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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

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

שחקן ה NBA דני אבדיה לקראת היציאה לאליפות אירופה בכדורסל עם נבחרת ישראל, ווינר שוט

Crazy for Deni: This is how Avdija became Israel's most beloved brand

He's not just an All-Star, Deni Avdija is the perfect Israeli story: a player who conquered the highest peak without forgetting for a moment where he came from, the ultimate national idol swept away by a tsunami of admiration

Efrat Amoraban | 02.15.26

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

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

Tal Brody among finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame

Legendary former basketball player, an immigrant from the US who led Maccabi Tel Aviv to its first European Cup win, is on the final list of 21 names, including Blake Griffin, Candace Parker and Amar'e Stoudemire

ynet | 02.12.26

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

‘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

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

Isiah Thomas debuts kosher Champagne line with historic French producer

NBA Hall of Famer teams up with Cheurlin Champagne and Royal Wine Corp. to launch a kosher collection ahead of Passover 2026, marking a rare entry into the premium kosher wine market with sugar-free, estate-grown offerings from France’s Aube region

ynet Global | 01.31.26

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

The NBA is launching a plan to take over European basketball

Euroleague leaders have good reason to sweat: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's dream of establishing an NBA league in Europe is starting to look realistic, and the battle for the hearts of the big clubs is going to be particularly ugly

Zeev Avrahami | 01.21.26

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

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

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