Portland Trail Blazers GM Optimistic About Extending Deni Avdija's Contract
Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin expressed optimism regarding the potential contract extension for Israeli forward Deni Avdija. Speaking at the team's media day on Monday, September 28, 2026, ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season, Cronin acknowledged that Avdija's contract situation is complex but stated he is not worried about reaching an agreement.
Cronin explained that Avdija's contract extension, which can be initiated starting October 2nd, involves intricate negotiations and will require utilizing remaining salary cap space. The team aims to time the extension strategically to meet both Avdija's needs and the team's objectives, drawing parallels to the situation with Scott Henderson. Cronin hopes the extension will be finalized within the next one to two years.
Earlier, Cronin discussed the decision to acquire player Ja Morant. He revealed that he contacted key backcourt players, including Avdija, after signing Morant to ensure alignment. Cronin emphasized the team's goal of building a highly talented roster that requires players to learn to cooperate, make sacrifices, and find ways to become a winning team. He stated that the players discussed this objective and the desire to maximize the team's quality.
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