Avdija was born in kibbutz Beit Zera in Israel. His mother, Sharon Artzi, is an Israeli Jew and former track and field and basketball player. [2] His father, Zufer Avdija, is an Israeli citizen of Serbia Gorani–Muslim heritage [2] [3] [4] who played basketball for the Yugoslavia national team prior to moving to Israel to play for Israeli teams. [5]Deni Avdija played association football ...

Jul 25, 2023 · The Israeli Basketball Association (IBBA) announced Tuesday that NBA star Deni Avdija will not play with the national team during the pre-qualifying tournament for the 2024 Paris Olympic...

Jul 25, 2023 · Deni Avdija has officially been scratched from the Israeli national team due to an unspecified hip injury, delaying the debut of his new jump shot form.

Oct 26, 2023 · Washington Wizards forward Deni Avidja has had a big week with signing a contract extension but his thoughts are constantly with his home country Israel.

6 days ago · When Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers before this season, his prospects for NBA greatness didn’t exactly improve: the Wizards...

Dec 30, 2024 · Deni Avdija is thriving in his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers and is eager to carry that momentum into national team competition with Israel at EuroBasket 2025. Avdija, acquired by Portland in an offseason trade, has carved out a key role for the Trail Blazers.

Jul 20, 2023 · DENI AVDIJA (left) talks with Israel head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi this week during the opening practice for the National Team at Tel Aviv’s Drive-In Arena. The Israel National...

Jul 26, 2022 · Israeli national team coach Guy Goodess will have 18 players available to prepare for the upcoming 2023 World Cup Qualifiers and EuroBasket tournament. Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija headlines the squad that will give five preparation games in August before the final roster is determined.

23 hours ago · Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija dropped 30 points with nine rebounds as the Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-112. ... An Israeli hockey team won the silver medal at the 2025 IIHF Ice ...

Sep 29, 2022 · The forward led the national team in points, rebounds and assists at the EuroBasket tournament. Howard Blas Israeli basketball forward Deni Avdija answers questions at the Washington Wizards' annual Media Day, Sept. 23, 2022.