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Going up against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Jalen Johnson and the Hawks weren’t given much of a chance to advance, but thus far the series has played out in an unexpected manner // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks social media 
April 29, 2026, 10:30 am
Hawks Bounced from Playoffs After Historic Game 6 Beatdown
After a strong second half to the season, the Atlanta Hawks were eliminated from the postseason after losing to the New York Knicks.
By David Ostrowsky
One of the most intriguing narratives of this past NBA All-Star Game was the first-ever Israeli representation, courtesy of Portland forward Deni Avdija // Photo Credit: Portland Trail Blazers social media
February 25, 2026, 10:33 am
Johnson, Avdija Make All-Star Game Debuts
Portland Trailblazers forward Deni Avdija became the first Israeli native selected to the NBA All-Star Team.
By David Ostrowsky
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija hopes to ride his breakout NBA season towards becoming the first-ever Israeli NBA All-Star // Photo courtesy of Portland Trail Blazers social media
December 10, 2025, 10:36 am
Avdija Enjoying Breakout Season with Portland
The Israeli-born NBA star has his sights set on making his first All-Star team.
By David Ostrowsky
For the first time since 2006, two Jewish players were selected in the same NBA Draft, as Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf both went to the Brooklyn Nets in the late first round // Photo Credit: Brooklyn Nets
July 16, 2025, 10:55 am
Brooklyn Drafts Jewish Hoopers Wolf & Saraf
The pair were taken back-to-back with the 26th and 27th picks in the first round of the NBA Draft.
By David Ostrowsky
After making a quantum leap from his freshman to sophomore seasons at Yale, Danny Wolf transferred to the University of Michigan where he has become one of the most coveted NBA prospects // Photo Credit: University of Michigan Basketball social media 
February 12, 2025, 10:17 am
Michigan’s Wolf Sets Sights on NBA Stardom
The Israeli American played for the Israeli national team at the 2023 FIBA Under-20 European Championships in Greece.
By David Ostrowsky
Daniel Edelman, midfielder for the New York Red Bulls, made his presence known in the MLS playoffs earlier this month by scoring the series-clinching penalty kick against the heavily favored Columbus Crew // Photo Credit: New York Red Bulls 
November 25, 2024, 11:12 am
Edelman Leads Red Bulls to First Round Upset
The Jewish midfielder, Daniel Edelman, helped the New York Red Bulls upset the heavily favored Columbus Crew in the opening round of the MLS playoffs.
By David Ostrowsky
The COSM Entertainment Center will feature three levels of seating for video projection.
August 7, 2024, 11:42 am
COSM Theater Attraction Coming to Centennial Yards
The project utilizes an innovative video projection system developed by COSM.
By Bob Bahr
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm have jointly announced this year’s Million Meal Pack initiative will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21.
July 31, 2024, 10:11 am
Million Meal Pack Initiative set for Sept. 21
Atlanta Hawks and State Farm seek more than 6,000 volunteers for single-day initiative to combat food insecurity.
By Compiled by AJT staff
June 12, 2024, 6:33 pm
New Sports Books for Jewish Dads
The AJT’s sportswriter curates a selection of books that would make ideal gifts for the dads who just can’t get enough sports.
By David Ostrowsky
It’s been a busy first year for new Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, as among other initiatives, he spearheaded the campaign to get Phoenix an All-Star Game // Photo Credit: Phoenix Suns social media
March 27, 2024, 10:27 am
Suns Owner Ishbia Seeks Playoff Success
New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants nothing more than to cap his first year with a championship.
By David Ostrowsky
As one of the longest-tenured employees in the Atlanta Hawks organization, Jon Steinberg has earned the respect of generations of players and countless media members // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks
January 10, 2024, 1:18 pm
Steinberg Reflects on 30 Years with Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks’ veteran VP of public relations is the son of a reform rabbi.
By David Ostrowsky
Mark Cuban may be relinquishing his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, but the celebrity billionaire promises to remain a fixture of the franchise // Photo Credit: League Operations Communications & Media Management
December 27, 2023, 10:49 am
Mark Cuban Sells Dallas Mavericks to Adelson Family
Cuban agreed to sell a majority stake of the Mavs – for a valuation in the range of $3.5 billion -- to the Adelson family that operates the Las Vegas Sands casino company.
By David Ostrowsky
On Dec. 11, the Atlanta Hawks held their annual Chanukah Night, which included a beautiful halftime menorah lighting ceremony // Photo Credit: Atlanta Hawks
December 27, 2023, 10:33 am
Hawks Celebrate Chanukah Night
The Atlanta Hawks hosted a Chanukah ceremony during halftime of the Dec. 11 game against the Denver Nuggets.
By David Ostrowsky
New Charlotte Hornets owners (left) Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall
July 12, 2023, 10:48 am
Plotkin & Schnall Purchase Charlotte Hornets
The pair are buying the team from former owner, and NBA legend, Michael Jordan.
By David Ostrowsky
While the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings were busy making history this NBA season, Domantas Sabonis was undergoing a spiritual transformation. 
May 24, 2023, 12:02 pm
NBA Star Sabonis Preps for Jewish Conversion
The All-Star plans to follow his wife, who is Jewish, into Judaism at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.
By David Ostrowsky
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