Deni Avdija is on arguably the best contract in the entire association, which is yet another reason why the Trail Blazers trade with the Wizards looks incredibly lopsided in Portland's favor. Avdija is on a front-loaded contract, owed $14.4 million this season, which decreases to $11.9 million in 2027-28.
While it's great that the Blazers somehow managed to steal a rising star on such a team-friendly deal, it also presents them with a future problem that they must proactively prepare for. Avdija is outplaying that contract, and eventually it will have to be renegotiated and extended.