San Antonio Spurs
Israeli-media coverage mentioning San Antonio Spurs, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
LeBron James Faces Knicks as Wembanyama Debuts Against Thunder in NBA Opening Night
The NBA revealed its opening night games for October 20, 2026, highlighting the Knicks hosting LeBron James's 76ers and Victor Wembanyama's Spurs facing the Thunder, with champion…
Denver Nuggets Turn to EuroLeague Talent Amid NBA Salary Cap Challenges
Uncertainty Surrounds Lonnie Walker's Signing with Denver Nuggets Amid Roster Moves
Lonnie Walker's signing with the Denver Nuggets is uncertain, with conflicting reports about his contract status amid the team's salary cap adjustments. Walker, who last played fo…
Danny Avdija’s Broken Tooth Inspires Israeli Entrepreneur to Revolutionize Sports Mouthguards
Danny Avdija’s broken tooth during an NBA game in January 2024 led Israeli entrepreneur Gal Pleitman to provide him with custom mouthguards from her family dental clinic. Pleitman…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tomas Satoransky, Attracted by Flexible Living in Bulgaria
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Tomas Satoransky, who is attracted by living in Sofia and a flexible playing schedule that reduces travel to Israel. The 34-year-old former NBA and Barcelon…
Jeremy Sochan Joins Portland Trail Blazers After NBA Championship Win
Jeremy Sochan, recently crowned NBA champion with the New York Knicks, has signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers to bolster their forward positions and defens…
NBA Star Kyle Kuzma Criticizes New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani Over Netanyahu Comments
NBA player Kyle Kuzma criticized New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani for focusing on political statements against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu instead of city management. Mamdani had…
ESPN Ranks Portland Trail Blazers 18th Despite Key Player Additions
ESPN's latest NBA power rankings place the Portland Trail Blazers 18th despite adding Ja Morant and Damian Lillard's return. Oklahoma City leads the list, while the Brooklyn Nets…
Real Madrid Negotiates With Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Loni Walker
Real Madrid is negotiating with Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Loni Walker, who recently extended his NBA exit clause but has yet to receive firm NBA offers. Walker, 27, averaged 14.6 poi…
NBA Stars Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama Support Calls to Arrest Netanyahu in New York
NBA players Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama publicly supported New York Mayor Eric Adams's call for the U.S. federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany…
Victor Wembanyama Set to Return to French National Team for Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
Victor Wembanyama will return to the French national basketball team for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers starting in August, after a standout NBA season. France will face Slovenia a…
Victor Wembanyama Signs $252M NBA Extension, Sparks Debate Over Salary Sacrifice
Victor Wembanyama signed a $252 million five-year extension with the San Antonio Spurs, choosing a lower salary to help the team build a competitive roster. This strategic pay cut…
Portland Trail Blazers Hold Rare NBA Salary Exceptions Amid Active Free Agency
The Portland Trail Blazers hold rare NBA salary cap exceptions allowing them to sign players without luxury tax penalties. After trading for Ja Morant, they still seek depth at fo…
Thomas Satoransky Signs One-Year Deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team
Thomas Satoransky has signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv, joining the Israeli basketball club after four years at Barcelona and six seasons in the NBA. The experience…
NBA Deadline Nears as Loni Walker Weighs Return Amid Salary and Market Challenges
Loni Walker is set to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv by tonight under an NBA exit clause, facing a likely pay cut if he returns to the NBA amid a crowded guard market and salary cap const…
Kevin Garnett Backs Portland and Avdija to Boost Western Conference Depth
Kevin Garnett believes the Portland Trail Blazers, boosted by Ja Morant's trade and Danny Avdija's contributions, have the depth and talent to compete strongly in the Western Conf…
Victor Wembanyama Sparks Debate After Sacrificing $51 Million to Boost Spurs
Victor Wembanyama extended his Spurs contract for $252 million, rejecting $51 million to help build a championship team, sparking criticism from LeBron James’ agent and ESPN over…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Set to Sign Tomas Satoransky, Extend Tomer Ginat's Contract
Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to sign Czech guard Tomas Satoransky and extend Tomer Ginat's contract, while adding forward Amir Kofi and nine other foreign players for the next season.
