According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Washington Wizards are trading F Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, and a 2029 draft pick. The Blazers are sending the second most favorable of their 2029 first-round picks and two second-round picks in the deal for Avdija according to Woj.
Avdija played in 75 games for the Washington Wizards during the 2023-2024 season and averaged 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.
Malcolm Brogdon averaged 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists last season as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. How will Deni Avdija and Brogdon fit in with their new teams next season?
Portland Trail Blazers And Wizards Look To Rebound From Rough Seasons
The Washington Wizards are trading F Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick tonight and 2029 pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/inF8ezNZtL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2024
Where Each Team Will Be Drafting Tonight
For the first team in NBA history, the NBA Draft will take place over two nights. The first round will transpire tonight while the second round will occur tomorrow. The Washington Wizards are slated to have three first round picks(#2, #14, and #26). The Portland Trail Blazers will draft seventh overall tonight.
This is the first of many trades that will take place as the 2024 NBA Draft gets underway in a half hour.
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