2001
Beit Zera
Born January 3, 2001, on kibbutz Beit Zera. His father Zufer played for Red Star Belgrade and Yugoslavia, his mother Sharon Artzi was a track athlete and basketball player. He played soccer until fourth grade.
2026 NBA All-Star
Live stats, every game in Israel time, and the full story of Israel's first NBA All-Star.
Photo: Sven Mandel, CC BY-SA 4.0
From 16.9 to 24.2 points a game
2025-26 compared with 2024-25
Points
24.2+7.3 vs 2024-25
Assists
6.7+2.8 vs 2024-25
Free throw attempts
9.2+4.0 vs 2024-25
Named an All-Star for the first time on February 1, 2026, the first Israeli player to make the game.
BioLatest games
- Wed Apr 29Playoffs
- PTS
- 22
- REB
- 3
- AST
- 3
- Sun Apr 26Playoffs
- PTS
- 26
- REB
- 7
- AST
- 3
- Sat Apr 25Playoffs
- PTS
- 19
- REB
- 6
- AST
- 9
- Wed Apr 22Playoffs
- PTS
- 14
- REB
- 4
- AST
- 3
- Mon Apr 20Playoffs
- PTS
- 30
- REB
- 10
- AST
- 5
- Wed Apr 15Play-In
- PTS
- 41
- REB
- 7
- AST
- 12
Upcoming games, Israel time
- Oct 14Wed
vs Kings
AwayPreseasonGolden 1 Center
05:00Israel time - Oct 17Sat
vs Warriors
AwayPreseasonChase Center
05:00Israel time - Oct 22Thu
vs Suns
HomeModa Center
05:00Israel time - Oct 24Sat
vs Kings
AwayGolden 1 Center
05:00Israel time - Oct 28Wed
vs Lakers
Awaycrypto.com Arena
05:00Israel timeUS TVNBC
From Beit Zera to the All-Star Game
2017
Maccabi's youngest ever
On November 19, 2017, aged 16 years and 320 days, he made his debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv's senior team, the youngest player in club history.
2018-19
Back-to-back gold
Led Israel to two straight gold medals at the FIBA U20 European Championship, in Germany in 2018 and in Tel Aviv in 2019, where he was named tournament MVP.
2020
MVP, then pick No. 9
Won a third straight Israeli title with Maccabi and became the youngest MVP in league history. In November the Washington Wizards took him ninth overall in the NBA draft.
2020-24
Four seasons in Washington
His numbers rose every season. In 2023-24 he averaged 14.7 points on 50.6% shooting, and on February 14, 2024 he set a career high with 43 points against New Orleans.
2024
Traded to Portland
Traded to Portland on July 6, 2024. In March 2025 he posted his first triple-double, 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and finished the season at 16.9 points a game.
2026
All-Star
The breakout: 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists a game. On February 1, 2026 he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve, the first Israeli to make the game, then scored 41 points with 12 assists to beat Phoenix in the Play-In.
Deni Avdija FAQ
How old is Deni Avdija?
Deni Avdija is 25. He was born on January 3, 2001, on kibbutz Beit Zera in Israel.
What team does Deni Avdija play for?
Deni Avdija plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and wears number 8. Portland acquired him in a trade with Washington on July 6, 2024.
How many points does Deni Avdija average?
In 2025-26 Deni Avdija averaged 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game over 66 games, shooting 46.2% from the field.
Has Deni Avdija been an NBA All-Star?
Yes. On February 1, 2026 he was named a Western Conference reserve for the All-Star Game, the first Israeli player ever selected.
When is Deni Avdija's next game?
Wednesday, Oct 14, at 05:00 Israel time: Trail Blazers visit the Kings.
How tall is Deni Avdija?
Deni Avdija is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) and weighs about 228 pounds (103 kg). He plays forward.
Where was Deni Avdija drafted?
The Washington Wizards took him ninth overall in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft.
What is Deni Avdija's nickname?
Turbo, for his fast drives and aggressive style. The protein ice cream brand he launched in 2025 is also called Turbo.