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DENI AVDIJA #8 - SMALL FORWARD - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
24.2 PPG •
6.9 RPG •
6.7 APG
24.2 PPG
6.9 RPG
6.7 APG
Deni Avdija has a potential Ja Morant problem in Portland The Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade clouds Deni Avdija's offensive role after an All-Star season in Portland.
Deni Avdija is still the answer to the Blazers' backcourt question Despite their crowded backcourt, the Trail Blazers need to continue to let Deni Avdija initiate the offense.
AUGUST 10 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Ja Morant trade only works if the Blazers remember it's still Deni Avdija's team The Trail Blazers must establish a clear offensive hierarchy so Deni Avdija can build on his All-Star breakout season.
AUGUST 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers can fix their Ja Morant problem with the Mavericks' blueprint The Trail Blazers can look to the 2024 Mavericks to see how to get Ja Morant to best complement Deni Avdija's game.
AUGUST 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers could face a Ja Morant-Jrue Holiday trade decision down the road The Trail Blazers may eventually have to trade one of Ja Morant or Jrue Holiday to help make space to retain Deni Avdija.
AUGUST 6 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' Ja Morant trade comes with a massively overlooked Deni Avdija risk The Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade could potentially complicate Deni Avdija's future in Portland.
AUGUST 6 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' Deni Avdija trade is the perfect blueprint to steal Peyton Watson The Trail Blazers should follow a similar trade blueprint to the one they used with Deni Avdija to acquire Nuggets trade candidate Peyton Wa...
JULY 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avijda desperately needs Ja Morant if Blazers want to reach new heights Deni Avdija needs Ja Morant to help the Portland Trail Blazers out in the playmaking department.
JULY 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija is quietly the biggest winner of Blazers revamped backcourt There are questions surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers' offseason decisions, but Deni Avdija should benefit from them one way or another...
JULY 25 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' offseason might be failing their most important player The Trail Blazers failed to surround Deni Avdija with complementary pieces given the offseason moves they've made.
JULY 17 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers still have a Deni Avdija problem only a Jrue Holiday trade can solve The Portland Trail Blazers still need to extend Deni Avdija, and trading Jrue Holiday would provide the financial flexibility to do so.
JULY 9 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Lakers just built a roster with absolutely no answer for Deni Avdija The new-look Lakers have nobody on the wing who can guard Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija.
JULY 1 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Jazz take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in effort to close the gap with Thunder, Northwest Division foes
Darryn Peterson couldn’t mask his feelings after being taken by Utah with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday nightJUNE 24 • Associated Press
Deni Avdija trade gives Blazers blueprint to another bold move After stealing Deni Avdija from the Wizards, the Trail Blazers could look to make their next bold trade this summer.
JUNE 21 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's contract makes Blazers' Jerami Grant decision much easier The Portland Trail Blazers should trade Jerami Grant this summer to help renegotiate and extend Deni Avdija.
JUNE 20 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers better hope Jrue Holiday gives Deni Avdija what he gave Giannis The Portland Trail Blazers need to keep Jrue Holiday around, because he's the guy who helps you win championships.
JUNE 14 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Predicting Blazers' perfect starting lineup around Deni Avdija after dream offseason Predicting what the Portland Trail Blazers' best starting unit could look like for the 2026-27 season.
JUNE 11 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija joining Jaylen Brown and SGA should force Blazers to change Deni Avdija leading the league in drives should force the Trail Blazers to add more shooting this summer.
JUNE 11 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers forced into Deni Avdija realization that should change their offseason The Trail Blazers still need to find a superstar, as their ceiling is limited with Deni Avdija as the go-to option.
JUNE 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija has become a star in Portland — but still needs to fix one key area Deni Avdija has to address his turnover problem this summer to raise his and the Trail Blazers' ceiling next season.
JUNE 4 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's bargain contract is quietly becoming a Blazers headache Deni Avdija's team-friendly contract complicates a future extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.
JUNE 3 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's perfect running mate is just a summer away Damian Lillard's return next season could give Deni Avdija the co-star he and the Trail Blazers need.
JUNE 2 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
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