Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) AP AP

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija left his former stomping grounds at the Capital One Center disappointed with how the night went.

The latest Bleacher Report 2025 NBA Mock Draft has the Portland Trail Blazers addressing a significant need, but it still doesn't solve their biggest problem.

Won't suit up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers starting forwards Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija are questionable for Friday night’s game at the Brooklyn Nets. Avdija left Wednesday night’s 129-121 win at the Washington Wizards in the first quarter with a left quad injury and did not return.

Avdija is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left quad injury. Losing Avdija would be a massive blow for the Trail Blazers, as he's been one of the best players for them throughout the campaign.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Deni Avdija (8) and center Daniel Gafford (21) during a time out called against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.

The Trail Blazers forward believes that they have one massive problem that they need to fix if they are going to make the playoffs.

Star Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young only made 27.3 percent of his looks from the floor. Now-retired former Charlotte Hornets/Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward, then-Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic,

Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards.