Deni Avdija
#8SF · Portland Trail Blazers
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Height
6'8"
Weight
228 lbs
Age
25
Experience
5 yrs
B
B
A
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 414 | 24.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 45.6% | 33.5% | 77.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 24.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs SAC | W 122-110 | 33 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9-19 | 5-9 | +12 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$39.4M
Guaranteed
$27.5M
AAV
$14.4M/yr
Guaranteed %70%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Avdija's three-year, $14.3M AAV deal earns a solid B CVI, representing excellent value for a player posting A-level production in his breakout campaign. The 25-year-old forward is delivering franchise-cornerstone numbers with 24.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game across 57 contests, validating Portland's investment in his development. At under $15M annually, this contract looks like a steal for a versatile wing putting up near All-Star statistics while carrying significant offensive responsibility. As a six-year veteran entering his prime, Avdija has shed the inconsistency concerns that once defined his profile and emerged as the type of two-way playmaker who typically commands $20M+ on the open market. Media coverage frames him as Portland's cornerstone player crucial to their playoff hopes, with headlines suggesting the Blazers' success directly correlates to his continued excellence. The three-year term provides Portland with cost certainty through Avdija's peak years while avoiding the long-term risk that often accompanies breakout seasons.
Performance Analysis
A
#7 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Deni Avdija is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA small forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 24.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists through 414 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Deni's strongest area is APG at 6.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 45.6 (small forward median: 46.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Deni ranks 7th. Deni is a cornerstone of the Portland Trail Blazers' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
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