Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Flirts with triple-double
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Avdija generated 26 points (5-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 15-16 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one block across 37 minutes of Wednesday's game against OKC.
Avdija fell one assist shy of his third career triple-double. He set career highs in free-throw attempts and free-throw makes while hitting the 25-point milestone for the fourth time in eight games this season. On the year, Avdija is averaging 24.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists over 33.4 minutes
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double
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Avdija accumulated 19 points (6-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 136-134 victory over the Jazz.
The 24-year-old forward just missed picking up his first double-double of the young season. Avdija is coming off a breakout 2024-25 campaign, but he's been even more productive to begin 2025-26 thanks to increased shot volume. Through five games, he's averaging 22.6 points, 6.4 boards, 4.2 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.0 blocks while attempting 15.8 FGs, including 6.4 threes.
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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: Pours in season-high 37 in loss
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Avdija posted a game-high 37 points (12-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 118-113 loss to Chicago.
It's the third time in the last four games Avdija has topped 30 points and the seventh time in 16 appearances since the beginning of March, with Friday's effort representing his best offensive performance of the season. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft is blossoming in Portland -- over that 16-game stretch, Avdija is averaging 24.9 points, 10.6 boards, 5.5 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor and 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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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: Shines in 32-point triple-double
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Avdija tallied 32 points (11-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes in Tuesday's 127-113 win over Atlanta.
Avdija did it all for Portland in Tuesday's contest, leading all players in rebounds and assists while finishing as one of two players with 30 or more points in an impressive triple-double. Avdija posted his second triple-double of the season, last doing so March 2. He has now handed out 10 or more assists in two outings, has hauled in 15 or more boards on four occasions and has surpassed the 30-point mark in seven contests.
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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.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Plays well in loss
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Avdija closed Tuesday's 122-111 loss to Cleveland with 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Avdija now has 14 double-doubles to his name this season. This was also his 12th game with at least six dimes. He's had a very strong month, posting averages of 23.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.5 blocks, 0.7 steals and 2.8 three-pointers over his last 10 games.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Records double-double
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Avdija closed with 17 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 loss to the Celtics.
Shaedon Sharpe was the leading scorer for the Blazers in this game, but Avdija was impressive as well and recorded his fourth double-double across his last seven games. He's done a good job of handling a more significant role on offense in recent weeks, and the former first-round pick is averaging a robust 25.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game over that seven-game stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Posts massive line
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Avdija finished with 34 points (11-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and two steals over 41 minutes during Monday's 130-120 loss to the Warriors.
Avdija returned to the court from a two-game absence due to a bruised left quad in style, posting the second-highest scoring mark of his career. His 16 rebounds were also the second-highest mark of his career. The Trail Blazers are shorthanded and Jerami Grant is now battling a knee injury, meaning more usage could continue to go in Avdija's direction.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Iffy for Monday
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Avdija (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Avdija, who has missed the past two games for Portland, remains day-to-day. If he's unable to return, Jabari Walker and Kris Murray could be asked to step up, especially with Jerami Grant (knee) listed as doubtful.
