Defense has been the common denominator in Portland’s six-game winning streak, catalyzing the hottest stretch in the NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija put up an excellent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording 30 points, nine total rebounds, two assists, and two steals over 38 minutes.

Avdija has been on a roll ever since he returned from an ankle injury. In the six games since, Avdija has averaged 20.8 points, 8.2 total rebounds, 4.5 assists, and two steals per game. In two of ...

When Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers before this season, his prospects for NBA greatness didn’t exactly improve: the Wizards ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija scored a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday ...

Avdija (ankle) finished with 20 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in Sunday's 113-102 win over the Bulls. Avdija had been sidelined ...

An Israeli dominates in Portland When Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers before this season, his prospects for NBA greatness didn ...

Avdija (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Avdija appears set to return from a three-game absence, and for now, the ...