Avdija’s New Role with Lillard & Morant | Portland Trail Blazers News

Deni Avdija’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers hinges on how he adapts to a new, firepower-packed roster featuring Ja Morant and Damian Lillard. Last season, Avdija was constantly double-teamed, limiting his effectiveness and exposing the team’s lack of offensive creators. With Morant and Lillard now sharing the load, Avdija should get more space and easier looks — though chemistry with Morant may be tricky given their similar playstyles. Lillard, however, could be a perfect fit, using his pick-and-roll mastery to draw defenders and open up Avdija. This season, Avdija has a golden chance to prove he’s worth a bigger contract — and the Blazers’ new offense could be the stage he needs to shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f4cd0cf1df3905da