Photo by Pedja Milosavljevic/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Israel’s EuroBasket competition is only getting harder from now on. The Israel men’s national basketball team is off to a 2-0 start in EuroBasket 2022 Group D play in Prague, Czech Republic. Tomorrow at 8 a.m., they will play Poland. The Poles are 1-1 in Group play, beating the Czech Republic, 99-84 in their … [Read more...] about Preview: Israel plays Poland on Monday
Wizards come up short in Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes
After years of playoff disappointment, the Utah Jazz finally traded their All Star duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert this summer. | Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images The Wizards missed on Mitchell — but did they ever really swing? So the band is staying together. Is that a good thing? After an offseason of nonstop rumors, Utah Jazz guard Donovan … [Read more...] about Wizards come up short in Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes
Preview: Israel plays the Netherlands on Saturday in EuroBasket
Photo by Esra Bilgin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images This is the easiest game on paper for the Israelis. But as they say, never count out your opponents! Israel will play the Netherlands tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET in their second match of EuroBasket Group D play. Let’s break down Israel’s last game, look at the Netherlands’ roster and more. The Israel men’s national … [Read more...] about Preview: Israel plays the Netherlands on Saturday in EuroBasket
Will Barton enters The Dopplegänger Machine
Wizards newcomer Will Barton | Photo by Avi Gerver/NBAE via Getty Images Will Barton is exactly the kind of player one of the team’s youngsters should beat out for a starting role this season. He’s had a kind of journeyman’s career, though without much journeying — two-and-a-half seasons with the Portland Trailblazers followed by seven-and-a-half with the Denver … [Read more...] about Will Barton enters The Dopplegänger Machine
EuroBasket 2022: Deni Avdija represents Israel in Group D starting Friday
Deni Avdija will represent Israel in EuroBasket. | Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images EuroBasket 2022 started today, but Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija and Team Israel begin play on Friday. Here’s what is in store. Where: O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic Schedule Friday, Sept. 2 vs. Finland, 8 a.m. ET Saturday, Sept. 3 vs. the Netherlands, 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about EuroBasket 2022: Deni Avdija represents Israel in Group D starting Friday