“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.

When the Portland Trail Blazers gave up four draft picks for Deni Avdija last summer, it seemed like an overpay. Avdija, the league’s only Israeli-born player, was coming off a breakout fourth ...

“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 ...

After a made basket during Washington’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Wizards forward Deni Avdija moved his hands as if he was revving up a motorcycle. The celebration was more than ...

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

Height, position, age: 6-foot-9, forward, 24. Contract status: Avdija’s contract, which will pay him $14.4 million next season, has three years remaining. His contract decreases each season ...

Deni Avdija didn’t see a trade coming. He had just ended his best season with Washington. He had signed a team-friendly deal last October. The Wizards appeared pleased with the development of ...

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 ...

“Deni has many of the characteristics that we value in the ... The year before that, Avdija called attention to Holocaust remembrance day on his shoes. Beyond Avdija, there are a few other Jewish ...