The matter came to light this week when Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija spoke about the online comments he receives. He said that the negativity ignores basketball and instead targets his background.

As Rip City held its collective breath, fretting over the intolerable possibility of another injury, Deni Avdija uttered eight words that spurred a gigantic exhale. “I’m not freaking out about it,” the Portland Trail Blazers forward said.

Deni Avdija opens up about political backlash tied to his nationality and why he wants to be judged only on basketball.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija left Thursday's game against the Miami Heat.

Trail Blazers may be getting some positive news as forward Deni Avdija has been upgraded to 'questionable' and may play vs. Kings

Deni Avdija had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his return from a back injury to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Sunday night.

A few notes from a rare Trail Blazers practice, including Avdija's sleeping habits, reaction to Jimmy Butler's injury and reaching .500.

Wizards president Michael Winger says that trading Deni Avdija to Portland wasn't a mistake but Avdija's All-Star rise suggests otherwise.

Portland faces Boston for a non-conference matchup. Monday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Standout Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is sitting out Portland's Friday night game against the visiting Toronto Raptors due to back tightness. Avdija exited the Blazers' 127-110 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday less than two minutes into the second half due to back stiffness.