Yam Madar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yam Madar, translated into English and compared across sources. 34 recent stories.
Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six
Erik Shtilman said Maccabi Tel Aviv has approved a major budget increase that could lift it into the EuroLeague’s top six. He also said the club hopes to finalize a signing within…
Roman Sorkin: Yam Madar Is the Best Israeli Player in the League
Roman Sorkin praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague place and said it helps Israeli basketball. He also singled out Yam Madar as the best Israeli player in the league, saying Madar…
Sacramento Takes Emmanuel Sharp in the NBA Draft, Noam Yaacov Goes Undrafted
Emmanuel Sharp was chosen 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA draft. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, though he will play at Utah next season. The piece…
Emmanuel Sharp Makes NBA Draft History as 11th Israeli Pick
Emmanuel Sharp was selected in the NBA draft, becoming the 11th Israeli ever chosen. The son of Derrick Sharp could become the second Israeli to play for the Sacramento Kings, fol…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Offseason Uncertainty, while Hapoel Tel Aviv Pushes to Keep Yam Madar
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating to keep Tamir Blatt and Lonberg while uncertainty over Claudio Coldebella slows its offseason plans. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay m…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner holds three-hour talks with Yam Madar over his future
Ofer Yannay met Yam Madar for three hours as Hapoel Tel Aviv tries to keep him on a new three-year, $8 million contract. Madar has not decided yet, and he is set to talk with coac…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins a Hard-Fought and Deserved Championship
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the 2026 Israeli championship after a hard-fought finals series against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The article says the title was built over seven months, with Maccabi’…
Ofer Yanai blasts Israeli basketball after Hapoel Tel Aviv title loss
Ofer Yanai attacked Israeli basketball’s institutions after Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the title to Maccabi Tel Aviv, 83-79 in Game 4. He said the playoffs were not played on equal term…
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…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv head into Game 4 with the title on the line
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 74-80 in Game 3 of the Israeli final to cut the series to 2-1. Game 4 is tonight at 20:50, with Hapoel trying to force a fifth game and Macca…
Vasilije Micic Leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to a Stunning Game 3 Win Over Maccabi
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 3 on Sunday behind a standout performance from Vasilije Micic. The win was fueled by aggressive defense, key contributions from Yovel…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Stays Alive in Finals, Eyes Series Tie in Game 4
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the Israeli finals to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Yam Madar, Vasa Micić, Keandre Cook, and coach Dimitris Itoudis were centra…
Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Maccabi to force a fourth championship game
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 74-80 on Sunday night to force a fourth game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. After the game, owner Ofer Yannay cut short…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Maccabi, Cuts Championship Series Deficit to 2-1
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 78-72 in Game 3 of the playoff final on Sunday night. The win cut the series to 2-1 and forced a fourth game, after Hapoel avoided eliminatio…
Israel’s Three Basketball Giants Reveal Three Very Different Strategies
A Sport 5 opinion piece says Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv each chose a different basketball strategy this season. It contrasts Jerusalem’s lack of focus…
Kattz Outfoxed Itoudis as Maccabi Took a Big Step Toward the Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals, taking a major step toward its 58th championship. Analysts said Oded Kattz outcoached Dimitris Itoudis, w…
Kats outfoxes Itoudis as Maccabi takes commanding Finals lead
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals on Thursday, taking a major step toward its 58th title. Analysts credited Oded Kats for outmaneuvering Dimitri…
Israel Names 15-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Israel announced a 15-player roster for the July window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Benaya Sarur received his first senior call-up, and Ethan Burg returned to the national t…
European media praise Yam Madar after Maccabi's dramatic playoff win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 after erasing a 14-0 deficit and now leads the series 2-0. European outlets praised Yam Madar’s 34-point, 10-assist performance, while…
Late Timeout Gamble Leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv Empty-Handed
Hapoel Tel Aviv trailed Maccabi 100-97 with 12 seconds left and used a timeout to set up a final play. Coach Dimitris Itoudis let Stefanos Dedas design it, but Yam Madar missed a…
Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Meet Again in Game 2 of the Finals
Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 2 of the playoff final on Thursday at 20:50 on 5SPORT. Maccabi leads the series 1-0 after a 96-75 win in Game 1.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fined about NIS 25,000 over derby crowd behavior
Maccabi Tel Aviv was fined about NIS 25,000 over fan behavior in the season-ending derby. The club received the news during its playoff final series against Hapoel Tel Aviv, ahead…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Fan Revolt Amid Title Push
Hapoel Tel Aviv is chasing the Israeli championship against Maccabi Tel Aviv, but many fans are staying away amid a deep rift with owner Ofer Yannay. Supporters cite the move to M…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Outclassed Hapoel in Game 1 to Reassert Its Grip on Israeli Basketball
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 96-75 in Game 1 of the playoff final. The article says Oded Katash outcoached Dimitris Itoudis, while Maccabi’s energy and execution expo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv routs Hapoel in playoff final opener
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel 96-75 in Game 1 of the basketball playoff final to go up 1-0 in the series. Jalen Hood led Maccabi with 20 points, while Hapoel struggled with poo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Takes Third-Quarter Control in Championship Game Against Hapoel
Maccabi Tel Aviv led Hapoel Tel Aviv 66-50 after three quarters of the championship game at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Jalen Hord and Roman Sorkin drove Maccabi’s strong inside play…
Yam Madar Faces a High-Stakes Summer as Hapoel Tel Aviv Awaits His Decision
Yam Madar enters the Israeli final in top form, but his contract situation and future with Hapoel Tel Aviv remain unsettled. Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and especially LSU…
Yonatan Alon Recounts Jerusalem Exit, Playoff Turmoil and Season Reflections
Yonatan Alon gave a candid interview after leaving Hapoel Jerusalem, discussing his exit, criticism, and the club’s playoff crisis. He also revisited the EuroCup elimination, his…
Hapoel Jerusalem appoints Sasha Obradovic as new head coach
Hapoel Jerusalem announced the hiring of Sasha Obradovic on a two-year deal with an option for a third season. The Serbian coach said he is excited by the club’s ambitions, while…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Offers Yam Madar a $8 Million Extension
Hapoel Tel Aviv has offered Yam Madar a $8 million, three-year extension, but the guard is weighing his future because of his role and minutes. Hapoel Jerusalem is also interested…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Sweeps Jerusalem to Reach the Finals, with Micić Praising Yam Madar
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 89-81 in Game 3 to complete a 3-0 semifinal sweep and reach the playoff final. Vasilije Micic and Yam Madar led the team, and Micic prais…
Hapoel Tel Aviv confident in Yam Madar, awaits injury updates before final
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Jerusalem to reach the playoff final and praised Yam Madar’s standout series. The club is optimistic about some injured players returning, but remains…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Chase First Title Since 1969 Ahead of Best-of-Five Final
Hapoel Tel Aviv has reached the Israeli league final and is aiming for its first championship since 1969. The best-of-five series starts Tuesday against either Maccabi Tel Aviv or…
Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps Jerusalem to reach the finals
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 89-81 on Thursday to finish a 3-0 semifinal sweep and reach the Israeli League playoff finals. Vasilije Micic scored 26 points, Yam Madar…