's GM Diyan Kamniashvili praised Israeli EuroLeague teams Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv for their strengthened and stable rosters ahead of the new season, highlighting…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face Easier Schedules in Early EuroLeague Games

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will start the 2026/27 EuroLeague season with relatively easier schedules, facing less challenging opponents in the first five rounds, accordi…

Turkish Super League Sees Star Signings Including Mohamed Salah and Israeli Player Amid Financial Concerns

The Turkish Super League opened its season with major signings including Mohamed Salah and Israeli player Dia Saba, amid financial scrutiny of clubs like Galatasaray. Fenerbahce a…

Several Top EuroLeague Players Remain Unsigned Ahead of New Season

As the EuroLeague season approaches, many prominent players remain unsigned, including veterans and former Israeli league players, seeking new teams across Europe.

EuroLeague Coaches Ranking Places Dimitris Itoudis Fourth, Oded Kattash Eighth

Dimitris Itoudis of Hapoel Tel Aviv and Oded Kattash of Maccabi Tel Aviv were ranked fourth and eighth respectively among EuroLeague coaches ahead of the new season starting next…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs American Center Armando Bacot for Two Years

American center Armando Bacot has signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after playing last season with Fenerbahce. Bacot, 26, is expected to bolster Maccabi's frontcourt al…

Kurdish Club Amedspor Set to Ignite Turkish Super League Amid Political Shift

Amedspor, a Kurdish-identified football club from Diyarbakir, has been promoted to the Turkish Super League amid a backdrop of political reconciliation efforts between the Turkish…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Near Top in Early EuroLeague Power Rankings, Maccabi Tel Aviv Trails

Ahead of the new EuroLeague season, Hapoel Tel Aviv ranks fifth in early power rankings, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is placed 14th, reflecting roster uncertainties and team prospects.

Real Madrid Eyes New Shooting Guard After Valencia Signs Armoni Brooks

After Valencia signed Armoni Brooks on loan from Villeurbanne, Real Madrid continues searching for a European-experienced shooting guard, considering candidates like Trendon Watfo…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Center Armando Bacot to Complete Frontcourt Roster

Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed center Armando Bacot to complete their frontcourt for the 2026/27 season, with the team expecting him to develop into a key player under coach Oded Kat…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing Former Fenerbahce Center Armando Bacot for 2026/27 Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Armando Bacot, a former Fenerbahce center, for the 2026/27 season as they seek to strengthen their roster with two centers and a guard.

Barcelona Prioritizes Hapoel Over Maccabi in Season Ticket Sales for EuroLeague

Barcelona has structured its EuroLeague season tickets into three tiers, ranking Hapoel Tel Aviv above Maccabi Tel Aviv among rivals for the second year. The 'Top 9' ticket, inclu…

Panathinaikos Leads EuroLeague Title Odds as Maccabi Tel Aviv Trails Hapoel Tel Aviv

For the 2026/27 EuroLeague season, Panathinaikos leads title odds, with Hapoel Tel Aviv favored over Maccabi Tel Aviv, which ranks much lower.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Negotiates to Sign Fenerbahce Center Armando Bacot for 2026/27 Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating with Fenerbahce center Armando Bacot to join their roster for the 2026/27 season, aiming to bolster their frontcourt. Bacot, who struggled to make…

38 EuroLeague Players Remain Free Agents Ahead of 2026/2027 Season

Ahead of the 2026/2027 EuroLeague season, 38 players remain free agents, including notable centers, forwards, and guards from top European clubs, as teams like Maccabi Tel Aviv an…

Fenerbahce Wins, Thun and Dinamo Zagreb Draw in Champions League Qualifiers

Fenerbahce defeated Gornik Zabrze 1-0 to advance closer to the 2026/27 Champions League group stage, while Thun and Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1, setting up a decisive second leg in Cro…

Real Madrid Signs Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Claver Joins Fenerbahce Ahead of EuroLeague Season

Real Madrid signed Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a two-year deal, Fenerbahce acquired Will Clyburn for one year, and Dubai signed Eli Okobo as they prepare for the new EuroLeague sea…

Marcus Bingham Signs Two-Year Deal with Fenerbahce After Maccabi Tel Aviv Deal Falls Through

Marcus Bingham signed a two-year contract with Fenerbahce after his deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv fell through due to security concerns. The 26-year-old center played last season for…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Weighs Lonnie Walker's NBA Exit as Team Prepares for New Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv is preparing for the new season with two new signings while monitoring Lonnie Walker's potential NBA move, which expired but remains open. The club is also negoti…

Financial Crisis Threatens Barcelona Basketball Amid Major Player Exodus

Barcelona basketball faces a financial crisis leading to major player departures and staff changes, including coach Xavi Pascual's move to Dubai. The club reported significant los…

Ofer Yanai Faces Major Setbacks as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Teams Shift Dynamics

