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Portland Faces Salary Dilemma After Acquiring Ja Morant Amid Avdija's Rise
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers' acquisition of Ja Morant has created a salary and roster dilemma, especially concerning Deni Avdija's role and contracts. Both players' large contracts expire in 2028, forcing Portland to decide which star to build around while managing salary cap challenges and team chemistry.
- 01Portland traded for Ja Morant, raising team expectations but complicating salary structure.
- 02Deni Avdija is under a four-year, $55 million contract, becoming a key future player.
- 03Both Morant and Avdija's contracts expire after the 2027/28 season, creating re-signing challenges.
- 04Sports Illustrated warns it will be hard for Portland to keep both stars plus Donovan Klingen.
- 05Team must balance two ball-dominant players to maximize offensive potential.
- 06Portland has about two years to decide its core roster and strategic direction.
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