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Firm led by first Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi opens new $250 million fund for high-tech startups

The announcement made by Casspi's firm, Swish Ventures, says that the funding will focus on 12 high-tech startups with an average value of $20 million each.

Omri Casspi #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks the ball during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Omri Casspi expands Swish Ventures with $100 million opportunity fund

OMRI CASSPI and his wife, Shani, pose with their children.

Omri, Shani Casspi open up about heartbreaking pregnancy loss

 Omri Casspi and David Citron, co-founders of Sheva.

Israeli NBA alum Omri Casspi launches VC fund


Israel tops Romania in first EuroBasket tune-up contest

The national team will play 10 warm-up games in total ahead of the start of the European Championships, which will be held in Israel for the first time.

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Omri Casspi finds an ideal situation with the Warriors

After a whirlwind year plagued with injuries and unexpected moves, Omri Casspi has settled with the Golden State Warriors.

Israel national team and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Omri Casspi took part in Basketball Without Borders Europe as a player in 2005 and will do so as a guide this year, with the camp to be held at The Wingate Institute in Netanya during August, the first time the event will take place in Israel.

Omri Casspi to join NBA champion Golden State

He will join a star-studded roster considered to be one of the best of all-time, including Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

Israel national team and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Omri Casspi took part in Basketball Without Borders Europe as a player in 2005 and will do so as a guide this year, with the camp to be held at The Wingate Institute in Netanya during August, the first time the event will take place in Israel.

Basketball: Omri Casspi looks to make most of opportunity in Minnesota

The 28-year-old Israeli found himself without a team after being waived by the New Orleans Pelicans three weeks ago.

Israel forward Omri Casspi leaps for a layup

Casspi waived by New Orleans Pelicans after breaking thumb

The 28-year-old Israeli arrived in New Orleans with high hopes after leaving Sacramento last Sunday as part of the DeMarcus Cousins trade.

ISRAELI FORWARD Omri Casspi (right) was packaged with his All-Star teammate from the Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins (left), in a trade to the New Orleans Pelicans yesterday. The Pelicans will mark the fourth NBA club (with two Sacramento stops) for the 28-year-old Casspi in his eight years in th

While trade unexpected, Casspi to get much-needed opportunity with Pelicans

The 28-year-old Israeli has struggled with injuries this season.

Israeli forward Omri Casspi is coming off the best season of his career in the NBA and is expecting even bigger and better things next year.

Casspi on the move in blockbuster trade

Israeli forward included in deal that sends DeMarcus Cousins from Sacramento to New Orleans

ISRAELI FORWARD Omri Casspi (right) was packaged with his All-Star teammate from the Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins (left), in a trade to the New Orleans Pelicans yesterday. The Pelicans will mark the fourth NBA club (with two Sacramento stops) for the 28-year-old Casspi in his eight years in th

Israeli star Casspi to be traded to New Orleans as part of blockbuster NBA trade

Casspi part of deal involving superstar teammate DeMarcus Cousins.

Israeli NBA star Omri Casspi

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United Hatzalah – an organization of first responders – recently received a special donation, thanks to Hollywood actor Jeremy Piven.

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US basketball stars join Omri Casspi in Ramle youth clinic

NBA players past and present Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Rudy Gay, Donald Sloan, Beno Udrih, and Chris Copeland and WNBA players Alysha Clark and Mistie Bas attend event.

Back row, left to right: Rudy Gay, Amar'e Stoudemire, Omri Casspi, Chris Copeland, Beno Udrih, Alysha Clark, Shawn Marion, Donald Sloan, Mistie Bas