Deni Avdija

Avdija leaves Blazers’ victory over Suns just one minute in with back injury

During Portland’s second offensive possession, Avdija felt discomfort while backing down his defender in the post. Almost immediately, he signaled that something wasn’t right.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israeli forward Deni Avdija heads to the locker room after suffering an injury against the Phoenix Suns early in the first half on Sunday night.
Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes shoots against Deni Avdija #8 of the Toronto Raptors and Team World during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Deni Avdija’s all-star moment: A political dtatement in disguise - opinion

In today’s Western cultural institutions, Israeli visibility rarely exists in neutral space.

|ByLINDA ARGALGI SADACKA
Spike Lee at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game held at the Intuit Dome on Feb. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.

Spike Lee says pro-Palestinian NBA All-Star Game outfit not meant as dig against Deni Avdija

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and a bag strap with Palestinian flag badges. Critics claimed he specifically chose the outfit because of the presence of Israel's first All-Star Game player.

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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Spike Lee and John Tesh watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."

|ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

Israeli NBA phenom Deni Avdija posts career-high night vs. Miami Heat

Washington was led by Avdija and Garrison Mathews, who scored 20 and 22 points, respectively.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER, REUTERS
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

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
Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves

Deni Avdija, Wizards fall to 0-4 with loss to Bulls

Avdija maintains NBA comfort level with nine points and stellar three-point shooting in fourth game.

DECEMBER 30, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
WASHINGTON WIZARDS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives past Chicago Bulls defender Otto Porter Jr. during the Bulls’ 115-107 victory over the Wizards late Tuesday night.

Deni Avdija scores seven points in his NBA debut

Israeli teen starts in Wizards’ season-opener, plays 28 minutes and earns praise of coach for poise and defensive presence

DECEMBER 24, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Deni Avdija plays in a preseason game for the Washington Wizards, the NBA team that drafted him in the first round of the 2020 draft.

Deni Avdija impressive in first NBA game

Israeli teenage rookie scores 15 points in 24 minutes, while not missing a shot, in Washington Wizards' preseason opener

DECEMBER 14, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DENI AVDIJA (number 9) is on the court in the Washington Wizards starting line-up for the tip-off of Sunday's night preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Israeli rookie finished with 15 points in his NBA debut