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‘I Simply Didn’t Have the Option’ – 2026 All-Star Deni Avdija Explains Absence for Israel in FIBA Qualifiers, Points to Contract Year

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Deni Avdija had a breakout year in the NBA. He was named to his first-ever All-Star Game, and many think he is expected to be a cornerstone for the Portland Trail Blazers in the years to come. His increased production could have been of good use for his national team. However, he is not there [...]

First report: Deni Avdija says Portland would not clear him to play in FIBA World Cup qualifiers — sports.yahoo.com, 14d