Tag: Deni Avdija
Blazers announce multiyear contract extension for GM Joe Cronin
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Joe Cronin, confirming earlier reports in a press release.
“Joe has demonstrated...
Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to Knicks, Mikal Bridges to Blazers
As the Knicks prepare for the NBA playoffs, they are likely to face a stark reality: their defense-first roster, while formidable, might lack the...
Blazers On Rise, Suddenly And Fairly Surprisingly Contender For Postseason
Remarkably, the Trail Blazers may be positioning themselves for a late-season surge that could carry them into the play-in tournament. No, really. And it...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Blazers, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on another masterclass Sunday, leading the Thunder to a 118-108 road win over the Trail Blazers. The MVP favorite was his...
NBA Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Lakers, Trail Blazers
Heat
It's not just the culture that's taken a hit with all the Jimmy Butler drama. The Heat have been paying the price on the...
Trail Blazers Still Looking To Solve Point Guard Puzzle
The 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers are young, fun, and full of potential. With 95% of the roster under 27, they’ve got the kind of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Blazers, Rockets, Jimmy Butler
Lakers
Don't look now, but Lakers coach JJ Redick is 3-0 (as of this writing). Of course, each of the Lakers' first three games was...
Wizards, Corey Kispert Agree To Four-Year Extension
The Wizards have signed sharpshooting wing Corey Kispert to a four-year, $54 million contract extension, per NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Washington...
Blazers Preview: Intriguing Pieces Apparent, But Identity And Cornerstone May Not Be
Blazers Preview
A look at the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Chauncey Billups
Last Season:...
Wizards Preview: Full Rebuild Is On As Front Office Keeping Focus On Future
Wizards Preview
A look at the Washington Wizards entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Brian Keefe
Last Season: 15-67 (failed...
Blazers Assistant GM To Coach G League’s Rip City Remix
Portland Trail Blazers assistant general manager Sergi Oliva will spend the G League season as head coach of the Rip City Remix, per Adrian...
East Notes: Celtics, Offseason, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr, Wizards
Celtics
The Celtics didn't add any veterans this offseason, but when you win the championship, hey, no big deal. That seemed to be the take...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers, Jazz
Grizzlies
As many suspect, the Grizzlies' potential return to prominence largely depends on the return of point guard Ja Morant from shoulder surgery.
For the record,...
West Notes: Timberwolves, Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, Blazers
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves made a run to the Western Conference finals, upending the 2023 champion Nuggets along the way. So there was no need to...
