(JTA) — Deni Avdija, the 19-year-old ... His mother, Sharon Artzi, is a Jewish Israeli and former track and field athlete. Asked about his father’s role on his basketball journey, Avdija ...

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That also means that the clock is ticking for Jewish free agents Alex Bregman ... When Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers before ...

The rise of Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija continued Tuesday during a 125-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Moda Center. Avdija led the Blazers with a season-high 30 points and ...

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija put up an excellent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording 30 points, nine total rebounds, two assists, and two steals over 38 minutes.

When Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scores and is fouled, he pays tribute to legendary former pro wrestler John Cena. Late in the third quarter of the Blazers’ 125-112 win Tuesday ...

Avdija closed with 28 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 loss to the Thunder. Avdija put together his ...

Avdija has been on a roll ever since he returned from an ankle injury. In the six games since, Avdija has averaged 20.8 points, 8.2 total rebounds, 4.5 assists, and two steals per game. In two of ...