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Jewish and Israeli Players Shine in Upcoming NBA Season
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The 2026-27 NBA season features a notable presence of Jewish and Israeli players, led by Deni Avdija, the first Israeli NBA All-Star. Avdija, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers, set career highs in points and assists last season. Other key players include Brooklyn Nets' Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf, and Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis, who is reportedly converting to Judaism. Noam Yaacov is also vying for a spot with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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- Deni Avdija became the first Israeli NBA All-Star, leading Jewish and Israeli players in the 2026-27 season.
- Avdija set career highs in points (24.2) and assists (6.7) per game for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Brooklyn Nets' Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf are among the Jewish and Israeli players to watch.
- Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is reportedly converting to Judaism.
- Noam Yaacov, an Israeli-Danish guard, signed a training camp contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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