Nba
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.
Between war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview
Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Play-In hopes alive
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Iran’s supreme leader tells Eretz Nehederet he’s bored of bingeing TV in his bunker
Eretz Nehederet shifted focus from Trump to a bunker-bound Khamenei, mocking Iran-US tensions, Israeli defense systems, and domestic politics amid mounting war anxiety.
Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise
Netanyahu’s message, posted shortly after Avdija was named an All-Star reserve, read: “Every time you step onto the court, our country shines with pride.”
Deni Avdija first Israeli to be an NBA All-Star, Gaza hospital director revealed as Hamas colonel
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis
“I’m an athlete. I don’t really get into politics, because it’s not my job. I obviously stand for my country, because that’s where I’m from,” he said in an interview last month in The New York Times.
NBA star Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli chosen for All-Star game
More fans voted for the Israeli than for LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and many others.
Israel’s basketball powerhouse: Deni Avdija’s meteoric rise to NBA stardom
Deni Avdija has become the fulcrum of Portland’s offense and one of the most productive two-way forwards in the league.
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.
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.
Deni Avdija’s NBA leap is turning Israeli hoops into must-watch TV
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.”
