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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

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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• 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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• 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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• Cooper Flagg’s 6 best landing spots in NBA Draft lottery, ranked
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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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• 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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"There are a lot of nice role players here like Deni Avdija (one of the league’s sharpest offseason pickups), Tourmani Camara (an elite defensive forward who just turned 24 years old), and last year’s first round pick, Donovan Clingan."

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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."

• Blazers Notes: Avdija, Ownership, No. 11, Henderson
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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
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• Could Deni Avdija be the key to a Pistons-like turnaround for the Blazers next season?
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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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• Malcolm Brogdon In Line To Make Wizards Debut On Sunday
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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Joe Cronin, Blazers Sign Multi-Year Extension
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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
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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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• Portland Trail Blazers 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara flourish
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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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• 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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• 8 NBA teams that need to make a trade (and 1 move they could make)
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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

• 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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