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On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses...

• Deni Avdija being named to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career

• Needing to do a little bit extra in order to make your first All-Star roster

• The Trail Blazers having at least three players at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend between Avdija, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen

• The Trail Blazers trading for 6-8 guard/forward Vit Krejci from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks

• Krejci providing three-point shooting and playmaking, two things the Trail Blazers desperately need

• Bidding a fond farewell to Duop Reath, one of the best people you'll find in the NBA or otherwise

• Portland's losing streak extending to five games with a loss to the Cavaliers at Moda Center on Sunday

• Blake Wesley returning to the lineup Sunday after missing the last few months with a broken foot

• Scoot Henderson also getting close to making his debut after missing the first part of the season with a hamstring injury