Avdija provided 27 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 15 rebounds and five assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime loss to the Knicks. The fifth-year forward is getting leaned on heavily by Portland,

However, injuries continue to challenge the team’s efforts. Deni Avdija, who has been a steady contributor this season, was listed as questionable due to a left quad contusion. Avdija will not ...

Update: Blazers forward Deni Avdija is out. Jabari Walker is available. • • • The Portland Trail Blazers return home from a grueling yet successful seven-game trip to host a team they want to become one day.