While many Golden State Warriors fans would have been focused on their own team during Wednesday's preseason outing at Chase Center, there was also a notable absentee from the starting lineup of the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.
When Deni Avdija wasn't part of Chauncey Billups' starting group, it was assumed he was simply resting out of the game entirely. Instead the sixth-year forward came off the bench, perhaps making him a target for the Warriors to already monitor should it continue into the season.
Warriors should already have an eye on Deni Avdija
Many would argue Avdija is Portland's best player following his stunning end to last season, having averaged 20.