The Latest Breaking News from Deni Avdija

Trail Blazers Are at the Top of the List to Fall Out of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s Why.

Will the Ja Morant experiment work out for the Portland Trail Blazers? An NBA scout weighs in.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Five NBA Breakout Candidates Primed to Take the Next Step in 2026–27 Season

Last year saw huge leaps from players like Jalen Johnson and Deni Avdija. Who could be next? A look at five potential breakout players ahead of the new NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

Trail Blazers Must Decide Their Next Move After Shaedon Sharpe’s Injury

Shaedon Sharpe’s prolonged absence gives the Trail Blazers time to figure out their crowded guard room.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Blazers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, Damian Lillard’s Return and More

The Portland Trail Blazers took a big step forward this season. Deni Avdija became a star while the team’s youth movement showed progress and Damian Lillard will return next season. Here’s a full offseason preview.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Blazers Season Grades: Evaluating Portland’s Campaign After Hard-Fought Playoff Loss to Spurs

Breaking down how this season went for the Trail Blazers after they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Spurs on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

NBA Announces Finalists for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Other End-of-Season Awards

All the finalists for this year’s NBA awards.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

NBA Playoff Power Ranking: Where Every Team Stands Heading Into the First Round

There are 16 teams left to battle for the championship—how do they stack up against each other?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18

Chris Mannix’s Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Clock, Portland’s Early Hotel Checkout

Plus, Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year stock watch and examining Doug Christie’s return as Kings coach.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

How Luka Dončić's Appeal of NBA’s 65-Game Rule Could Cost Kon Knueppel Rookie of the Year

Kon Knueppel had the bad luck of having a bad game before awards ballots have been turned in—even if it isn’t supposed to count in the voting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Portland’s Deni Avdija Did A Lot More Than Shoot Free Throws to Beat the Suns

Deni Avdija went 15-of-22 from the field on his way to 41 points in a play-in win over the Suns.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15