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שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija: There are very few players like him in the world - and he is ours
He keeps shooting through slumps, attacks the paint against bigger defenders and isn’t shy with referees — the mark of a star; Deni Avdija has grown from a 19-year-old finding his way on a losing team into a 25-year-old leader on a winner, and the payoff feels enormous
Yair Kattan | 02.15.26
דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija: 'I feel like I’m playing together with the people of Israel on the court'
Portland forward calls All-Star selection a dream come true as he dons a jersey bearing Israel’s flag and prepares to represent Team World in the league’s revamped format
Ayala El-Or, Los Angeles | 02.14.26
דני אבדיה מול קלי אוברה ופילדלפיה
Deni Avdija on NBA All Star Game: 'Looking forward to seeing the Israeli flag behind my jersey'
The Israeli forward can't wait for the NBA All-Star Weekend and the Israeli fans coming to support him;  'It’s a great milestone and it’s fun, but at the end of the day this is a team sport and there’s still a very long road ahead in my career'
ynet | 02.10.26
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Turkey’s Şengün to make NBA All-Star debut alongside Deni Avdija after online storm
Alperen Şengün has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game in place of the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and will play on the international team alongside the Israeli forward
ynet | 02.08.26
דני אבדיה
'A Jew who steals things': Turkey outraged over Deni Avdija's selection as NBA All Star
As Deni Avdija becomes the first Israeli selected for the NBA All‑Star Game, Turkish fans express outrage over Houston Rockets' star Alperen Şengün’s exclusion; the snub triggered antisemitic abuse online, despite Avdija’s standout stats justifying his selection  
ynet | 02.02.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
‘Proud to be an All-Star’: Deni Avdija looks back on his long road to NBA recognition
Deni Avdija is the first Israeli NBA All‑Star, becoming Portland’s first selection since Damian Lillard; the Israeli forward capped a breakout season with elite numbers and praise across the league; 'I let the game take me forward'
ynet | 02.02.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Making history: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli NBA All-Star
It’s official: Israeli forward Deni Avdija is one of the world’s top 24 players, earning a coaches’ selection to Team World and set to shine Feb. 15 in Los Angeles alongside Nikola Jokic, Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
ynet | 02.02.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Above LeBron, Harden and Embiid: Deni Avdija’s stunning NBA ranking
The US basketball site The Ringer ranked the Israeli forward No. 17 in its updated list of the league’s top 100 players, rising from 25th in December
ynet | 01.29.26
Deni Avdija speaks out on hate he faces as an Israeli: 'Judge my game, not my identity'
Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists, placing him among league’s most productive all-around players; Only Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić are also averaging at least 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists this season
ynet Global | 01.22.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija thanks fans after All-Star vote, says focus remains on winning
After finishing fifth in the fan vote and returning from a back injury, Portland forward Deni Avdija thanked supporters for the outpouring of love, said he feels physically better and stressed that victories and team play come first
ynet Global | 01.21.26
אבדיה
Deni Avdija shines in return with 30 points
After missing three games with a back injury, the Israeli star made a big comeback; Danny Wolf starts for the Nets and Ben Saraf looks solid in G League play
ynet | 01.19.26
דני אבדיה
Lebron James praises Deni Avdija's historic season: 'Should be an All-Star'
Out with lower back soreness, Avdija could return Monday in Sacramento as Portland looks for a fourth straight win that would lift the Blazers out of a losing record
ynet | 01.18.26
אבדיה
Avdija exits late with back injury as Blazers fall to Knicks
Portland’s win streak ends at five as Deni Avdija scores 25 before leaving in final minutes; Knicks pull away late behind Brunson, Anunoby
ynet | 01.12.26
אבדיה
Big player, small salary: the huge gap between Deni Avdija’s pay and his true value
The Israeli forward is in the final years of a four-year, $55 million contract he signed with Washington in 2023; the contract is structured as a rare descending deal, decreasing in value each season
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 01.11.26
אבדיה
Deni Avdija shines in breakout NBA season, leading league in key stats
Israeli forward leads the league with 20.4 drives per game, also ranking first in assists, fouls drawn and free throws generated from drives, ahead of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown
Saar Haas | 01.08.26
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