Israeli NBA Player Deni Avdija Nominated for Player of the Week
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli player Deni Avdija was nominated for NBA Player of the Week for the Western Conference after a strong start to the 2026-27 season with the Portland Trail Blazers. Avdija averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Luka Dončić won the award, while Jalen Brunson took the Eastern Conference honor.
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- Deni Avdija was nominated for NBA Player of the Week in the Western Conference.
- Avdija's team, the Portland Trail Blazers, holds a 6-2 record early in the 2026-27 season.
- Avdija averaged 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists during the nomination period.
- Luka Dončić won the Western Conference Player of the Week award.
- Jalen Brunson was named Player of the Week for the Eastern Conference.
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija and his team, the Portland Trail Blazers, have started the 2026-27 NBA season strongly, holding a 6-2 record. Avdija has been a standout performer for the team. The NBA announced its Players of the Week for the Eastern and Western Conferences, with Avdija being among the nominees for the Western Conference award. Other nominees included LaMelo Ball, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Austin Reaves. Avdija's statistics during this period were impressive, averaging 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.
Ultimately, Luka Dončić of the Lakers won the Western Conference award, leading his team to four consecutive wins with averages of 45 points, seven rebounds, and 8.3 assists. In the Eastern Conference, Jalen Brunson secured the award, averaging 27.7 points and 6.3 assists, while his team achieved a 3-0 record.
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