Avdija’s Heart Remains With Israel | Portland Trail Blazers News

Deni Avdija, Portland’s rising star, explains why he missed Israel’s FIBA qualifiers — not for lack of desire, but because his Trail Blazers team pulled him out due to a back injury. Despite past sacrifices and unwavering loyalty to his country, Avdija respects the team’s health-first decision. Fans are frustrated, but Avdija stands firm: his commitment to Israel is unshakable. With the NBA season heating up and his $25M contract locking him in, he’ll likely miss November’s qualifiers — but his heart remains with the blue and white, waiting to don the jersey again when he’s fully healed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d5091952047e292