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Avdija among best bets for most improved player

December 8, 2025 11:16 AM

Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick unpack which NBA players have the best odds to win the most improved player award, which includes Portland's Deni Avdija and Detroit's Jalen Duren.

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