Hapoel Jerusalem

July 1, 2018, 2:06 pm

Amar’e Stoudemire returns to Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team

Comeback conditioned on 35-year-old ex-NBA Allstar not finding a squad in US top league that will take him

By Michael Bachner

During the Israel Summit at Harvard, retired NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire (left) is interviewed by HBO sports correspondent Jon Frankel, April 8, 2018 (courtesy: Max August)

April 9, 2018, 1:32 pm

Harvard students tout Israel’s global impact at high-profile summit

The brainchild of eight undergrads, Sunday’s event highlights the Jewish state’s ‘uplifting narratives’

By Matt Lebovic

Amar’e Stoudemire at SCOPE Miami in December 2017, where a painting he commissioned on the destruction of the Second Temple is exhibited. (SCOPE Art Show)

December 14, 2017, 4:49 am

Amar’e Stoudemire gets into the paint at Miami exhibit with Second Temple canvas

Days before returning to Madison Square Garden to light a ceremonial Hanukkah menorah, the former NBA star has another Jewish moment — this one in the art world

By Patrice Worthy

Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire rests during a basketball training session with his Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP/Thomas Coex)

September 2, 2017, 4:22 am

Amar’e Stoudemire will not return for second season with Israeli team

Still, ex-NBA All-Star, 34, will again be a shareholder in Hapoel Jerusalem

By JTA

June 21, 2017, 7:51 pm

Amar’e Stoudemire unsure if he will return to Israel next year

Former NBA All-Star enjoyed time with Hapoel, but weighing options, may play for NY Knicks or possibly retire

By JTA

Amar’e Stoudemire speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Flash90)

April 27, 2017, 5:47 am

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is studying Hebrew

The 34-year-old Hapoel Jerusalem player, who speaks regularly of his love for Israel, posts a photo of himself studying from language workbooks

By JTA

Hapoel Jerusalem fans cheer during a match, illustrative (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

March 15, 2017, 10:28 am

Hapoel Jerusalem basketball fans say Spanish police beat them during game

Dozens of supporters claim local cops kicked them out of Valencia Eurocup match after making unreasonable seating demands

By TOI staff

Former Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amare Stoudemire seen during the match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem at the National Cup final game in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2017. (Flash90)

March 2, 2017, 4:34 pm

Stoudemire apologizes for homophobic comments meant as ‘jokes’

Though he declined to dismiss comments as humor when initially given chance, former NBA star now says he was kidding, offers to contribute to LGBT community

By Jacob Magid

March 1, 2017, 1:53 pm

Ex-NBA star makes homophobic comment after getting tolerance award

Amar’e Stoudemire says he would ‘shower across the street‘ if a gay player joined his team

By Sue Surkes

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball team celebrates a victory in the National Cup final games against Hapoel Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2017. (Flash90)

February 17, 2017, 4:01 pm

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Jerusalem to win State Cup

After poor season, yellow and blues win for 8th consecutive time in the Pais Arena, 82-68

By TOI staff

January 13, 2017, 4:27 am

Ex-NBA star Stoudemire: ‘Never felt more at home’ in Israel

Six-time All-Star raves about move to Jewish state in Sports Illustrated, but says Hapoel Jerusalem has room for improvement

By Josefin Dolsten

Amar’e Stoudemire is surrounded by young fans at his youth basketball camp in Jerusalem, August 8, 2016. (Andrew Tobin)

December 4, 2016, 7:02 pm

Amar’e Stoudemire’s son barred from Israeli youth basketball league

12-year-old Deuce benched during Hapoel Jerusalem games because he is not a citizen

By Andrew Tobin

Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire looks on during a basketball training session with his new club Hapoel Jerusalem in Jerusalem on October 7, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX)

October 13, 2016, 12:02 pm

Ex-NBA star’s faith leads to personal promised land

‘I have no regrets,’ says Amar’e Stoudemire on his move to Jerusalem’s basketball team after a life full of struggle

By Mike Smith

August 10, 2016, 7:51 am

With Amar’e Stoudemire’s help, Jerusalem looks to overtake Tel Aviv as Israel’s basketball capital

The biggest name to ever play for the Israeli Basketball Premier League instantly makes Hapoel Jerusalem the new team to beat

By Andrew Tobin

Hapoel Jerusalem's new basketball signing Amar'e Stoudemire speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on August 8, 2016. (Flash90)

August 8, 2016, 6:36 pm

Stoudemire: I turned down a lot of NBA money to play in Israel

Newest Hapoel Jerusalem recruit says playing in Jewish state a ‘dream come true,’ wants to stay in touch with his ‘Hebrew roots’

By TOI staff