Israeli Basketball Premier League
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Basketball Premier League, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Nes Ziona Basketball Club Continues Strengthening Roster and Coaching Staff Ahead of New Season
Nes Ziona basketball club, revitalized by new ownership, has strengthened its roster with several signings and seeks two more players. The team also plans to expand its coaching s…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Season Uncertainty Over Budget Approval Deadline
Hapoel Be'er Sheva risks exclusion from the 2026/27 basketball season after failing to provide formal budget approval by the league's August 13 deadline.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Reintegrates Forward-Center Shane Hunter for Upcoming Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv has officially recalled forward-center Shane Hunter from his loan in Poland to strengthen their front line alongside new signings Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot…
Former EuroLeague Center Freddy Gillespie Signs Two-Year Deal with Nes Ziona
Nes Ziona signed center Freddy Gillespie to a two-year contract after his season with Galatasaray. The 29-year-old brings EuroLeague experience and will join a strengthened roster…
Israeli Basketball League Prepares for Possible Absence of Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Team
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona risks missing the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League season due to financial issues, with the league preparing for a 13-team season. Relegated El…
Hapoel Galil Elyon Signs American Guard Nate Kings for Upcoming Season
Hapoel Galil Elyon signed 23-year-old American guard Nate Kings from Syracuse University for one season, enhancing their roster for the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Uncertainty Surrounds Hapoel Be'er Sheva Basketball Amid Coaching and Investment Delays
Hapoel Be'er Sheva basketball faces uncertainty as it has yet to appoint a coach or sign players for the new season amid stalled investment talks with a Canadian family. Financial…
Maurice Kemp Joins Hapoel Galil Elyon to Strengthen Team for Upcoming Season
Maurice Kemp has signed with Hapoel Galil Elyon, marking his fourth Israeli team, as the club aims to improve after finishing 12th last season. Kemp averaged 16.5 points and 6.7 r…
Hapoel Jerusalem Nears Complete Roster for 2026/27 Season with Milton Signing
Hapoel Jerusalem is finalizing its 2026/27 basketball roster with the recent signing of Shake Milton from Partizan Belgrade. The team has also secured several key players and expe…
Shake Milton Joins Hapoel Jerusalem on $1 Million Contract for Upcoming Season
Hapoel Jerusalem signed former NBA guard Shake Milton to a $1 million contract for the upcoming season, adding to a series of new signings as the team prepares for the Israeli Bas…
Israeli Guard Itay Mushkovich Returns to Hapoel Galil Elyon for Second Stint
Itay Mushkovich has rejoined Hapoel Galil Elyon after a strong season with Ironi Nes Ziona, aiming to boost the northern club's performance in the upcoming Israeli Basketball Prem…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Unveils Squad Plans and Targets for 2026/27 Basketball Season
Hapoel Tel Aviv is finalizing its basketball roster for the 2026/27 season, signing Tomer Ginat to a four-year extension and targeting captain Bar Timor's contract renewal. The te…
Israeli Basketball Player Tomer Asiag Explains Reasons Behind Players' Strike
Tomer Asiag, a key leader in the Israeli Basketball Premier League players' strike, explained that the protest arose from middle-class players' concerns over declining conditions…
Bryce Brown Re-Signs with Nes Ziona for Third Basketball Season
Bryce Brown will remain with Nes Ziona for a third season after leading the league in scoring in 2024/25 and posting strong stats last year. He expressed happiness about continuin…
Jacob Wiley Signs with Ironi Nes Ziona to Strengthen Frontcourt
Ironi Nes Ziona signed 31-year-old forward Jacob Wiley, formerly of Panathinaikos and Rytas Vilnius, to strengthen their frontcourt ahead of the new Israeli Basketball Premier Lea…
Ben Ruina Extends Contract with Hapoel Eilat After Promotion to Premier League
Ben Ruina has signed a one-year contract extension with Hapoel Eilat after helping the team achieve promotion to the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Noa Konfino Appointed First Female Manager in Israeli Basketball Premier League at Maccabi Ashdod
Noa Konfino has been named manager of Maccabi Ashdod's senior basketball team, becoming the only woman in such a role in the Israeli Premier League for the 2026/27 season. She pre…
Tzuf Ben Moshe Extends Contract with Hapoel Eilat Ahead of Premier League Return
Tzuf Ben Moshe has extended his contract with Hapoel Eilat and will stay with the team for the 2026/27 season as they return to the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
American Guard Kendal McCollum Signs with Israeli Basketball Team Ironi Eilat
American point guard Kendal McCollum has signed with Ironi Eilat for the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season, returning to Israel after a season in Greece. McCollum i…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Roster Dilemma Over Naturalized Players Shane Hunter and Will Rayman
Maccabi Tel Aviv must choose between naturalized players Shane Hunter and Will Rayman for game rosters due to league rules allowing only one new naturalized player per game. Hunte…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Parts Ways With Power Forward Zack Henkins After One Season
Maccabi Tel Aviv has ended its contract with power forward Zack Henkins after one season, during which he helped secure their 58th championship. The 29-year-old American player, w…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Yam Madar to Face Hapoel Tel Aviv in September Supercup Clash
The Israeli Basketball Premier League will hold the Social Supercup on September 17, featuring Maccabi Tel Aviv's Yam Madar against his former team Hapoel Tel Aviv in a derby at M…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Loni Walker Set to Meet NBA Teams Ahead of Exit Deadline
Loni Walker of Maccabi Tel Aviv plans to meet NBA teams in Las Vegas as his contract exit deadline nears, potentially leaving the Israeli club. He holds a clause allowing an NBA r…
Hapoel Jerusalem Introduces Sasha Obradovic as New Head Coach
Hapoel Jerusalem unveiled Sasha Obradovic as their new head coach on July 7, 2026, following their playoff semifinal exit, outlining plans for the next season.
