David Stern, longtime NBA commissioner, dies at 77
David Stern, who in three decades as NBA commissioner guided the league from financial distress to become a multi-billion dollar global enterprise, died yesterday. He was 77.
Amar’e Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenship
Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire was granted Israeli citizenship yesterday.
Keeping an eye on Canada’s up and coming basketball stars
Aaron Rose profiles Wesley Brown, one of Canada’s few basketball scouts.
A lesson in caring from the NBA Players Association
Let’s applaud the NBA after its members unanimously voted to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service in the league, writes Rabbi Jay Kelman
Amar’e Stoudemire signs two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem
Stoudemire has been a minority owner of the team since 2013
Israeli lawmaker to Cavs: Give Blatt a championship ring
“I want to encourage you to give David the respect and credit he deserves by giving him a championship ring, as is customary for players who have left mid-season,” Nachman Shai wrote in his letter to Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert
Israel ready for NBA expansion, former Maccabi Tel Aviv star says
“Sports are a great peace maker and good for hasbarah. Sports open doors all over the world,” says Tal Brody
No more NBA for Blatt?
Reports claim the former Cleveland Cavaliers coach will sign a deal with a Turkish team
Toronto, Cleveland rabbis place friendly wager on Raptors-Cavs series
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl would like to see his Raptors “dethrone the King”
IN PHOTOS: Jewish youth shmooze with the Raptors’ Terrence Ross
The Raptors star celebrated JYN’s youth leadership, and took photos with 200 students, parents, and members of the Jewish community that attended
