Deni Avdija Starts Season Opener for Trail Blazers Against Suns
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli player Deni Avdija started for the Portland Trail Blazers in their 2026-27 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. Coach Mike Nore also made his debut on the Blazers' sideline. The game marks the return of Damian Lillard to the NBA and the first game for Ja Morant with Portland.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Deni Avdija started for the Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener.
- The Trail Blazers faced the Phoenix Suns in their first game of the 2026-27 season.
- Mike Nore is making his coaching debut for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Damian Lillard is returning to the NBA after a year away.
- Ja Morant is playing his first game for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The 2026-27 NBA season has begun, with Israeli player Deni Avdija starting in the Portland Trail Blazers' opening game against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija, who was initially questionable, is in the starting lineup for coach Mike Nore's debut on the Blazers' bench. The Trail Blazers are facing the Suns, a team they eliminated in the play-in tournament last season.
Adding to the narrative of the season opener, veteran player Damian Lillard is returning to the NBA after a year's absence. Furthermore, Ja Morant is making his first appearance for the Trail Blazers in this game. The broadcast of the game is available for listeners.
