Deni Avdija anotó 26 puntos, repartió ocho asistencias y capturó ocho rebotes en su regreso tras una lesión de

LA Lakers star LeBron James was full of praise for injured Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija after last night's loss.

Deni Avdija returned from a three-game absence to score a game-high 30 points, Toumani Camara shoehorned nine of his 17 points into a key second-quarter run and the Portland Trail Blazers held the host Sacramento Kings at arm's length through the second half for a 117-110 victory Sunday night.

Unsurprisingly, Avdija’s ascendance is getting notice across the league, including among media members who vote for postseason awards. This week two separate sources tabbed Avdija as a Most Improved Player in waiting, singing his praises at the midseason mark.

Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was forced out of Sunday’s game after injuring his back late in the fourth quarter, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.

The Blazers face the Warriors with Deni Avdija out due to injury, while Jerami Grant’s doubtful status brings hope for a return soon.

Deni Avdija had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his return from a back injury to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Sunday night.

Deni Avdija’s ascension to stardom has coincided with criticism surrounding his foul-drawing. Naysayers have accused Avdija of engaging in foul-baiting, placing him in the same grifting echelon as reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or long-time free throw merchant and superstar Luka Doncic.