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Golden State Warriors Consider Sending Jewish-American Ajay Jones to Play in Israel Before NBA Roster Spot

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

Ajay Jones, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2026, may play in Israel next season due to his Israeli passport before joining the NBA team. His contract status remains unresolved, with options including a fifth NCAA season or playing abroad.

  • 01Ajay Jones was drafted 54th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2026.
  • 02He averaged 7 points and 3.4 rebounds in the NBA Summer League but has no guaranteed contract yet.
  • 03Warriors may ask Jones to play in Israel for the 2026-2027 season using his Israeli passport.
  • 04Playing in Israel would allow Jones not to count as a foreign player there.
  • 05Jones could alternatively return to NCAA for a fifth college season in the U.S.
  • 06Warriors retain his draft rights and may sign him for the 2027-2028 NBA season.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsGolden State Warriors, NBA, NCAA, Tarleton State Texans, St. Bonaventure, Florida State
PlacesIsrael, United States

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Golden State Warriors Consider Sending Jewish-American Ajay Jones to Play in Israel Before NBA Roster Spot
N12Center · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Golden State Warriors Consider Israeli Season for Jewish-American Draft Pick Ajay Jones

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