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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 23
Deni Avdija Earns Top 50 NBA Players Ranking, Camara Left Off List 
As we shared yesterday, this week ESPN is publishing their annual ranking of the Top 100 Players currently in the NBA. Donovan Clingan, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday, and Damian Lillard all ranked between 51-100 on the list.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 19
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Nuggets, Cam Whitmore, Rockets
The Trail Blazers added Ja Morant and brought Damian Lillard home. Elias Esquivel of NBA On SI believes neither move should displace Deni Avdija as Portland’s offensive centerpiece.
Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 19
Why Deni Avdija Should Still Be Blazers Offensive Nucleus
Following the best regular season in five years, the Portland Trail Blazers summer proved as eventful. Stuffed with stimulating and demoralizing headlines
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / September 16
Running Down Deni Avdija’s Scary Contract Situation with the Blazers
Blazer fans have two years to brace themselves, but the news is unavoidable: on his current trajectory, Deni Avdija will become an unrestricted free agent when his contract runs out after the 2027-28 season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Deni Avdija News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Interesting update emerges about Deni Avdija’s future
Deni Avdija could become the latest NBA All-Star to hit the market. The Portland Trail Blazers are not setting themselves up to retain their star forward
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / September 9
Deni Avdija Projected To Leave Trail Blazers And Become Premium NBA Free Agent
In today’s NBA, teams have to be more careful than ever about who they spend their money on. With strict CBA rules and restrictions for teams that spend too much, many veteran players are caught in the middle as their own teams review their worth.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / September 1
Israeli NBA Star Heartbroken After Blazers Prevent Him From Representing Country Over Major Concern
In July 2019, an 18-year-old Deni Avdija stood in front of a packed crowd at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv with an MVP trophy in his hands. He had
Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / September 1
Deni Avdija shares the real reason Trail Blazers didn’t let him play for Israel’s FIBA WC qualifiers
Deni Avdija has become a standout in the NBA, and is by far Israel’s best player. But the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t let him play with his team this summer.
Deni Avdija News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel
Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 31
Deni Avdija Says Trail Blazers Wouldn’t Let Him Participate In FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
A spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup is already out of reach for Israel after Thursday’s 20-point loss to Poland, and a big reason for the disappointment is the absence of star player Deni Avdija this summer.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 30
Who Will the Trail Blazers Leaders Be in 2026-27?
We’re a few weeks away from the start of NBA Training Camps for the 2026-27 season. A few trades will come around the corner yet, but for most teams, rosters are basically set.
NBA News / ChiCitySports / June 26
Chicago Bulls got their 'SLAP' guys last night; now comes the hard part
The Chicago Bulls walked out of last night’s NBA Draft with something they haven’t had in years: a clear philosophical throughline. By selecting North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson at No.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Trail Blazers hiring Micah Nori as head coach
The Trail Blazers will hire Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as their next head coach, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Deni Avdija's Contract Brings Uncertainty to Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the offseason at a crossroads. Following a breakout campaign where Deni Avdija earned his first All-Star selection and established himself as a cornerstone for the Blazers, the small forward has earned a potential contract extension.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers
Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 20
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama lights up Trail Blazers in playoff debut
Wembanyama didn't made the playoffs until his third NBA season. He didn't waste any time once he got there.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 15
Deni Avdija cements star status with phenomenal play-in performance
Avdija announced himself in a big way during the Blazers' play-in win over the Suns.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Blazers’ Deni Avdija on Spurs: ‘It’s gonna be a fight’ after play-in win
The Trail Blazers are moving on, and Deni Avdija knows what’s waiting. That would be a first-round matchup with the Spurs. “They’re a great team, very talented,” Avdija told Amazon Prime.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 15
Deni Avdija's late heroics lift Blazers past Suns, into playoffs
Deni Avdija scored 41 points, and his three-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining capped the Portland Trail Blazers' comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 114-110 victory over the host Phoenix Suns in a play-in game Tuesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Deni Avdija's monster effort lifts Trail Blazers to play-in win, seven seed
Even after he made his first All-Star appearance this season, many NBA fans aren't familiar with Deni Avdija. After he carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a play-in win, that should no longer be the case.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
Deni Avdija responds to the 'foul-baiting' accusations
Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija.
The '2025 leading scorer by NBA team' quiz
Can you name the leading scorers for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season for players that qualified for the Points-Per-Game leaderboard?
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Deni Avdija, Blazers earn clutch win vs. Clippers for play-in positioning
Deni Avdija scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter and helped fuel a crucial run as the Portland Trail Blazers powered past the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, 116-97.
Portland Trail Blazers News / BasketballNews.com / March 31
Portland’s rebuild gains clarity behind Avdija, rising core
For the Portland Trail Blazers, this phase has never been about rushing the process. It has been about recalibrating, understanding where they stand, and building something sustainable after the end of an era.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 12
Deni Avdija Doesn't Care Where Blazers Are in Standings
The Portland Trail Blazers are inching closer to the end of the season, where they will find out where they sit in the Western Conference play-in standings.
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