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Michael Jordan, left, is selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin, right. (Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images; Wikimedia Commons)
June 21, 2023, 5:56 pm
Jewish millionaires buy Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan
Group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall pays an estimated $3 billion to buy the basketball legend’s majority stake in the NBA franchise
By jacob gurvis
Israeli sports startup MindFly has an agreement with EuroLeague, Europe’s top tier basketball competition, to fit players and referees with its AI bodycams and give the fans a first person view of everything they do on the court. (Courtesy)
May 17, 2023, 4:26 pm
Israeli startup to give fans a referee’s-eye view at the EuroLeague final games
In first, referees will wear MindFly’s bodycam to capture a first-person view of games for fans to watch, hear and experience everything basketball players do on court
By Sharon Wrobel
Rabbi Mendy Cohen is dwarfed by 7-foot-1 Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who attended Chabad of Sacramento's Purim party on March 7. (Courtesy of Chabad of Sacramento via JTA)
April 14, 2023, 9:47 pm
NBA star Domantas Sabonis’s wife says he is converting to Judaism
Breaking the news in an interview this week, Shashana Sabonis says the all-star Sacramento Kings center is learning, keeping kosher and attended a Chabad Purim party this year
By Andrew Esensten
Fans of AEK Athens burn an Israeli flag at a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, in Athens, Greece, April 12, 2023. (Twitter video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 13, 2023, 7:41 pm
Sports minister slams violence by Greek basketball fans as ‘antisemitic attack’
FIBA launches disciplinary proceedings after Israeli flag burned and Hapoel Jerusalem supporters attacked with rocks and fireworks at game against AEK Athens
By ToI Staff
Connecticut's Yarin Hasson (30) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNC Wilmington, November 18, 2022, in Storrs, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
March 22, 2023, 12:12 pm
Israel’s next NBA superstar? Yarin Hasson nets UConn spot to play in March Madness
The 18-year-old from central Israel says the widely televised tourney is even bigger than he imagined. Though not seeing much playing time in his rookie season, opportunity awaits
By Ed Klajman
File: Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia, December 18, 2019. (AP/Matt Slocum)
February 21, 2023, 9:16 am
NBA’s Meyers Leonard set for comeback, two years after antisemitism scandal
Former Miami Heat center signs 10-day contract with Milwaukee Bucks, allowing him to play first game in national league since using anti-Jewish slur online
By Tim Reynolds
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles, February 7, 2023. (AP/Mark J. Terrill)
February 8, 2023, 8:28 am
LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Now-retired Laker in attendance to see James accumulate 38,388 points, breaking a record that he held for four decades
By Tim Reynolds
Miami Heat's Meyers Leonard stands for the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, August 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
February 4, 2023, 4:26 am
NBA’s Meyers Leonard opens up to Jewish ESPN reporter about his antisemitism scandal
The former Miami Heat center tells Emmy-winning sports journalist Jeremy Schaap how his ‘huge mistake’ led to his embrace by a forgiving and loving community
By jacob gurvis
Ryan Turell will play his first NBA G League game in New York February 4. (Courtesy Motor City Cruise via JTA)
February 3, 2023, 4:30 am
YU fans prepare for Ryan Turell’s first G League game in NYC — right after Shabbat
The former Yeshiva University star returns to the Big Apple for the first time in his career, and though he’s playing for the away team, spectators will be shouting his name
By jacob gurvis
This combination of photos shows Mat Ishbia (L) and Robert Sarver. (AP Photo/Al Goldis and Ross D. Franklin, file)
December 21, 2022, 5:17 am
Jewish billionaire to buy Phoenix Suns, Mercury from disgraced Jewish owner
Mat Ishbia reportedly to pay record $4 billion for the NBA and WNBA teams; Robert Sarver is selling the franchises after fine, suspension for inappropriate and abusive behavior
By jacob gurvis
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Detroit, December 18, 2022. (Duane Burleson/AP)
December 20, 2022, 10:30 pm
Detroit Pistons troll Kyrie Irving with Hanukkah display after antisemitism scandal
In NBA game against Brooklyn Nets, scoreboard features ‘Happy Hanukkah’ message along with lit menorah
By jacob gurvis
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
November 4, 2022, 3:13 am
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over refusal to disavow antisemitism
Brooklyn basketball team says player ‘unfit to be associated’ with it after he declines to apologize for promoting anti-Jewish film; ADL backs removal, rejects promised donation
By AP and ToI Staff
Charles Barkley poses for photographs with a sculpture honoring him at the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball training facility in Camden, New Jersey, September 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
November 3, 2022, 5:31 pm
Charles Barkley slams NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not suspending Kyrie Irving
Popular basketball commentator says Adam Silver should have penalized Brooklyn Nets star for promoting heavily antisemitic film
By Gabe Friedman
Fans wearing matching "Fight Antisemitism" shirts watch Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP/Jessie Alcheh)
November 1, 2022, 5:23 pm
Courtside NBA fans wear ‘fight antisemitism’ shirts at Kyrie Irving game
Group protests against Brooklyn Nets guard, who has refused to back down after tweeting link to anti-Jewish film despite outcry from ADL, NBA
By Denis P. Gorman
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks for help against Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Oct. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
October 30, 2022, 10:24 am
Brooklyn Nets’ Irving defends promoting antisemitic movie: ‘Did I harm anybody?’
‘I’m not alone. I have a whole army around me,’ claims basketball star, who says he agrees with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on secret occult societies, but not Sandy Hook
By ToI Staff and Agencies
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