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Deni Avdija's Contract Brings Uncertainty to Blazers
- Portland Blazers consider a Deni Avdija extension as his value rises after an All-Star season.
- Two-year rule limits extension talks until October 2025 per current CBA guidelines.
- Experts see a potential max-saving move by locking Avdija in before a rising cap.
- Trade-offs include cap space for other players like Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant.
- If Avdija maintains sky-high trajectory, 2028 free agency could outpace an extension.
- Blazers are expected to prioritize an Avdija extension when the window opens in October 2026.
- Avdija’s 2023 extension originally paid $55 million over four years in restricted context.
- Avdija posted strong stat lines this past season, fueling extension talk.
- CBA rules shape how soon Blazers can negotiate with Avdija beyond the initial extension.
- The piece frames the extension as a test of Portland’s commitment to its core.
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