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POR • Forward • #8
2 days ago
Avdija was just 5-of-15 from the field in this one, but made all eight of his free throws on his way to 20 points. The 25-year-old small forward has scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 games. Avdija is providing fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. While his rebounds were down Friday, he’s still a threat to have a triple-double against the Knicks Sunday.
POR • Forward • #8
4 days ago
Avdija hit the 40-point mark for the first time all season on Wednesday to continue with what’s been an outstanding start to the calendar year. Through four games in 2026, Avdija’s lowest scoring total was a 29-point outing against the Spurs, which resulted in a triple-double. He’s gone for 30 or more points in three of the last four games and has remained a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. He’ll have an opportunity to be effective against the Rockets again on Friday.
POR • Forward • #8
6 days ago
Avdija’s dominant first half helped Portland take a 21-point lead into halftime. He had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists entering the break. He didn’t add much after that, but he didn’t need to for the Blazers to get the win. Turnovers and poor percentages have limited Avdija’s value in category leagues, but those haven’t been as severe an issue over his last three games. He’ll look to keep it going against the Rockets on Wednesday.
POR • Forward • #8
8 days ago
Avdija continues his charge toward a first All-Star Game appearance. One night removed from dropping his first 30-point double-double in over a month, the Trail Blazers forward finished Saturday’s win with his third triple-double. And in another positive trend, Avdija is steadily cleaning up the turnovers. He was responsible for two on Saturday, matching his number in Friday’s win over the Pelicans. Portland opens a four-game Week 12 on Monday against the Jazz.
POR • Forward • #8
9 days ago
Avdija has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, but this was his first with at least 30 points in over a month. The Trail Blazers’ forward continues to flourish despite being thrust into a lead playmaker role that he had seldom taken on in the past. Another positive for fantasy managers on Friday was that Avdija only committed two turnovers; that category has been problematic at times. Portland ends its Week 11 schedule with a game against the Spurs on Saturday.
POR • Forward • #8
11 days ago
Deni Avdija was production on Wednesday fell below his standard. Still, he had a well-rounded performance to end the calendar year, finishing as the Trail Blazers’ leader in rebounds and assists on the night, while tallying the second-most points. Turnovers brought his fantasy production down, however — he had seven of them. But he’ll have a chance to get back on track on Friday in New Orleans against the Pelicans.
POR • Forward • #8
13 days ago
Avdija, who finished one rebound shy of his third triple-double of the season, continues to make a strong case for a spot in February’s All-Star Game. The Trail Blazers’ forward, who has taken on primary playmaker responsibilities, is averaging 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 79.1 percent from the foul line. Turnovers have been the lone issue for Avdija, as he’s averaging nearly four per game and committed six on Monday. However, the overall production has been excellent in a breakout campaign for Avdija.
POR • Forward • #8
14 days ago
Avdija, who leads the league in free-throw attempts this season, went just 5-of-10 from the charity stripe in this one, but he was a big reason why Portland shook off a rocky start to put together an impressive win over one of the hottest teams in the league. He hit a clutch floater in the final minute to give Portland a four-point advantage and finished three rebounds shy of a triple-double. The 25-year-old has hit a bit of a rough patch recently but he’s still delivered top-60 fantasy value this season, averaging 25.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks through 32 games.
POR • Forward • #8
16 days ago
Avdija flirted with a triple-double on Friday, ultimately landing one assist and one rebound shy of the feat. He dominated inside the arc and found scoring in several ways, including at the rim, in the midrange, and by working his way to the charity stripe, before finishing as Portland’s leading scorer. Avidja has had a breakout sixth NBA season and is performing like one of the most productive forwards in the league. As the clear No. 1 option, he’ll likely continue to put up big numbers for the Trail Blazers and be an impact player in fantasy leagues.
POR • Forward • #8
19 days ago
Avdija’s field goal percentage has suffered recently, but he has still been able to pour in the counting stats. Over his last six games, he has shot 40 percent or worse in five of them. His percentages haven’t been great this year, but this is a step down for him. Still, he has had an excellent season. He is joined by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic as the only players averaging at least 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game this season.
POR • Forward • #8
22 days ago
Avdija finished Saturday’s victory with his eighth double-double of the season and first since December 2 (seven games). The Trail Blazers’ wing has seen his fantasy value improve substantially since Jrue Holiday’s injury pushed him to the primary playmaker role. And it’s fair to wonder if that position is what will be in the cards for Avdija even after Holiday returns. The turnover count can be high, but Avdija’s overall value compensates for that. Portland plays four games in Week 10, starting with the Pistons on Monday.
POR • Forward • #8
24 days ago
Portland blew significant leads late in regulation and overtime, but Avdija came to the rescue to help the Blazers avoid a terrible loss. His two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime gave Portland the 134-133 victory, and the wing finished with his eighth 30-point game of the season. While turnovers, of which he had five, remain an issue for Avdija, the overall production has been elite. And he’s doing this while being asked to serve as the primary playmaker as Portland awaits the return of Jrue Holiday. With the new All-Star Game format, it would be unsurprising if Avdija made his way to southern California in mid-February.
