Overcoming a slow start after arriving in Portland, the fifth-year forward is inspiring overt support for the Jewish state ...

(JTA) — Deni Avdija, the 19-year-old Israeli basketball ... holds dual Israeli and Serbian citizenship. His father, Zufer, a Muslim Serbian-Israeli citizen, played for his native Yugoslavia ...

Avdija provided 27 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 15 rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime loss to the Knicks. The fifth-year forward is getting leaned on ...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija's recent play proves he has the chance to become an All-Star. Mat Issa explains why.

Avdija’s 34 points and 16 rebounds during a 130-120 loss to the Warriors were both season-highs. He shot 11 of 15 from the field, 5 of 7 from three-point range and handed out six assists. The only ...

Avdija (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons. Avdija missed Friday's game against the Thunder and might not be ready to play Sunday against Detroit. If the ...

However, injuries continue to challenge the team’s efforts. Deni Avdija, who has been a steady contributor this season, was listed as questionable due to a left quad contusion. Avdija will not ...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija left Wednesday night’s game at Boston with a left quad injury in the fourth quarter and did not return. Avdija first injured his left quad on Feb. 26 during ...

Tonight, former Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija suits up in the locker room in Capital One Arena, but it'll be in the visitors locker room for the first time. This is his first game back in ...

In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni ...