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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.

The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment

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


Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.

 Ryan Turell played two seasons with the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League.

NBA: Israel’s Avdija traded from DC to Portland

After first four seasons with Wizards, 23-year-old forward on the move to revamped Trail Blazers

 DENI AVDIJA made a big jump last year and was an attractive offseason target for a number of teams. The Portland Trail Blazers ultimately got him.

Serbia’s Nikola Djurisic, who has Israel connection, sees pre-NBA draft stock soar

While there will be no Israelis picked in this draft for the fourth year in a row since Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the ninth pick of the 2020 Draft.

 SERBIAN SWINGMAN Nikola Djurisic – who spent a year in Israel when he was a baby – is hoping to be picked in the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft.

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Malika Andrews, ESPN's rising star and Jewish host of "NBA Countdown," excels in sports journalism, bridging her Jewish and Black identities while inspiring diverse communities.

 December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; ESPN reporter Malika Andrews after the in-season tournament championship between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena.

Persistence pays off for Kiryat Ata's basketball star, James Batemon

Following a stunning sweep of Ramat Gan, Sharon Avrahami & Co. take on Hapoel Tel Aviv in semis.

 JAMES BATEMON has been at the forefront of Ironi Kiryat Ata’s resurgence this season, with the American guard propelling the club into the league semifinals.

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s downfall

FX's "Clipped" miniseries revisits Donald Sterling's Clippers saga. Sterling's racism, bans, and controversies unfold in this adaptation of "The Sterling Affairs" podcast.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming campus antisemitism during NBA playoffs

“When you protest, bring your passion,” the ad begins. “Your tenacity. Your anger. But don’t bring hate to the protest.”

 New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was the keynote speaker at United Hatzalah's fourth annual New York gala on June 6, 2023

Deni Avdija is a must-see DC attraction

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija shines in the NBA, showing growth and leadership for the Washington Wizards. His pivotal role in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks highlights his potential

  IN HIS fourth NBA season with the Washington Wizards, Israeli Deni Avdija is averaging career highs of 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m Jewish and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message

As the Dallas guard dribbled the ball up the court, Irving yelled to the rabbis, “Don’t gotta bring something like that to the game.”

Kyrie Irving speaks during a postgame press conference, Jan. 1, 2024.

Actress Jamie Gratz: from seinfeld to richest in the world

From a lesser-known actress to owning an NBA team, Jamie Gratz's unexpected journey to staggering wealth.

 With her husband