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Euroleague CEO Motiejunas reaffirms commitment to pair of Israeli teams

“I think in the upcoming season we focus on three main elements: growth, stability, and purpose,” Motiejunas began.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BY WINNING the EuroCup last season, Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) will join Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague, marking an historic moment for Israeli basketball.
Chris Jones (left) and Tyler Ennis (right) are expected to be key pieces of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Euroleague debut this season.

Hapoel Tel Aviv boosts squad with former Euroleague stars

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strengthen its roster with star players, aiming to conquer the country and potentially make a historic run in Europe.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Former European star Claudio Coldebella brings passion, philosophy, and optimism to Tel Aviv in his new role as Maccabi’s general manager.

Maccabi Tel Aviv reveals former European basketball star as new GM

Maccabi’s new veteran Italian GM is tasked with rebuilding the yellow-and-blue amid war-related challenges, while still aiming for all in Europe.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FOR MORE than a decade, Eran Zahavi has been one of the biggest stars in Israeli soccer, from Tel Aviv to China, the Netherlands and back. But at 37 years old, his playing future is uncertain.

Beitar Jerusalem ends Eran Zahavi pursuit, closing door on striker's final stop in Israeli soccer

Ultimatum, uncertainty, and chemistry concerns derail talks between Israeli soccer star and capital club.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv retool rosters for the 2025-26 basketball season

The two basketball teams representing Tel Aviv have plenty of off-court activity.

JULY 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AMERICAN-FRENCH forward Jaylen Hoard is returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year contract.

Pair of Tel Aviv hoops clubs still finalizing Euroleague plans

Both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will take part in Europe’s top basketball competition – a milestone moment for the country’s hoops scene.

JUNE 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
FOR THE first time ever, both Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) will compete in the Euroleague.

Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action

Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe

JUNE 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) were among the four Israeli clubs to learn their European competition opponents this week.

Israel basketball league admin. ends 2024/25 season without champion

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem were tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, initiating the current war.

JUNE 17, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were locked in a tight best-of-three finals, but the league opted to end the season with the series tied 1-1 due to the war.

Tamir Blatt delivers in crunch time for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Tamir Blatt scored the final nine points for his team in a 91-88 victory on their home court at Yad Eliyahu.

JUNE 11, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S veteran guard Tamir Blatt scored the yellow-and-blue’s last nine points in the narrow 91-88 Game 1 finals victory over Hapoel Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes tight opener over Hapoel Jerusalem

Team effort powers yellow-and-blue’s comeback • Reds eye adjustments in best-of-3 finals

JUNE 11, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROMAN SORKIN (left) and Maccabi Tel Aviv battled back from a double-digit deficit in Game 1 of the finals again Austin Wiley (right) and Hapoel Jerusalem, claiming a 91-88 win with Game 2 of the best-of-three series slated for the capital on Thursday.

Huber aims to be driving force for Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

While the capital city Reds won’t be favored, they certainly will be coming into Yad Eliyahu for Game 1 with a chip on their shoulders and with something to prove.

JUNE 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROI HUBER (right) shined in Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal conquest of Hapoel Tel Aviv and will be counted on in the finals.

Jerusalem ousts Hapoel Tel Aviv in thriller

Harper punctuates furious rally with game-winning 3 • Reds to face Mac Tel Aviv in finals

JUNE 4, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem's Jared Harper shoots the game-winning – and semifinal series-clinching – three-pointer in the Reds’ 86-83 come-from-behind victory over host Hapoel Tel Aviv late Tuesday night.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes semifinal lead over Holon, hires new GM

“I think overall I really liked the way we played,” Oded Katash said. “We didn’t start as we wanted to, but that was to be expected after a two-week break.

MAY 27, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Levi Randolph shoots for two points during the yellow-and-blue's 90-81 victory in Game 1 of their best-of-three semifinal series.

Maccabi Tel Aviv revels in Israel Premier League championship

Yellow-and-blue blows out Beitar to edge Beersheba • Zahavi nets brace in final game with club

MAY 25, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after capturing the Israeli Premier League title over the weekend, the yellow-and-blue’s record 26th championship.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes edge in title race

Hapoel Beersheba draw with Beitar Jerusalem puts yellow-and-blue in driver’s seat with a game left.

MAY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa, a result that put the yellow-and-blue in first place with one game left in the season.