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NBA coach Steve Kerr: ‘Israel sought revenge for Oct. 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed’

Kerr, whose father was assassinated in Beirut in 1984, has long been outspoken on politics

By Louis Keene Apr 28, 2026 | 2 min read
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A Koufax for these times

The Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija has become a lightning rod as an Israeli NBA star

By Louis Keene Apr 24, 2026 | 3 min read
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Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

The winner of Tuesday’s Play-In advances to the one place Avdija’s never been in his six seasons: the NBA Playoffs.

By Louis Keene Apr 13, 2026 | 3 min read
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Jewish basketball legend Amar’e Stoudemire to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Stoudemire converted to Judaism and played in Israel after retiring from the NBA

By Jacob Gurvis Apr 1, 2026 | 2 min read
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In a first, NBA game features 3 Israelis — Deni Avdija, Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-95

By Gabe Friedman Mar 17, 2026 | 2 min read
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Spike Lee says his pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game fit wasn’t meant as a dig against Deni Avdija

About Avdija, Lee said, 'He can BALL. NOW I DO KNOW'

By Philissa Cramer Feb 18, 2026 | 3 min read
Fast Forward
Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring first Israeli player

Deni Avdija’s performance has swelled pride among Israelis

By Philissa Cramer Feb 16, 2026 | 2 min read
Fast Forward
Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

The milestone comes as Avdija has asked, “Why can’t I just be a good basketball player? Why does it matter if I’m from Israel?”

By Jacob Gurvis Feb 1, 2026 | 2 min read

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