Corey Kispert was ecstatic to see a familiar face take the hardwood floor at Capital One Arena. Deni Avdija returned to D.C. on Wednesday night for the first time since the Washington Wizards traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers in the offseason.

Grant is dealing with right knee soreness, which puts his status in danger for Friday. Deni Avdija is also questionable with a quad contusion, so Portland's depth could be tested against Brooklyn. Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray may be needed to handle additional minutes,

The Wizards' staff and fans alike were eager to see him back in action, underscoring the affection and support he garnered during his time in Washington. As Avdija continues his c

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija left Wednesday night’s game at Boston with a left quad injury in the fourth quarter and did not return. Avdija first injured his left quad on Feb. 26 during the Blazers' 129-121 at Washington,

Sharpe was the only Trail Blazer to exceed 16 points, shooting 50 percent from the field en route to a career-high 36 points. He capitalized on an expanded role, starting the second half in place of the injured Deni Avdija (quad).

NBA: Portland is 2 - 0 on its two-week road trip after taking care of the Wizards Wednesday. The Blazers are on to Brooklyn now. Deandre Ayton won’t play. Deni Avdija and Jeremy Grant will

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija‘s triple-double during Sunday’s overtime loss at Cleveland placed him in rare company alongside former NBA greats Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain. Avdija scored 30 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists on 8-of-13 shooting to record his first triple-double during the team’s 133-129 overtime loss at Cleveland.

Forward Deni Avdija on Sunday became the first Portland Trail Blazers player to record a triple-double since Damian Lillard in 2023. Avdija scored 30 points with 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists during Sunday’s 133-129 overtime loss at the Cavaliers.

Portland Trail Blazers starting forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija are listed as questionable for Sunday’s 12:30 p.m. game at the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players missed Friday night’s 121-102 victory at the Brooklyn Nets.

Portland Trail Blazers starting forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija are questionable for Friday night’s game at the Brooklyn Nets. Avdija left Wednesday night’s 129-121 win at the Washington Wizards in the first quarter with a left quad injury and did not return.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija made his first return to Washington to play the Wizards Wednesday since being traded to Rip City last summer. But his time spent on the court where he played four seasons didn’t last long.