Deni Avdija

Second consecutive loss: San Antonio routs Portland and Avdija

The Trail Blazers fell 125-103 to San Antonio, with Avdija finishing with 15 points in a game where his team collapsed and trailed by 35 points. Eighth consecutive victory for the Spurs.

NOVEMBER 9, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

Avdija outshines Jokic as Portland secures impressive 118-110 road win in Denver

The Israeli star scored 28 points, stepped up in clutch time, and led Portland over Denver. Oregon’s squad erased a double-digit deficit and snapped an 18-game road slump to improve to 5-1.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

He was everywhere on both ends of the court. Avdija.

Avdija stars with 24 points as Portland dominates the Jazz

Deni Avdija led Portland to a 112-90 win over Utah with 24 points. A dominant first half paved the way for the Blazers' 4th win, as Damian Lillard added 22 points with Denver up next.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

Lillard and Avdija celebrate the game-winning play.

Deni Avdija shines with 23 points as undefeated Portland defeats Lakers

The Israeli forward shined in the 4th quarter, adding 9 assists as Portland reached 3-0 with a 136-129 win over the Lakers, who lost for the first time despite Luka Doncic's 41 points.

OCTOBER 29, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

NBA: Israel’s Avdija traded from DC to Portland

After first four seasons with Wizards, 23-year-old forward on the move to revamped Trail Blazers

JUNE 27, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DENI AVDIJA made a big jump last year and was an attractive offseason target for a number of teams. The Portland Trail Blazers ultimately got him.

Israeli star Deni Avdija is poised for a big year as new NBA season begins

Avdija has also become one of the more outspoken Jewish players in all of sports on issues relating to Israel and antisemitism.

OCTOBER 25, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

DENI AVDIJA will have many new teammates next season on the Washington Wizards, and the team looks like it will have a new minority owner as well.

Jewish player Amari Bailey drafted 41st overall by the Charlotte Hornets

Bailey’s new team, the Hornets, is in the process of being sold by basketball legend Michael Jordan to a group led by Jewish millionaires Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.

JUNE 24, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Pair of tight triumphs has Israel at 2-0 in the EuroBasket preliminary round

Avdija & co. follow up overtime dramatics vs Finland with a 4th-quarter rally to beat the Netherlands.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DENI AVDIJA has been Israel’s high scorer with 21 and 23 points, respectively, in victories over Finland and the Netherlands to open the blue-and-white Eurobasket campaign.

Basketball: Deni Avdija relishing opportunity to propel Israel

As for bringing home a medal in the Eurobasket, Avdija is certain that this version of the Israel National Team has a chance to do just that.

AUGUST 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

WHILE STILL only 21, Deni Avdija has the presence of a grizzled veteran on the Israel National Team, which tips off its Eurobasket campaign this weekend

Avdija, Israel prep for Eurobasket, World Cup qualifiers

The Israel National Team is no question a work in progress. Despite not having what would be considered the best prep possible, the coach isn't concerned. He also has Deni Avdija.

AUGUST 24, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN