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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
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה מול שחקן סן אנטוניו ספרס הריסון בארנס
Avdija named Western Conference Player of the Week as breakout NBA season continues
Israeli forward became the 14th player in Trail Blazers' history to receive the honor and the first since Damian Lillard on Feb. 6, 2023
ynet | 01.05.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija sits seventh in West NBA All-Star fan voting, ahead of LeBron and Durant
The Israeli forward sits ahead of stars including LeBron James and Kevin Durant in early fan returns, but his path to the All-Star Game remains uncertain under the league’s multi-stage selection process
ynet Global | 12.29.25
אבדיה
Deni Avdija helps honor terror victim Or Eshkar with new high-protein ice cream launch
Years after being injured in the Dizengoff terror attack and losing his friend, Michael Osadon created a new protein ice cream with the Israeli NBA star
Sharon Kidron | 12.02.25
אבדיה
Awsome: Deni Avdija has record stats in loss to Thunder
After another stellar performance — 31 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists — in Portland’s loss to Oklahoma City, Israeli forward became just the second player in NBA history to record 30 points in each of his first four career triple-doubles; 'I’m just having fun'
ynet | 12.01.25
דני אבדיה
Success on and off the court: Deni 'Turbo' Avdija is launching his own ice cream brand
Israeli forward, who is having a breakout NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, surprised everyone by announcing the launch of an ice cream brand called 'Turbo,' a nod to his nickname; it will first be sold in Israel and then in the US
ynet | 11.30.25
דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija erupts for 37, but Blazers fall in in‑season tournament loss
Portland is bounced from the NBA Cup despite a dazzling night from the Israeli superstar, who posted 37 points and eight assists in one of his best NBA performances; San Antonio pulled away late behind De’Aaron Fox’s 37 to secure its spot in the next round
ynet | 11.27.25
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