The Portland Trail Blazers acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and a 2029 draft pick. The 23-year-old spent four seasons with the Wizards. But he easily had the best year of his career in 2023-24, averaging 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. He also shot 37.9% from behind the arc. Avdija still has plenty of untapped potential, and there aren't many players in the National Basketball Association who are more durable.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija has his sights set on improving at both ends of the court next season. He wants to be a better off-ball defender and become a better ball-handler. Avdija made a big leap in his fourth NBA campaign, averaging career-high numbers across the boards. He developed into one of Washington's top scorers, averaging 14.7 points per game, and also boosted his rebounding numbers to 7.2 per game while handing out 3.8 assists. The Israeli talent turned just 23 at the start of January and should have a lot more upside.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (migraine) will play against Portland on Friday. After leaving the previous game due to a migraine, he was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) sidelined, Avdija should get extra usage offensively in a good matchup against one of the league's bottom-dwellers. Since the All-Star break, Avdija has pushed his productivity to 16.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (illness) is considered questionable to play for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old unfortunately had to leave the match-up against the Lakers in Wednesday's game due to a migraine. He is still not fully recovered and could end up sitting out this next contest. If Avdija is unable to take the court, more playing time will likely open up on the wing for Justin Champagnie and Anthony Gill. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to confirm his playing status.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A right knee contusion cost Avdija's Washington's prior three outings, but the fourth-year forward is cleared to play on Thursday. Avdija has reached double scoring figures in each of his last eight appearances, averaging 16.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers over this period. A 237.5-point implied total matches the highest figure on Thursday's seven-game slate, which should give the 23-year-old playmaker plenty of opportunities to rack up counting stats for a Wizards club missing starting point guard Tyus Jones (back).
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the visiting Kings. He's averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season, so Washington has been without a vital piece of the offense. But if the 23-year-old doesn't return versus Sacramento, Corey Kispert, who had 16 points in Tuesday's loss to the Houston Rockets, remains a must-start fantasy option in all formats.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This doesn't come as shocking news after Avdija was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's contest. His absence opened up a spot for Corey Kispert in the starting five on Sunday. He didn't play well during that game, but Kispert is worth a look as a streaming option while Avdija is out.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday versus Boston. He was a late scratch on Saturday against Chicago and will miss another game with a right knee contusion. Avdija's absence is set to give Corey Kispert another start. He was Washington's top scorer on Saturday with 16 points and has done well for several weeks now. Kispert's numbers as a starter this season stand at 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Avdija was ruled out minutes before tip-off on Saturday. Instead, Corey Kispert will move into the starting five with Avdija unavailable for this game. A shift to the starting five should give Kispert a solid fantasy boost for Saturday's slate.
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Saturday's matchup against the Bulls. The 23-year-old is dealing with a right knee contusion but will remain in the lineup for a ninth consecutive game. Avdija has played a massive part for the Wizards lately and should be able to produce another good fantasy line on Saturday. He's averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals for the month.
