Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 27 points with full line
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Avdija racked up 27 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 16-17 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 122-110 win over Cleveland.
Avdija is putting up All-Star-caliber numbers this season, hitting career highs in points (25.8), assists (6.2) and free-throw attempts (9.6), and he's shooting a sterling 47.4 percent from the floor and 80.7 percent at the line. Avdija has been a top-60 fantasy stud through the first 22 games of the season and is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Good to go
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Avdija (ankle) will play Wednesday against Cleveland.
Avdija will play through an ankle sprain Wednesday. The star forward has averaged 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 34.2 minutes per contest over 21 games this season.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Career-high 14 dimes vs. Raptors
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Avdija logged 25 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-15 FT), 14 assists and eight rebounds over 37 minutes during Portland's 121-118 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
Avdija finished Tuesday's game just two rebounds shy from registering a second straight triple-double and third of the season. He reached double-digit assists for a second straight game, and his 14 dimes surpassed a career high that he set against the Warriors on Nov. 21 (13 assists). Avdija is in the midst of a career year, and the sixth-year pro is averaging 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 0.7 blocks over 34.2 minutes per game so far this season.
Avdija finished with 31 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 19-23 FT), 19 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 123-115 loss to Oklahoma City.
This was the second 30-point triple-double of the season for Avdija, and he became just the second player in NBA history to score 30-plus points in each of his first four career triple-doubles. Avdija did appear to tweak something in his right foot during the game, and while he was able to play through it, it wouldn't be surprising to see him pop up on the injury report with Portland's next two matchups coming as a Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back set.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Dominant performance in loss
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Avdija finished with 37 points (12-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-14 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.
The Spurs continued to have problems in the frontcourt without Victor Wembanyama (calf), and Avdija took full advantage in a losing effort. Avidja has been a scoring and rebounding machine this season, averaging 25.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists over the first 19 games.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Struggles from floor in loss
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Avdija totaled 11 points (4-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Thunder.
Avdija had one of his worst scoring performances of the season Sunday, missing all but one of his eight three-pointers and shooting a mere 25 percent from the floor. Avdija has been the Trail Blazers' best scoring threat all season long, so fantasy managers should continue to trust him. Avdija will aim to bounce back against the Bucks on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
Avdija generated 32 points (11-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes of Wednesday's 122-121 loss to the Bulls.
Avdija logged the third triple-double of his career, each of which has included at least 30 points. The sixth-year forward has eclipsed the 30-point milestone four times this season after reaching that threshold merely eight times in 72 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign. Avdija is averaging 25.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 15 games played this season.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Goes off for 32 points
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Avdija contributed 32 points (12-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 win over New Orleans.
Even though Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers with 35 points, there's no question that Avdija's performance was worth highlighting as well -- even if he didn't do much outside of scoring. Avdija has scored at least 20 points in all but one game this season, but has leaped into a new level of late, surpassing the 30-point mark in three of his last five appearances. Avdija is averaging an impressive 30.2 points per game since the beginning of November.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Posts 20 points in narrow loss
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Avdija posted 20 points (6-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
Avdija got off to a fast start with seven points in the first quarter, but his numbers dipped a bit when he shared the court with Jerami Grant, who had a standout game from the bench. The two were locked in a timeshare before Grant's season-ending knee injury last year, and although Grant started in every game he participated in last season, Avdija and Toumani Camara are projected to oust him from the first unit. Avdija is definitely deserving of a starting position due to his apt scoring and encouraging rebound totals.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Will play and start vs. Minnesota
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Avdija (back) has been cleared to play against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
After practicing fully Monday, Avdija will be in the first five for the team's season opener. The 24-year-old forward will be joined by Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara (knee) and Donovan Clingan to get the 2025-26 campaign underway.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't return Thursday
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Avdija has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz due to upper back stiffness.
Avdija didn't start the second half, and the team announced shortly after that he wouldn't return to the exhibition. Look for Kris Murray and Shaedon Sharpe to see an increase in minutes with Avdija shut down the rest of the way.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 15 in preseason loss
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Avdija finished with 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Tuesday's 118-111 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Avdija had a mixed outing Tuesday, committing five turnovers and five fouls but still delivering well-rounded production across the board. The wing averaged 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes over 72 regular-season games (54 starts) last season, and he'll look to build on that foundation in his second year with the Trail Blazers.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Returns to court for Israel
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Avdija (thumb) scored 12 points in an 88-76 loss to Montenegro during Israel's final EuroBasket preparation game, per EuroHoops.net.
Avdija sat out Portland's final four games of the regular season with a thumb injury, but his presence back on the court this summer indicates he's fully recovered from the issue. The 2020 first-rounder shouldn't have any limitations for training camp this fall, and he's lined up as one of Portland's top playmakers for 2025-26. While he got off to a slow start a year ago, Avdija averaged 23.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per game over 20 appearances after the All-Star break in 2024-25.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Unlikely to go Friday
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Avdija (thumb) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Avdija appears in line to miss his third consecutive matchup due to a right thumb sprain. Expect an official word from Portland on Avdija's status closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't play Wednesday
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Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Avdija will miss a second straight game due to a sprained right thumb. Kris Murray and Jabari Walker will likely get more minutes on the floor in Utah on Wednesday.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Ruled out Sunday
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Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Avdija will miss his first outing since March 9 due to a sprained right thumb. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Jazz. The 24-year-old forward has been stellar of late, averaging 30.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals across 35.8 minutes per contest. Kris Murray and Jabari Walker are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Avdija being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Late addition to report Friday
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Avdija (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Avdija was a late addition to the injury report and could miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to right thumb soreness. The 24-year-old forward has been spectacular of late, averaging 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 35.8 minutes per game in his last 10 outings. If Avdija is sidelined against Chicago, Kris Murray and Jabari Walker are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
Avdija chipped in 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 win over Toronto.
Avdija followed his 32-point triple-double Tuesday with another dominant performance Thursday, leading both teams in rebounds (including seven on the offensive side of the floor) while finishing as the game's second-leading scorer behind Shaedon Sharpe (36). Avdija has averaged 26.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 11.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals over 36.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Surpasses 30 points as top scorer
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Avdija notched 33 points (14-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals over 41 minutes in Sunday's 110-93 loss to the Knicks.
Avdija shined on both ends of the floor in Sunday's contest, leading all Portland players in scoring, shots made and steals while handing out a team-high-tying assist total in a well-rounded performance. Avdija surpassed the 30-point mark for the sixth time this season and has now recorded at least three steals in five outings.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leads Portland in loss
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Avdija totaled 24 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-107 loss to the Kings.
Avdija led the Trail Blazers in scoring and rebounding Thursday, marking his 16th outing with at least 20 points. The 24-year-old has seen increased usage due to Jerami Grant (knee) and Deandre Ayton (calf) being sidelined, and Avdija has scored at least 15 points in nine consecutive outings. The fifth-year forward is averaging 23.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists across 35.1 minutes per contest in his last 10 appearances.
