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Israeli-media coverage mentioning NBA, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
New Portland coach Mike Nori says the Blazers are ready to build on last year’s playoff run
Mike Nori held his first press conference as Portland’s new head coach on Thursday night. He said the Trail Blazers are coming off a playoff season, praised the previous staff, an…
Report: Kawhi Leonard may be open to a reunion in Toronto or San Antonio
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Kawhi Leonard, 34, may be open only to the Clippers, Raptors, or Spurs if a trade happens. Stein считает Toronto the likeliest fit, while San…
Robbie Avila Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With the Lakers After Going Undrafted
Robbie Avila, an undrafted Saint Louis star, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal gives the cult-favorite college big man a summer chance to mak…
Could Portland Be Cut Out of a Jeremy Grant Deal to Minnesota?
Minnesota’s reshaped roster may make Portland forward Jeremy Grant a trade target. The Timberwolves could pursue him via a deal, while Charlotte’s new $40 million trade exception…
Lamelo Ball traded to Minnesota in major NBA deal
LaMelo Ball has been traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-asset deal. Minnesota got Ball and Josh Green, while Charlotte received Naz Reid, d…
Emmanuel Sharp draws praise after being picked 45th by Sacramento
Emmanuel Sharp was taken 45th overall by Sacramento in the 2026 NBA Draft. Analysts praised his shooting and defense, but questioned whether his size will limit his NBA role.
Bereaved families mark 1,000 days since October 7 with nationwide protest and memorial events
Bereaved families, hostage families and survivors announced a nationwide day of protest and remembrance next Thursday, marking 1,000 days since October 7. They are demanding a sta…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Hoed Over: Rosh HaAyin Resident Charged With Sex Crimes Against Minors
Israeli prosecutors have indicted Elior Cohen of Rosh HaAyin over alleged sexual offenses against four boys aged 13 to 15. They say he lured them to vacation cabins, recorded the…
Emmanuel Sharp gets his NBA shot with Sacramento, while Noam Yaacov goes undrafted
Emanuel Sharp was drafted 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings, becoming Israel’s 10th NBA draft pick. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, while another Jewish player, Jaylon Jones, was s…
Emmanuel Sharp lands with the Kings, joining Sacramento’s rebuild
Emmanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. The American-Israeli guard joins a young Sacramento team that badly needed shooting and def…
NBA blockbuster trade revives a messy locker-room storyline
Tyler Herro’s move to the Milwaukee Bucks has revived a long-running social-media story involving teammate Kyle Kuzma and Herro’s partner, Katya Elise Henry. Henry previously date…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces a Complicated Rebuild After Its 58th Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv is heading into the summer with a major roster rebuild, an uncertain front office, and only eight guaranteed players. Claudio Coldebella may leave for Roma, leavi…
How Three Israeli Women Experienced Home Schooling, and What It Meant Later in Life
Three Israeli women who were educated at home describe the benefits, stigma, and practical hurdles they later faced in the army, university, and work. A home schooling researcher…
Apple Retains Israeli Tech Chess Crown as 92 Companies Join Record Event
Apple won The Tech Gambit 2026, Israel’s fifth straight high-tech chess championship, held at Intuit’s offices with Zscaler and featuring a record 92 companies and more than 350 p…
Birds in Ukraine Are Building Nests from Drone Fiber-Optic Debris
Birds in Ukraine’s Donbas region are using discarded drone fiber-optic cable to build nests. The unusual behavior reflects the scale of modern warfare debris and raises environmen…
What Comes Next for Noam Yaacov After Going Undrafted?
Noam Yaacov went undrafted in the NBA draft in New York, leaving him with several paths toward the league. He is set to play for Israel, may join the Las Vegas Summer League start…
Jewish Forward LJ Jones Drafted by Golden State at No. 5
Golden State drafted Jewish forward LJ Jones, a 24-year-old from Florida State, with the No. 5 pick in the NBA draft. Jones, who has ties to Israel and hopes to play for its natio…
Lakers lock up Austin Reaves on four-year deal worth about $185 million
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year extension with Austin Reaves worth about $185 million. The deal keeps the guard from free agency, could make him the highest-paid…
Lakers Eye Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen in Potential LeBron James Reunion Deal
Reports say the Lakers are very interested in Cleveland center Jarrett Allen as part of a possible LeBron James sign-and-trade. The move could send James to the Cavaliers and give…
Cricket's Yahrzeit Day Marks Joyful Bar Mitzvah for Grandson of Kretschnif Rebbe
A bar mitzvah for the Kretschnif Rebbe’s grandson was celebrated in Jerusalem on the yahrzeit of Rabbi Meir of Kretschnif. The day also included another Hasidic family event in Je…
Munkacs Belz Celebrates Entry of Rabbi Yoel Rokach's Son to Cheder
The Munkacs Belz Rebbe celebrated the entry of his great-grandson into the Jerusalem Talmud Torah and handed out blue pachelech to children. The roundup also noted that the Vizhni…
Eizenkot Party Unveils Arab Community Plan Focused on Security, Education and Civil Service
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yesh! party unveiled a plan for Israel’s Arab community on Wednesday. It combines tougher crime-fighting measures, expanded education policy and broader civilian s…
Acting National Insurance chief gets extension until January 2027
Israel’s Dothan Committee extended Zvika Cohen’s acting term as head of the National Insurance Institute until January 31, 2027. The institute has lacked a permanent director sinc…
