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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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01.19.26
NBA memorabilia market is booming, and its seen as a solid investment
A jersey worn by Curry in the 2022 Finals just sold for $2.45 million, reflecting surging global demand for rare NBA memorabilia and signaling a red-hot collectors’ market that continues to shatter records
Yair Kattan
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01.19.26
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
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01.18.26
Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan and a feud that refuses to die
After a recent TV appearance, former Pistons star Isiah Thomas reignited his long-running feud with Michael Jordan, offering a glimpse into how personal resentment and legacy disputes still shape debates over NBA history
Ze'ev Avrahami
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01.18.26
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
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01.12.26
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
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01.11.26
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
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01.08.26
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
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01.05.26
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
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12.29.25
LeBron James’ agent: 'If I want the single last shot, I’m taking Michael Jordan'
LeBron James’ agent, made a surprising remark about his client, saying that Jordan is his choice for the final shot, but LeBron is the better player to build a team around — 'no question about it'; Lebron has incurred personal cost for playing on Christmas
ynet
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12.24.25
NBA G League stop turned springboard for Israeli upstarts Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf with Nets
Both young players emerged stronger, sharper, and now key parts of the Brooklyn Nets’ rotation, defying expectations and hinting at a bright future for Israeli talent on basketball’s biggest stage
Yair Kattan
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12.15.25
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