Sacramento Kings
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sacramento Kings, translated into English and compared across sources. 37 recent stories.
Europe Dominates NBA with Record 86 Players, Including Four Israelis for 2026/27 Season
For the 2026/27 NBA season, a record 86 European players, including four Israelis, will compete, reflecting Europe's growing dominance in the league. Brooklyn Nets notably feature…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership Changes as Jason Levine Buys 29% Stake from Recanati Family
Jason Levine, former Memphis Grizzlies CEO, has purchased a 29 percent stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club from the Recanati family for $50 million, becoming a major owner a…
Portland Trail Blazers Announce Preseason Games Including Matchups Against Golden State Warriors
The Portland Trail Blazers announced their 2026 NBA preseason schedule, including two games against the Golden State Warriors. Israeli player Deni Avdija will participate as Portl…
Israeli Basketball Chief Urges Commitment Ahead of 2029 EuroBasket with Historic Talent Pool
Amos Frishman, head of the Israeli Basketball Association, publicly urged national team players to commit fully ahead of the 2028 EuroBasket qualifiers, focusing on building a his…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Waneen Gabriel Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Waneen Gabriel, former Maccabi Tel Aviv and NBA player, becomes the first professional basketball player appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Born in Sudan and a refugee hims…
Russell Westbrook Faces Uncertain Future Between NBA and EuroLeague Options
Russell Westbrook remains unsigned as a free agent in 2026, with no NBA teams currently linked to him. While he prefers to stay in the NBA, interest from EuroLeague clubs is growi…
Emmanuel Sharp Reflects on NBA Summer League Debut and Unique Shooting Style
Emmanuel Sharp led the Sacramento Kings with 16 points in a close NBA Summer League win, reflecting on his transition from college basketball and his unique shooting style learned…
Brooklyn's Deni Wolf Dunks Over 2.16m Sacramento Center in Summer League Victory
Israeli player Deni Wolf scored 14 points and made a highlight dunk over 2.16-meter Sacramento center Maxim Reno during Brooklyn's Summer League win.
Emmanuel Sharp Shines in Las Vegas NBA Summer League Despite Brooklyn's Win Over Sacramento
In the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, Brooklyn Nets routed Sacramento Kings 115-83, with Emmanuel Sharp scoring 23 points despite the loss. Brooklyn's Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf also…
Former NBA Champion Damian Jones Nears Deal With Real Madrid Basketball Team
Real Madrid is close to signing former NBA champion Damian Jones, who would join the club for the first time in Europe. Other EuroLeague moves include Josh Nebo transferring to Ba…
DeMar DeRozan Emerges as Alternative Amid LeBron James' NBA Free Agency Uncertainty
LeBron James has not yet decided his next NBA team, with contenders including Cleveland, Miami, Golden State, Philadelphia, Minnesota, and Denver. Miami has considered DeMar DeRoz…
Former NBA Executive Jason Levine May Join Ownership of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
Jason Levine, former NBA executive and sports investor, may join the ownership group of Maccabi Tel Aviv after the Recanati family acquired shares from the Federman family. Levine…
Danny Wolf Scores 20 as Nets Fall 83-76 to Hawks in Las Vegas Summer League
Brooklyn Nets players Danny Wolf and Ben Sharff scored 20 and 15 points respectively in an 83-76 loss to the Atlanta Hawks during the Las Vegas Summer League. The Nets led by 10 i…
Emmanuel Sharp Impresses in Sacramento Summer League Victory Over Clippers
Emmanuel Sharp led the Sacramento Kings to a Summer League victory over the Los Angeles Clippers with 21 points and strong defense, earning widespread praise for his performance a…
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Enter Talks to Re-Sign Forward Bruno Caboclo
Bruno Caboclo is in talks to return to Israeli basketball with Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, amid offers from China and Japan. The Brazilian forward previously played for…
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…
