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Quality performance in loss Avdija notched 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 146-128 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Avdija was efficient and versatile Monday, representing the Wizards third-leading scorer while co-leading the team in assists. He had been on the injury report with an ankle sprain but logged a full workload. Avdija is an important wing player for the Wizards, which makes Monday's production a realistic nightly expectation.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Avdija (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup against the 76ers.

Impact Avdija, Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Corey Kispert (ankle) were all considered questionable but will ultimately suit up versus Philadelphia. Across five appearances this season, Avdija is averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Avdija, who's listed as questionable with an ankle injury, participated in the Wizards' morning shootaround ahead of Monday's game in Philadelphia, Ava Wallace of The Washington Po...

Impact Avdija, Corey Kispert (ankle) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are all listed as questionable but participated in the team's morning shootaround, so it appears like the Wizards will be at full strength versus the 76ers. Across five appearances, Avdija is averaging 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 23.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Avdija (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija logged his normal workload in Friday's loss to Miami, but he is questionable for Monday. The Wizards are thin on the wings with Corey Kispert also battling an ankle sprain at the moment.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 14 points in loss Avdija racked up 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Heat.

Impact Avdija is clearly behind Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole in terms of shot opportunities in Washington's offense, but he's proven capable of contributing as a scorer with four straight double-digit point efforts. The fourth-year forward has made at least half of his field-goal tries in all but one of his five games this season and is shooting an efficient 56 percent from the field overall. Avdija's per-game numbers include 13.2 points, 5.8 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.2 triples and 1.0 steals.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 22 points Avdija contributed 22 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Avdija seems poised to have a breakout season and Wednesday's outing backs him up, as he left his mark on both ends of the court while registering a season-high mark in the scoring column. Avdija has scored in double digits in each of his last three outings and is certainly trending in the right direction.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija puts up 22 points vs. Hawks

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Struggles from field in loss Avdija finished Monday's 126-107 loss to Boston with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes.

Impact Avdija is expected to operate as the Wizards' third-best scoring option behind Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole. While his early-season numbers have not been eye-popping, they've been decent -- he has scored between nine and 11 points while pulling down at least six rebounds in each of his first three games of the campaign. Avdija is valuable enough to be an asset in most formats, though he's still very young and is certainly a player worth keeping close tabs in dynasty and keeper leagues.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Instead of celebrating new deal and Wizards future, Deni Avdija agonizes about war at home Contract extensions often bring joy, but Israeli-born Avdija can't ignore that "we're dealing with a lot of really bad situations at home."

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, Cole Anthony sign new deals ahead of extension deadline

Jaden McDaniels, Cole Anthony and Deni Avdija led the first wave of fourth-year players to reach agreements on contract extensions ahead of...

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Jaden McDaniels, Deni Avdija, Cole Anthony sign new deals ahead of extension deadline

Deni Avdija, Wizards agree to four-year, $55 million contract extension The forward from Israel averaged 9.2 points and 6.4 rebounds in 76 games last season, making 40 starts.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Report: Wizards give F Deni Avdija 4-year extension Forward Deni Avdija and the Washington Wizards agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension, per an ESPN report Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wizards, Deni Avdija agree on 4-year extension Avdija's new deal will go into effect with the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets four-year extension Avdija agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension with Washington on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact The deal locks Avdija in with the Wizards through the 2027-28 season. Entering his age-22 campaign, Avdija has shown modest year-over-year growth in his rebounding, assists and field-goal percentage, but he has yet to make any strides with his perimeter shooting (31 percent career mark from three-point range). The contract extension represents a show of faith in Avdija, who should have his best opportunity to date to earn more minutes and take on an expanded role on offense while the Wizards look to replace Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in preseason loss Avdija scored a team-high 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt) while adding seven rebounds in 20 minutes during Friday's 134-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Impact Kyle Kuzma (calf) wasn't able to suit up, so Avdija got the start at power forward and looked fully healthy after he'd missed the early part of the preseason himself with a back issue. Heading into his fourth NBA campaign, Avdija is being counted on to carve out a significant bench role on the rebuilding Wizards and begin to live up to his pedigree as the ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft. Should Kuzma's absence extend past Opening Night -- Wednesday, Oct. 25 against the Pacers -- Avdija seems the most likely candidate to replace him in the starting five.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis | Wizards preseason takeaways: Ready or not, here comes the regular season Washington finished its exhibition slate 3-1, and its key players all experienced both highs and lows.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Quiet showing in return Avdija tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 15 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 preseason win over New York.

Impact Avdija returned to the court after missing early portions of the preseason due to a back issue, playing a limited role in a quiet performance in Wednesday's blowout win over New York. Avdija enters his fourth season with Washington in 2023-24, coming off a season where he averaged a career-high 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 26.6 minutes in 76 games last year.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making preseason debut Avdija (back) isstarting Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Avdija has been battling a back issue throughout early portions of the preseason, but he logged a full practice Sunday and will draw the starting nod at power forward Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs partial practice Avdija missed portions of Tuesday's practice due to back stiffness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija dealt with a hip injury throughout the summer, but Tuesday's report is the first mention of back issues for the 22-year-old. Avdija participated in the open segment of Washington's practice and has until Oct. 12 to shake the issue without missing any preseason action.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy for camp Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Thursday that Avdija (hip) is set to participate fully in training camp Tuesday, Joshua Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija's hip injury stopped him from playing for the Israeli national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. However, he appears fully healthy ahead of the 2023-24 season. The 22-year-old forward is expected to be one of Washington's first off the bench this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What NBA scouts are saying about Deni Avdija's future What are the 22-year-old Wizards forward's strengths and weaknesses according to NBA scouts?

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wizards F Deni Avdija (elbow) to miss at least 2 games Washington forward Deni Avdija will miss the Wizards’ next two games due to left elbow bursitis.

APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wizards F Deni Avdija (elbow) to miss at least 2 games Washington forward Deni Avdija will miss the Wizards’ next two games due to left elbow bursitis.

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postgame Press - WAS vs. BOS: Coach Unseld, Kristaps Porzingis, Deni Avdija

MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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