Deni Avdija
Back home in Holon, Shahar Amir looks to take next step in basketball, life - interview
Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon following a breakout season with Galil Elyon, reflecting on personal milestones, the loss of Raz Adam, and his hopes for the future.
The Persian leopard named after the NBA star arrives at the Safari
No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz
Avdija: 'I won't allow anyone to question my commitment to the national team and the country'
Avdija’s All-Star dream: New format could open door for Israel's rising star
Through 10 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% fr
Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season
Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.
No. 47: Deni Avdija, Daniel Peretz, and Oscar Gloukh: Israeli sports phenoms
What unites Avdija, Peretz, and Gloukh is not just their extraordinary talent but also their ability to represent Israel and the Jewish community on global stages.
Israel's exit from EuroBasket left the good, the bad, and the ugly on sight
A win over France was no doubt the highest point for Israel, while a close loss to host Poland after having heard the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah booed loudly was one of the lowest.
Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket
Luka Doncic scored 37 points as Slovenia beat Israel 106-96 at EuroBasket 2025, despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 in a thrilling Group D clash.
From Herzliya to Tennessee via EuroBasket: Israel's guard Eitan Burg’s big step - interview
The guard, who turns 23 on Thursday and is about to start his first season in the NCAA at the University of Tennessee, had just finished a decent campaign with Bnei Herzliya.
What will you find in Deni Avdija’s bathroom?
The NBA and Israel national team star is known for his style off the court, so it’s no surprise he’s now the face of a men’s grooming brand. So which brand is set to take over his bathroom?
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster
Avdija will return to the national team for the first time since EuroBasket 2022, while former Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf has also been called up.
Deni Avdija’s breakout season lifts Israeli hoops
As the only Israeli currently playing in the NBA, Avdija carries the weight of representing an entire nation and a global Jewish community that passionately follows his every move.
Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double
In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat.
