Blazers Notes: Ex-Coach Passes Away, Deni Avdija Prediction, More

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Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) moves the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) moves the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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NBA experts issued a major prediction on the career of Deni Avdija. The Portland Trail Blazers project to have an impressive defense, and the forward should play a key role in its success.

In other news, former Trail Blazers assistant coach Kim Hughes passed away recently at the age of 73. He was a retired professional basketball player who played during the early years of the NBA.

He coached on the Blazers for four years, from 2012-15. He was in the organization when former Blazer Myles Leonard was on the team, who wrote a touching tribute on Instagram.

"I promise to carry on your memory," part of the caption read on Instagram.

"I promise that some day my two boys will know about Kim Hughes, when they’re old enough to understand. I promise to be there for your wife and children, just as you would for me, if roles were reversed for you and I right now."

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

Blazers Rising Star Receives Major Prediction Ahead of 2025-26 Season

Former Blazers Coach Suddenly Passes Away at 73

Former All-Star Claims Blazers Have Hurt Damian Lillard's Legacy

Blazers 2024 Draft Pick Graded Highly in Re-Draft By Insider

Hopeful Blazers Owner Faces Major Financial Hurdle Ahead of $4.25 Billion Deal

Blazers Predicted to 'Fall Short' of Expectations in 2025-26

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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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