Today’s player is Portland’s newest trade acquisition, Deni Avdija. Portland traded ... With the exit of Zach LaVine to Sacramento, he’ll certainly have the opportunity.

He doesn’t have jump-out-the-gym athleticism or agility, but Avdija is a solid stopper at the point of attack, specifically on the outside. His size, toughness and knack for reading and reacting ...

Avdija (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder. Avdija was limited to 23 minutes in the loss to the Celtics on Wednesday, tallying 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two ...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija left Wednesday night’s 128-118 loss at Boston with a left quad injury in the fourth quarter and did not return. He scored 12 points with six rebounds ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 ...