Deni Avdija News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Not playing Saturday Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact It'll be the third missed game in a row for Avdija as he continues to manage a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play will be the second leg of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back set against the Hawks on Sunday. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko (illness) and Jerami Grant should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Avdija is sidelined.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Avdija is likely to miss a third consecutive contest while managing a lower-back injury. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out for the front end of this back-to-back set, Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Jerami Grant would likely continue to soak up additional minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets play the Trail Blazers on 3-game win streak

Charlotte is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out again Thursday Avdija (back) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Chicago.

Impact Thursday will mark Avdija's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Mattisse Thybulle will continue to pick up the slack in Avdija's absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Bulls take on the Trail Blazers on 10-game slide

Chicago will try to stop its 10-game slide when the Chicago Bulls take on Portland

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blazers Get Bad Injury News on Deni Avdija The Portland Trail Blazers may be getting used to life without Deni Avdija in the lineup. The team announced that Avdija would miss their ne...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Won't play Tuesday Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Avdija reaggravated a nagging back injury in Sunday's contest, exiting less than a minute into the game, and will be sidelined Tuesday as a result. In his absence, Sidy Cissoko is a strong candidate to slide into the starting five. Avdija's next opportunity to return will come Thursday against Chicago.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Randle, Timberwolves take on the Trail Blazers

Portland takes on Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Clingan scores 23 points to lead Trail Blazers past short-handed Suns 92-77

Donovan Clingan had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the short-handed Phoenix Suns, 92-77 on Sunday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija leaves game vs. Suns with lower back injury

Portland All-Star guard Deni Avdija left the Trail Blazers’ game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns because of a lower back injury and the team said he won’t return to the game

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Avdija (back) won't return to Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Avdija aggravated a preexisting back injury less than a minute into Sunday's game and will not return. Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant and Sidy Cissoko are candidates for increased minutes with Avdija sidelined. His status for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves is now in question.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Avdija headed to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Suns after appearing to tweak his back, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Avdija, who came into the game nursing a back injury, appeared to aggravate the injury less than a minute into the game before exiting for the locker room. If he is unable to return, Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant and Sidy Cissoko could see extra minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game in Phoenix.

Impact Avdija will push through the pain with the back issue and make himself available for Sunday's game. Portland's All-Star is averaging 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.2 triples per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Phoenix hosts Portland after overtime win against Orlando

Phoenix hosts the Portland Trail Blazers following the Phoenix Suns' 113-110 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Questionable for Sunday Avdija is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix due to lower-back injury management.

Impact Avdija has been dealing with a lingering back injury since mid-January and could be held out of Sunday's contest. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray would be candidates for increased playing time. Avdija has appeared in just three outings this month, during which he has averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double against Denver Avdija contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and 13 assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 157-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The game was never competitive, but Avdija still put together a strong performance as he came a couple dimes short of his fourth triple-double of the season. The 25-year-old forward sat out the final game before the All-Star break due to a sore back, an issue that's been bothering him since mid-January, but he's remained productive when he's been on the court. Over his last seven appearances dating back to Jan. 18, Avdija is averaging 18.6 points, 7.9 boards, 6.0 assists and 1.4 threes in 27.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Nuggets rout Trail Blazers 157-103 for the most points on the road in franchise history

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 1/2 minutes and the Denver Nuggets routed Portland 157-103 on Friday night for the most points on the road in fran...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Deni Avdija, Blazers eager to go again, starting with Nuggets Deadspin | Deni Avdija, Blazers eager to go again, starting with Nuggets

FEBRUARY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deni Avdija is the best contract in the NBA and it's not even close Thanks to their Deni Avdija trade, the Portland Trail Blazers have the best contract in the association.

FEBRUARY 19 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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Hornets play the Trail Blazers on 3-game win streak

Bulls take on the Trail Blazers on 10-game slide

Randle, Timberwolves take on the Trail Blazers

Clingan scores 23 points to lead Trail Blazers past short-handed Suns 92-77

Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija leaves game vs. Suns with lower back injury

Phoenix hosts Portland after overtime win against Orlando

Nuggets rout Trail Blazers 157-103 for the most points on the road in franchise history