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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 528

Deni Avdija

Fan Lavi Kirel waves an Israeli flag as basketball player Deni Avdija takes a free throw during a March 3 game in Philadelphia. (Jon Marks/Times of Israel)
March 11, 2025, 4:09 am
No longer riding pine, Deni Avdija blazes trail of pride for Israel across the NBA
Overcoming a slow start after arriving in Portland, the fifth-year forward is inspiring overt support for the Jewish state while putting up the best numbers of his career
By Jon Marks
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, April 12, 2024. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
June 27, 2024, 1:08 pm
NBA’s Wizards trade Israeli native Deni Avdija to Portland, in surprise move
Basketball star swapped for Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon, as new senior team adviser reportedly decides to end his contract several years early
By ToI Staff
Washington Wizards' Deni Avdija, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' De'Anthony Melton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, November 6, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
November 16, 2023, 12:27 am
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija plays through the pain
Praying for his countrymen back home, the Washington Wizards’ small forward puts up impressive numbers as the season starts in the wake of brutal Hamas massacres
By Jon Marks
Israel's Ryan Lavarnway reacts at second after hitting a double off Cuba's starter Noelvis Entenza during the fourth inning of their second round game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, March 12, 2017. (AP/ Shizuo Kambayashi)
November 14, 2023, 12:56 am
Team Israel baseball captain Ryan Lavarnway talks solidarity
Alarmed by the rise of antisemitism and misleading information following Oct. 7 attack, former MLB veteran says he has a ‘responsibility to stand up and speak out’
By jacob gurvis
Amar'e Stoudemire, then a Brooklyn Nets assistant coach, looks on during a game in Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 1, 2022. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images via JTA)
November 8, 2022, 9:38 am
Stoudemire defends Black Hebrew Israelite ideology amid West, Irving controversy
Jewish former NBA star denies claim by Kanye West that he is ‘advising Kyrie to apologize for being a Hebrew Israelite’ amid outcry over promotion of antisemitic film
By jacob gurvis
Illustrative: Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) as Avdija drives toward the Wizards basket during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, December 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
November 5, 2022, 8:32 am
‘Need to be consequences’: Israeli Deni Avdija backs suspension of Kyrie Irving
Jewish forward says not right of Brooklyn Nets star to ‘let little kids that follow’ him on social media be exposed to antisemitism
By NOAH TRISTER
Deni Avdija in action during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Jan. 8, 2021. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
April 1, 2022, 11:26 am
NBA’s Avdija draws Star of David, ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ on shoes amid terror wave
‘My heart is with Israel. Let’s hope it ends as soon as possible,’ Israeli basketball player tells reporters before game
By jacob gurvis
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija, bottom, reacts after he was injured during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, April 21, 2021, in Washington. Also seen is Wizards center Jordan Bell (7). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
April 23, 2021, 7:53 am
Wizards confirm Deni Avdija suffered hairline fracture, ending his rookie season
Washington basketball franchise says Israeli player won’t need surgery for broken leg, is expected to make a full recovery in 3 months
By AP
Deni Avdija #9 of the Washington Wizards reacts after an apparent injury during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2021 in Washington, DC (Will Newton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
April 22, 2021, 5:02 am
Wizards rookie Deni Avdija reportedly out for season with hairline fracture
Israeli taken off court in a wheelchair; posts message to fans thanking them for their support, vowing to come back ‘stronger than ever’
By Jacob Magid and AP
"Yizkor" is seen written on Washington Wizards player Deni Avdija's shoe, for Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 7, 2021. (Screen capture: Twitter)
April 8, 2021, 10:18 pm
Deni Avdija writes ‘remember’ in Hebrew on shoes to commemorate Holocaust
During Washington Wizards game, Israeli basketball player sports sneakers with message to mark his native country’s remembrance day
By JTA and ToI Staff
Deni Avdija #9 of the Washington Wizards dribbles downcourt during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 08, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
March 5, 2021, 2:18 am
Israeli Deni Avdija named to NBA’s Rising Stars team
20-year-old Washington Wizards player had an up-and-down rookie season, in part because of contracting COVID-19
By Rob Charry
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Screencapture from video of Israeli singer Kobi Aflalo. (YouTube)
March 4, 2021, 12:13 pm
DC Wizards to hold Jewish heritage night featuring Israeli singer
Kobi Aflalo to kick off NBA game against LA Clippers by singing US national anthem; event will be live-streamed, featuring fun facts about Jews during timeouts
By ToI Staff
Deni Avdija dribbles downcourt during a game against the Boston Celtics, at TD Garden in Boston, January 8, 2021. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
February 3, 2021, 12:09 am
Washington Wizards launch Hebrew Instagram page
NBA team aims move at fans of Israeli player Deni Avdija, also plans ‘Wizraeli’ Hebrew-language podcast to build interest in the game in Israel
By Gabe Friedman
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) dives for the ball next to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Jan. 1, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
January 2, 2021, 8:07 am
Wizards, with Israel’s Avdija, beat Minnesota Timberwolves for 1st win of season
No. 9 overall draft pick has season-high 11 points and added seven rebounds, three assists, three steals; coach Scott Brooks: ‘Deni took another step in a young career’
By brian hall
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