Short-handed Wizards rout Celtics 130-111
Kristaps Porzingis had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards boosted their flickering postseason hopes with a 130-111 victory over the Boston CelticsMARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENI AVDIJA #8 - SMALL FORWARD - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
12.0 PPG •
6.0 RPG •
3.2 APG
12.0 PPG
6.0 RPG
3.2 APG
Deni Avdija ties career-high 25 points vs Boston Celtics
MARCH 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Anunoby scores 29, VanVleet has 28 as Raptors rout Wizards
OMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominates against Spurs Avdija racked up 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 136-124 win over the Spurs.
Impact Bradley Beal (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) sitting out has opened a ton of usage for Avdija, and he's certainly making the most of his opportunity. He has two double-doubles over his last three games, averaging 17.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in that span.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kispert's 3s help Wizards pull away from Spurs 136-124
Corey Kispert scored 26 points and sank six 3-pointers, Deni Avdija added 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards pulled away to a 136-124 win over the San An...MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Postgame Press - WAS vs. DEN | Coach Unseld, Jordan Goodwin, Deni Avdija
MARCH 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Shines in return to starting lineup Avdija registered 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 loss to Denver.
Impact With Bradley Beal (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out, Avdija made his first start in the month of March. The 22-year-old put up an impressive stat line, as he led the Wizards in rebounds and assists. Over the last three games, Avdija is averaging 9.7 rebounds. If Beal and Kuzma miss more time, Avdija could keep scoring. He has played at least 30 minutes and scored 15 points or more in the last two games.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets pull away from Wizards 118-104
Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets shook off a slow start and beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 118-104MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting with Beal, Kuzma out Avdija will start Wednesday's matchup against the Nuggets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Bradley Beal (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out, Avdija will draw his first start since Feb. 28. In his last 10 nods, Avdija has averaged 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 31.0 minutes.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs 11 rebounds in loss Avdija supplied three points (1-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 loss to the Kings.
Impact Avdija didn't have a good shooting performance and was woeful from the field, but he somewhat salvaged his fantasy day with numbers in other categories such as rebounds and assists. He's averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in March.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held to two points Avdija racked up two points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound and three assists over 18 minutes during Friday's 117-94 loss to Cleveland.
Impact This might be rock bottom for Avdija. Kyle Kuzma returned from a knee issue, which resulted in fewer minutes for Avdija, but he's been quiet for several weeks. Over his last six games, Avdija has scored in double digits just one time and he has a total of zero blocks and steals in that stretch.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shooting woes persist Avdija accumulated two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 122-120 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Avdija is an inconsistent offensive performer, and he's amid an icy stretch. Over the past 11 games, he's averaged just 6.7 points on 37.7 percent shooting from the field and 21.4 percent from deep. His 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.9 steals are helping to salvage some fantasy value, but fantasy managers should temper expectations.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bounces back in loss Avdija closed with 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-111 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Avdija turned in a strong all-around performance and put together his best scoring night since Feb. 8. He shot with efficiency from the field, hitting 50.0 percent of his tries, and snagged two of his six rebounds on the offensive end. Avdija has struggled to show much consistency from a scoring standpoint, as he's tallied double figures in only one of his last five appearances.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Avdija (illness) will be available to play Sunday against the Bucks.
Impact Avdija only lasted seven minutes on Saturday, but he'll try and gut it out again and get out there for the second night of the back-to-back set. He should see closer to his usual minutes Sunday, but he's a risky fantasy target with a tough matchup versus Milwaukee.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Avdija (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Avdija logged just seven minutes Saturday against the Raptors, and it remains to be seen if he'll recover in time to feature against Milwaukee. Given he exited Saturday's contest due to gastroenteritis, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the forward ends up being ruled out. Anthony Gill could see more minutes in that case.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Saturday Avdija (illness) will not return to Saturday's game against the Raptors. He finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in seven minutes.
Impact Avdija exited early due to gastroenteritis, and with the Wizards playing again Sunday against the Bucks, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the forward is out for that game. If that's the case, more minutes are likely available for Anthony Gill.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Avdija is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Raptors due to gastroenteritis, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact The forward left the court during the second quarter. If he misses any time beyond Saturday, more minutes could be in store for Anthony Gill.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Avdija checked out of Saturday's game against the Raptors during the second quarter and went to the locker room with some medical staff, Neil Dalal of Hoop District reports.
Impact It's unclear what sort of injury Avdija suffered. He should be considered questionable to return.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Thursday Avdija isn't starting Thursday against Toronto, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis back in the fold, Avdija will return to a reserve role. When coming off the bench this season, the forward has averaged 9.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25.2 minutes.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Sunday Avdija will start Sunday's matchup versus Chicago, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) sidelined, Avdija will draw his 33rd start of the season. As a starter (32 games), the third-year forward has averaged 9.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 27.2 minutes.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes close to double-double Avdija recorded 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 victory over the Timberwolves.
Impact Avdija wasn't particularly efficient from the field with his shooting, but he still posted a decent fantasy line due to his contributions in peripheral categories such as rebounds, assists and steals. He ended one rebound away from recording what would've been his fourth double-double over his last 12 games, and he's averaging 11.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game across eight February appearances.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stays relevant off bench Saturday Avdija racked up 16 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 127-113 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Avdija moved to the bench Saturday but still managed to put together a strong fantasy line. He has scored at least 15 points in five of his past seven games, also providing strong rebounding numbers over that period. He is a top-85 player over the past two weeks, and although we have seen flashes in the past, this has been arguably the most consistent stretch of his career. He should be rostered in all formats at this point, but a downturn in production could be on the horizon.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Saturday Avdija is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Impact Avdija posted a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double against the Hornets on Wednesday, but he'll move back to his regular bench role while Corey Kispert returns to the first unit. Avdija is averaging 9.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game across 20 bench appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Turbo and the unicorn: How Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdija became BFFs Kristaps Porzingis and Deni Avdjia have had standout performances for the Wizards lately, putting their friendship front and center.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Records double-double in victory Avdija chipped in 20 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and 13 rebounds across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 win over the Hornets.
Impact Avdija played a major role in the Wizards' win, leading the team in rebounds and trailing only Kristaps Porzingis (36 points) in scoring. The double-double was his eighth of the campaign and his third over his past eight contests. Avdija has played 30-plus minutes six times over his past eight games as he becomes an increasingly important part of Washington's rotation, but his playing time has been inflated of late with both Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma missing time. Kuzma remained out Wednesday with an ankle injury, but if Kuzma is good to go Saturday against the Pacers, Avdija will likely find himself back on the bench.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
