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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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• 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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• Dunc'd On: 15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.11.24)

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the West. DEN-Nikola Jokic is proving why he's still the best in the world. HOU and OKC-The Thunder blew out the Rockets in a clash of styles, but the Thunder now face months without Chet Holmgren. 8:41 GSW-36 year-old Stephen Curry has passed some big tests against great perimeter defenses. 27:20 SAS vs UTA-The Jazz get their second win in Devin Vassell's re...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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• Malcolm Brogdon Injures Right Hand, Expected To Miss At Least One Month
Malcolm Brogdon suffered a right hand injury during a practice on Saturday, sources told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Brogdon, who will undergo further imaging, is expected to miss at least one month. The Wizards acquired Brogdon this offseason in a deal involving Deni Avdija going to the Blazers....2024
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• Deni Avdija Felt LeBron James Should’ve Checked On Him After Elbowing Him In Head

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija told NBA reporters that he felt Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James should’ve checked on him after elbowing him in the head. LeBron elbowed Avdija on April 3. LeBron catches Deni Avdija with an elbow. 😳 pic.twitter.com/I7l0uBleUk — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 4, 2024 “I don’t think he did it […] The post Deni Avdi...2024
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• Wizards' Avdija to miss at least next 2 games

Wizards forward Deni Avdija will miss games against the Bucks and Hawks with an elbow injury before the team determines if he can return vs. the Heat on Friday....2023
• Deni Avdija Believed To Have Suffered Sprained Ankle, X-Rays Return Negative

X-rays on Deni Avdija's injured ankle returned negative, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Avdija is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and the injury is "nothing serious." Avdija scored four points in eight minutes against the Pacers before leaving the game....2022
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• Bradley Beal, Washington can breathe sigh of relief over Deni Avdija injury

Deni Avdija was set to be the Washington Wizards starting small forward for Wednesday’s opening game against the Indiana Pacers but he left the game after suffering an ankle injury. But Wizards fans and Avdija’s teammate Bradley Beal can exhale a bit after Avdija received some positive news. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Avdija’s […] The post Bradley Beal, Washin...2022
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• Deni Avdija drops unfortunate injury update ahead of Wizards training camp

The Washington Wizards are retooled and ready to hunt for the playoffs yet again. However, Deni Avdija, one of their key young players, may need some more time to ready himself for the 2022-23 NBA season. Avdija suffered a groin injury this summer during his time playing for the Israeli national team in the EuroBasket […] The post Deni Avdija drops unfortunate injury update ahead of Wizards ...2022
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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."

• Malcolm Brogdon In Line To Make Wizards Debut On Sunday
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• Blazers’ Grant, Simons Still Candidates To Be Traded
The Trail Blazers made a handful of trades right around this year’s draft in June, including agreeing to acquire Deni Avdija from Washington in a deal that was eventually finalized in July. Portland hasn’t been active on the trade market since then, but Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian wouldn’t be shocked if the club makes […]...2024
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• Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Trail Blazers

JULY 6: The trade is official, according to press release from the Wizards and the Trail Blazers. The terms are outlined below, with the rights to No. 14 pick Carlton Carrington headed to Washington along with Brogdon and the three future draft picks. JULY 26: The Wizards and Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade […]...2024
• Wizards kick rebuild into high gear with busy NBA draft night

The 2024 NBA Draft got underway on Wednesday at 8 p.m., but the evening began a bit earlier for the Wizards when it was announced that forward Deni Avdija was traded for Malcolm Brogdon and a slew of picks....2024
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• Report: Wizards trading Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, No. 14 pick used to select Bub Carrington

The trade dropped in the hours leading up to Wednesday's draft....2024
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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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• Report: Wizards trading Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, No. 14 pick

The trade dropped in the hours leading up to Wednesday's draft....2024
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• Tyrese Maxey Named 23-24 NBA Most Improved Player

Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 23-24 season. Maxey's scoring rose for the third consecutive year, and he finished the regular season averaging 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. "It feels great," Maxey said on the TNT broadcast where the award was announced. "Somebody like myself, who prides myself on putting in a lot of work and out...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Wizards, Richardson, Hornets
Led by Kyle Kuzma‘s 28 points (14 in the fourth quarter), nine assists and eight rebounds, plus double-doubles from Deni Avdija and Richaun Holmes, the Wizards snapped their franchise record-tying 16-game losing streak on Friday vs. Charlotte. They outscored the Hornets 44-24 in the final period to win by 12, with 44 points representing a […]...2024
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• Wizards Notes: Avdija, Coulibaly, Davis, Hampton
Wizards forward Deni Avdija might have turned a corner in his NBA career, highlighted by a career-high 43 points and season-high 15 rebounds on Wednesday against the Pelicans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. “It’s a little emotional,” Avdija said. “I never thought that, coming to the league, seeing all those numbers, those big players […]...2024
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• Deni Avdija 1st Wizards player since Moses Malone in 1987 to record 40+ points, 15+ rebounds in a game
Deni Avdija became the first Washington Wizards player since NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone in 1987 to record at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in a game, during Wednesday night’s 133-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Avdija, 23, is also the first player with these stats since the team rebranded the franchise […] The post Deni Avdija 1st Wizards player since Moses Malone in 1987 t...2024
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• Nets fizzle late in 110-104 loss to Wizards

Deni Avdija had 21 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, Kyle Kuzma scored 26 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Nets 110-104 on Friday night....2023
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• Deni Avdija, Wizards Agree To Four-Year, $55M Extension

The Washington Wizards and wing Deni Avdija have agreed to a four-year, $55 million rookie scale extension. The deal is fully guaranteed, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Avdija averaged career-highs of 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists last season. He's also regarded as a solid defender. Avdija's extension is roughly the equivalent of the four-year Non-Taxpayer MLE....2023
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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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• 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
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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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• Waiver wire pickups: Malik Monk, Deni Avdija are trending up
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• Blazers Preview: Intriguing Pieces Apparent, But Identity And Cornerstone May Not Be
Blazers Preview A look at the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2024-25 season … Coach: Chauncey Billups Last Season: 21-61 (failed to make the playoffs) New Faces: Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan, Bryce McGowans Notable Losses: Malcolm Brogdon, Ibou Badji, Moses Brown, Ashton Hagans Overview The Blazers, one year into life without Damian Lillard, are searching. Not just […] T...2024
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• Wizards Preview: Full Rebuild Is On As Front Office Keeping Focus On Future
Wizards Preview A look at the Washington Wizards entering the 2024-25 season … Coach: Brian Keefe Last Season: 15-67 (failed to make the playoffs) New Faces: Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Saddiq Bey Key Losses: Deni Avdija, Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Eugene Omoruyi, Jules Bernard, Hamidou Diallo Overview The Wizards are officially [&...2024
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• NBA Best Player Prop Bets (4/3/24)
We’re back today with another exciting NBA slate featuring some of our favorite matchups here at Basketball Forever. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on every game to expertly pinpointed our best player bets for tonight’s NBA slate. (4/3) 1. DENI AVDIJA OVER […] The post NBA Best Player Prop Bets (4/3/24) ...2024
• Can Deni Avdija put it all together for the Wizards in Year 4?
Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images Avdija has shown flashes through his first three seasons, but is still searching for consistent production. In the immediate aftermath of Rui Hachimura’s departure from the Washington Wizards to the Los Angeles this past winter, Deni Avdija rattled off eight double-digit scoring games in nine appearances, including outbursts of 25 and 23 point...2023
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• Corey Kispert is becoming exactly what the Wizards drafted him to be
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• NBA Scores: Playoff intensity has arrived two weeks ahead of play-in
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Including 40-balls from PJ Washington and Donovan Mitchell and a wild nitecap on TNT With the play-in tournament starting two Tuesdays from now, six teams have punched their ticket past and straight into the playoffs with six spots still up for grabs. Denver, Memphis, and Milwaukee have all clinched their division titles while Boston, Philadelphi...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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