NBA

Visa snafu tanks Mekel’s NBA plans

The Indiana Pacers were primed to sign the Israeli guard following his release by the Dallas Mavericks, but opted for a different player because of the visa delays.

Jewish NBA owner’s ‘Yiddish’ snafu

Oy. Talk about auto-correct fails.

Hoops guru David Thorpe connects with players on and off the court

The Florida trainer has earned the trust of NBAers like Israelis Omri Casspi and Gal Mekel, as well as those reaching for the stars.

Culture

Bruce Levenson: Worse — and [UPDATE: Somewhat] better — than Donald Sterling

Culture

Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson to sell team over racially offensive email

Sports

For ex-WNBA chief Donna Orender, NBA breakthrough for women a show of respect

Culture

Can Israel’s Gal Mekel make his point in Dallas?

United States

David Blatt riding Tel Aviv’s Euro title to NBA dream job

Sports

David Blatt, ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv coach, meeting with NBA’s Cavaliers

Sports

David Blatt leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv to pursue NBA dreams

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