Deni Avdija

Entered the business world with a bang: Deni Avdija launches a new protein brand

The Israeli NBA star launches the new protein brand TURBO, hoping to become a leading player in the Israeli food market as well.

TURBO - Deni Avdija launches a new brand
YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Brooklyn Nets' Danny Wolf, December 5, 2025.

Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent

ALTHOUGH BOTH their teams lost, Deni Avdija’s triple-double brilliance for the Portland Trail Blazers and Danny Wolf’s breakout shooting for the Brooklyn Nets highlight a banner weekend for Israeli and Jewish basketball.

Israeli NBA talent takes spotlight despite dual team losses


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

 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija is playing at an All-Star level for the Portland Trail Blazers through 10 games.

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.

DENI AVDIJA powered Portland past OKC, handing the reigning NBA champion its first loss of the season, November 5, 2025.

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.

(L-R): Dani Avidja, Daniel Peretz, Oscar Gloukh

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.

Deni Avdija bleeding.

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.

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.

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?

Deni Avdija for HYDRA ENERGETIC

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.

 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.

 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.

  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

Israel’s Deni Avdija embraces new challenge with Portland

Portland is a great spot for the 6-foot-9 Israeli, and the club has been eyeing him for some time.

 DENI AVDIJA (left) is greeted by new Portland Trail Blazers teammate Scoot Henderson (right) this week in the locker room.