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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency

Damian Lillard is back with the Blazers. Let’s grade this free agent signing for the player and the team. Damian Lillard is going back to the place he never wanted to leave. Lillard has agreed to the three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency, according to insider Shams Charania. The 35-year-old guard will be out all of next season as he rehabs a torn Achilles suf...2025
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• 7 NBA teams that got better this offseason, ranked by how much they improved

These teams are ready to make a leap next season. There’s still about three months left in the NBA offseason before teams report to training camp for the start of the 2025-26 season, but the championship picture is already starting to take shape. The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the season as the favorites to repeat, and the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets look like their two biggest chall...2025
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• 2025 NBA Draft: Deni Avdija, Thomas Sorber among the fantasy winners
Rotoworld writers Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin pick winners and losers following a busy week that began with the Kevin Durant trade....2025
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• Jrue Holiday trade grades for Celtics-Trail Blazers deal with Anfernee Simons to Boston

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Let’s grade the Jrue Holiday trade between the Celtics and Blazers from both sides. The Boston Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers after he was dumped by the Milwaukee Bucks in the Damian Lillard trade two years ago, and he proved to be the team’s final piece to a championship puzzle. Now Holiday is returning to Portland like a lent libra...2025
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• Trail Blazers Predicted To Select Versatile 6’10” Forward Perfect for Team’s Young Core in 2025 NBA Draft
With the young core of Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan, the Blazers are predicted to improve with versatile French forward....2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with latest rumors after combine, college withdrawals

Photo by Mathias Renner / City-Press GmbH Bildagentur via GettyImages Here’s an updated 2025 NBA mock draft. It’s hard to believe the 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner when the basketball world has all of its energy focused on the upcoming 2025 NBA Finals. The shift from the end of the playoffs to the start of the offseason happens almost instantaneously, and if the insiders are to ...2025
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• 7 NBA teams that got better this offseason, ranked by how much they improved
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• Jrue Holiday trade grades for Celtics-Trail Blazers deal with Anfernee Simons to Boston
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with latest rumors after combine, college withdrawals
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• Cooper Flagg’s 6 best landing spots in NBA Draft lottery, ranked

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Let’s rank the best landing spots for Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery. Not all NBA Draft lotteries are created equal. A year ago, when the Atlanta Hawks jumped from up from No. 10 to win the lottery, there was no sure-fire No. 1 overall player sitting there as the obvious prize. That’s not the case this year: the teams entering the lottery are...2025
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images These nine NBA teams are still in the mix for winning the 2025 NBA Draft lottery and the rights to Cooper Flagg. It only took about 20 games for the 2024-2025 NBA season to completely reshape what we thought we knew coming into the year. The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder emerging as the championship favorites in each conference was to be exp...2024
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• Malcolm Brogdon In Line To Make Wizards Debut On Sunday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon could make his season debut as soon as Sunday. Brogdon has been out while recovering from a thumb injury, but he's been removed from the Wizards injury report for their game against the Pistons on Sunday. Washington acquired Brogdon in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers this past offseason. The Wizards also acquire rookie guard Bub Carrington in that d...2024
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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)

Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images We ranked eight NBA teams that need to make a move, and took our best shot at coming up with one trade each of them could pull off. It’s fake trade season in the NBA. It’s not actual trade season for a while. Teams don’t buy or sell when they either theoretically liked their roster going into the season or hated it but need teams to get more desperate b...2024
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The start of the NBA season is here, so let’s predict one breakout player from each Western Conference team ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Editor’s Note: This is the Western Conference edition of our series on breakout player candidates for each NBA team in the 2024-25 season. The Eastern Conference edition can be read here. Every year, each team op...2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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"Portland has a strong defensive identity around Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan in the front court, and Deni Avdija emerged into the team’s best player as a versatile wing."

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"There’s also a nice collection of veterans 30-and-under here, from Jerami Grant to Anfernee Simons to Deni Avdija."

