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Israeli Avdija extends NBA contract

The players agency representing Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija announced that the Washington Wizards extended the player’s contract until the end of the 2022-23 NBA season.

The 20-year-old Israeli arrived in American basketball in 2020, after being named ninth in the draft, and on a two-year contract. However, the Wizards decided to use the option provided by the agreement, and extended the link with the 2.05-meter power forward for one year.

“We are pleased to announce that our rising star, Deni Avdija, will remain with the Wizards also during the 2022-23 season, after the team decided to exercise the option of a third season established in the contract,” they expressed from the agency he represents. to the Israeli. “Keep building your legacy, we know that the sky is the limit for you,” they publicly wished the player that next season he will receive five million dollars.

In April of this year Avdija suffered a serious ankle injury that prevented him from playing the NBA playoffs. After a long recovery, the young man was discharged and even played two friendly pre-season games. Despite his long absence, in Washington they are very satisfied with him and that is why the extension of the contract was not surprising.

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