Deni Avdija

Israel’s basketball powerhouse: Deni Avdija’s meteoric rise to NBA stardom

Deni Avdija has become the fulcrum of Portland’s offense and one of the most productive two-way forwards in the league.

JANUARY 31, 2026|ByASHER SMITH

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS forward Deni Avdija (8) scores a basket during the first half against Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija drives past the Sacramento Kings’ Precious Achiuwa during the Blazers’ 117-110 victory over the host Kings.

Avdija nets 30 in winning return for Blazers

Deni Avdija returned from injury with a dominant 30-point performance, leading Portland to a 117-110 win over Sacramento, as the Blazers extended their win streak to three.

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

IN HIS sixth NBA season, Israeli forward has taken a big leap with the Portland Trail Blazers and is favored to make his first All-Star Game.

Deni Avdija nears Portland Trailblazers NBA return following injury

Portland forward Deni Avdija is close to returning after missing one game with lower-back soreness, as his strong season keeps him in the All-Star conversation.

JANUARY 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Domino’s Israel teams up with Deni Avdija’s TURBO to add protein ice cream to menu

Three flavors will be sold in most branches and via delivery nationwide, the company said, as part of a push to pair indulgence with balanced nutrition.

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

New season, new goals for Deni Avdija

Back from injury for the Washington Wizards, Israeli sophomore preaches patience and growth.

OCTOBER 21, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DENI AVDIJA (left) defends against Toronto Raptors’ guard Dalano Banton during the Washington Wizards’ season opener late Wednesday night. The Israeli forward had eight points and seven rebounds in the Wizards’ 98-83 victory.

Wizards' Deni Avdija reportedly out for season with broken ankle

Avdija will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday but is not believed to need surgery, according to the report.

APRIL 22, 2021ByREUTERS

Apr 21, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) is assisted by Wizards center Jordan Bell (7) after being injured against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Capital One Arena.

Deni Avdija navigating the learning curve

Israeli rookie exhibits positive perspective on highs and lows of 1st season with Washington Wizards

APRIL 16, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DENI AVDIJA is averaging 6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 23.5 minutes in 50 games played so far in his NBA rookie season with the Washington Wizards.

Subpar Euroleague campaign for Maccabi Tel Aviv

With high hopes after last year’s condensed continental success, yellow-and-blue falls flat.

APRIL 8, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

vWHILE SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (center) and Maccabi Tel Aviv provided some Euroleague highlights this season, the overall results fell well short of expectations.

Avdija wears special message on sneakers for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Avdija came in to the court wearing black and wrote the word "Yizkor" - which means "remember" - on his sneakers.

APRIL 8, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE

Avdija and Wizards fall to Knicks at MSG

Israeli rookie scores 14 points in first performance at iconic New York arena, but fouls out

MARCH 24, 2021ByHOWARD BLAS

WASHINGTON WIZARDS Israeli rookie Deni Avdija (right) defends New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, who scored a game-high 37 points for the host Knicks in a 131-113 victory over the Wizards on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Israeli athlete Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars team

Avdija, 20, has had an up-and-down rookie season, in part because of contracting COVID-19, which sidelined him for three weeks in January.

MARCH 5, 2021ByROB CHARRY/JTA

Washington Wizards to host Jewish Heritage night

Former NBA player Omri Casspi will also play a part in the event.

MARCH 4, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Washington Wizards launch Hebrew Instagram for Deni Avdija's Israeli fans

Yaron Talpaz, formerly the chief marketing officer for the Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, will lead the Wizards’ Hebrew coverage, the team said in a news release.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) at Barclays Center.

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija scores 6 points in first Wizards home win

The Washington Wizards grabbed a big early lead and coasted to a 128-107 victory.

JANUARY 12, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS