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Josh Hart was deemed the Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija "before Deni Avdija got here"

Former Blazer Was the Team's Deni Avdija Before Israeli Forward Arrived in Portland

Josh Hart was deemed the Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija "before Deni Avdija got here."

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Trail Blazers Headlines

Blazers' Joe Cronin Gets Seal of Approval For $125 million Worth of Trades

Blazers Big Man Depth Embarrassed in Pelicans Loss With Yang, Clingan, Williams Out

Toumani Camara Sends Strong Message on Blazers' Progress During Transitional Season

Trail Blazers Shouldn't Add a Third Guard Over 35 Years Old

Herb Jones is More Sensible Trade Target For Blazers Than Pelicans Teammate

Should the Blazers Trade Robert Williams to the Lakers or Celtics?

Blazers Nearing Decision on Trade Piece From First Jrue Holiday Deal

Yang Hansen’s NBA Debut Provides Mixed Bag in Loss

7 Blazers Land on Injury Report for Raptors Game

Trail Blazers Featured Stories

Nov 30, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts toward an official during the second half in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Deni Avdija Makes Special Blazers History Despite Loss to Thunder

Nov 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) celebrates a basket and a foul with teammates during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

6 Trail Blazers Ruled Out Ahead of Thunder Game Sunday

Nov 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts after missing consecutive free throws in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Deni Avdija Gets Honest About Blazers' NBA Cup Elimination

Oct 24, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) makes his way Into Moda Center before Trail Blazers play against the Golden State Warriors. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Makes Major Personal Announcement

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Apr 14, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Dalano Banton (5).

Trail Blazers News: How Dalano Banton Capitalized On Big Minutes With Portland

Apr 9, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) dunks the ball

Trail Blazers News: Joe Cronin, Deandre Ayton Encouraged By Center's Late-Season Growth

Apr 12, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) reacts.

Trail Blazers News: John Hollinger Unpacks Scoot Henderson's Late-Season Ascent

Oct 28, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant drives to the rack against Rockets center Alperen Sengun.

Trail Blazers Injury Report: Rockets, Portland Sitting Several Vets

Apr 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson dribbles against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller.

Trail Blazers News: Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo Regret Scoot Henderson Optimism

Mar 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green celebrates with guards Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.

Trail Blazers Injury Report: 2 Warriors Stars Downgraded Ahead Of Portland Match

Apr 1, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner shoots the ball over center Deandre Ayton and guard Dalano Banton.

Trail Blazers News: Young Portland Trade Acquisition Unpacks Breakout Run

Oct 28, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin.

Trail Blazers News: Expert Unpacks MLE Free Agent Options For Portland

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The Blazers Are Better Off With Larry Nance Than Lauri Markkanen

The Blazers Are Better Off With Larry Nance Than Lauri Markkanen

Grading the Deal: Blazers Trade First-Round Pick for Larry Nance Jr.

Grading the Deal: Blazers Trade First-Round Pick for Larry Nance Jr.

Tony Snell's Likely Role With Blazers Needs the Proper Perspective

Tony Snell's Likely Role With Blazers Needs the Proper Perspective

Portland's Small-Ball Problem Points to Lagging Two-Way Flexibility

Portland's Small-Ball Problem Points to Lagging Two-Way Flexibility

Why Wouldn't the Trail Blazers Beat Their Over/Under?

Why Wouldn't the Trail Blazers Beat Their Over/Under?

Why Norman Powell Won't 'Get Lost' Offensively Under Chauncey Billups

Why Norman Powell Won't 'Get Lost' Offensively Under Chauncey Billups

CJ McCollum Believes Damian Lillard is 'All In' With Trail Blazers

CJ McCollum Believes Damian Lillard is 'All In' With Trail Blazers

What to Know About Blazers' 2021-22 Regular Season Schedule

What to Know About Blazers' 2021-22 Regular Season Schedule

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Trail Blazers' Season Ends With Disappointing Game 6 Loss

Trail Blazers' Season Ends With Disappointing Game 6 Loss

Six Keys for Blazers in Do-Or-Die Game 6

Six Keys for Blazers in Do-Or-Die Game 6

Damian Lillard's Heroics Aren't Enough for Blazers in Epic Game 5

Damian Lillard's Heroics Aren't Enough for Blazers in Epic Game 5

Jusuf Nurkic Answers Call in Blazers' Blowout Game 4 Victory

Jusuf Nurkic Answers Call in Blazers' Blowout Game 4 Victory

Outlier Shooting Dooms Blazers in Game 3 Loss to Nuggets

Outlier Shooting Dooms Blazers in Game 3 Loss to Nuggets

Blazers Routed By Nuggets In Heated Game 2

Blazers Routed By Nuggets In Heated Game 2

Blazers Take Home-Court From Nuggets With Impressive Game 1 Win

Blazers Take Home-Court From Nuggets With Impressive Game 1 Win

Blazers-Nuggets Preview: Can Nikola Jokic Keep Pace With Portland?

Blazers-Nuggets Preview: Can Nikola Jokic Keep Pace With Portland?

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Portland's Real Passing Problem Comes From The Bench

Portland's Real Passing Problem Comes From The Bench

Gary Trent Jr.'s Superstar Company From Three

Gary Trent Jr.'s Superstar Company From Three

Is Terry Stotts Right About Portland's 'Not Great' Road Trip?

Is Terry Stotts Right About Portland's 'Not Great' Road Trip?

Portland's Carmelo Anthony Problem Was Laid Bare At Madison Square Garden

Portland's Carmelo Anthony Problem Was Laid Bare At Madison Square Garden

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