Deni Avdija

Avdija nets 30 in winning return for Blazers

Deni Avdija returned from injury with a dominant 30-point performance, leading Portland to a 117-110 win over Sacramento, as the Blazers extended their win streak to three.

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija drives past the Sacramento Kings’ Precious Achiuwa during the Blazers’ 117-110 victory over the host Kings.

IN HIS sixth NBA season, Israeli forward has taken a big leap with the Portland Trail Blazers and is favored to make his first All-Star Game.

Deni Avdija nears Portland Trailblazers NBA return following injury

Portland forward Deni Avdija is close to returning after missing one game with lower-back soreness, as his strong season keeps him in the All-Star conversation.

JANUARY 16, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Domino’s Israel teams up with Deni Avdija’s TURBO to add protein ice cream to menu

Three flavors will be sold in most branches and via delivery nationwide, the company said, as part of a push to pair indulgence with balanced nutrition.

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Did Washington move too soon on Avdija? Former manager Tommy Sheppard offers an answer - interview

Avdija’s first season highlighted the difficulty. An ankle injury limited him to 54 games, and according to Sheppard, that period tested his character.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByIDAN KWELLER

Avdija scores 11 points, Wizards snatch their first win of the season

Washington saw its robust 16-point lead with 8:53 to play in the second whittled to three at halftime after Minnesota went on a 27-14 run to end the quarter.

JANUARY 2, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF