Few teams have gotten out to a better start to open the 2026-27 NBA campaign than the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland has secured wins in five of their first six games to start the year, and were one of the final teams left undefeated prior to a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Despite the lone loss, the Blazers are riding high coming off a compelling win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The win taught us a lot, along with Portland's other five games this season. Here are six things we've learned about this Blazers squad through six games.

Deni Avdija is Headed For Another All-Star Bid

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija gestures as he dribbles the ball up court in the third quarter | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After years of gradual progression, former No. 9 overall pick Deni Avdija reached his All-Star ceiling with a breakout campaign in 2025-26.…