DENI AVDIJA NEWS

T-wolves trade down twice in quiet 2nd round for Northwest, after getting French big Beringer in 1st

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft and were fully prepared to field multiple offers for the 31st overall selection

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Blazers sign coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year extension

Coach Chauncey Billups has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. LAL Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact As expected, Avdija has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a fourth straight game to end the campaign. He'll finish with career-high averages across the board, but he really took his game to the next level in mid-March, averaging 26.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 36.5 minutes over his final 13 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. LAL Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact As expected, Avdija has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a fourth straight game to end the campaign. He'll finish with career-high averages across the board, but he really took his game to the next level in mid-March, averaging 26.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 36.5 minutes over his final 13 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Avdija (thumb) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Avdija continues to navigate through a right thumb sprain that has sidelined him for the last three games, and the doubtful tag suggests his chances of suiting up for the season finale Sunday are slim at best. If Avdija doesn't play, expect Kris Murray to experience an uptick in minutes once again.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers

Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Butler scores 24 points to lead Warriors in 103-86 rout of Trail Blazers

Jimmy Butler III scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Trail Blazers 103-86

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact As expected, Avdija has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a third straight game due to a right thumb sprain. Matisse Thybulle continues to start in Avdija's absence. It's unclear if Avdija will be able to suit up for the regular-season finale against the Lakers on Sunday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to go Friday Avdija (thumb) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Avdija appears in line to miss his third consecutive matchup due to a right thumb sprain. Expect official word from Portland on Avdija's status closer to Friday's tipoff.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts road win streak on the line against Portland

Golden State will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Warriors face Portland

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Filipowski scores 30 and the Jazz win 133-126 in OT against the Trail Blazers

Kyle Filipowski scored 30 points including a dunk that sent the game into overtime and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Utah Jazz snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 133-126 win ove...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Avdija will miss a second straight game due to a sprained right thumb. Kris Murray and Jabari Walker will likely get more minutes on the floor in Utah on Wednesday.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Utah on Wednesday Avdija (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Avdija is in jeopardy of missing his second straight outing due to a sprained right thumb. If the 24-year-old forward remains on the shelf, Kris Murray and Jabari Walker are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Avdija has averaged 30.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.6 steals across 35.8 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid

Utah looks to end its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on Portland

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Deni Avdija on NBA Europe: 'I just hope it doesn't ruin anything' Avdija spent three years playing professionally in Europe for Maccabi Tel Aviv, amassing 34 EuroLeague appearances before joining the NBA in...

APRIL 7 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Blazers beat Spurs 120-109, but both teams are eliminated from play-in contention

Toumani Camara had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 120-109 victory

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Avdija (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Avdija will miss his first outing since March 9 due to a sprained right thumb. HIs next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Jazz. The 24-year-old forward has been stellar of late, averaging 30.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals across 35.8 minutes per contest. Kris Murray and Jabari Walker are candidates for a bump in minutes.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Avdija is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a right thumb sprain.

Impact Avdija is coming off one of his best outings of the season Friday after notching 37 points in a 118-113 loss to the Bulls, and the forward, who's been one of the best players for Portland all season long, has recorded at least 30 points in three of his last four games. The questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 6 p.m. ET tipoff.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in season-high 37 in loss Avdija posted a game-high 37 points (12-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-14 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 118-113 loss to Chicago.

Impact It's the third time in the last four games Avdija has topped 30 points and the seventh time in 16 appearances since the beginning of March, with Friday's effort representing his best offensive performance of the season. The ninth overall pick in the 2020 Draft is blossoming in Portland -- over that 16-game stretch, Avdija is averaging 24.9 points, 10.6 boards, 5.5 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor and 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio

Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Vucevic, White, Giddey lead the post-season bound Bulls past the Trail Blazers, 118-113

Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each had 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the post-season bound Chicago Bulls beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 on Friday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Will play Friday Avdija (thumb) will play Friday against the Bulls.

Impact Avdija was a late addition to the injury report but will ultimately suit up for the second half of Portland's back-to-back set. He chipped in 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 win over Toronto and has averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 35.8 minutes per game across his last 10 outings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to report Friday Avdija (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Avdija was a late addition to the injury report and could miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to right thumb soreness. The 24-year-old forward has been spectacular of late, averaging 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 35.8 minutes per game in his last 10 outings. If Avdija is sidelined against Chicago, Kris Murray and Jabari Walker are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown

The Chicago Bulls host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference play

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Dominant double-double Thursday Avdija chipped in 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 win over Toronto.

Impact Avdija followed his 32-point triple-double Tuesday with another dominant performance Thursday, leading both teams in rebounds (including seven on the offensive side of the floor) while finishing as the game's second-leading scorer behind Shaedon Sharpe (36). Avdija has averaged 26.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 11.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals over 36.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE