Deni Avdija
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Deni Avdija, translated into English and compared across sources. 23 recent stories.
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Emmanuel Sharp gets his NBA shot with Sacramento, while Noam Yaacov goes undrafted
Emanuel Sharp was drafted 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings, becoming Israel’s 10th NBA draft pick. Noam Yaacov went undrafted, while another Jewish player, Jaylon Jones, was s…
Portland’s New Coach Starts Under a Controversial Short Leash
Portland hired Micah Nori as its new head coach, but only one year of his three-year contract is guaranteed. The deal drew sharp NBA criticism as a cheap, risky offer from owner T…
Portland Bets on ‘Ted Lasso of the NBA’ to Guide Deni Avdija Era
Portland hired Mike Nori, a longtime NBA assistant nicknamed the “Ted Lasso of the NBA,” as its new head coach. He will lead a Trail Blazers team featuring Deni Avdija, Damian Lil…
Portland hires Micah Nori as new coach for Deni Avdija
Portland hired Micah Nori as its new head coach, replacing Tiago Splitter and giving Deni Avdija a new coach. Nori signed a one-year contract with team options for two more years…
Blazers Fan Pushes Back on Anthony Davis Rumor After New Coach Hire
Portland is set to hire Minnesota assistant Micah Nori as its new coach, while a report that Anthony Davis could be a target drew sharp backlash from a Blazers podcaster. Mike Ric…
Deni Avdija says his in-season crash was more serious than first reported
Deni Avdija revealed new details about a serious in-season car accident in an interview on Israel’s Channel 12. Portland media member Mike Richman said the incident had been under…
How Deni Avdija Turned Early NBA Struggles into a Breakthrough
Micha Lutzky’s new book uses Deni Avdija’s early NBA struggles with the Washington Wizards as a case study in starting over. It says his injuries, criticism, and limited role led…
Why Reinvention Has Become an Essential Career Skill
Michal Lutsky’s new book argues that starting over has become an essential career skill in a fast-changing world. It links that idea to post-October 7 uncertainty, AI disruption…
Portland's Giannis Chase Could Complicate Deni Avdija's Future Contract
Giannis Antetokounmpo's summer decision could trigger a major Portland trade hunt, with Boston and Miami leading the race. The Trail Blazers are weighing Jayson Brown, but his hug…
Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA
Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship w…
Bank Hapoalim Tops Ad Rankings as World Cup Spending Jumps Past NIS 170 Million
Bank Hapoalim returned to the top of Globes and Geocartography’s ad rankings with a dollar-rate freeze campaign. World Cup fever pushed weekly TV ad spending from NIS 126 million…
Portland cools on a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster
Portland is reportedly backing away from a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Trail Blazers, which had once considered offering four first-round picks, now believe he i…
Portland Left Scrambling as Splitter Heads to Chicago
Portland is set to hire its third coach in three seasons after Tiago Splitter agreed to become Chicago’s head coach. The Trail Blazers are now waiting on owner Tom Dundon, who was…
Portland Will Not Release Deni Avdija for Israel's National Team Camp
Deni Avdija will not be released by Portland to play for Israel in July World Cup qualifying. The Israel Basketball Association said it received an NBA letter confirming Portland’…
ESPN Puts Oklahoma City and San Antonio Ahead of Champion New York
ESPN’s preseason NBA power rankings place Oklahoma City first, San Antonio second and champion New York third. Portland is 19th and Brooklyn 29th, while U.S. betting markets also…
U.S. outlet urges Portland to keep Jrue Holiday for Deni Avdija’s title push
A U.S. outlet says Portland should keep Jrue Holiday if it makes a major summer trade around Deni Avdija. It argues Holiday’s defense, leadership and playoff experience would be e…
Blazers Urged to Keep Deni Avdija Out of Any Jalen Brown Deal
U.S. NBA chatter is linking Jalen Brown to Portland in a possible three-team trade. Analyst Jack Simon says the Trail Blazers should not include Deni Avdija, even if Milwaukee ask…
Pelicans Open Door to Trey Murphy Trade as Blazers Watch
New Orleans has reportedly become willing to discuss a trade for Trey Murphy, a player linked to Portland as a fit with Deni Avdija. The Pelicans would demand a significant return…
Portland Assistant Coach Praises Deni Avdija’s Breakout Season
Portland assistant coach James Posey praised Deni Avdija’s career-best season, which included leading the Trail Blazers to the playoffs and making the All-Star Game. Posey said Av…
Staying in Shape: Watch Avdija Train by the Sea
Deni Avdija, Portland’s Israeli star, shared an early morning beach workout on social media while vacationing in Israel. He trained with former Maccabi Tel Aviv player and fitness…
Between Iran and Iraq, and Without Israel: This Will Be Pure Football
The columnist says the 2026 World Cup offers a chance to enjoy football without the emotional baggage of Israeli team loyalty, and jokes that fans can focus on the tournament itse…
U.S. report: The star being linked to Portland
A U.S. report says Domantas Sabonis could join the Portland Trail Blazers, who are looking to strengthen after a successful season and a return to the playoffs. The report says Sa…