Victor Wembanyama Signs Max Contract While Forgoing $50 Million to Boost Spurs' Championship Chances
Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $252 million max contract with the San Antonio Spurs but declined a clause that could have raised his salary to 30% of the cap, potentially s…
LeBron James Faces Crucial Decision on Final NBA Destination for Fifth Championship
LeBron James, 41, is deciding among several NBA teams to pursue a fifth championship and solidify his GOAT status. His options include returning to Cleveland or Miami, joining Gol…
Hapoel Jerusalem Signs Debonte Kakuk as First New Player for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Jerusalem signed American forward/center Debonte Kakuk from Spain's Murcia as their first new player for the 2026/27 season, following coach Sasha Obradovic's arrival. Kaku…
US Health Secretary Kennedy Battles Sugar While Trump Indulges in Junk Food
Robert Kennedy Jr., US Health Secretary under Donald Trump, campaigns against sugary drinks and promotes controversial health policies while Trump continues his junk food habits…
San Antonio Spurs Broadcaster Fired After Cheating Allegations Involving Player’s Sister
San Antonio Spurs broadcaster Jacob Tobey was fired after his ex-girlfriend accused him on social media of cheating with the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III, ending their…
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…
Lagai Jones Impresses with Spectacular Dunk in Golden State Summer League Win
American-Israeli player Lagai Jones impressed with a viral alley-oop dunk during the Golden State Warriors' 98-69 NBA Summer League win over San Antonio. Jones improved after a to…
Emmanuel Sharp Scores 18 Points as Sacramento Beats Golden State Blue in Summer League
Emmanuel Sharp scored 18 points to lead Sacramento to a 91-85 win over Golden State Blue in the NBA Summer League. Sharp played 29 minutes with strong all-around stats and will fa…
Mitchell Robinson Breaks Finger Punching Truck Amid Family Crisis During Knicks' NBA Title Run
Mitchell Robinson broke his finger punching his truck after learning his brother was in a serious car accident during the 2026 NBA playoffs. Despite personal struggles, he helped…
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…
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…
Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto Raptors in Major NBA Trade
Kawhi Leonard has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors, the team where he won the 2019 NBA championship. The Clippers received Brandon Ingram, Gra…
Ja Morant Joins Portland Trail Blazers in Major NBA Trade Involving Deni Avdija
The Portland Trail Blazers have traded for guard Ja Morant from the Minnesota Timberwolves, aiming to boost their championship chances after a playoff exit. This move also involve…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Plans to Release Jonathan Motley, Targets Tomas Satoransky as New Guard
Hapoel Tel Aviv plans to part ways with center Jonathan Motley after a decline in performance, while targeting veteran guard Tomas Satoransky to bolster their roster following Chr…
Jose Alvarado Signs New Three-Year Deal to Stay with the Knicks
Jose Alvarado signed a new three-year, $14 million contract to stay with the Knicks after declining his $4.5 million option. The New York native, traded from New Orleans in Februa…
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…
Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov Trending Toward NBA Draft Selection
Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov are both trending toward NBA Draft selection next week, with Sharp possibly going in the first round. Sharp’s shooting and defense make him a fit fo…
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…
Emmanuel Sharp Prepares for 2026 Draft After Workouts With 13 Teams
Emmanuel Sharp, son of Derrick Sharp, is projected to go in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Before the draft, he completed workouts with 13 NBA teams and drew strong prais…
Three-Team NBA Deal Sends Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Claxton to Chicago
Brooklyn is expected to acquire three-time All-Star Julius Randle in a three-team trade with Minnesota and Chicago. Nic Claxton would move from the Nets to the Bulls, and the deal…
Kevin Garnett Offers to Train Victor Wembanyama on Core Strength
Kevin Garnett publicly offered to train Victor Wembanyama, saying the Spurs star should work on core strength. Wembanyama, who led San Antonio back to the playoffs and wants to im…
Historic Knicks Finals Ball to Go Up for Auction
Sotheby’s will auction the ball from OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The item could sell for up to $3 million after the play helped the New York…
Josh Hart Says Disrespect Fueled Knicks’ Title Run
Josh Hart said the New York Knicks’ title run was fueled by disrespect from the San Antonio Spurs. He credited the team’s anger, and Victor Wembanyama’s reaction after Game 7 agai…
Why the Knicks’ 2026 Title Was Won in the Mind as Much as on the Court
A Hebrew commentary argues that the New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA title over the San Antonio Spurs was won psychologically as much as physically. It highlights New York’s 29-point Gam…
Jerusalem Stone Cited as Lucky Charm in Knicks Title Run
Leon Rose said an ancient Jerusalem stone given by Howie Roseman was a lucky charm during the Knicks' title run. New York had just won its first NBA championship in 53 years after…
NBA Finals Draw Huge TV Audience as Green Criticizes Wembanyama's Exit
The Knicks beat San Antonio 94-90 on Saturday night to win their first NBA title in 53 years, and the Finals drew the league's biggest TV audience since 1998. Jalen Brunson scored…
Mike Brown Steals the Spotlight on Knicks' Visit to Jimmy Fallon
After winning their first NBA title since 1973, the Knicks visited Jimmy Fallon with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Mike Brown. Brown awkwardly revived the team’s “Wh…
Report: Spurs could pursue LeBron James this summer
The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly considering a surprise summer pursuit of LeBron James after their NBA Finals loss. Sources say the team wants more experience around Victor We…
Bridges’ odd Instagram live sparks laughs after Knicks’ title win
Mikal Bridges caused a stir with a bizarre Instagram live after the New York Knicks won the NBA title. Jalen Brunson joked on X, “Somebody take Mikal’s phone,” as clips from the b…