Deni Avdija scored 30 points, a new personal best for the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, pushing the Portland Trail Blazers to a comeback win, 125-112, over the Milwaukee Bucks in Moda Center.

Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.

Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Even against one of the worst defensive teams in the league, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t kickstart their offense in a 113-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without their star guard, veteran Anfernee Simons, tonight against the Chicago Bulls.  The Blazers ruled out their star guard

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, front left, steals the ball from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 ...

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

For those unfamiliar with the All-Star starter selection process, fans make up 50% of the vote for two guards and three frontcourt players (forward or center) for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Current NBA players account for 25% and a media panel accounts for 25%. Players can vote for themselves, by the way.

T he Portland Trail Blazers opened the week with three straight wins over the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets before ending the stretch with a home loss to the Okl

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

The full injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic heading into their Jan. 23 matchup, including an important update on Franz Wagner.

During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,