An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has focused on increasing his versatility and conditioning over the summer4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Damian Lillard is back on the court for the Trail Blazers with something to prove
When Damian Lillard tore his left Achilles tendon during the playoffs two seasons ago, he recalls that a television pundit said the injury would be the end of his career6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Ja Morant's playmaking is already making Deni Avdija more efficient for Blazers Deni Avdija is becoming a more efficient scorer thanks to the playmaking added by the Blazers' trade for Ja Morant.
OCTOBER 9 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's breakout makes Ja Morant the obvious Blazers sixth man Ja Morant's poor fit with rising star Deni Avdija means the Trail Blazers should bring him off the bench this season.
OCTOBER 4 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Micah Nori won't allow Blazers' backcourt logjam to stunt Deni Avdija's growth Micah Nori knows Deni Avdija remains a top priority as a point-forward in this Trail Blazers offense.
SEPTEMBER 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers' revamped backcourt helps Deni Avdija rediscover his defense The Trail Blazers' guard depth allows Deni Avdija to become a more complete two-way player.
SEPTEMBER 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers need to start treating Deni Avdija like the face of the franchise The Portland Trail Blazers should've prioritized their newest All-Star, Deni Avdija, more this offseason.
SEPTEMBER 29 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
What to Expect From Deni Avdija in 2026-2027 Deni Avdija took the leap into being an All-Star last season for the Blazers, and now he can take the step of proving he's one of the best p...
SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM
Blazers are still one trade away from finding Deni Avdija's co-star The ideal co-star for Deni Avdija isn't currently on this Trail Blazers roster, even after the Ja Morant trade.
SEPTEMBER 25 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Blazers need Deni Avdija to become their version of Jayson Tatum to contend Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers can raise their ceiling by following Jayson Tatum and the Celtics' blueprint.
SEPTEMBER 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's back injury hid just how good he can be for the Blazers Deni Avdija's lingering back injury hid his true value to this Trail Blazers team as their newest rising star.
SEPTEMBER 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
ESPN's top 100 rankings prove Deni Avdija still needs a co-star in Portland ESPN's top 100 player rankings reveal a wide gap between Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers' next-best player.
SEPTEMBER 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Portland Trail Blazers betting preview 2026: Odds, futures, win total prediction, sportsbook promos and more | Sporting News Can Ja Morant, Deni Avdija and the new-look Trail Blazers build on last year's playoff berth?
SEPTEMBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Blazers' Ja Morant trade risks undoing Deni Avdija's All-Star breakout The Ja Morant trade could do more harm than good for Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers.
SEPTEMBER 22 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Season Preview: Portland Trail Blazers With Damian Lillard returning and Ja Morant joining the roster, Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan and the Trail Blazers look to take the next step this season.
SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM
Blazers are somehow already fumbling the Deni Avdija era The Portland Trail Blazers failed to prioritize Deni Avdija this offseason, which runs the risk of him leaving in 2028 free agency.
SEPTEMBER 10 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Deni Avdija's back injury might be a bigger Blazers problem than it looks The Trail Blazers better hope Deni Avdija's complex back injury doesn't linger into the 2026-27 season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
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