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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Panathinaikos, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Sports6 hours ago

Several Veteran EuroLeague Basketball Players Remain Unsigned Ahead of New Season

Ahead of the new EuroLeague season, many experienced players including Monte Morris, Lorenzo Brown, and Nikola Mirotic remain unsigned and are seeking new teams.

Sports3 days ago·2 outlets

Zambian Players Use Israeli Premier League as Proven Pathway to European Football

Zambian footballers Kings Kangwa and Chipi Chonga are using the Israeli Premier League as a key stepping stone to European clubs, with Kangwa already transferred to Panathinaikos…

Sports3 days ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances Talks to Sign NBA Star Russell Westbrook

Hapoel Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to sign NBA star Russell Westbrook, who is considering his first move outside the NBA. If completed, this would be a landmark signing for Euro…

Sports3 days ago·2 outlets

Panathinaikos Owner Yanakopoulos Claims 2026 Roster Best Ever, Eyes Nikola Jokic Signing

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Yanakopoulos claims the 2026 roster is the club's best ever, compares it to Gershon's Maccabi Tel Aviv, and reveals plans to sign Nikola Jokic despite…

Sports3 days ago·2 outlets

Villeurbanne Faces Roster Crisis Ahead of EuroLeague Opener Against Maccabi Tel Aviv

Villeurbanne, led by Tony Parker, faces a major roster shortage six weeks before the EuroLeague season, with only four players signed and key stars departing due to financial issu…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Serbian Guard Nemanja Nedovic Recalls Late-Night Clash With Coach Sasha Djordjevic in Tel Aviv

Serbian basketball guard Nemanja Nedovic recalled a 2015 late-night incident in Tel Aviv where he clashed with coach Sasha Djordjevic after returning early from a team outing. Djo…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Panathinaikos Owner Praises Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner and Coach Pini Gershon

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos praised Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai and coach Pini Gershon in a recent interview, highlighting their roles and management styles i…

Sports4 days ago

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…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Kiton Wallace Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv Following Villeurbanne Project Collapse

Following the financial collapse of Villeurbanne's basketball project and the unexpected transfer of Silvain Francisco to Panathinaikos, guard Kiton Wallace became available and w…

Sports5 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Kytone Wallace Over Panathinaikos for EuroLeague Boost

Maccabi Tel Aviv has secured guard Kytone Wallace, who was also pursued by Panathinaikos, to strengthen their EuroLeague roster. The 26-year-old American, known for his work ethic…

Sports6 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa's Amputee Team to Compete in Conference League Tournament in Bucharest

Maccabi Haifa's amputee football team will compete in a Conference League tournament in Bucharest against Celtic, Panathinaikos, and Steaua Bucharest, featuring notable players li…

Sports6 days ago·3 outlets

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…

SportsAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran German Center Daniel Theis on Two-Year Deal

Maccabi Tel Aviv signed German center Daniel Theis to a two-year, $2.2 million contract after Villeurbanne's financial issues prevented his move there. Theis, with NBA and EuroLea…

SportsAug 5, 2026

Roy Revivo Refuses to Join Maccabi Tel Aviv Amid Spanish Transfer Dispute

Roy Revivo has refused to join Maccabi Tel Aviv's Europa League trip due to a transfer dispute with a Spanish club. He agreed to a three-year deal in Spain, but Maccabi demands hi…

SportsAug 5, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates 1-0 Win Over Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 1-0 away win over Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, with strong tactical execution and key performanc…

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Levavi Garcia Returns to Greek League with Panathinaikos After Difficult Season in Russia

Levavi Garcia, former Beitar Jerusalem forward, is loaned from Spartak Moscow to Panathinaikos in Greece after a tough season in Russia, agreeing to a salary cut and aiming to rev…

SportsAug 4, 2026·4 outlets

Be'er Sheva Replaces Kings Kangwa with Eliel Peretz Ahead of Red Star Belgrade Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers without Kings Kangwa, who was sold to Panathinaikos. Eliel Peretz replaces him in the starting li…

SportsAug 4, 2026·3 outlets

EuroLeague Power Rankings Place Hapoel Tel Aviv Fifth, Maccabi Tel Aviv Fourteenth for 2026/27 Season

The EuroLeague's initial 2026/27 power rankings place Hapoel Tel Aviv fifth and Maccabi Tel Aviv 14th, reflecting their current roster strengths and offseason progress. Panathinai…

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Armoni Brooks' Transfer Sparks Tension with Serbian Club Partizan Belgrade

Armoni Brooks, after a complicated summer involving multiple clubs, angered Serbian team Partizan Belgrade by delaying a decision and eventually joined Valencia on loan.

SportsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Former Maccabi Assistant Coach Recalls Hostile Rivalry With Hapoel Tel Aviv

Josep Maria Berrocal, former Maccabi Tel Aviv assistant coach, recounted intense rivalry with Hapoel Tel Aviv, including hostile fan behavior and internal team conflicts during 20…

SportsAug 3, 2026

Israeli Football Clubs Face Crucial European Playoff Draws Today

Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem face crucial playoff draws today for the Champions League, Europa League, and Co…

SportsAug 3, 2026·3 outlets

Be'er Sheva Attempts Last-Minute Deal to Retain Kangwa Before Panathinaikos Transfer

Hapoel Be'er Sheva tried to keep Kings Kangwa for Champions League qualifiers by negotiating with Panathinaikos, but the transfer proceeded immediately. Kangwa moved to Panathinai…

SportsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Two-Year Deal with Center Daniel Theis

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to sign center Daniel Theis to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million, awaiting his release from Villeurbanne. Theis, returning to Europe after seven NBA seaso…

SportsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Red Star Belgrade Coach Prepares for Tough Clash Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League

Red Star Belgrade's coach Dejan Stanković prepares for a challenging Champions League qualifier against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, praising their bravery and attacking style while noting…

SportsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

French Forward Gershon Yabusele Explains Why He Left the NBA for EuroLeague

French forward Gershon Yabusele left the NBA due to limited playing time and joined Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague, seeking greater control over his career. He cited the Knicks'…

SportsAug 2, 2026·2 outlets

Former Milan Center Freddy Gillespie Signs with Nes Ziona Basketball Team

Nes Ziona basketball team has signed 29-year-old center Freddy Gillespie, formerly of Milan and Galatasaray, to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. Gillespie, known for…

SportsAug 2, 2026

Real Madrid Emerges as Leading Contender to Sign Armoni Brooks from Maccabi Tel Aviv Rival

Maccabi Tel Aviv is tracking Armoni Brooks amid financial turmoil at Villeurbanne, but Real Madrid is a leading contender to sign him. Brooks joined Villeurbanne in summer 2024, b…

SportsAug 1, 2026

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs American Guard Eugene German for Remainder of Season

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed American guard Eugene German for the rest of the season, adding him to their backcourt alongside Vasa Micić and Tomas Satoransky. German, who has played in…

SportsAug 1, 2026·3 outlets

Panathinaikos Tops EuroLeague Power Rankings Ahead of 2026 Season Start

As the 2026 EuroLeague season approaches, Panathinaikos leads the power rankings after major signings and coaching changes. Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe also rank highly, while Tel A…

Panathinaikos Tops EuroLeague Power Rankings Ahead of 2026 Season Start
SportsJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Former Beitar Jerusalem Midfielder Livai Garcia Linked to Greek Clubs Including Panathinaikos

Livai Garcia, ex-Beitar Jerusalem midfielder now at Spartak Moscow, seeks a transfer amid limited playing time, with Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos interested, Panathina…

SportsJul 31, 2026·4 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Star Kings Kangwa Signs with Greek Club Panathinaikos

Kings Kangwa, a key player for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, has signed with Greek club Panathinaikos after two successful seasons in Israel, where he won multiple titles and individual hon…

SportsJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Red Star Belgrade Clash with Key Defender Expected Fit

Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares for European matches against Red Star Belgrade with defender Jibril Diop expected to recover from injury, while new signing Pedro Amador joins the squa…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Villeurbanne Likely to Loan Israeli Guard Tamir Blatt After Signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Tamir Blatt is signing a three-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv but will likely be loaned to Villeurbanne in the EuroLeague next season amid the French club's financial issues.