POR • Forward • #8
28 days ago
While many expected Avdija to be a more valuable option in fantasy basketball entering this season, few believed he could be as good as he’s been. In eight-cat formats, the 6-foot-9 forward has been close to a top-25 player. While moving to point guard due to injuries to other players has raised Avdija’s ceiling, he was playing well even before the role change. The Trail Blazers play two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
While Avdija recorded a complete stat line and kept the turnovers in check, committing two, he struggled with his shot in New Orleans. And that was with the Pelicans’ top defender, Herb Jones, getting ejected just before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Avdija has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats. That’s slightly higher than his season-long production, and the 6-foot-9 will possess a high fantasy ceiling as long as the Trail Blazers remain without Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija has been excellent over the past two weeks, averaging 27.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks over a seven-game span during that timeframe, delivering fourth-round fantasy value in the process. The 24-year-old got to the line just three times in this one after recording double-digit free throw attempts in each of his previous five games. Despite his recent hot streak, Portland has lost five of its last six and 10 of their last 13 overall.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija was just one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double. The 24-year-old small forward led the way with 35 points, though Jerami Grant had 29 points and Shaedon Sharpe had 28 points. For the season, Avdija is providing third-round fantasy value.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
With the NBA changing the format of the All-Star Game, it may be time to discuss Avdija’s chances of making his first career appearance. The Trail Blazers wing continues to shoulder most of the playmaking workload as Jrue Holiday (calf) remains sidelined, and he’s enjoying the most productive season of his NBA career. For the season, Avdija is providing third-round value in eight-cat formats, two rounds better than his Yahoo! ADP. Portland continues its road trip in Detroit on Friday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija has been upgraded from questionable to available for Wednesday’s game. With Jrue Holiday still out, he will continue to run the show offensively, which raises Avdija’s fantasy ceiling. While turnovers can be an issue, the overall production makes up for them.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija’s potential absence on the second night of a back-to-back would open up a ton of minutes and a starting spot. Shaedon Sharpe would likely move back into the starting lineup, while Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert could take on larger roles off the bench, though neither would play enough to be worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
One game removed from recording his second triple-double of the season, Avdija posted his seventh double-double on Tuesday. Since Portland lost Jrue Holiday to a calf injury, the versatile forward has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. Avdija is just outside the top-100 in nine-cat during this stretch, due mainly to an average of 3.8 turnovers per game. However, when Deni dishes out assists at the rate he did on Tuesday, fantasy managers aren’t going to lose sleep over a few turnovers.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
With Donovan Clingan sidelined with an illness, Avdija practically filled in as the starting center. He fell one rebound shy of matching his career high for rebounds, but he was still able to record the fourth triple-double of his career. Avdija is enjoying a phenomenal breakout season and will continue to be an elite option in fantasy basketball, even if the lack of defensive stats and subpar shooting percentages have slightly limited him.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija set a new season-high in scoring on Wednesday, using the three-point shot and accurate shooting inside the arc to achieve it. Six missed free throws prevented the versatile forward from reaching the 40-point mark, and his six turnovers also likely cost him a few shot attempts. However, he also tallied a team-high in assists against the Spurs before the final buzzer sounded. Avidja has been Portland’s most productive player thus far, which shouldn’t change as the season progresses.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
After recording one assist in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Thunder, Avdija was considerably better on Monday. In addition to the increased assists, he has scored at least 22 points in three of his last four games. Since the Trail Blazers lost Jrue Holiday to a calf injury, Avdija has averaged 23.2 points and 7.0 assists per game. While turnovers can be an issue on occasion, Deni is well-positioned to provide top-50 value at a minimum while Portland awaits Holiday’s return.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
While the Trail Blazers navigate their schedule without multiple rotation players, Avdija continues to flourish. He finished Friday’s victory with his fifth double-double of the season, and the 13 assists were a career-high. With Jrue Holiday (calf) set to be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, and Scoot Henderson (hamstring) in two to four, it will be Avdija running the show for the Trail Blazers. That raises his fantasy ceiling, which was already high, considerably.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
After enjoying an excellent first season in Portland, Avdija has been elite to begin his second campaign in Rip City. He finished Wednesday’s crushing defeat with his first triple-double of the season and third of his career, all of which were recorded since Deni was traded to Portland. No Jrue Holiday or Shaedon Sharpe on the court meant more was expected of Avdija, and he was up to the task. He’s rostered in 99 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he won’t be found on many waiver wires. The question now is whether fantasy managers should sell high or ride the wave.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija didn’t have his best offensive night, but his inefficient shooting didn’t affect his playmaking. He dished out five assists while committing one turnover, running the show capably for a team that is down multiple point guards due to injury. Avdija continues to provide top-50 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP. He and the Trail Blazers will look to bounce back when they host the Bulls on Wednesday.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Avdija finished Sunday’s overtime defeat with everything but a steal, once again providing fantasy managers with excellent value. Jrue Holiday not playing due to injury meant the ball was in Deni’s hands more as a playmaker, which may have factored into his committing four turnovers. However, he was also responsible for a team-high seven assists. For the season, Avdija is providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats, well above his Yahoo! ADP of 51.
POR • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
It was a tale of two halves for Avdija, who entered the break with just four points. He was able to turn things around after that, but it didn’t have much of an impact on the final score. This wasn’t a great night for him, but Avdija has scored at least 20 points in all but one game this season. He’s enjoying a breakout season, and that continued in this game despite a new season-high for turnovers.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
While Avdija’s overall stat line was a bit lean, he’s been on a roll scoring-wise. He’s scored at least 26 points in each of his last five games, a run that includes three 30-point efforts. Avdija has been a top-10 player in nine-cat formats since the beginning of November, evidence that nights like Wednesday have not been the norm. Avdija will look to continue this run of elite scoring when Portland visits Houston on Friday.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Avdija made a three-pointer with less than a minutes left in regulation to bring the Trail Blazers within two points. Portland led by two with 10 seconds left before a Paolo Banchero layup tied the game and they ultimately lost on a Desmond Bane three-pointer at the buzzer. Avdija has scored at least 26 points in four consecutive games. He’s been one of the best values relative to draft position so far this season. Avdija and the Trail Blazers have three more games this week, starting with a matchup with the Pelicans on Wednesday.