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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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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

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.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
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Deni Avdija’s NBA leap is turning Israeli hoops into must-watch TV

|ByISAAC KAPLAN
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives past San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet for two of his game-high 29 points – to go along with 11 rebounds and 10 assists – in the Blazers’ 115-110 road victory over the Spurs. (Daniel Dunn/Imagn Images)

Avdija leads, Portland believes: Triple-double and turning point in road victory over Spurs

“I think we’re improving at closing games,” Avdija explained. “Everyone is disciplined defensively, helping each other. We don’t leave anyone alone, and we go get wins together.”

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

NBA's Kyrie Irving joins Nets, ADL in $1M pledge to fight hate after antisemitic movie

Irving did not apologize for linking to the movie "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" that he shared four days prior which lists the Holocaust among falsehoods

NOVEMBER 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Oct 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) argues a call in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center.

NBA star Kyrie Irving denies promoting antisemitic book

Kyrie Irving has a history of holding views that are considered to be unsubstantiated conspiracy theories or are otherwise scientifically incorrect.

OCTOBER 30, 2022BySAMUEL HALPERN
Oct 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) steps over Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) after fighting for a loose ball in the second quarter at Barclays Center.

Russian court upholds US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence

The presiding judge said the verdict was upheld "without changes" except for the counting of time served in pre-trial detention as part of the sentence.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
A policeman removes the handcuffs from WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner in a courtroom prior to a hearing, in Khimki, outside Moscow, Russia, July 27, 2022.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA minor league draft

Turell was drafted 27th overall by the Motor City Cruise in the G League, the NBA’s minor league organization.

OCTOBER 22, 2022ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell was drafted into the NBA G League Oct. 22, 2022.

An NBA star excited for Eurobasket return

Ahead of a duel with Israel, Finland’s Lauri Markkanen reflects on time with Bulls, Cavaliers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LAURI MARKKANEN (top) helped Finland rally past Israel last week in World Cup qualifiying. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward will look to do the same when the countries meet again on Friday, this time in the Eurobasket group stage.

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

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo partners with Israeli startup for affordable US healthcare

Antidote Health’s mission to grant affordable healthcare to those who need it has inspired Antetokounmpo to join the cause.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmp, investor and ambassador for Antidote Health.

NBA Enes Kanter Freedom to open basketball camp in Jerusalem

Enes Kanter Freedom's basketball camp will be open for kids of all religions and will teach tolerance and cooperation as well as basketball skills.

JULY 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (11) reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center

Amar’e, Tamir Goodman join forces in Jerusalem for kids, peace and basketball

The 39-year-old hoopster spoke about the importance of the game of basketball in promoting peace around the world, as well as NBA Israeli sensation Deni Avdija and Kevin Durant.

JULY 7, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BONZIE COLSON is swarmed by his then-teammates on Darussafaka after his game-winning three-pointer against Hapoel Jerusalem in Champions League action

Colson brings his energy to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Former NBA forward with Israel familiarity excited about the opportunity to join yellow-and-blue.

JULY 7, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BONZIE COLSON is swarmed by his then-teammates on Darussafaka after his game-winning three-pointer against Hapoel Jerusalem in Champions League action.