SportsJul 30, 2026·4 outlets

Kings Kangwa Bids Farewell to Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Panathinaikos Transfer

Kings Kangwa is transferring from Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Panathinaikos for four million euros, ending a successful two-year stint in Israel. He thanked the club and fans in a farew…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Immediate Multi-Million Euro Payment After European Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured European group stage qualification on August 26, 2026, guaranteeing at least 3.17 million euros in immediate UEFA payments. The club aims to strengthen…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Financial Crisis at Villeurbanne Spurs Star Players to Enter EuroLeague Transfer Market

Villeurbanne's financial crisis forced a drastic budget cut, prompting star players like Sylvain Francisco and Armani Brooks to seek new EuroLeague teams. Hapoel Tel Aviv is explo…

SportsJul 30, 2026

Avi Nimni Urges Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Make Unprecedented Move Amid Kangwa's Departure

Avi Nimni discussed his son Amit's promising start in professional football and analyzed Hapoel Be'er Sheva's challenges after losing key player Kings Kangwa. He stressed the impo…

SportsJul 30, 2026·4 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates Convincing 2-0 Win Over Vikingur to Advance in Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Vikingur 2-0 to advance to the third qualifying round of the Champions League and secure a Europa League group stage spot. Coach Ran Kozuch was praised…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Celebrates Convincing 2-0 Win Over Vikingur to Advance in Champions League Qualifiers
SportsJul 30, 2026

Zahi Ahmed Saves Hapoel Be'er Sheva With Crucial Goal in European Qualifier

Zahi Ahmed played a pivotal role in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's European qualifier by preventing a goal and scoring the team's first goal, leading to a 2-0 victory over Vikingur. This wi…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Nick Weiler-Babb Amid Villeurbanne Financial Troubles

Hapoel Tel Aviv is in talks to sign Nick Weiler-Babb amid financial turmoil at French club Villeurbanne, which threatens the player's future. Villeurbanne president Tony Parker of…

SportsJul 29, 2026·4 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face Unusual Home and Away Game Streaks in 2026/27 EuroLeague Schedule

The EuroLeague's 2026/27 schedule reveals that Hapoel Tel Aviv will have an unprecedented eight home games in ten rounds and two separate four-game away streaks, while Maccabi Tel…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Challenge Replacing Star Midfielder Kings Kangwa

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Real Madrid Blocks Mario Hezonja From Joining Another EuroLeague Team Without Consent

Mario Hezonja's move from Real Madrid to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers is stalled over a disputed buyout payment. Real Madrid seeks to retain first rights to Hezonja's return to E…

SportsJul 29, 2026

Giovanni Russo Tops List of Greatest Foreign Players in Israeli Premier League History

Sports 5 ranked the top ten foreign players in the Israeli Premier League, placing Giovanni Russo first and Kings Kangwa ninth. The list balances achievements, quality, and influe…

SportsJul 29, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Crucial Champions League Clash, Parts Ways with Two Stars

Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces a crucial Champions League qualifier in Hungary against Vikingur, aiming to overturn a first-leg deficit. The match also marks the final game for stars Ki…

SportsJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

AEK Athens Signs Croatian Midfielder Mayr With Salary More Than Double Former Beitar Player

AEK Athens has signed Croatian midfielder Lovro Mayr from Wolfsburg for 6 million euros, offering him a net annual salary of 2 million euros, more than double the salary of Kings…

SportsJul 29, 2026·3 outlets

Barcelona Rates Hapoel Tel Aviv More Attractive Than Maccabi Tel Aviv for EuroLeague Season

Barcelona categorized its EuroLeague opponents for the 2026/27 season, ranking Hapoel Tel Aviv as more attractive than Maccabi Tel Aviv for season ticket pricing. The premium "Top…

SportsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

Russell Westbrook Considers EuroLeague as Realistic Option Amid NBA Free Agency Uncertainty

Russell Westbrook, now a free agent after leaving the Sacramento Kings, is reportedly considering a move to the EuroLeague, with teams like Hapoel Tel Aviv expressing interest. De…