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Portland Trail Blazers Must Avoid Marginalizing NBA Star Deni Avdija This Season

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By מערכת וואלה ספורט

First reported by N12 · Jul 19, 2026

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The Portland Trail Blazers' new backcourt lineup threatens to reduce Deni Avdija's offensive role, but experts warn against sidelining the team's newest All-Star to preserve his development and team balance.

01Portland's new backcourt includes Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson.
02Deni Avdija emerged as Portland's leading offensive option last season and became an All-Star.
03Journalist Kyler Fox warns against reducing Avdija's role despite the crowded backcourt.
04Morant and Lillard require the ball to maximize their impact, complicating Avdija's role.
05Avdija's development as a primary offensive player took two seasons and should not be reversed.
06No official response from the Blazers has been made regarding Avdija's role changes.

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