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Memphis Grizzlies forward Omri Casspi dunks during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on on January 25, 2019, in Memphis, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

February 8, 2019, 6:20 pm

NBA’s Omri Casspi let go by Memphis Grizzlies

‘Didn’t go as we all envisioned but the team and city embraced me,’ Israeli basketball player says after being cut early for 2nd straight season amid injury

By Alexander Fulbright

Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Amar'e 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)

January 28, 2019, 6:23 pm

Amar’e Stoudemire given residency, may get citizenship

Interior minister hails Hapoel Jerusalem star’s contributions to Israeli sports, apparent commitment to live in the country

By TOI staff

Golden State Warriors players celebrate after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, California, June 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

December 30, 2018, 12:36 pm

NBA teams that come from behind don’t win more in overtime, Israeli study finds

Ben-Gurion University researchers conclude that home advantage, season-long win-loss record are more likely to affect winning chances than 4th-quarter comeback

By Michael Bachner

Ex-NBA star Dikembe Mutombo inaugurates a YMCA sports center in Jerusalem on November 27, 2018 (Courtesy)

November 27, 2018, 9:05 pm

Ex-NBA star Dikembe Mutombo moved to tears in Jerusalem

Hailing from a devout Christian community in Congo, the famed 52-year-old former basketball player inaugurates a multi-ethnic Jerusalem youth league

By AP

Jay Williams playing for Duke in a game against Maryland in the 2001 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT/Getty Images via JTA)

July 28, 2018, 4:04 am

Jay Williams, former Duke basketball star, says he’s the ‘black Jewish Jordan’

The player, who was injured in a motorcycle accident, now plays in multiple Jewish leagues

By Charles Dunst

Draymond Green seemed to have a good time in the Jewish state. (Or Shkedy/Twitter via JTA)

July 12, 2018, 5:20 am

NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visit, gets flack

Draymon Green’s firing range session comes under criticism by American left-wing activists

By Charles Dunst

Tyler Honeycutt, the Sacramento Kings second round pick, 35th overall, in Thursday's NBA draft, responds to a question as Jimmer Fredette, left, the Kings first round pick, 10th, overall looks on during a news conference in Sacramento, California, June 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

July 8, 2018, 11:01 am

Israeli basketball team pays tribute to ex-player who died after LA shootout

Former Ironi Ness Ziona and NBA player Tyler Honeycutt dies from ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound’ after firing on officers during standoff

By TOI staff

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green meets with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem, July 4, 2018. (GPO)

July 5, 2018, 10:51 pm

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits Israel

President Rivlin tells visiting All-Star forward it was a ‘true pleasure’ to watch him defend against Lebron James during NBA Finals

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

Omri Casspi #18 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets on November 4, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Courtesy Golden State Warriors; Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

July 1, 2018, 9:25 am

NBA’s Omri Casspi said to ink deal with Memphis Grizzlies

After season with champions Golden State Warriors, ESPN reports Israeli hoopster agreed to 1-year contract with his 7th team in the league

By Michael Bachner

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt reacts during the first half of Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 4, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

June 27, 2018, 6:11 pm

No NBA comeback for Israeli coach Blatt as he signs with Greek team

Former Cleveland Cavaliers basketball coach to reportedly earn $1.8 million with move to Olympiacos Piraeus

By TOI staff

Indiana Pacers player T.J. Leaf's father also played for the Pacers before moving to Israel, where T.J. was born. (Courtesy)

April 29, 2018, 9:44 am

A day before turning 21, T.J. Leaf becomes first Israeli in NBA playoffs

Third national to play in top basketball league goes on court for 3 minutes in Pacers’ win against Cavaliers

By Michael Bachner

Then-Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt calls a play during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. (AP/Tony Dejak)

April 16, 2018, 10:11 am

Israeli coach David Blatt, fresh from Turkey success, looks to return to NBA

‘Anyone who decides to move in my direction — that’s where I’ll be,’ says former Cleveland Cavaliers head trainer, ahead of interview with the NY Knicks

By TOI staff

Omri Casspi addresses the press during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 22, 2017. (Screen capture/YouTube)

April 9, 2018, 12:50 pm

Omri Casspi, cut from NBA team, misses out on Independence Day torch

Basketball star, sidelined due to injury, initially turned down honor because Golden State Warriors would not release him for event

By TOI staff

April 8, 2018, 8:17 am

Golden State drops Omri Casspi before playoffs over injuries

Israeli basketball star, who averaged some 6 points during his season with NBA champions, will watch end of season from home

By Michael Bachner