NBA: Deni Avdija keeps his impact at Portland despite fewer touches

Deni Avdija wondered about his role at Portland after the arrivals of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, according to BasketUSA. Head coach Micah Nori managed to reassure him, and the early results are reportedly encouraging.

Portland Trail Blazers are 1st in the NBA with 5 points after 6 matches. They have won their last two, 112-90 at Utah Jazz on 31 October and 118-110 at Denver Nuggets on 3 November, after a 124-103 loss to Memphis Grizzlies on 30 October.

Next up is Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers on 7 November at 03:00 Casablanca time, in the NBA.