Avdija’s Rise Shakes Up the West
So, let’s talk about Deni Avdija, because his name has been popping up everywhere lately—and for good reason. The Portland Trail Blazers forward has officially been nominated for the Western Conference Player of the Month for October and November, and honestly, it feels like the recognition is overdue. Even though Portland hasn’t exactly been tearing up the standings, Avdija’s individual performances have been impossible to ignore.
Right now, he’s averaging 25.8 points per game, leading the team in scoring while also ranking second in rebounds at 7.1 and assists at 5.8. That’s the kind of well-rounded production that keeps a struggling team afloat, and the Blazers, sitting at 8–12, have leaned on him heavily. His nomination really highlights how he has become the centerpiece of Portland’s offense—someone who produces, leads, and competes no matter how tough the situation is.
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Of course, the Western Conference is absolutely stacked, so even being nominated is a sign of elite company. The actual award went to Nikola Jokic, who put together a ridiculous stat line of nearly 29 points, over 12 rebounds, and almost 11 assists per game. But Avdija was right there among names like Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, James Harden, and Alperen Sengun. To be placed in that group is a statement on its own.
What makes Avdija’s rise even more compelling is what he’s been doing on the court night after night. He’s not just scoring; he’s controlling games. He’s putting up double-doubles, grabbing triple-doubles, and doing everything with a level of confidence and physicality that wasn’t as visible early in his career. It feels like he finally unlocked the part of his game that people always suspected was there, but never consistently saw. His impact has been so strong that Portland is a staggering 16 points better per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor. That’s superstar territory.
And when you zoom out and look across the league, the East had its own standout in Cade Cunningham, who picked up Player of the Month over there with almost 29 points and impressive all-around numbers. So Avdija’s nomination fits into this broader moment where young talents are stepping up and reshaping the league’s landscape.
As the season moves forward, Avdija’s nomination feels like both a milestone and a preview. It shows how far he has come, but also hints at how much more he might still have in store. The Blazers may not be contenders yet, but they clearly have a guy—and that’s often where every great turnaround begins.
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