Deni Avdija

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion praised Avdija for representing the State of Israel as a public figure in the US and for bringing pride to Jews and Israelis worldwide.

MAY 29, 2026|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents NBA star Deni Avdija with the "Jerusalem Ambassador in the Diaspora" award in New York City on May 28, 2026.

ARI STEINBERG (R), Chairman of Wingate Sport Institute and CEO of Ashmoret, and the athletes who won medals at the 2025 World Games.

Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education

Antisemitism and international boycotts jeopardize the future of Israel’s sporting sector.

MAY 28, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH ARI STEINBERG

Israeli basketball player Raz Adam shares a picture of himself on his personal X/Twitter.

Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle

Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.

MAY 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives on Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie for two of his game-high 41 points in the Blazers’ 114-110 victory

Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns

Avdija's ability to control the game stood out as much as the scoring. Avdija shot 15-of-22 from the field, added 12 assists, and dictated the tempo throughout his 38 minutes on the court.

APRIL 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

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

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.

JULY 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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

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