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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

The ‘Jewish Jordan’ resets course after fame and lost NBA dream with faith

Once a teenage basketball sensation, Tamir Goodman now develops tech used by NBA teams; he opens up about fame, violent coach, injuries and why he chose faith over playing on Shabbat

Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 03.28.26

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

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

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

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 | 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

ynet | 01.12.26

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 | 01.08.26

Fans barred from Real Madrid–Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague game over security concerns

The Spanish club said the decision followed a police recommendation after authorities classified the match as high risk

Reuters | 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 | 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 | 12.24.25

Panathinaikos fan assaults Hapoel Tel Aviv owner in EuroLeague game: 'dirty Jew'

After a loss at OAKA, local fan shoved Ofer Yannay and hurled an antisemitic slur while pointing at his kippah; Panathinaikos revoked the fan’s season ticket for life and filed a police complaint

Efrat Amoraban | 12.19.25