Hapoel Tel Aviv

Israeli guard Yam Madar signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after leaving rival Hapoel

The 25-year-old point guard (1.90m), who grew up supporting Maccabi, joins the Israeli League and State Cup champion under head coach Oded Katash.

JULY 14, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ROMAN SORKIN reacts after his late three-pointer this week helped seal the Israel Basketball League championship for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

How Roman Sorkin became the heart of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title run

“I owed a lot to my team after the last game and a half,” Sorkin said. “I was too focused on myself, and that’s part of the old me. I can’t be like that anymore. People here count on me

JUNE 25, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV celebrates on the court with the trophy after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 in the decisive Game 4 of the Israel Basketball League Finals to clinch the local championship for the 58th time.

Maccabi Tel Aviv captures championship in game 4 against Hapoel Tel Aviv

“It was an amazing season and we didn’t finish the way we wanted to finish and I wish it would have been a better outcome," said Hapoel big man Ish Wainright

JUNE 24, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TAI ODIASE dunks for two of his 12 points in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s series-saving 80-74 Game 3 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive with Game 3 win over Maccabi

Vasilije Micic scored 29 points and added 10 assists as Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the finals, cutting the series lead to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday.

JUNE 22, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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.

JULY 10, 2025ByJOSHUA 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.

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.

JULY 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Chris Jones (left) and Tyler Ennis (right) are expected to be key pieces of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Euroleague debut this season.

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.

Hapoel Jerusalem defeats Hapoel Tel Aviv in semifinal game

“Jerusalem was the better team,” Dimitrios Itoudis said. “We won three quarters, but the second quarter was a disaster with bad shots, and we gave up 29 points."

MAY 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL JERUSALEM and Hapoel Tel Aviv are both confident after splitting the first two games of their best-of-3 series.

Hapoel TA notches tight triumph over Jerusalem in opener

Marcus Foster, Timor, and Blakeney closed the gap in the final frame to tie the game up at 82-82 with just under two minutes remaining in regulation time.

MAY 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ANTONIO BLAKENEY and Hapoel Tel Aviv came out on the right side of a back-and-forth Game 1 against Hapoel Jerusalem, taking an 88-85 victory.

Hellenic honor: Greek diplomats salute Hapoel Tel Aviv for EuroCup championship

"This is a great, historic moment for the team and for Israeli sports in general, especially during these difficult times," said Maya Solomou, the Greek ambassador to Israel.

MAY 22, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN