Blazers’ 6-1 Start, Avdija’s Role and Jazz, Thunder Updates

Deni Avdija, Micah Nori and the summer phone call that defines Trail Blazers’ quick start

DENVER — To understand why the Portland Trail Blazers are the talk of the NBA this early November, you have to go back to the summer. Back to a phone call.

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Blazers’ 6-1 Start, Avdija’s Role and Jazz, Thunder Updates

Portland’s 6-1 start reflects new coach Micah Nori’s insistence on execution and attention to detail. His approach is also helping star forward Deni Avdija adjust to a reshaped offense featuring Ja Morant and Damian Lillard. Elsewhere in the Northwest, Utah is struggling at 1-7, while injury-hit Oklahoma City is adapting and has won two straight.

Northwest Notes: Nori, Blazers, Avdija, Jazz, Thunder

New Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori may have an affable personality, but he holds his players to a high standard and isn’t afraid to let them know when they aren’t executing the team’s game plan, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic (free link). Portland has gotten off to a strong 6-1 start, including a […]