Talent development is thrust into the spotlight with many imports voicing concerns and leaving the country amid conflict with Hamas.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has a pair of Euroleague contests, while Jerusalem needs help in Champions League.
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While he may have ideally wanted to play for another season or two in NBA, Casspi has no regrets about his move back to Maccabi.
Casspi, 30, has averaged 6.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 36 games off the bench this season, while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from deep.
Memphis coach Bernie Bickerstaff called a closed-door locker-room meeting with players and coaches following the Grizzlies' third straight loss, during which Temple had a physical altercation.
Israeli star player: "I want to stay in the NBA."