Deni Avdija
#8SF · Portland Trail Blazers
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Height
6'8"
Weight
228 lbs
Age
25
Experience
5 yrs
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The Verdict on Deni, in One Read
On the field, Deni Avdija grades out as an excellent SF for Portland Trail Blazers (A Impact). That places him 5th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A+, a clear bargain. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 425 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 46.2% | 33.3% | 77.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityEstablishedRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 66 | 24.2 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 46.2% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 72 | 16.9 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 47.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 |  | 75 | 14.7 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 50.6% | B B |
| 2022-23 | | 76 | 9.2 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 43.7% | B- B- |
| 2021-22 | | 82 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 43.2% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 | | 54 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 41.7% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/29 | @ SAS | L 95-114 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 1-6 | -20 |
| Sun, 4/26 | vs SAS | L 93-114 | 37 | 26 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$39.4M
Guaranteed
$27.5M
AAV
$14.4M/yr
Guaranteed %70%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A+
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Among SF contracts at this AAV tier, Deni Avdija grades a A+ Contract Value Index. At $14.375M annually across three years, he's delivering franchise-caliber production—his 2025-26 season of 24.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 6.7 APG represents a genuine leap from his career averages—while maintaining the kind of two-way impact and basketball IQ that makes him the unquestioned focal point of Portland's rebuild. For a 6-year veteran at age 25, this contract represents exceptional value in a market where similar wings command significantly more; he's playing at an All-Star trajectory without the All-Star premium attached to his salary. The media consensus is unambiguous: Avdija has stopped being a prospect and become a proven cornerstone, with no negative press or injury concerns clouding the picture—just a clean, ascending reputation curve. With the Blazers currently competitive in the Western Conference playoff race, the CVI reflects both his immediate production and the stability of his long-term fit as the franchise's centerpiece, making this one of the league's most efficient wing contracts. The three-year structure gives Portland manageable salary escalation while keeping him locked into his prime earning years at a below-market rate, a rare alignment of value and performance in today's NBA.
Performance Analysis
A+
#5 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Deni's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Deni Compares at the Position
Deni Avdija ranks 5th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Deni between Kevin Durant (A+) just ahead and Trey Murphy III (A+) just behind.
Graded higher
Kevin DurantHouston RocketsA+Jalen JohnsonAtlanta HawksA+LeBron JamesLos Angeles LakersA+Deni AvdijaA+
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About this player
Deni Avdija is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at SF for the Portland Trail Blazers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Deni Avdija, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Performance A+, Sentiment B.
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