Blazers Notes: Blazers Sign Guard, Free Agent Joins Mavs, Deni Avdija Prediction

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Oct 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Portland Trail Blazers

Over the week, the Portland Trail Blazers signed undrafted free agent rookie guard Sean Pedulla to a training camp deal, giving him the chance to earn a spot on the roster either in the NBA or Portland's G-League affiliate.

Additionally, former Blazer forward Delano Banton signed with the Dallas Mavericks, giving him a chance to get on a team before the season.

Finally, arguably the Blazers' best player, wing Deni Avdija, received a notable prediction from people around the NBA who think he may have a breakout season.

Avdija is a high level defender who has developed on the ball offensively and has improved playmaking skills.

If Portland makes the playoffs, Avdija will be a key reason for their ascendence.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):

Blazers’ Deni Avdija Receives Major Prediction From Rival GMs

Blazers' Summer League Games Had Higher TV Ratings in China Than 2025 NBA Finals

Blazers' Donovan Clingan Had Surprise Reaction to Draft-Day Trade for Yang Hansen

Blazers Rookie Yang Hansen Hilariously Trolls Himself

Blazers' Chauncy Billups Has Simple 3-Word Message to Team in Camp

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For more news and notes on the Portland Trail Blazers, visit Portland Trail Blazers on SI.

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NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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