The Portland Trail Blazers didn't sign Damian Lillard with any intentions of the franchise legend suiting up during the 2025-26 season. With that said, Lillard's Achilles tendon tear appears likely to keep Dame out for a full season.

Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 assists and 8.5 rebounds, while leading the Blazers to a 3-1 record, to win the award for the first time.

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night for an 8 p.m. ET tip from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The Portland Trail Blazers did well with their roster heading into the 2025-26 season. Joe Cronin landed Jrue Holiday via trade and drafted Yang Hansen in what were thought to be the two most consequential transactions of the offseason.

Deni Avdija had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Donovan Clingan added a career-high 24 points along with 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-110 on Saturda

Deni Avdija had 34 points and 11 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 122-09 on Friday night.

The Utah Jazz are confirmed to have one starter previoiusly on their injury report upgraded to active for their upcoming action vs. the Portland Trail Blazers: center Jusuf Nurkic, who has just been elevated to play after a two-game absence.

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is listed as out for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Luke Kornet led the way with a season-high 23 points (10-12 FG), eight rebounds, five blocks, and three assists. Luke was nearly unstoppable in the paint on both ends. Not only did he record a season-high in points,