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on september 24, beijing time, trail blazers forward deni avdija was interviewed and talked about the offseason team trade.

“i felt like washington was my home for four years,” avdija said. “i built friendships there, built relationships with the coaches there. i felt like i was part of this organization and had some emotional connection to this organization. and then, when you’re no longer there, you have to understand that this is it. there’s no other way.

"although this is not the most glamorous team in the world, we have reached the playoffs. i was injured at the time, but i have come a long way with this club. i believe that now i have entered a new world, where i have discovered new abilities in myself mentally and physically, and i am sure that i will succeed."

previously, the wizards traded avdija to the trail blazers in exchange for malcolm brogdon, the 14th pick in 2024, the 2029 first-round pick (the second-highest of the wizards' two first-round picks) and two second-round picks.

source: nba official website