Nba

Deni Avdija on track for first All-NBA selection: 'He is Portland's most important player'

Bleacher Report named the Israeli star one of five players projected to earn their first All-NBA selection after a strong start to the season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Star. Avdija.
In incredible form. Doncic.

Records on the radar: Doncic is on fire, Curry is ageless, and the NBA is already going crazy

This time, it wasn't enough. Avdija.

Second consecutive loss: San Antonio routs Portland and Avdija

Danny Wolf, Brooklyn Nets player.

Opportunity seized: Danny Wolf leads Nets to victory


Drank a fan's wine and twerked: LeBron's wild night

The Philly star collided with a fan, spilled his drink, and took a taste. Later he reflected on the celebration: "It's important to appreciate even the small moments."

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Avdija outshines Jokic as Portland secures impressive 118-110 road win in Denver

The Israeli star scored 28 points, stepped up in clutch time, and led Portland over Denver. Oregon’s squad erased a double-digit deficit and snapped an 18-game road slump to improve to 5-1.

Take Portland and Avdija seriously.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

Deni Avdija is becoming Portland's most dangerous weapon: 'This guy is different'

Strong preseason performances have raised expectations, as well as his successful chemistry with Lillard and Morant, which is set to help him take another leap forward.

He picked up where he left off last season. Avdija.

Deni Avdija climbs in new rankings, earns high praise

The Portland star ranks 24th on Bleacher Report’s NBA list and rises from 76th to 27th in CBS’s rankings: “He could become one of the best in the league.” Full rankings inside.

Avdija rises in the rankings.

Jewish guide to the 2026-27 NBA season

Fresh off becoming the first Israeli All-Star basketball player in NBA history, Deni Avdija leads a growing cohort of Jewish and Israeli players taking the court in the upcoming season.

Domantas Sabonis and Deni Avdija.

David Roddy on Joining Hapoel Jerusalem: 'An exciting project'

The former NBA forward explained why he chose to join the Reds despite their absence from the EuroLeague and outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season: “Win everything.”

Hanochi and Roddy celebrate against Maccabi Ashdod.

The next Israeli in the NBA? Noam Yaacov signs non-guaranteed deal with Cleveland

Israel's point guard, not approved for Univ. of Utah, signed with Cavs to try to impress in training camp - and perhaps settle for the G League.

Noam Yaacov.

Euroleague says no to NBA: Current proposal unanimously rejected

The current framework was rejected at a shareholders' meeting in Como, with some clubs labeling it "colonialist." The NBA is demanding that the tournament remain in its existing structure.

EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno.

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.