What happened: The NBA highlighted Deni Avdija's training Monday. He enters 2026-27 after earning his first All-Star selection last season.
Why it matters: The selection made Avdija the first Israeli named to an NBA All-Star Game. Repeating that production would establish his breakout as a durable standard.
By the numbers: Avdija averaged 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists across 66 games in 2025-26.
What to watch: Training camp will offer the next measure of how his offseason work carries into 2026-27.