In a first, a second Israeli was selected later in the night. (JTA) — Deni Avdija, the 19-year-old Israeli basketball phenom, was taken by the Washington Wizards with the ninth overall pick of ...

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 ...

However, the matchup against the Timberwolves could present some challenges for Portland. Deni Avdija, a key contributor for the Blazers, is listed as questionable for the game with a right hand ...

However, Simons drained a 3-pointer and Avdija made two baskets in the final 10 seconds as Portland took a 97-89 lead into the final stanza. Ayton scored 16 first-half points as Portland led 64-61 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Deni Avdija scored a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.