“I feel that the best way to start the season is by honoring Jewish tradition,” Avdija announced before the game. Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija sat out his first preseason game ...

“Deni has many of the characteristics ... During a flare-up in violence in Israel last year, Avdija wrote “Am Yisrael Chai” (“the Jewish people live”) and drew Stars of David on his ...

The Portland Trail Blazers announced new forward Deni Avdija won’t play in Friday ... that he will miss the game in observance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. The holiday begins Friday ...

Avdija put together his best showing of the season Sunday, leading all Portland players in scoring and assists while ending two rebounds shy of the double-digit mark in an all-around showcase. Avdija ...

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija's team, the Portland Trail Blazers, won on the road against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, by a score of 101-79. Avdija, who was in Portland's starting ...

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija returned to play for the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, after missing three games due to an ankle injury. Avdija scored 20 points, added 12 rebounds ...