Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija’s star is rising, and that’s reflected in the Ringer’s updated rankings of the top 100 players in the NBA.

In the updated list dropped on Wednesday, the fast and physical forward jumped to No. 40, leaping 13 spots from his ranking of No. 53 on Oct. 15. The spot is more than justified. Avdija’s scoring has surged to 17th-best in the NBA while his efficiency has remained stable. Through 19 games, he’s averaging 25.5 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, while shooting 47.8% from the field, 38.9% from behind the 3-point line, and 80.3% from the free throw line.

Handling the analysis, the Ringer’s Danny Chau talked about how well Avdija is transitioning his game to become a formidable primary option.

The most impressive aspect of Avdija’s sta

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