Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Powers Portland to victory
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Avdija recorded 24 points (8-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-103 win over the Thunder.
Avdija was the engine of the Portland offense, scoring well and creating for others. He's become one of the league's most well-rounded forwards and does a bit of everything for the Blazers. With so many key players out, Portland needs him to keep playing like this.
Avdija finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a steal across 24 minutes in Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Spurs.
Avdija struggled to make a significant impact beyond scoring, finishing with just one assist while committing three turnovers. His 24-minute workload was also relatively modest, though that may have to do with how the game unfolded rather than an upcoming reduction in his role. Avdija should remain a key offensive player for the Trail Blazers, and this was just a down game in a matchup where Portland looked surpassed on both ends of the court.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Sniffs triple-double in loss
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Avdija racked up 22 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-14 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.
Avdija came one rebound short of a triple-double, tied Damian Lillard for the team lead in scoring and finished with a game-high 11 assists. The downside was eight turnovers. He's still the hub of the Blazers' offense, and Portland's strong 6-2 start runs largely through him.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Teases triple-double against Suns
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Avdija ended with 21 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), seven rebounds and 12 assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 win over Phoenix.
The 25-year-old forward came a few boards shy of his first triple-double of the season, and the sixth of his career. Avdija has scored more than 20 points in six straight games, a stretch in which he's averaging 24.3 points, 6.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 threes despite shooting just 29.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Drops season-high 28 points in win
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Avdija tallied 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-110 victory over Denver.
The 28 points are a season-high for Avdija, who's now scored at least 23 in five consecutive games. The 25-year-old continued handling primary offensive responsibilities with Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined, a trend that is likely to continue for as long as the first-year Blazer remains out. The only downside to Avdija's fantasy profile is his inefficiency at the free throw line, as he's now missed three or more of his attempts in five straight regular-season outings.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Hits for game-high 24 in win
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Avdija posted 24 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 win over Utah.
Avdija led all scorers on the afternoon as he dropped at least 23 points for a fourth straight game. The 25-year-old forward is finding chemistry quickly with his new point guard Damian Lillard, and during that four-game stretch Avdija's averaged 24.3 points, 6.3 boards, 6.0 assists and 1.8 threes in 33.5 minutes.
Avdija notched 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-7 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 win over the Lakers.
Avdija tied Ja Morant for the team lead in scoring and nearly posted a double-double with nine assists, including a big three down the stretch. The forward has been the engine of Portland's 3-0 start, and with Shaedon Sharpe (knee) sidelined, the Blazers are leaning heavily on his playmaking. He'll look to keep it rolling Thursday at home against Memphis.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Double-double in season opener
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Avdija closed Wednesday's 124-83 victory over Phoenix with 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 23 minutes.
Damian Lillard celebrated his return to Portland with a game-high 25 points, but Avdija was plenty productive as well, delivering the game's only double-double. The 25-year-old forward is coming off a career-best 2025-26 campaign that saw him score 24.2 points with 6.9 boards, 6.7 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.4 combined steals and blocks, and while the Blazers offense will now flow through the duo of Lillard and Ja Morant in the backcourt, it's encouraging that in Avdija's first game alongside them, his shot volume didn't take a big dip from the 16.1 FG attempts he averaged last season.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Hits for team-high 23 in preseason win
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Avdija scored a team-high 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while chipping in two rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's preseason win over the Warriors.
Only four Trail Blazers scored in double digits as 17 different players got court time, but Avdija provided some stability to the shifting lineup around him. Even after the offseason additions of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard to remake the backcourt, Avdija figures to be one of the focal points of Portland's offense after a breakout 2025-26 that saw him average 24.2 points, 6.9 boards, 6.7 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.4 combined steals and blocks over 66 regular-season games.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: To remain heavily involved
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Avdija's outlook remains bright despite Portland's acquisition of Ja Morant, according to Robert Ohman of Willamette Week.
