Damian Lillard And Deni Avdija Are Thriving as the Trail Blazers’ Stars

The Portland Trail Blazers now sport a 9-3 record, cementing themselves as one of the league's most impressive teams to start the 2026-27 NBA season. During this stretch, two of the Blazers' stars have stood out: Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija. Portland is thriving without Ja Morant beyond the first few games. Portland has found its …