“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 ...

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA basketball player, is experiencing a career surge in the Pacific Northwest after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on July 6. The 24-year-old small forward, ...

Deni Avdija is proving to be a game-changer for the Portland Trail Blazers, and their offseason trade for him looks like a ...

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 closed with 28 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 loss to the Thunder. Avdija put together his ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija scored a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Avdija contributed 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 victory over the Bucks. Avdija continues to play his ...

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA basketball player, is experiencing a career surge in the Pacific Northwest after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on July 6. The 24-year-old small forward ...