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The forward, who finished last year as a champion with the Knicks, joins for one season to add depth to the Blazers' bench. He holds career averages of 9.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

In the shadow of the criticism over the move to Philadelphia, the legendary center backed James: "He is not chasing rings, he is trying to add another chapter to his legacy."

The Israeli's team continues to build its roster for the next season and has agreed on a one-year contract with a New York Knicks player. In 228 games in the best league in the world, he averaged 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists.

Brandon Jones Jr. arrives to the 'purples' after an impressive season at Sporting Lisbon. Coach Predrag Krunić: "He can help the team be more competitive and play team basketball."

The 28-year-old American guard joined the Reds on a one-season contract. Last season he played in China and Puerto Rico: "I will give everything on the court. Let's win a championship together."

The 'blue and whites' cruised to an 84:25 victory over Norway in their second match of the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division B in Romania.

With less than two months until the new EuroLeague season, teams are busy building their rosters. We analyze the current landscape, identifying the top contenders, teams in need of a wake-up call, and the status of the Tel Aviv clubs.

A Maccabi Tel Aviv player has not yet received approval to play in US colleges and still holds a contract with the yellow team. The NCAA has called for the urgent passage of a new eligibility constitution in Congress, which may permanently prevent such transfers. Will this affect Israeli players?

David DeJulius and Wenyen Gabriel, who played together for Maccabi in the 2024/25 season, have reunited at the Turkish club. They will face their former team as early as the second round of the EuroLeague.

The Blue and Whites suffered an 84:64 loss to Greece in the classification round for 5th-8th places, officially ending their hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Championship in the Czech Republic.

The Israeli youth national team, having lost to Slovenia in the quarterfinals, is out of medal contention at the European Championship but remains focused on securing a spot in the World Championship. To achieve this, Nadav Zilberstein’s squad must defeat Greece today, followed by the winner of the Germany-Turkey match.

According to BasketNews, the German center prefers the offer from the 'yellows' at this stage, despite interest from other teams in Europe. He is expected to earn about $2.5 million per season.

According to BasketNews, 34-year-old German center Daniel Theis, who starred for Monaco over the past two years, is nearing a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv following a financial crisis at ASVEL.

Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman analyzed the intriguing roster being built in the capital: "A combination of players with upside who have not yet been in Europe and hungry players." Watch "Double Dribble".

While the youth national team will try to secure the last ticket to the World Championship, its pair of stars continues to deliver outstanding individual performances. Here is the breakdown.

The NBA has officially approved Mario Hezonja's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the Croatian forward's return to the league after six years. While he is expected to play a significant role in the rotation, the move is a financial step down compared to potential offers in Europe, including from Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Two years after attacking him for his refusal to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, commentator Stephen A. Smith apologized to the guard: "It didn't make him stubborn or selfish, but courageous." The commentator, who criticized the guard for missing games for the Brooklyn Nets due to his decision, admitted: "I did him an injustice."

Maayan Gorin (19 points) and Maya Zilbershlag (17) stood out in the difficult 72:66 win for the blue-and-whites in the European Championship Division B. On Saturday: Norway awaits.

Walla Sport editor Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman discussed the turbulent summer for Maccabi Tel Aviv on the latest episode of "Double Dribble." Experts noted that following a change in ownership, the club lost momentum and ceded its advantage in the market.

The Raptors are refusing to complete the deal as long as it is not clarified whether the star will be punished in the suspected salary cap circumvention case. The assessment: the trade will go through before the start of the season, but the terms may change.

Kendrick Perkins criticized the Warriors' management following a disappointing offseason, stating that the 38-year-old superstar cannot afford to waste his remaining years: "I want him to retire there, but I also want him to compete for a championship."

Jamal Mashburn leads a group of American investors set to take control of the French champions after submitting a bank guarantee of approximately 7 million euros. The club's budget will be reduced from over 38 million to 12.5 million euros.

The 29-year-old American guard, who played five years for Philadelphia in the NBA, joins the Reds' backcourt. "I come with a lot of hunger and passion," Milton stated. Sasa Obradovic called the signing a significant power boost.

In the midst of preparations for the EuroLeague, a sharp power struggle is taking place at Hapoel Tel Aviv between Chairman Oren Hasson and CEO Tzahi Reichenstein. The message conveyed by Ofer Yanai: either they find a way to work together or the club will part ways with one of them.

Norris Cole claimed that super-agent Rich Paul did a poor job managing negotiations for a new NBA contract, and later tried to hurt his name and reputation: "It is very hard to recover from that."

The 26-year-old Nigerian center (2.11m), who led the Greek league in blocks two years ago and previously played under Patrick Ewing at Georgetown, joins Dan Katsir's squad following a season with Cholet in the Champions League.

The star has signed a three-year deal worth $1.6 million per season, featuring a unique compensation model that includes shares. He will not join the team immediately, as he is set to be loaned to a European club.

The Israeli youth national team, undefeated in four games at the European Championship, faces Slovenia in the quarterfinals. The winner secures a spot in the final four and a ticket to the U19 World Championship.

Three rival NBA assistant coaches analyzed the move and pointed to the immense potential alongside the question marks: "It's not fantasy, it's much more complex."

48 hours after signing with Philadelphia, "The King" became the athlete who sold the most jerseys in that timeframe, surpassing an amazing record from 2023. His new team's store is already overwhelmed: "There is historic demand, the team will ship orders after 6 weeks."

The legendary former star explained why he thinks James chose to start his 24th season in the league and why he believes he will continue to push the historic scoring record: "He wants to set it so far out that no one will break it."

In the United States, analysts argue that Morant will help take some of the offensive burden off Avdija's shoulders: "Deni cannot do it all alone. Ja will help."

Following two months of discussions and five days of intensive negotiations, the Greens have reached an agreement with ASVEL. The French guard is set to sign a three-year deal worth approximately 10.5 million euros.

Brazilian media claim that the Reds attempted to bring back Bruno Caboclo, but the player has no intention of returning to Israel. While his agent prefers to keep him in Europe, the forward is leaning towards a move to Flamengo.

The scorer (24, 1.92m) who played in recent years at Maccabi Rehovot preferred the offer from the team relegated from the Super League and signed for the next season with an automatic extension to his contract if the team promotes to the first league.

According to ESPN, 27 teams courted LeBron James, including rivals Boston and the Clippers. Rich Paul suggests Philadelphia could extend the star's career until age 45.

Sources within the club report a managerial crisis stemming from disagreements between Oren Hasson and Tzahi Reichenstein. Owner Ofer Yannai is expected to make a decision regarding the CEO's future shortly.

The Reds added the guard who played for the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks and averaged 19.2 points in the G-League. He will begin the process of obtaining citizenship due to his Jewish roots. After the signing, he said: "I heard a lot about the club"

Nadav Zilberstein's squad remains undefeated after a 100:86 victory over Denmark. David Moses led the charge with a double-double, recording 23 points and 17 rebounds.

Brooklyn Nets player Ben Saraf visited Israel and participated in an event in Rishon LeZion. He discussed his NBA draft experience, the transition to the league, his interactions with Luka Dončić and Deni Avdija, and his confidence following a challenging rookie season.