Euroleague

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

|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.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IT WAS a successful debut campaign of Euroleague basketball for Hapoel Tel Aviv, which saw its season end with a 3-1 quarterfinals series loss to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv

Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive vs Real Madrid in Euroleague quarterfinals

“It’s almost impossible to beat one of the top teams in the competition five straight times, but we came close. Congrats to Hapoel and now we move on to try and win the series in four games.”

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Mac TA nets needed Euroleague triumph

Hapoel Tel Aviv holds Galil Elyon to scoreless quarter • Hapoel Haifa comes back to beat Beersheba

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Rokas Jokubaitis drives to the hoops for two of his 18 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 95-78 Euroleague victory over Zalgiris.

Sizzling Paris powers past Mac TA; Holon keeps BCL hopes alive

Shorts came out on fire, scoring with ease and creating havoc for the Maccabi defense. Tyson Ward and Maodo Lo also contributed early and often, giving Paris a commanding 50-36 lead at halftime.

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AYLEN HOARD (right) and Maccabi Tel Aviv hit a wall against Paris, falling 93-81on Tuesday night in Euroleague action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv regains confidence in Euroleague

Full team effort in Berlin victory offers hope for upcoming clashes with Paris and Barcelona

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV Israeli-American forward Will Rayman was one of several players to step up for the yellow-and-blue in its Euroleague win at ALBA Berlin.

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s thin rotation costing it in Europe

It was also a busy week for the other Israeli teams in European basketball competitions, as both “Reds” clubs picked up important wins in EuroCup play.

OCTOBER 31, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Rokas Jokubaitis drives against Fenerbahce during the yellow-and-blue’s Euroleague loss this week.

Maccabi Tel Aviv navigates Loyd departure as conflict clouds Euroleague campaign

Maccabi isn’t in an ideal situation, but it isn’t to blame for that. When missiles are flying overhead and explosions are heard across the country, it’s frightening for anyone, Israeli or foreigner.

OCTOBER 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JORDAN LOYD’S tenure with Maccabi Tel Aviv was cut short after the 31-year-old former NBA guard departed the yellow-and-blue this week just months after signing with the club due to personal concerns over the war situation in Israel.

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jaylen Hoard is primed to become a fan favorite with Maccabi Tel Aviv and star for the yellow-and-blue locally and in Europe.

'Gray Wolves': Turkish soccer fans show support for extremist anti-Israel group

In addition to the wolf salute, anti-Israel chants such as 'Free Palestine' were also heard, and some of the Turks were even arrested.

JULY 9, 2024ByWALLA! SPORTS
Demonstrators carry a huge Turkish flag during a demonstration including members of the Turkish ultra-nationalist organization called the Grey Wolves in Duesseldorf, western Germany, May 8, 2016.

Motivated Hapoel TA makes significant moves

After falling just short of title, Reds bring in mix of foreign veterans and Israeli prospects to bolster core.

JULY 3, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL U20 captain Noam Yaacov will look to help Hapoel Tel Aviv get over the hump and win the local championship while making waves in European play.

Plenty of positives from Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague season despite losing to Pana

There is no question that the Maccabi players can look at themselves in the mirror and say they gave it their absolute all.

MAY 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
THE COHESIVENESS of Maccabi Tel Aviv was evident throughout the Euroleague campaign and helped the marquee Israeli club overcome numerous challenges that arose.

Maccabi Tel Aviv bows out of Euroleague

Narrow Game 5 loss to Panathinaikos spells end of yellow-and-blue’s continental campaign.

MAY 9, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LORENZO BROWN (right) and Maccabi Tel Aviv fought valiantly, but came up just short to Kostas Sloukas (left) and Panathinaikos, falling 81-72 in Athens late Tuesday night in the decisive Game 5 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.