Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week

Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).

Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record this past week. This the first time Avdija has earned Player of the Week honors. He’s the first Portland player to get the nod first since Damian Lillard on Feb. 6, 2023.

Maxey averaged 34.7 points and 8.7 assists while shooting 61.2 percent from the field as the Sixers went 3-0.

Devin Booker (Suns), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Kevin Durant (Rockets), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) and Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) were the other nominees in the West. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black (Magic), Jaylen Brown (Celtics) and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) were the other nominees in the East.