Avdija’s Rise and Portland’s Future

Deni Avdija’s explosive season turned Portland into a Western Conference contender, even as they lost their draft pick and bowed out early — and his underpaid contract? That’s the real steal. At just 25, he’s now the franchise’s face, the long-awaited star since Lillard’s departure. But keeping him? Tough. Portland’s cap situation and extension rules make it messy — they’ll likely need to restructure his deal first. And to make room? Trading Jerami Grant, not Jrue Holiday, is the smart move — even if it hurts short-term, it’s the only way to secure Avdija’s future. 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/72399f3c50f8d154