Malcolm Brogdon, the 2023 Sixth Man of the Year, was part of the trade that brought Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers. He was a significant asset in the deal due to his $22.5 million expiring contract, which the Blazers shipped out to facilitate the acquisition. This move indicates Portland's strategy to reshape its roster while potentially weighing the impact of losing Brogdon's contributions on the court.