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Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Spike Lee and John Tesh watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.
Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center, Feb 20, 2025.

'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball in game four against Team Stars during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

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Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes shoots against Deni Avdija #8 of the Toronto Raptors and Team World during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game


With LeBron, Lakers suddenly a betting favorite

With the announcement of LeBron James' decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and head for Los Angeles with a four-year, $154 million contract in tow, the betting lines have changed seismically.

LeBron James (left) talks with Jay Z (right) during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.

All star matchup: Rivlin meets Golden State's Draymond Green

"It's not every day that I meet an all star," Israel's 10th president said.

President Reuven Rivlin meets Draymond Green, July 4, 2018

LeBron James becomes Israeli public's newest enemy after Blatt firing

The surprise sacking of Blatt despite leading the Cavs to the NBA Finals last year and to the best record in the East so far this season, saw millions of Israelis turn from fans to haters.

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Watch: Blatt and LeBron two games away from NBA championship

Cleveland never trailed in the game and led by as many as 20 points late in the third quarter to finish with a 96-91 victory.

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Israeli coach David Blatt leads Cleveland Cavaliers to NBA finals

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final and will now head to the national finals.

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NBA-Sizzling Heat crack Thunder to earn title

LeBron James led an outstanding team effort as the Miami Heat demolished the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106.

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LeBron causes stir on Ohio JCC visit

According to TMZ, at one point, James, who made a surprise appearance, said to a teammate, “These Jews suck at basketball.”

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