Sacramento Kings Waive Veteran Guard DeMar DeRozan After Two Seasons
The Sacramento Kings have waived veteran guard DeMar DeRozan after two seasons, with multiple teams interested in signing the 36-year-old. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star and Olympic…
Portland Trail Blazers Lead Race to Acquire NBA Star Zach LaVine This Summer
The Portland Trail Blazers are leading the competition with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire NBA guard Zach LaVine this summer, with both teams holding 45% odds. LaVine, who re…
Emmanuel Sharp Impresses Sacramento Fans with Three-Point Shooting in NBA Summer League
Rookie Emmanuel Sharp has impressed Sacramento Kings fans with his three-point shooting and strong defense in the NBA Summer League, scoring 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in a…
Jimmy Clark's NBA Summer League Status Uncertain Amid Exit Clause Deadline
Jimmy Clark's participation in the NBA Summer League starting July 9 is uncertain due to his July 30 exit clause. He must impress to secure an NBA contract, with several teams yet…
Golden State Rookie Ajay Jones Debuts in NBA Summer League Victory
Golden State Warriors rookie Ajay Jones debuted in the NBA Summer League, scoring 3 points in a 104-72 win over the Lakers. Fellow rookie Yaxel Landberg led the team with 19 point…
Trey Lyles Returns to NBA, Signs One-Year Deal with Minnesota Timberwolves
Trey Lyles is returning to the NBA, signing a one-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves after a season with Real Madrid. Despite advanced talks with Hapoel Tel Aviv and ot…
Israeli Guard Emanuel Sharp Signs Three-Year Deal with Sacramento Kings
Israeli guard Emanuel Sharp signed a three-year, $6.35 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, becoming the second Israeli to join the team. Sharp was the 45th pick in the 202…
NBA Reveals 2026-27 In-Season Tournament Groups and College Venue for Final
The NBA revealed the groups for its 2026-27 in-season tournament, featuring a key matchup between Deni Avdija's Portland and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio. The final will be hel…
Emmanuel Sharp Introduced by Sacramento Kings, Expresses Readiness for NBA Challenge
Emmanuel Sharp was introduced by the Sacramento Kings after being drafted 45th overall, expressing readiness and excitement to join the NBA team. He praised the team’s chemistry…
Emmanuel Sharp expected to get real minutes as a rookie in Sacramento
Emmanuel Sharp, chosen 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings, is expected to get real rookie minutes on a rebuilding team. The Athletic gave Sacramento’s draft an A+ and said Sharp…
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.
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…
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…
Omri Casspi at 38, 10 milestones in a trailblazing career
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli NBA player, is highlighted on his 38th birthday for a career that moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to the NBA and beyond. After a knee injury ended his c…
Matt Barnes Says Kobe Bryant Was the Only Teammate Who Paid His Fines
Matt Barnes said Kobe Bryant was the only teammate who ever paid his fines after Barnes defended others in on-court disputes. Barnes, who played 14 NBA seasons, said the penalties…
How Failure Became the Knicks’ Playoff Fuel
Mike Brown used the Knicks’ past playoff failure as a motivational tool before their run to the championship. New York rallied from huge deficits in the playoffs, won the title, a…
ESPN Puts Oklahoma City and San Antonio Ahead of Champion New York
ESPN’s preseason NBA power rankings place Oklahoma City first, San Antonio second and champion New York third. Portland is 19th and Brooklyn 29th, while U.S. betting markets also…
New York Knicks End 53-Year Title Drought in Historic Playoff Run
The New York Knicks won their first title in 53 years after a dominant playoff run that peaked with a championship-clinching victory. Jalen Brunson led the way and won Finals MVP…
Former NBA Coach Dave Joerger in Talks to Lead Paris Basketball
Paris Basketball is reportedly negotiating with former NBA coach Dave Joerger as a possible replacement for Julius Thomas. Thomas is expected to leave this summer, continuing a pa…