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Deni Avdija should remain Portland’s top offensive option despite Lillard, Morant
Sports Illustrated ranks the Israeli forward ahead of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard after his career-best season, arguing that Portland should keep Avdija at the center of its offense while adapting to two ball-dominant guards
ynet | 08.11.26
גל פלייטמן
How Deni Avdija’s broken tooth changed Gal Fleitman’s career
What began with Avdija’s dental injury became Gal Fleitman’s custom mouthguard business; she explains why she left reality TV casting to launch the company and how boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon’s smile helped promote it
Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 08.05.26
אבדיה
Is Deni overrated? Many of his fellow NBA players think so
In an anonymous survey conducted by The Athletic, about a third of the league's players were asked who is the most overrated player; the Israeli forward from Portland, despite a great season, was ranked high alongside Luka Doncic
ynet | 05.07.26
אבדיה
'What do they expect from him?': Nets star baffled by attacks on Deni Avdija
Michael Porter Jr. says criticism of the Israeli Trail Blazers forward over his Jewish identity and displays of Israeli pride is 'so weird,' as analysts debate Portland’s future around Avdija
ynet | 05.02.26
Deni Avdija’s superstar leap gives Portland a new NBA future after playoff breakthrough
Israeli superstar ended his breakout year as an All-Star and Portland’s clear leader, turning a rebuilding team into a playoff side; after proving he belongs among the NBA elite, the next step is fixing his 3-point shot and playoff composure
Yair Kattan | 04.30.26
אבדיה
Avdija’s breakout season ends as Portland is eliminated by Spurs in Game 5
Israeli superstar's historic NBA season ends with Portland's 114-95 loss to San Antonio and first-round playoff exit; Avdija scores 22 points in Game 5, closing a breakout year that included an All-Star debut and his first playoff win
ynet | 04.29.26
Blazers collapse at home as Spurs take 3-1 series lead despite strong Avdija game
Portland blew a 19-point lead and fell behind 3-1 against San Antonio despite 26 points from Deni Avdija, one of the Blazers’ few bright spots
ynet | 04.27.26
'Turbo' vs. 'The Alien': Deni Avdija, Wembanyama set for epic NBA playoff showdown
Avdija arrives after a breakout season and a defining play-in performance that carried Portland back to the playoffs, while Wembanyama enters his postseason debut under heavy expectations as San Antonio’s young core faces its first true test
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 04.19.26
אבדיה
Deni Avdija holds high ranking in updated NBA Top 100 list
The Ringer updates NBA Top 100 before playoffs; Portland’s Deni Avdija holds a high spot, while Gilgeous-Alexander stays No. 1 and LeBron James climbs, praised as a ‘one-man fast break’
ynet | 04.16.26
סם אלטמן, גל גדות, דני אבדיה
The future doesn’t wait, and neither do they
From startups to global stages, ynet Global presents a new generation of Jewish and Israeli leaders redefining influence, right now
ynet Global | 04.15.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה מול שחקן פיניקס סאנס דילון ברוקס
Deni Avdija powers Portland past Phoenix, becomes first Israeli to reach NBA playoffs
Avdija erupts for 41 points and 12 assists, then delivers the go-ahead three-point play with 16.1 seconds left as the Trail Blazers beat the Suns 114-110 in the play-in to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020-21
ynet | 04.15.26
אבדיה
Avdija shines as Portland clinches playoff berth in regular-season finale
Portland secured the No. 8 seed with a 122-110 win over Sacramento, as Avdija posted 25 points, 10 assists and six rebounds; Rookie Ben Saraf capped his debut NBA season with 15 points in Brooklyn’s 136-101 loss to Toronto
ynet | 04.13.26
שרף מול אבדיה
Historic night in NBA as Avdija, Saraf and Wolf share court for first time in Israeli matchup
Portland’s Avdija shines with 18 points in win over Brooklyn as Saraf posts career-high 15 and Wolf adds 8 in first-ever NBA game featuring three Israelis
ynet | 03.17.26
דני אבדיה מטביע באולסטאר
Deni Avdija records Israel’s first points in NBA All-Star Game debut
Alongside the world’s biggest superstars, with the Israeli flag on his back, the forward started both games for the World team, scoring five points in a 37-35 loss to the Stars and adding two assists in a 48-45 defeat to the Stripes, as the Stars won the title and Anthony Edwards was named MVP
Ayala Orel | 02.16.26
אבדיה ולברון
LeBron James praises Avdija for 'exceptional season,' says he’d love to visit Israel
After narrowly missing a starting spot in fan voting — finishing seventh among Western Conference players — Avdija was selected by the conference’s coaches as one of seven reserves, sealing his place in Sunday night’s showcase
Ayala Orel, Los Angeles | 02.15.26
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