Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Israeli |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Beit Zera, Israel |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Deni Avdija
05/11/2026
Avdija scored 21 points with a season-high 12 assists and seven rebounds in Portland's 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. He has taken on a larger point-forward role while Ja Morant is sidelined. The same game also drew attention after he was caught in a heated exchange with Suns forward Dillon Brooks.
03/11/2026
Avdija scored a season-high 28 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 118-110. It was his fifth straight game with at least 23 points.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Israeli professional basketball forward who plays in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was selected ninth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards and was traded to Portland in 2024. He earned his first NBA All-Star selection in the 2025-26 season. |
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| Position | Forward (small forward) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
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| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Jersey Number | 8 |
Career
| Youth | Bnei Herzliya, then Maccabi Tel Aviv youth teams |
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| Professional Debut | Maccabi Tel Aviv senior team, 2017, becoming the youngest player in that club's senior team history |
| Israeli League Honours | Israeli League champion 2018-2020 and Israeli League MVP in 2020 |
| NBA Draft | 2020, first round, 9th overall pick by the Washington Wizards |
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| Contract | Four-year contract extension worth about $55 million with the Wizards signed in October 2023 |
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| National Team | Member of the Israel senior national basketball team |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originally played soccer before focusing on basketball in fourth grade | |
| 2. Was a key scorer for Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth squads at European youth tournaments |