Yam Madar Signs Major Contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Team

Yam Madar, a key player from Hapoel Tel Aviv, has signed a major contract with rival Maccabi Tel Aviv after a challenging season with limited playing time. He previously led Hapoe…

PAOK Thessaloniki Nears Deals for Panathinaikos and Olympiacos Stars Ahead of New Season

PAOK Thessaloniki is close to signing Panathinaikos star Jeddy Osman and is pursuing Olympiacos guard Tyler Dorsey amid contract disputes, signaling a major roster overhaul ahead…

Yam Madar Signs Three-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Major Israeli Basketball Transfer

Yam Madar has signed a three-year, $6 million contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, transferring from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Despite a lucrative offer from Hapoel, Madar chose Maccabi for a b…

Damar Drozden Becomes Free Agent as Tarik Biberovic Signs with Dallas Mavericks

Damar Drozden became a free agent after his release from Sacramento and is expected to draw interest from NBA teams. Meanwhile, Tarik Biberovic signed a two-year deal with the Dal…

Fenerbahce Star Tarik Biberovic Agrees to Multi-Year Deal with Dallas Mavericks

Tarik Biberovic, a leading forward for Fenerbahce, has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks after being traded for Santi Aldama. The Turkish player, known for…

Dallas Mavericks Negotiate With Fenerbahce Star Tarik Biberovic Over NBA Move

Dallas Mavericks are negotiating with Fenerbahce forward Tarik Biberovic over a potential NBA contract, with Fenerbahce set to receive $2 million if he transfers. Biberovic had a…

Scotty Wilbekin Joins Besiktas to Continue EuroLeague Career in Turkey

Scotty Wilbekin, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Fenerbahce, has signed with Besiktas to continue playing in the EuroLeague after injury setbacks limited his recent seasons.

Fenerbahce Omits Formal Farewell for Bonzi Colson Amid Return to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Bonzi Colson returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv after two years with Fenerbahce, which saw eight players leave this summer. While all other departing players received official farewells…

Pedro Martinez Set to Become Real Madrid Basketball Coach in Major Move

Pedro Martinez, EuroLeague Coach of the Year, is set to join Real Madrid from Valencia with a three-year contract, while current coach Sergio Scariolo will be dismissed with a lar…

Pedro Martinez Set to Replace Sergio Scariolo as Real Madrid Basketball Coach

Pedro Martinez, EuroLeague Coach of the Year, is set to become Real Madrid's new basketball coach, replacing Sergio Scariolo. Real Madrid will pay a one million euro buyout to Val…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Forward Bonzi Colson for Second Stint

Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed forward Bonzi Colson for two years, marking his return to the club on a free transfer from Fenerbahce. The club values his skills and familiarity with…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Plans Key Signings After 2025/26 Double Victory

After winning the 2025/26 double and the finals against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating key player contracts and focusing on signing a top center and resolving gu…

World Cup 2026 Group Stage Yields Surprises and Controversies in the US

The 2026 World Cup group stage in the US featured established stars dominating, Turkey's surprising early exit, new referee rules, and unique cultural moments, setting a distincti…

Wilbekin could stay in Turkey as Panathinaikos and Valencia keep shopping

Scottie Wilbekin may stay in Turkey, with Besiktas reportedly pursuing the former Maccabi Tel Aviv guard after his Fenerbahce release. Separately, Valencia is fighting to hold ont…

Besiktas Targets Scottie Wilbekin After Securing EuroLeague Place

Besiktas, newly confirmed for the EuroLeague, has approached Scottie Wilbekin in a bid to strengthen its roster. Wilbekin is a former Fenerbahce and Maccabi Tel Aviv guard who rec…

EuroLeague unveils 2026-27 calendar and launches first-ever Super Cup

EuroLeague has published its 2026-27 calendar and introduced a first-ever preseason Super Cup on September 18 and 19. The season starts September 24 and 25, with playoffs in late…

Maccabi Tel Aviv completes Bonzie Colson return, but EuroLeague home games remain uncertain

Maccabi Tel Aviv completed Bonzie Colson’s return on a two-year deal worth about $3 million plus compensation to Fenerbahce. The club also learned that EuroLeague home games are n…

Bonzie Colson Returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv on a Two-Year Deal

Bonzie Colson has rejoined Maccabi Tel Aviv on a two-year deal after two seasons at Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old forward will reportedly earn $1.5 million per season, with affectio…

Shane Larkin set to join Fenerbahce in unusual self-financed move

Shane Larkin is set to leave Anadolu Efes for Fenerbahce in an unusual transfer. The 33-year-old will reportedly pay $400,000 himself to be released and accept a lower salary on a…

Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings

Fenerbahce released four players on Thursday to make room for expected additions, including Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The departures include Maccabi Tel Aviv can…