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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Coming off bench Sunday

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports. Avdija will come off the bench for the first time this season due to Shaedon Sharpe entering the starting lineup. Avdija has had a dip in production of late, posting single-digit scoring outputs in three consecutive games.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Efficient in limited attempts

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija produced nine points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-105 loss to the Spurs. Avdija has produced an inefficient start to the year, during which he has shot only 35.9 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from deep. The 23-year-old has struggled in a new setting this season, and he has taken a backseat to the club's top options in Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton. With Shaedon Sharpe making his return to game action, it's possible that Avdija sees a decrease in playing time, and Sharpe could even replace Avdija in the starting five eventually.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Records double-double in victory

  20D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija chipped in 13 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 win over the Clippers. Avdija made some key plays during the team's second win, including a critical blocked shot that kept Norman Powell from putting the game away. Jerami Grant scored only eight points, and early results indicate a negative correlation between the two players. Through five games, they've played alongside each other without much of a break. Their playing styles are somewhat similar, and there isn't enough room for them to record good results simultaneously. Once the team builds cohesiveness, enough space could be created for both players to excel.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Not on injury report

  10/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Avdija (personal) isn't listed on Portland's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings. Avdija missed Friday's preseason opener in Los Angeles due to personal reasons but will make his Trail Blazers debut Sunday. He's expected to start and play a critical role during his first season in Portland.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out for Friday's preseason game

  10/10/2024 • By RotoWire

  Avdija (personal) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Clippers. Avdija is missing Friday's contest in Los Angeles, the first of three preseason opportunities before the Blazers tip off the regular season at home versus Golden State. His next chance to play will be Sunday evening against the Kings.

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