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"Apparently Wizards forward Deni Avdija was not one with the vibes, especially with newly acquired Wizards guard Jordan Poole."

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"Washington Wizards’ forward Deni Avdija, who is thought to be the only current Jewish NBA player, shared his take on the Kyrie Irving antisemitism controversy, per The Athletic."

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"is banking on the potential of Deni Avdija in playing an important assignment this season."

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"Israeli wing Deni Avdija, the Number 5 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2020 NBA draft, he announced on ESPN's Get Up."

• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• 7 NBA teams that got better this offseason, ranked by how much they improved
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• Jrue Holiday trade grades for Celtics-Trail Blazers deal with Anfernee Simons to Boston
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with latest rumors after combine, college withdrawals
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• Blazers Notes: Avdija, Ownership, No. 11, Henderson
The Trail Blazers‘ 2024 trade for Deni Avdija has been a major win for the team so far, as the forward enjoyed a breakout 2024/25 season and established himself as perhaps Portland’s most valuable player, says Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Avdija’s contract, which will pay him $39.4MM over the next three seasons, has turned […]...2025
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• Cooper Flagg’s 6 best landing spots in NBA Draft lottery, ranked
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• NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Suns, Changes

Trail Blazers There are plenty of reasons for optimism when it comes to the Trail Blazers after they signed GM Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey Billups to contract extensions. “For the last decade, ever since the breakup of the Wesley Matthews-Nicolas Batum duo, Portland has been searching for reliable two-way wings,” wrote Zach Kram of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, ...2025
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• Could Deni Avdija be the key to a Pistons-like turnaround for the Blazers next season?

Since the turn of the calendar year, the 24-year-old is putting up 19.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game on a value contract....2025
• Joe Cronin, Blazers Sign Multi-Year Extension

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with General Manager Joe Cronin. Cronin was originally named the General Manager on May 10, 2022 after serving in the role as interim since December 3, 2021. In the past three seasons, Cronin has engineered roster moves that have improved the team's overall talent level and competitiveness going forward. Through trades, Cron...2025
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• Jrue Holiday trade grades for Celtics-Trail Blazers deal with Anfernee Simons to Boston
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with latest rumors after combine, college withdrawals
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• Could Deni Avdija be the key to a Pistons-like turnaround for the Blazers next season?
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• Northwest Notes: Avdija, Walker, Nuggets, Jokic, Ingles
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is enjoying the best scoring stretch of his career, writes Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Avdija posted a season-high 36 points in Friday’s win over Denver, bringing him to 162 over the last six games. He was a productive scorer during his first four NBA seasons in Washington, but he […]...2025
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• Suns Have Brutal 10-Game Stretch With Playoffs On The Line
The Phoenix Suns are facing a brutal 10 game stretch at the worst time. Having just moved up to the 10th seed in the Western conference, there is every chance the Suns could tumble down the standings in a hurry. The Portland Trail Blazers — led by Deni Avdija — have been playing some inspired […] The post Suns Have Brutal 10-Game Stretch With Playoffs On The Line appeared first o...2025
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season
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• Instant grades on every 2024 NBA Draft pick

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images It’s time to grade every first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 2024 NBA Draft is hardly the most anticipated in league history, but it’s important to remember that even weak drafts have plenty of good players. Take 2013, for instance: Anthony Bennett was an all-time bust at No. 1 overall, but there was a future two-time league MVP in Giannis Antetoko...2024
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• Joe Cronin, Blazers Sign Multi-Year Extension
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• Instant grades on every 2024 NBA Draft pick
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• Jordan Poole infuriating Wizards teammates with shot chucking already

Jordan Poole is already freezing out Wizards teammates and making them so mad. The Washington Wizards might be one of the funniest teams we ever see this year. Composed of nothing but #bucketgetters, this team is going to be built off of contested jumpers and vibes, nothing more. Apparently Wizards forward Deni Avdija was not one with the vibes, especially with newly acquired Wizards guard Jordan ...2023
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• Corey Kispert is becoming exactly what the Wizards drafted him to be
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The sharpshooting wing is ending the year superbly to cap off an impressive second season. Corey Kispert began the 2022-23 NBA season glued to the bench. As the Washington Wizards meandered out to a 4-4 start, Kispert didn’t record a single minute. He finally saw the court in a 42-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 4 and missed all 6 of his shots. T...2023
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• Wizards rookie Deni Avdija plays well in NBA preseason debut
Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija looks very good in his NBA preseason debut yesterday. Via the Washington Times: Even for Deni Avdija, a rookie who comes to the Washington Wizards already with professional experience in Israel, it took a moment to settle in after stepping onto the court for his first NBA preseason game Sunday … Continue reading "Wizards rookie Deni Avdija plays well in ...2020
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• Lottery prospect Avdija submits to enter '20 draft
Israeli wing Deni Avdija, the No. 5 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, has submitted paperwork to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2020 NBA draft, he announced on ESPN's Get Up....2020
• Ask Sam Mailbag: Bulls' young talent, Obi Toppin, Deni Avdija, and more.
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• Jordan Poole infuriating Wizards teammates with shot chucking already
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• Wizards lock up Deni Avdija with four-year, $55 million extension

Avdija is stepping into a larger role with the rebuilding Wizards....2023
• Deni Avdija becomes second Israeli-born player to record 1,000 career rebounds
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija grabbed his 1,000th career rebound in the NBA, ranking just behind Omri Casspi for the most among Israeli-born players....2023
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• Aldridge: NBA’s In-Season Tournament is fine, just don’t shove it down America’s throat
"All the courts and all the colors, all the stuff around it … I get it; it's a show," Deni Avdija said. "But it's not needed."...2023
• Corey Kispert is becoming exactly what the Wizards drafted him to be
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• Deni Avdija, the only Jewish NBA player, shares unique take on Kyrie Irving antisemitism saga

Washington Wizards’ forward Deni Avdija, who is thought to be the only current Jewish NBA player, shared his take on the Kyrie Irving antisemitism controversy, per The Athletic. “Listen, at the end of the day, I think he’s a role model,” Avdija said. “He’s a great player. I think he did a mistake, but you […] The post Deni Avdija, the only Jewish NBA player, shares un...2022
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• 2025 NBA Draft: Deni Avdija, Thomas Sorber among the fantasy winners
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• Portland Trail Blazers 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara flourish
While Avdija and Camara shined, Jerami Grant disappointed once again....2025
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• Waiver wire pickups: Malik Monk, Deni Avdija are trending up
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead....2024
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• 7 NBA teams that got better this offseason, ranked by how much they improved
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• Jrue Holiday trade grades for Celtics-Trail Blazers deal with Anfernee Simons to Boston
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with latest rumors after combine, college withdrawals
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• Cooper Flagg’s 6 best landing spots in NBA Draft lottery, ranked
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• Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to Knicks, Mikal Bridges to Blazers

As the Knicks prepare for the NBA playoffs, they are likely to face a stark reality: their defense-first roster, while formidable, might lack the offensive firepower necessary to compete with the likes of the Celtics or Cavaliers in a high-stakes postseason matchup. New York has built a team anchored by strong defensive wings in OG […] The post Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to K...2025
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season
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• Grading Damian Lillard’s $42 million reunion with Trail Blazers in NBA free agency
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• Deni Avdija with a buzzer beater vs the Denver Nuggets
Deni Avdija (Washington Wizards) with a buzzer beater vs the Denver Nuggets, 03/22/2023...2023
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• Rumor: Warriors ‘blown away’ by Deni Avdija
The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of speculation as to how the team will proceed with its pick. Given both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will be fully healthy, the Warriors are hoping to contend again next season. This would figure […] The post Rumor: Warriors ‘blown away’ by Deni Avdija appeared first on Clu...2020
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