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Amari Bailey participates during the NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, May 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
June 23, 2023, 11:43 pm
Jewish guard Amari Bailey drafted 41st overall by Charlotte Hornets
UCLA player, son of former NFL wide receiver Aaron Bailey, is heading to North Carolina; team is in process of being sold by Michael Jordan
By jacob gurvis
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
Denver Nuggets players, coaches and owners pose with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after their victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
June 13, 2023, 8:10 am
Denver Nuggets down Miami to win first ever NBA title
Nuggets win series 4-1, led by Serbian star Nikola Jokic who is named Finals MVP
By Nicolas Pratviel
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and his son, Nick Gilbert, at an NBA basketball draft lottery in New York, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)
May 7, 2023, 7:56 pm
Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, dies at 26
Nick – who became team’s good-luck charm at draft lotteries – was born with neurofibromatosis, an incurable genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the brain
By Tom Withers
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
Milwaukee Bucks' Meyers Leonard during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on February 24, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
February 26, 2023, 3:37 am
2 years after antisemitism saga, Meyers Leonard ‘almost euphoric’ returning to NBA
Since uttering anti-Jewish slur, player has dedicated much time and effort to building ties with Jewish community; he says he ‘owed it… to make this right’
By STEVE MEGARGEE
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
Screenshot: Twitter. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law.
February 13, 2023, 2:19 pm
Israeli girl goes viral with thrilled reaction to LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers star catches 12-year-old Gaia Kimchi by surprise when he sits next to her mid-game
By Harry Roper
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving warms up prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, in Los Angeles, February 8, 2023. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
February 9, 2023, 12:31 pm
Kyrie Irving says he has Jewish family members, stands by deleting apology post
Basketball star says he still regrets promoting antisemitic video, explains erasure of his apology for that by saying ‘I delete things all the time’ from social media
By jacob gurvis
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
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)
February 6, 2023, 5:29 am
NBA’s Irving traded to Mavericks, whose Jewish owner criticized antisemitism scandal
Mark Cuban adds star guard to Dallas roster, despite speaking out against him last year for promoting a film replete with anti-Jewish tropes
By Gabe Friedman
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
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