Deni Avdija Starts Season Opener for Trail Blazers Against Suns
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli player Deni Avdija started for the Portland Trail Blazers in their 2026-27 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. The game features the debut of coach Mike Nore and the return of Damian Lillard. Ja Morant also made his first appearance for the Trail Blazers. The broadcast is available for listening.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Deni Avdija started for the Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener against the Phoenix Suns.
- The game marks the debut of new coach Mike Nore for the Trail Blazers.
- Damian Lillard returns to the NBA after a one-year absence.
- Ja Morant is playing his first game for the Portland Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers are facing the Phoenix Suns, whom they beat in the play-in.
- The NBA season is for 2026-27.
Israeli player Deni Avdija is in the starting lineup for the Portland Trail Blazers as they begin their 2026-27 NBA season against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija, who was previously listed as questionable, will play under new head coach Mike Nore in his debut on the sidelines. The Trail Blazers are facing a Suns team they eliminated in the play-in tournament last season. The game also marks the return of Damian Lillard to the NBA after a year's absence and the debut of Ja Morant with the Trail Blazers.
The broadcast of the game is available for listeners.
