Avdija’s Cheap Deal Changes Everything

Portland’s savvy trade for All-Star Deni Avdija, locked into a jaw-dropping $13.1M contract that drops after next season, is turning heads as one of the league’s best deals — but it’s forcing a tough reality check. With Avdija’s prime window closing fast and his extension locked into a rigid salary cap formula, the Blazers must act now to keep him. To make room for his future, they may need to trade high-salary veterans like Jrue Holiday or Jerami Grant — a move that could free up cap space but also complicate their pursuit of another superstar. With owner Tom Dundon eager to make a splash, the Blazers face a pivotal offseason decision: chase a big-name addition or pivot toward building a sustainable future around Avdija. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3cefe7939aac057