“It’s amazing also to see how Deni treats the Israeli crowd ... During previous conflicts back home, Avdija drew Stars of David on his shoes to express his support for Israel.

After experiencing early-season struggles, Avdija developed into the Blazers’ best all-around player. He finished the season ...

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL -- As Deni Avdija converted a tournament-clinching ... Defensive improvement At 6-foot-9 in shoes with a proportionate 218-pound frame and 8-foot-10 standing reach, Avdija should ...

“Deni has many of the characteristics that ... Avdija called attention to Holocaust remembrance day on his shoes. Beyond Avdija, there are a few other Jewish players and storylines to watch ...

The team is firmly in rebuild mode, but they have bright spots. One of those promising players is Deni Avdija, the forward ...

LOS ANGELES — Two weekends ago, Deni Avdija needed a lift. Russell Westbrook provided it. On Dec. 4, Westbrook’s Los Angeles Lakers trounced Avdija’s Washington Wizards in a game more ...

In his third season out of Israel, Deni Avdija has turned himself into that guy for the Wizards. When it comes to defending at the NBA level, there are three boxes you need to check in order to be ...

WASHINGTON – Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija is the only Jewish player on an NBA roster. With the Brooklyn Nets suspending star Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay for refusing ...

The NBA’s only Israeli born player is heading west. Deni Avdija, who emerged last season in Washington as one of the league’s most efficient young players, has been traded to the Portland ...