Deni Avdija Disappointed as Trail Blazers Block FIBA World Cup Play

A spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup is already out of reach for Israel after Thursday’s 20-point loss to Poland, and a big reason for the disappointment is the absence of star player Deni Avdija this summer. In a social media post, Avdija explains that he wanted to represent his country, but the Trail Blazers refused to give permission due to the lingering effects of a back injury he suffered in January, relays Aris Barkas of Eurohoops. “I usually don’t feel the need to explain myself, but this time it’s important to me to say a few words,” Avdija…