Deni Avdija

Avdija: 'I won't allow anyone to question my commitment to the national team and the country'

Avdija addressed absence: Portland wouldn't risk my health. I proved how much I care; I had no option to play and want to be healthy.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026|ByOR SHKEDI

Israeli national team player Deni Avdija.

ISRAELI GUARD Ben Saraf handles the ball for the Brooklyn Nets during his first NBA season, carrying the hopes of the next generation of Israeli hoops players.

Representing Israel proudly, Saraf looks to build promising rookie season in Brooklyn - interview

Despite the challenges that come with adapting to the NBA, Saraf continued to develop his skills and became yet another role model for young basketball players across Israel.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Deni Avdija, Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, and Gal Gadot in El Al's new safety video.

WATCH: El Al’s iconic Lior Suchard safety video to be replaced by Israeli celebrity gang of four

Beginning later this month, a new safety video is being unveiled on El Al flights featuring Fauda’s Lior Raz, Hollywood’s Gal Gadot, NBA basketball great Deni Avdija and model/actress Rotem Sela.

AUGUST 12, 2026|ByDAVID BRINN

The Avdija brand: Turbo expands into snacks

Deni Avdija launches "Turbo Mix" – a daily, vegan protein snack.

JUNE 7, 2026|ByWALLA! MONEY

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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

DENI AVDIJA drives against Slovenia’s Luka Doncic during Israel’s 106-96 EuroBasket loss.

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.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

EITAN BURG celebrates Team Israel’s advancing to the EuroBasket round-of-16 as the NCAA-bound guard makes his mark on the international stage.

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?

AUGUST 8, 2025ByWALLA! FASHION

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.

JUNE 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER TAKING a jump in his NBA career this past season, Deni Avdija will suit up for Israel's squad at the EuroBasket this summer.

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.

MARCH 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level over the past few weeks for the Portland Trail Blazers in his first year with the club, and fifth NBA season overall.

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.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF