Deni Avdija Explodes for Team-High 23 Points in Preseason Win

Deni Avdija scored a team-high 23 points, shooting 9-for-13 overall and 3-for-6 from deep, while adding two rebounds and two assists in just 21 minutes during a preseason victory over the Warriors. As Portland mixes new backcourt additions Ja Morant and Damian Lillard, Avdija anchors the offense following his breakout 2025-26 campaign where he averaged 24.2 points, 6.9 boards, and 6.7 assists across 66 regular-season games.