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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 534

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving comes off the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, in Salt Lake City, January 1, 2024. (Rick Bowmer/AP)
January 4, 2024, 7:46 am
Utah rabbis told to remove ‘Jewish and proud’ signs at Irving NBA game
Quartet of Chabad rabbis sit courtside with banners in message to Dallas Mavericks’ star after antisemitism controversy; his initial amicable response later turns hostile
By jacob gurvis
Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban walks to his seat during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas, November 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
November 29, 2023, 9:53 am
Mark Cuban ironing out $3.5b deal to sell NBA’s Mavericks to Adelson
Agreement between Jewish moguls would see ‘Shark Tank’ star retain control of basketball operations, wife of Las Vegas Sands founder take controlling interest
By Tim Reynolds and Schuyler Dixon
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
February 6, 2023, 5:29 am
NBA’s Irving traded to Mavericks, whose Jewish owner criticized antisemitism scandal
Mark Cuban adds star guard to Dallas roster, despite speaking out against him last year for promoting a film replete with anti-Jewish tropes
By Gabe Friedman
The aftermath of an allegedly antisemitic attack at the Chaverim Congregation in Tucson, Arizona on May 18, 2021. (Chaverim Congregation via JTA)
May 25, 2021, 8:24 am
After spike in attacks, NBA teams take social media stances against antisemitism
Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, which all have Jewish owners, post messages on official accounts denouncing racism, hate speech
By Gabe Friedman
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, watching as his team takes on the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, January 15, 2016. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/JTA)
March 7, 2018, 9:13 am
Mark Cuban denies 2011 sex assault allegation
Prosecutors didn’t pursue complaint against Dallas Mavericks owner, saying ‘no evidence to corroborate’ claim
By AP
Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi drives to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves players during the second half of an NBA game in Sacramento, California, on April 7, 2015. (Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
February 17, 2016, 12:04 pm
Israel’s first NBA player Omri Casspi having breakout season
Forward has been averaging career highs in points and rebounds, as millions of fans at home country cheer him on
By Aron Heller
Gal Mekel in his days as Dallas Mavericks #33 (photo credit: Courtesy NBA)
December 7, 2014, 10:19 pm
Israeli cager Mekel signs with Pelicans
Point guard inks contract in New Orleans after losing previous opportunity over visa-related issue
By ToI Staff
Gal Mekel in his days as Dallas Mavericks #33 (photo credit: Courtesy NBA)
March 31, 2014, 7:26 pm
NBA’s Gal Mekel battles back after knee injury
Optimistic of a full recovery, the second Israeli in the league joins a record-breaking 92 international players from 39 countries
By Howard Blas
Israelis Omri Casspi, left, of the Houston Rockets and Gal Mekel of the Dallas Mavericks sharing a friendly moment at the Toyota Center in Houston before their teams squared off in a preseason game, Oct. 21, 2013. (Hillel Kuttler)
November 2, 2013, 7:42 pm
In first, Israeli NBA ballers Casspi, Mekel face off
Houston Rockets beat Dallas Mavericks 113-105 in first game between Israel’s two professional basketball players in US league
By ToI Staff and JTA
Double chai. Omri Casspi in the locker room before Wednesday's game. (Photo credit: Howard Blas, Times of Israel)
July 7, 2013, 1:43 am
Omri Casspi to play for Houston
After two frustrating years in Cleveland, forward will hope to start fresh with a two-year, $2 million deal
By Raphael Gellar
Maccabi Haifa point guard Gal Mekel (YouTube screen capture)
June 24, 2013, 3:39 pm
Israeli basketballer shoots for the NBA
Gal Mekel was the MVP in local play last season; now several American teams are showing interest in the Maccabi Haifa point guard
By Asher Zeiger
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