Morant's arrival could reduce Avdija's on-ball responsibilities after his breakout campaign, but the Trail Blazers continue to view him as a foundational piece. Even if his usage declines slightly, Avdija's ability to contribute across every category should keep him among Portland's top fantasy options.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Chips in 18 in Game 1 loss
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Henderson racked up 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Making his ninth straight start, the third-year guard was second on the Trail Blazers in scoring behind Deni Avdija's 30 points. Henderson has become a more efficient scorer during his latest starting stint, and over that nine-game stretch he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting a respectable 46.2 percent from the floor and 40.4 percent from long distance.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Big double-double in Game 1 loss
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Avdija recorded 30 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The 25-year-old forward did everything he could to lead the Blazers to an upset, but only three of his teammates even scored in double digits. Avdija was on a tear to close out the regular season as well, and he's scored at least 25 points in eight straight games, averaging 30.0 points, 7.5 assists, 7.0 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals during that stretch while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Erupts for 41 points in win
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Avdija posted 41 points (15-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-13 FT), 12 assists, seven rebounds and two blocks across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament win over the Suns.
Avdija turned in an extremely efficient performance from the field and got to the charity stripe often, finishing with a game-high 41 points. Including the postseason, the 25-year-old has reached the 40-point threshold twice in 2025-26 and three times in his career. The star forward also led all players in assists and recorded his second straight double-double. Avdija and the Trail Blazers are now set to face the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 25 vs. Sacramento
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Avdija recorded 25 points (9-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 win over the Kings.
Avdija ended just four rebounds shy of ending the best regular season of his career with a triple-double, and the forward should play a massive role on offense for the Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament. Avdija will carry a hot hand into Tuesday's matchup against the Suns, scoring at least 20 points in his last eight games while averaging 26.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in that span. Over the entire season, Avdija averaged a career-best 24.2 points, adding 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in 66 starts.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Erupts with 35 points
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Avdija accumulated 35 points (11-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 116-97 win over the Clippers.
Although Avdija's long-range shot was mostly off-target, he was otherwise brilliant in an all-around performance to lead the Trail Blazers to victory. The win brought the team even with the Clippers, and they'll need a win in the season finale against the Kings to secure the eighth seed and a meeting against the Suns in the play-in bracket. Based on that urgency, Avdija should receive ample minutes in the season finale.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Shines with 28/11 double-double
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Avdija racked up 28 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers.
Avdija padded his total with another great result at the charity stripe. The Portland standout has logged 23 games with 10 or more free-throw attempts, eclipsed only by Luka Doncic. Avdija also finished as the team's top rebounder, a milestone usually reserved for Donovan Clingan, who endured one of his worst games of the season. Avdija has recorded solid numbers since returning from a six-game absence, averaging 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.7 steals over a 13-game span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double Friday
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Avdija finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-9 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The 25-year-old forward fell one board short of tying his career high with his 18th double-double of the season. Avdija hasn't found his shot from three-point range since returning in early March from a six-game absence due to back trouble but has otherwise been productive. Over the last 11 contests, he's averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting just 19.6 percent from long range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Hits for 18 against Milwaukee
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Avdija notched 18 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-99 win over the Bucks.
The 25-year-old forward hasn't scored fewer than 17 points in 10 straight games since returning from a back issue in early March. Over that stretch, Avdija is averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists, 6.1 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals despite shooting woes that have seen him manage a 42.3 percent mark from the floor and 20.8 percent from three-point range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Logs 18 points in victory
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Avdija produced 18 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.
Avdija ceded the marquee role to Toumani Camara during the win. The Nets did their best to contain him, but Avdija was able to draw several fouls in the act of shooting and padded his below-average scoring total at the charity stripe. Given Avdija's recent injury struggles, the team wasted no time in pulling him once the game got out of hand. He ended the night with only 21 minutes of court time, which was the lowest first-unit total of the game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Nets 23 points with 14 assists
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Avdija ended with 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and 14 assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Avdija showed some impressive playmaking, racking up double-digit dimes by halftime, and he also did a nice job of limiting his turnovers. This was Avdija's third straight game scoring 20-plus points, and he'll look to keep this hot streak alive Monday versus the Nets.
