Portland, Oregon

Avdija shines as Lillard and Morant embrace new roles in Portland

The Israeli scored 26 points in Portland's win over Sacramento. Yet, crunch-time reactions of Lillard and Morant when subbed out offered a glimpse into the team’s transformation.

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Still the team’s primary and most dangerous weapon. Avdija.
Feb 15, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team World forward Deni Avdija (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers on the red carpet before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

'Deni Avdija on track to become one of the greatest in Portland history'

On the Locked On Blazers podcast, a bold prediction was made for the Israeli forward: A second consecutive All-Star selection and entry into an elite franchise club.

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Matt Damon plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey.

Theater manager who added ‘the Jews’ to ‘Odyssey’ marquee calls antisemitism ‘exaggerated’

Jordan Perry, whose theater has a history of provocative messaging, said he intended it as an “intentionally subtle” commentary on what he believes is an overemphasis on antisemitism.

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PROTESTERS BLOCK a police car after the full acquittal verdict of teenager Kyle Rittenhouse in his Wisconsin fatal shootings trial, in Portland, Oregon, US November 19, 2021.

Man found dead after driving car with improvised explosives into Portland athletics club

Portland authorities were called to Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. after employees reported that a car had been driven into the building before catching fire.

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Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija scores 34 as Blazers extend Pelicans' misery

Avdija buoyed the Blazers for much of the first half, having scored almost half of Portland's points deep into the second quarter.

JANUARY 3, 2026ByREUTERS
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the first half at Smoothie King Center, Jan 2, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says

Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.

DECEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
National Guard members stand together behind yellow tape, after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 26, 2025.

Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent

Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.

DECEMBER 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Brooklyn Nets' Danny Wolf, December 5, 2025.

Pentagon to withdraw National Guard from Chicago, Portland after Trump deployment - NYT

NYT reported that 200 California National Guard troops who were sent to Portland and 200 Texas National Guard members who were sent to Chicago would return to their home states as soon as Sunday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByREUTERS
Federal agents clash with anti-ICE protesters at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 12, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.

Avdija’s All-Star dream: New format could open door for Israel's rising star

Through 10 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% fr

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija is playing at an All-Star level for the Portland Trail Blazers through 10 games.

Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season

Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DENI AVDIJA powered Portland past OKC, handing the reigning NBA champion its first loss of the season, November 5, 2025.

Portland police say Trump's troop deployment inflamed protests

Portland police testify that Trump’s National Guard deployment fueled violence during protests, sparking a legal battle over its legitimacy.

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
A woman named Nuk, associated with the Wasco tribe, burns sage during a protest in front of a ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, US October 26, 2025.

Fed. judge blocks Trump admin from sending National Guard to Oregon as troops depart Texas

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Sunday that Trump was "ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States."

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

U of Oregon budget cuts spare Judaic studies faculty who had raised alarm

“The Trump administration’s ‘deals’ turn Jewish studies into the court Jew of old,” a trio of established scholars in the field wrote in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education op-ed.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
The University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts

The efforts come as Oregon prepares to announce sweeping cuts to its humanities programs to curb what it says is a $30 million budget deficit. 

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
The University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.