Yam Madar Rejects Higher Offer From Hapoel Tel Aviv to Join Maccabi Tel Aviv
Yam Madar has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv despite a more lucrative offer from Hapoel Tel Aviv, prioritizing factors beyond money. He will become the highest-paid Israeli player i…
Hapoel Eilat Boosts Budget to 12 Million Shekels Ahead of Premier League Return
Hapoel Eilat is increasing its budget to 12 million shekels as it prepares to return to the Israeli Basketball Premier League, aiming to sign key Israeli players and build a compe…
Fans React to Yam Madar's Historic Knockout Move in Israeli Basketball
Yam Madar's significant transfer in the Israeli Basketball Premier League has drawn widespread online attention, with fans criticizing Hapoel Tel Aviv for losing a key player.
Paul Corsaro Extends Coaching Contract with Ironi Nes Ziona for Two More Years
Paul Corsaro has signed a two-year contract extension as head coach of Ironi Nes Ziona after leading the team to secure its place in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Drama Unfolds Over Yam Madar's Future With Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball
Yam Madar's future with Hapoel Tel Aviv remains uncertain as financial talks pause and new co-owner Gili Ranen mediates. The club awaits Madar's decision, expected by June 30, wit…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Ready to Pay $1.5 Million for Guard Tamir Blatt if Yim Madar Leaves
Hapoel Tel Aviv plans to sign free-agent guard Tamir Blatt for $1.5 million if Yim Madar does not re-sign, aiming to strengthen their team in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Lotan Amsalem and Nes Ziona Part Ways After Injury-Plagued Season
Lotan Amsalem and Nes Ziona have mutually decided to part ways after a season in which Amsalem played through injuries and underwent two surgeries. Despite limited minutes and mod…
Basketball Association Prosecutor Demands Disciplinary Action Against Hord and Rebukes Hapoel Tel Aviv
The Israeli Basketball Association prosecutor has ordered disciplinary action against Hord for his conduct during the Premier League finals and reprimanded Hapoel Tel Aviv for uns…
Forward JJ Kaplan Signs with Hapoel HaEmek Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Hapoel HaEmek signed 29-year-old forward JJ Kaplan from Maccabi Rishon LeZion to strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season. Kaplan previously…
Big Brother's Raphaela Tuvina Worked on Social Media for a Major Basketball Club
Raphaela Tuvina, a "Big Brother" contestant, previously managed social media for a major Israeli basketball club. The brief Sport 5 item was published on June 27, 2026, and says t…
Jerusalem Honors Adi Gordon as Streetball 2026 Wraps Up
Jerusalem closed Streetball 2026 after two days, with hundreds of players from 130 teams competing. The city honored Adi Gordon, marking 30 years since his famous winning basket s…
Basketball league praises referees, rejects claims of ulterior motives
The Israeli Basketball Premier League sent the referees association a thank-you letter after the season ended. The letter praised the referees’ work, noted their challenges, and f…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinch 58th Israeli Title After Pressure-Filled Run
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv in a tense final series. The title was sealed by Roman Sorkin’s clutch three-pointer, and several…
Ofer Yannay Says Handshake Snub of Lundberg Was Deliberate After Championship Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay explained why he refused to shake hands with Iffe Lundberg after the playoff final loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. He said the snub was deliberate, def…
Jared Harper signs three-year extension with Hapoel Jerusalem after EuroLeague interest
Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract by three years through 2028/29, keeping him in Israel despite EuroLeague interest. The deal makes him the club’s and league’s…
Kats explains why Lonnie Walker was left off Maccabi Tel Aviv’s finals roster
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday night to win the championship 3-1 and capture its 58th title. Coach Oded Katash said Lonnie Walker was left off the finals r…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner blasts Israeli basketball after championship loss
After Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the Israeli Basketball Premier League final to Maccabi Tel Aviv, owner Ofer Yannay accused Israeli basketball institutions of unfairness and corruption…
Ofer Yannay says Itoudis will stay, despite Hapoel Tel Aviv’s title loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv lost Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals to Maccabi Tel Aviv and missed out on its first title since 1969. Owner Ofer Yannay said coach Dimitris…
Tempers flare after Maccabi Tel Aviv clinches 58th championship
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 in the finals to win its 58th Israeli championship on Tuesday night. After the decisive Game 4, Lonnie Walker and Tomer Ginat exchanged h…
Roman Sorkin's late three seals Maccabi Tel Aviv's title
Roman Sorkin hit a decisive corner three with 32 seconds left as Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 to win the Israeli Basketball Premier League title. He had been strugg…
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv trade leads in Game 4 thriller
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv played a tightly contested Game 4 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League final, with the score at 81-79. Hapoel relied on Yam Madar’s clutch…
Roman Sorkin Draws Heavy Online Criticism After Another Tough Finals Game
Roman Sorkin of Maccabi Tel Aviv is facing heavy online criticism after another poor showing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. The report says Hapoel is successfull…
Nearly Full House as 9,132 Fans Attend Game 4 of the Finals
Game 4 of the Israeli playoff final between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 9,132 fans to Menora Mivtachim Arena on Tuesday night. The crowd included 8,132 Hapoel suppor…
Usher Brist throws down huge dunk on Dan Oturu in Game 4
Usher Brist delivered the biggest play of Game 4 between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. He slammed home a two-handed dunk over Dan Oturu, giving Maccabi a…