DENI AVDIJA NEWS

Impresses off bench Sunday Avdija finished with 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Avdija was one of three Portland players who scored off the bench in this one, and the forward continues his strong run of play -- regardless of whether he's coming off the bench or starting. Avdija has scored in double digits in eight games in a row while surpassing the 15-point mark in each of the last four. Over that eight-game stretch, the fifth-year forward is averaging 15.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Sunday Avdija will come off the bench in Sunday's game versus Dallas, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact With Jerami Grant (knee) returning to the starting five, Avdija will retreat back to the bench. In his last five outings (two starts), 23-year-old forward has averaged 16.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across 33.2 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Dallas will attempt to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just misses double-double Friday Avdija posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 115-106 win over the Kings.

Impact Making his second straight start, Avdija set a new season scoring high while just missing his third double-double of the campaign. The former Wizard appears to be getting comfortable in Portland -- he's scored at least 12 points in seven straight games, averaging 15.0 points, 7.4 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over that stretch while shooting 41.2 percent (14-for-34) from beyond the arc.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland plays Sacramento, aims for 4th straight home win

Portland enters a matchup against Sacramento as winners of three games in a row at home

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Indiana Avdija is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Avdija will start for the first time since Nov. 8. He's been playing at a high level off the bench in recent outings, scoring in double digits in five straight appearances while averaging 13.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Monday Avdija registered 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 123-98 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The 23-year-old forward scored a team-high 17 points while receiving an uptick in playing time following Jerami Grant's (knee) departure. Avdija has logged five straight games with 12 or more points, and he continues to make the most of his playing time off the bench. The fifth-year pro has two straight outings with 30-plus minutes, and he could see an increased role if Grant misses additional time.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Morant finishes with 22 points and 11 assists in his return as Grizzlies beat Trail Blazers 123-98

Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland...

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over Rockets

Anfernee Simons scored 25 points and Shaedon Sharpe added 24 as the Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from a tough loss with a 104-98 win over the Houston Rockets

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 13 points off bench Avdija produced 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Friday's 116-88 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Avdija co-led the Blazers in scoring Friday, as he matched Shaedon Sharpe's 13-point mark, but that shouldn't be a regular outcome for the Israeli forward. Avdija opened the season in a starting role but has been moved to the bench of late, but he's been posting slightly better numbers than the ones he delivered during his starting days. Avdija is averaging 10.3 points per game in his six outings with the second unit compared to the 9.9 points per contest he notched in 10 starts.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game

NOVEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slotted to bench Avdija will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Avdija will come off the bench for the first time this season with Shaedon Sharpe entering the starting lineup. Avdija has had a dip in production of late, posting single-digit scoring outputs in three consecutive games.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in limited attempts 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.

Impact 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 a possibility that Avdija sees a decrease in playing time, and Sharpe could even replace him in the starting five eventually.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and Thunder stay unbeaten with 137-114 win over Trail Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in 28 minutes and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained unbeaten with a 137-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records double-double in victory 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.

Impact 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 both of them to record good results at the same time. Once the team builds some more cohesiveness, enough space will be created for both players to excel.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons rallies Trail Blazers to 106-105 win over Clippers with 25-point performance

Anfernee Simons scored 25 points, DeAndre Ayton had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jerami Grant scores 28 and Blazers beat Pelicans 125-103 for first win of the season

Jerami Grant scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 125-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 15 points with new team Avdija totaled 15 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.

Impact If Avdija continues to excel, he may keep the starting job when Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) returns. Sharpe should be ready to go soon. and the situation will be worth monitoring as the former first-round pick tries to prove his worth with a new team.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Avdija (personal) isn't listed on Portland's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Friday's preseason game Avdija (personal) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Clippers.

Impact 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 vs. Golden State. His next chance to play would be Sunday evening against the Kings.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers Deni Avdija adjusting nicely to new surroundings The new starting forward brings versatility and upside to the roster.

OCTOBER 3 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Teams keep trading light on the opening night of the NBA's 2-day draft

The NBA splitting its draft into a two-night affair helped limit the number of trades during the first round

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Trail Blazers obtain Deni Avdija from Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon, picks The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No.14 overal...

JUNE 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM