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Blazers F Deni Avdija (back) sidelined vs. Raptors

Standout Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is sitting out Portland's Friday night game against the visiting Toronto Raptors due to back tightness. Avdija exited the Blazers' 127-110 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday less than two minutes into the second half due to back stiffness.

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Wizards Explain that Deni Avdija Was Too Old to Keep

NBA trades come in many shapes and forms. Some go better than others. One of the most lopsided trades in recent memory came in July, 2024 when the Washington Wizards traded forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon, a couple of second-round picks, and a 2029 first-rounder.

Portland Trail Blazers News / BasketballNews.com / January 23

From reset to resurgence: The Portland Trail Blazers are putting it together

For a franchise that spent the past year recalibrating its identity, the Portland Trail Blazers are no longer asking what they might become. They are showing it, night after night, in the Western Conference standings, on the court, and within the locker room.

Caleb Love News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 23

Caleb Love Compared to Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Amid Rookie Breakout

Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Caleb Love has emerged in Rip City this season after spending five years in College Basketball on the North Carolina Tar Heels and Arizona Wildcats.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 23

Blazers' Deni Avdija Comments on Underpaying Contract Amid All-Star Season

Deni Avdija knows he's underpaid in the NBA. Despite averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, Avdija will make $14.38 million during the 2025-26 season.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / January 23

Surging Blazers likely to have Deni Avdija active vs. Raptors

The Portland Trail Blazers expect their star attraction to suit up and play when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. All-Star candidate Deni Avdija left with back soreness during the third quarter of Thursday's 127-110 home win over the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / January 23

Blazers Show Off New Wrinkles, Beating Heat

The Portland Trail Blazers used a big second half run to defeat the cold-shooting Miami Heat 127-110 at the Moda Center on Thursday night. The Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe News / Field Level Media / January 23

Shaedon Sharpe's big 2nd half sends Blazers past Heat

Shaedon Sharpe scored 24 of his 27 points in the second half to help the Portland Trail Blazers post a 127-110 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Thursday night.

Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / January 23

Trail Blazers F Deni Avdija (back) ruled out vs. Heat

Portland Trail Blazers standout forward Deni Avdija exited Thursday night's game against the visiting Miami Heat with back soreness early in the third quarter and didn't return.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 21

Michael Malone an Intriguing Tiago Splitter Replacement for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are winning as much as they've been losing this season, particularly hitting their stride in late December and January to climb into the No.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Why The Blazers Are Cautious With Scoot Henderson’s Return

Scoot Henderson has not played a single minute in the 2025-26 NBA season. The Portland Trail Blazers are being cautious with Henderson’s return due to the nature of the injury. Tiago Splitter’s system fits him best amongst the Blazers’ guards, so people are excited to get him back.