NBA Trade Timing Could Cost Deni Avdija Tens of Millions
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Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija may have lost out on up to $30 million due to the timing of his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers. The trade processed after July 1, 2024, making him ineligible for a "supermax" contract. Despite this, Avdija is still expected to sign a large deal worth approximately $316 million over five years.
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- Deni Avdija may have lost $30 million due to NBA trade processing dates.
- The trade from Washington to Portland officially processed in July 2024.
- This timing made Avdija ineligible for a potential "supermax" contract.
- Avdija is still projected to sign a contract worth around $316 million.
- Portland Trail Blazers have started the season with three consecutive wins.
A technicality involving the timing of a trade from Washington to Portland may have cost Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija up to $30 million in potential earnings. Avdija, currently leading the Portland Trail Blazers in their strong start to the season, was traded in late June 2024, but the deal officially processed in July. According to NBA rules, player trades processed after July 1st are considered to have occurred in the player's next contract year. This means Avdija technically entered his fifth year before playing a single game in that season, disqualifying him from a "supermax" contract extension with the Blazers.
Avdija would have been eligible for a supermax deal had he met certain criteria, such as starting a specific number of games in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Analyst Sam Quinn highlighted that this seemingly minor detail could result in a difference of approximately $30 million over five years. While this amount is significant, the article notes that not all eligible players receive supermax offers, and the potential savings for Portland could make them a more competitive team under the NBA's strict salary cap.
Despite missing out on the supermax, Avdija is still projected to sign a substantial contract. Salary cap expert Bobby Marks estimates that Avdija could secure a deal worth around $316 million over five years. The Portland Trail Blazers have started the season impressively, winning their first three games and are favored to win their upcoming matchup against Memphis.
