Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Impresses off bench Sunday
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Avdija finished with 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 loss to the Mavericks.
Avdija was one of only three Portland players who scored off the bench in this one, and the forward continues his strong run of play regardless of whether he's coming off the bench or starting. Avdija has scored in double digits in eight games in a row while surpassing the 15-point mark in each of the last four. Over that eight-game stretch, the fifth-year forward is averaging 15.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Back to bench Sunday
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Avdija will come off the bench in Sunday's game versus Dallas, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
With Jerami Grant (knee) returning to the starting five, Avdija will retreat back to the bench. In his last five outings (two starts), the 23-year-old forward has averaged 16.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across 33.2 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double Friday
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Avdija posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 115-106 win over the Kings.
Making his second straight start, Avdija set a new season scoring high while just missing his third double-double of the campaign. The former Wizard appears to be getting comfortable in Portland -- he's scored at least 12 points in seven straight games, averaging 15.0 points, 7.4 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over that stretch while shooting 41.2 percent (14-for-34) from beyond the arc.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Starting vs. Indiana
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Avdija is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Avdija will start for the first time since Nov. 8. He's been playing at a high level off the bench in recent outings, scoring in double digits in five straight appearances while averaging 13.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in that span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leads team in scoring Monday
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Avdija registered 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 123-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
The 23-year-old forward scored a team-high 17 points while receiving an uptick in playing time following Jerami Grant's (knee) departure. Avdija has logged five straight games with 12 or more points and continues to make the most of his playing time off the bench. The fifth-year pro has two consecutive outings with 30-plus minutes, and he could see an increased role if Grant misses additional time.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 13 points off bench
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Avdija produced 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Friday's 116-88 loss to the Rockets.
Avdija co-led the Blazers in scoring Friday, as he matched Shaedon Sharpe's 13-point mark, but that shouldn't be a regular outcome for the Israeli forward. Avdija opened the season in a starting role but has been moved to the bench of late, but he's been posting slightly better numbers than the ones he delivered during his starting days. Avdija is averaging 10.3 points per game in his six outings with the second unit compared to the 9.9 points per contest he notched in 10 starts.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Coming off bench Sunday
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Avdija will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Avdija will come off the bench for the first time this season due to Shaedon Sharpe entering the starting lineup. Avdija has had a dip in production of late, posting single-digit scoring outputs in three consecutive games.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Efficient in limited attempts
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Avdija produced nine points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-105 loss to the Spurs.
Avdija has produced an inefficient start to the year, during which he has shot only 35.9 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from deep. The 23-year-old has struggled in a new setting this season, and he has taken a backseat to the club's top options in Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton. With Shaedon Sharpe making his return to game action, it's possible that Avdija sees a decrease in playing time, and Sharpe could even replace Avdija in the starting five eventually.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Records double-double in victory
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Avdija chipped in 13 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 win over the Clippers.
Avdija made some key plays during the team's second win, including a critical blocked shot that kept Norman Powell from putting the game away. Jerami Grant scored only eight points, and early results indicate a negative correlation between the two players. Through five games, they've played alongside each other without much of a break. Their playing styles are somewhat similar, and there isn't enough room for them to record good results simultaneously. Once the team builds cohesiveness, enough space could be created for both players to excel.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Not on injury report
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Avdija (personal) isn't listed on Portland's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings.
Avdija missed Friday's preseason opener in Los Angeles due to personal reasons but will make his Trail Blazers debut Sunday. He's expected to start and play a critical role during his first season in Portland.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out for Friday's preseason game
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Avdija (personal) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Clippers.
Avdija is missing Friday's contest in Los Angeles, the first of three preseason opportunities before the Blazers tip off the regular season at home versus Golden State. His next chance to play will be Sunday evening against the Kings.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Traded to Portland
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The Wizards traded Avdija to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and a 2029 pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Avdija had a career year for the Wizards in 2023-24, averaging 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.1 minutes across 75 appearances (all starts). Avdija's fit in Portland is unclear. Jerami Grant signed a massive extension last offseason, and Shaedon Sharpe was a lottery pick in 2022 who showed promise last season before an abdomen injury shut him down. In Portland's backcourt, Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons are expected to lead the way. Avdija signed a four-year, $55 million deal with Washington last season and is owed $15.6 million next season.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Good to go Friday
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Avdija (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Avdija has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 18.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 35.8 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Impresses in loss to Toronto
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Avdija posted 32 points (11-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 41 minutes during Sunday's 130-122 loss to the Raptors.
This was the second highest scoring mark of Avdija's career as he continues his breakout season. He's been on fire in four April appearances, averaging 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals in 35.0 minutes.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Leads with double-double in return
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Avdija tallied 22 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes in Friday's 108-102 loss to Portland.
Avdija returned Friday after missing Washington's previous game with a migraine, leading all Wizards in scoring, rebounds and blocks while shooting a perfect mark from the free-throw line and ending with the lone double-double for Washington. Avdija has posted at least 20 points and 10 boards in seven games this season, and he has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in four of his last seven outings.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Cleared to play
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Avdija (migraine) is available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Avdija has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Washington's previous contest with a migraine. The 22-year-old forward has averaged 17.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 35.1 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Questionable for Friday
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Avdija (migraine) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Avdija was forced out of Wednesday's game due to a migraine, and now he's in danger of missing Friday's game. The fact that it's a matchup against the 20-56 Trail Blazers could influence his decision to suit up, but we'll have a better idea of his availability based on his activity level at Friday's shootaround.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Won't return Wednesday
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Avdija is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to a migraine. He will end the contest with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes.
Avdija was ruled out after halftime after he likely suffered the migraine when he was inadvertently elbowed in the head by LeBron James LeBron James in the second quarter. Anthony Gill and Justin Champagnie are candidates to receive increased playing time in the second half while Avdija is sidelined. Avdija's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Portland.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Friday
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Avdija finished Sunday's 119-107 loss to Miami with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes.
Avdija couldn't extend his double-double streak to four games, falling just one rebound shy of reaching that feat. Avdija has been tasked with a more prominent role in the offensive scheme, and he's been thriving as a stat-filling machine. Over his last five appearances, Avdija has averaged 17.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 0.6 steals across 36.6 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Deni Avdija: Near triple-double vs. Detroit
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Avdija finished Friday's 96-87 loss to Detroit with 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and nine assists across 39 minutes.
Avdija was one assist shy of registering the first triple-double of his four-year career. He entered Friday's contest averaging 7.1 rebounds a game and has tallied double-digit boards in each of his last three games. Avdija is averaging 17.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting, 9.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists over 34.9 minutes per game in March.
