Deni Avdija Rumors

Asked directly about the upcoming duel with Luka Doncic, Deni Avdija didn’t flinch: “I think he is a very good player, very talented. Slovenia depends on him, and he is the main focal point. We have a very good game plan and a very good coach to prepare us. I played against him many times, and it’s not going to be any different this time. We are going to be aggressive as a team and try to get the win”.

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Portland’s forward was also asked if he is going to give any advice to the coaching stuff about Doncic, since he has faced him many times in the NBA: “I am going to give advice behind closed doors, because I don’t want to give away any secrets. He is a very good player, he is very versatile, and it’s not easy to stop him, but I believe in our guys”.

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After an impressive showing in the Olympics and one season with the Sixers, Guerschon Yabusele has the chance to be a leader in the French national team during the Eurobasket and hopes that he can make a difference also in New York. Speaking to Israeli outlet “One” after the defeat to Deni Avdija and co, the French forward also talked about his NBA future. As he said: “The Knicks are truly a great and magnificent club. I can tell Knicks fans that my DNA is very suitable for them. I bring passion, sometimes also anger, war, and aggression. I can promise them that I will help the team achieve as many victories as possible. There is a good team this year, which wants to reach the playoffs. I can definitely help with that task.”

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Thanks to an admirable fourth quarter and despite the disappointment of losing to Poland in the last seconds, Israel got the crucial 80-69 win over France, which can be pivotal to the Group D rankings. It was the second win of Israel in the tournament after three games and the first defeat of France, with Deni Avdija with 23 points, eight rebounds, and five steals leading a balanced effort. “We had a tough loss yesterday, and I felt a little down, so today coming to the game with no excuses to beat one of the best teams of the tournament is a big deal, honestly, it’s one of the most fun wins I’ve had”, said Avdija

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Jordan Loyd was once again the hero for Poland, leading them to their second straight win at FIBA EuroBasket 2025. This time, he scored 27 points and delivered the decisive play—a tip-in off his own miss with 13 seconds left—to lift Poland past Israel 66-64. Israel still had a chance to steal the win, but Deni Avdija's final three-point attempt came up short, sealing Poland's celebration.

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EuroHoops: Deni Avdija and Roman Sorkin were too much for Iceland to stop, and Israel began its #Eurobasket campaign with a win! 🇮🇱😤

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EuroHoops: Coach Billups was in Poland showing support for Deni Avdija 🤝🔥 #Eurobasket

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The players also received media training to prepare them for political questions or possible incidents. Despite the situation, officials note that FIBA has not treated Israel differently and is actually heavily promoting the team, using Deni Avdija’s image to market the championship, as they do with other NBA stars.

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Roman Sorkin had 16 points and seven rebounds while Deni Avdija added 16 points plus six boards (but also eight turnovers) for Israel. After trailing 43 – 39 early in the second half, their team shut down Greece 49 – 56 in the rest of the third quarter and then proceeded to establish a double-digit advantage that flirted with a 20-point margin.

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The Israeli national team recorded a convincing 109-69 victory over Cyprus at the ECOMMBX Cup in Limassol. Coached by Ariel Beit-Halahmy, Israel took control in the third quarter with a decisive 28-15 run that pushed the lead to +24 (83-59) by the end of the period, effectively sealing the game. While Cyprus, led by Christoforos Livadiotis, remained competitive through most of the first half, they struggled to keep pace in the second half as Israel’s offense ramped up. Among Israel’s standout performers was Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, who contributed a solid 12 points. Tomer Ginat and Yovel Zoosman led the scoring with 15 points each, while Idan Zalmanson added 12 points.

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Do you see your future there? Deni Avdija: “I see my future in a club that believes in me, gives me the reins, loves me and wants me to succeed. Right now that club is called Portland.” Can you be a player they build a team around? Deni Avdija: “I proved to myself that I have the traits to be a player who is seen as highly dominant in the roster. I won’t say I’m God and they need to build around me, but I feel the team really considers my presence.”

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“People were beside me for so many years and I created a close, strong connection with them. The moment they traded me, it felt like a knife in the back,” Avdija says openly. “I understand it’s business and part of this league, but I’m always loyal to the team and the people who worked with me. Starting a new chapter is scary and exciting at the same time. There’s uncertainty where I’ll end up and if it will be the right situation for me. You don’t control it much, and that’s what’s scary. But I’m happy because I have the character and abilities to fit in anywhere with anyone. I found an amazing home in Portland, I’m excited to see what comes next.”

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Any tension with LeBron? Deni Avdija: “Many people think I have beef with him. I greatly respect the man and the player, it’s part of the game and part of the fun. I don’t give it much importance, and hope he doesn’t either.”

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What do you miss most about Israel? Deni Avdija: “The warm atmosphere, the sense of family and love among our people. Walking the streets and having conversations with people – that doesn’t exist in the USA, where everyone is on their own.”

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