Sam Yip: Deni Avdija on the Portland scene in comparison with the DC scene: “I love Portland. I feel like it’s my vibe. It kinda reminds me of where I grew up with a lot of nature so I definitely like the food. The persons are very good, particularly for the Blazer gamers. I really feel like we are able to do properly for town, I really feel like I can have a number of good issues.”
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Sean Highkin: Chauncey Billups says Scoot Henderson is out and Jerami Grant is in for tonight. Deni Avdija strikes again to the bench. -via Twitter @highkin / December 1, 2024
Casey Holdahl: Blazers 114, Hawks 110: FINAL. 32 factors, 5 assists, 3 steals for @ShaedonSharpe. 23 factors, 4 assists, 1 steal/block for @DALANOBANTON. 14 factors, 8 rebounds, 2 steals for Rob Williams. 12 factors, 8 rebounds, 4 assists for @deniavdia8. Blazers win 3-straight for the primary time -via Twitter @CHold / November 17, 2024
In an Instagram story, Avdija shared his reasoning: “Tomorrow, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the primary pre-season recreation of the season will happen. When the administration knowledgeable me, I knew straight away that I’d not take part. I feel that the best way to start the season is by honoring Jewish tradition and standing united with my fellow Jews in Israel and around the world.” -via Jerusalem Post / October 11, 2024
