Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has been on a tear recently, and that play has earned him a spot on The Athletic’s John Hollinger’s list of ten players worth watching the rest of the season (subscription required).
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Hollinger defined his list by saying he wanted to highlight players that were notable, but would not be popping up in MVP conversations or trade discussions. His reasoning for including Avdija on the list was the forward’s defensive prowess and offensive skillset, which combine to fill multiple roles for the Blazers.