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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Washington Wizards Win Total Odds
The Washington Wizards were the second-worst team in the NBA last season. The Wizards preseason schedule is underway, and things aren’t looking much brighter.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Blazers’ Chauncey Billups sets record straight on Deni Avdija ‘best player’ comments
Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers did not see many changes to their roster this offseason as they continue to rebuild. However, the team did make one underrated move out of left field when they acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards hours before the start of the 2024 NBA Draft in June.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 8
Deni Avdija 'Definitely Getting Used to' Challenge of Being on Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are entering the 2024-25 seasons with a sense of newness and fresh air. The Blazers, who aren't expected to do much this season,
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 8
Unpacking Fit of Blazers' New Starting Forward Tandem
The Portland Trail Blazes have a number of questions to answer as to how they will approach the 2024-25 NBA season. With the storied franchise electing to win games and strive for the post season, or will they tank the season in order to put themselves in the best position to land the number one pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / October 8
Did Wizards Miss Big By Trading Former Top Pick?
When the Washington Wizards selected forward Deni Avdija with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, they felt that they were getting a potential superstar.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 4
New Blazer Could Be Best Portland Player At His Position in a Decade
Beyond No. 7 draft pick Donovan Clingan, fresh off manning the middle on a pair of NCAA champion University of Connecticut Huskies teams, the Portland Trail Blazers' biggest offseason roster addition was its trade for ex-Washington Wizards combo forward Deni Avdija.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 2
Deni Avdija, The Blazers’ New Swiss Army Knife: ‘I Can Get Everybody Going’ 
Chauncey Billups and players continue to spotlight Avdija’s versatility. The Portland Trail Blazers want to improve in several categories this season. Through Media Day and the first two days of training camp, players and coaches have compiled a list of ailments that need fixing.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon drops future trade revelation amid rebuild
While the Washington Wizards drafted three rookies over the summer, they also brought in veterans to help guide the young bucks. One of them is 31-year-old guard Malcolm Brogdon, who they got from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Deni Avdija trade.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 24
New Trail Blazer Already Wants to Finish Career Elsewhere
New Portland Trail Blazers starting small forward (presumably) Deni Avdija, acquired via a trade with the Washington Wizards ahead of June's 2024 NBA Draft, may have just gotten to town.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 20
Blazers News: Young Portland Star Considered 'Emerging' Fantasy Talent
The Portland Trail Blazers' newest (presumed) starter, freshly-acquired small forward Deni Avdija, enjoyed his most productive season on a terrible, lottery-bound Eastern Conference club last season.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 27
Wizards entered deep rebuilding territory with Deni Avdija trade
The Washington Wizards traded Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, cementing their position in a deep rebuild.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27
Wizards kick rebuild into high gear with busy NBA draft night
The 2024 NBA Draft got underway on Wednesday at 8 p.m., but the evening began a bit earlier for the Wizards when it was announced that forward Deni Avdija was traded for Malcolm Brogdon and a slew of picks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27
Best, worst fits from first round of 2024 NBA Draft
The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft is officially completed, which means it's time for us to weigh in on the best and worst team fits for several of the top prospects selected.
Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / June 26
Wizards trade Deni Avdija to Blazers ahead of NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards are starting a rebuild under their new front office led by President of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger. The team made a surprising trade just before the 2024 NBA Draft that will shift the organization’s direction.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Wizards' Deni Avdija trade another step back for the franchise
For Wizards fans who thought this past season's 15-67 record was rock bottom, think again.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 28
Cavaliers Urged To Trade For Wizards’ Deni Avdija
One NBA writer believes the Cleveland Cavaliers should trade for Deni Avdija of the Washington Wizards. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report thinks Avdija would be a good fit in Cleveland. “It’s hard to know what the Cleveland Cavaliers will look like after the offseason shakeup that now seems imminent,” Hughes wrote.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9
Watch: Wizards forward throws transition alley-oop... to referee
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija tried to test NBA referee Mark Lindsay’s hops early in Friday’s Eastern Conference clash against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / November 19
Deni Avdija: ‘Nobody’s feeling sorry’ for struggling Wizards
Forward Deni Avdija indicated no one is going to take pity on the struggling Washington Wizards. “Bad periods, bad times, they don’t last forever. And eventually, you get out of it.
Washington Wizards News / DC Sports King / October 22
Wizards and Deni Avdija agree on team-friendly extension
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Washington Wizards and forward Deni Avdija have agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension. The Wizards had until Monday to reach a deal, or Avdija would have been set to be a restricted free agent.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 22
Wizards sign former top-10 pick to four-year extension
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija doesn't seem to be on much of an upward developmental path, but the organization awarded him a four-year, $55 million extension anyway.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / July 7, 2023
Extension candidate: Wizards forward Deni Avdija
Deni Avdija is entering the final year of his rookie contract, which makes him eligible for a rookie scale extension until the start of the 2023-24 regular season.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 25, 2023
Wizards looking to create a larger role for Deni Avdija
Avdija was a lottery pick in 2020, and Hughes notes that his importance to the team is greater than ever now that Hachimura is gone.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / October 19, 2022
Deni Avdija earns Wizards' starting small forward job
Deni Avdija earned the nod to start at small forward for the Wizards in their season opener at Indiana, a somewhat surprising element because Avdija suffered a groin injury last month playing for Israel during EuroBasket.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14, 2022
Wizards criticized by Israeli national coach over handling of Deni Avdija
One international coach sounds ready to start the “Free Deni” movement. During a recent episode of his podcast “Pini and Tzenzi,” Pini Gershon, the head coach of the Israeli national team, criticized the Washington Wizards over their supposed misuse of forward Deni Avdija.
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