The orange bag that became the Knicks’ lucky charm reaches the Guggenheim
The New York Knicks’ 2026 title run turned Jordyn Woods’ orange bag into a celebrated lucky charm. After the team’s first championship since 1973, the Guggenheim Museum in New Yor…
Russia Furious Over Trump’s Shift as Pressure on Belarus Intensifies
Russia says Donald Trump is no longer acting as a neutral mediator on Ukraine, while Ukrainian officials report improved ties with him. At the same time, Moscow is reportedly pres…
State Failed to Control Israel’s Mortgage Market, Auditor Says
Israel’s State Comptroller says the country has lost control of its mortgage market, with weak regulation, hidden debt, and rising borrower costs. The report criticizes the Bank o…
Caleb Wilson Says He Wants to Surpass Michael Jordan After Going Fourth to Chicago
Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall by Chicago in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately said he wants to be bigger than Michael Jordan. The draft also saw AJ Dybantsa go first t…
Warriors Pick Jaxel Landberg, Who Says He Once Hated Stephen Curry
Jaxel Landberg was taken 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA draft. The 24-year-old said it was a “full-circle moment” and admitted he used to root against Stephe…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Celebrates Title, but Key Stars Leave Their Futures Open
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 in Game 4 to win its 58th championship. The team celebrated late into the night, but uncertainty remains over the futures of John DiBar…
Washington Takes AJ Dybantsa First in a Predictable 2026 NBA Draft Opening Round
The 2026 NBA Draft began overnight with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa first overall. Brooklyn used the No. 6 pick on point guard Mikel Brown Jr., while the rest of the lottery…
Michael Brown Jr. says he could become the face of the Nets
The Brooklyn Nets drafted Louisville point guard Michael Brown Jr. sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Brown Jr. said he wants to grow with the team’s young players, including Be…
Why the Giannis-to-Miami trade shows NBA dynasties no longer matter
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly joining the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade that sends Tyler Herro and multiple premium assets to Milwaukee. The move gives Miami a real titl…
Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Summer Transfer Wishlist Takes Shape
Hapoel Tel Aviv is already building its roster for next season after losing 3-1 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2025/26 final. Its top targets include Trey Lyles, Mario Hezonja and Jac…
At MUNIEXPO 2026, local governments showcase AI, safety, and emergency tools
MUNIEXPO 2026 opened in Israel with municipalities and tech firms showing AI, security, education, transport, and emergency systems. Exhibitors emphasized integrated platforms tha…
Jonas Valanciunas reportedly agrees to join Zalgiris, but Nuggets contract remains a hurdle
Jonas Valanciunas has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Zalgiris Kaunas, but his Denver Nuggets contract still stands in the way. If the NBA issue is resolved, the 34-year…
Portland Bets on ‘Ted Lasso of the NBA’ to Guide Deni Avdija Era
Portland hired Mike Nori, a longtime NBA assistant nicknamed the “Ted Lasso of the NBA,” as its new head coach. He will lead a Trail Blazers team featuring Deni Avdija, Damian Lil…
Meet Micah Nori, Portland’s new head coach after Splitter’s exit
Portland has hired Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new head coach after Tiago Splitter departed for Chicago. The piece traces Nori’s rise from a 1988 phone call from Butch C…
Blazers Fan Pushes Back on Anthony Davis Rumor After New Coach Hire
Portland is set to hire Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new coach, while a report that Anthony Davis could be a target drew sharp backlash from a Blazers podcaster. Mike Ric…
After Giannis deal, is Anthony Edwards the next NBA star to move?
After Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami, NBA teams began eyeing Anthony Edwards as a possible future trade target. ESPN insiders say Edwards is frustrated by Minnesota’s r…
Phoenix moves into nonbank mortgage lending
Phoenix is preparing to enter Israel’s nonbank mortgage market through Gamma Credit. The insurer says the move will expand its lending business and complement consumer and real-es…
Emmanuel Sharp Draws Draft Buzz as One of the Class’s Best Defenders
Emmanuel Sharp, after four seasons at Houston, is expected to be picked in the second round of the NBA draft in Brooklyn this week. Former teammates Chris Cenac Jr. and Kingston F…
Virtus Bologna Owner Says EuroLeague Is Close to a 28-Team Franchise Model
Virtus Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti said the EuroLeague has agreed in principle to a binding franchise model with American partners. He said the league could expand to 28 teams…
Content Creator Visits Homes to Reveal Rent Costs
Inbar Tal created a viral format where people open their homes to her and reveal their rent. She discussed the trend in a studio appearance on Keshet 12's "The 12th Floor" with Me…
Brooklyn Faces Draft Crossroads That Could Affect Ben Saraf
Brooklyn holds the No. 6 pick in the NBA draft and is expected to target a point guard, a move that could affect Ben Saraf’s role. The Nets are also considering trades and may hav…
2026 NBA Draft Preview: Washington on the Clock, Second Round Could Include Israelis
The 2026 NBA Draft opens overnight, with Washington holding No. 1 and still weighing AJ Dybantsa against Darryn Peterson. Several top picks are projected, and Noam Yaakov and Emma…
Knesset Committee Hears Call for Intermediate Care Model for Dementia Patients
The Knesset Health Committee discussed Israel’s dementia and Alzheimer’s plan and heard a warning from Tzabar Refuah’s Dr. Inbal Maayan. She said dementia patients lack a continuo…