Deni Avdija News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Randle, Timberwolves take on the Trail Blazers

Portland takes on Minnesota in a matchup of Western Conference teams

2 HOURS 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 HOURS 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

8 HOURS 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.

8 HOURS 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.

8 HOURS 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.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top Player Prop Bets for Trail Blazers vs. Suns on February 22, 2026 Sportsbooks have set player props for Deni Avdija, Collin Gillespie and others when the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Phoenix Suns at PHX...

18 HOURS 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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija on Bouncing Back After Loss to Denver | Trail Blazers vs Nuggets| February 20, 2026

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Limited output in All-Star debut Avdija (back) played 15 minutes Sunday at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles between Team World's losses to Team Stars and Team Stripes, finishing with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt),...

Impact Avdija had missed the Trail Blazers' most recent game Thursday against the Jazz due to lower-back injury management, but the issue didn't prevent him from making his first career All-Star appearance. The 25-year-old forward started in both games for Team World but saw light usage while the offense ran through the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama. While playing in just six of the Trail Blazers' final 16 games prior to the All-Star break, Avdija had eclipsed 30 minutes on just one occasion. However, with some extra time to recover during the break, Avdija could have his minutes restriction lifted ahead of Portland's next game Friday versus the Nuggets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama's opening-tip intensity, and how yet another NBA All-Star format may have clicked

Victor Wembanyama helped spark a more competitive NBA All‑Star Game, and some players say the new format actually works

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Will play in All-Star Game Avdija (back) will play in Sunday's All-Star Game.

Impact Avdija missed Portland's win over the Jazz on Thursday due to injury management in the second leg of a back-to-back set, though he's set to make his first All-Star appearance Sunday for Team World. Additionally, he should be good to go for the Trail Blazers' game against the Nuggets on Friday. Through 46 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, the 2020 first-rounder is averaging 25.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 34.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Holiday and Clingan boost Trail Blazers to 135-119 win over Jazz

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 31 points and Donovan Clingan added 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Utah 135-119, hours after the Jazz lost Jaren Jac...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Avdija (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Avdija will miss Portland's final matchup before the All-Star break due to load management. Sidy Cissoko should be in line for a sizable increase in minutes Thursday as a result.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Avdija is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to lower-back injury management.

Impact The Trail Blazers are considering giving the All-Star forward load management for the final contest prior to the All-Star break. Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci would be candidates for an expanded role in the event that Avdija sits out Thursday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Portland plays Utah on 4-game road skid

Portland aims to stop its four-game road losing streak with a win against Utah

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Hits for 26 points in victory Avdija produced 26 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 135-118 win over the 76ers.

Impact The Trail Blazers look like contenders when Avdija is in the lineup, and although the team was led by a career night from Toumani Camara, Avdija logged a brilliant night in his return to action. The standout should get the rest he needs during the All-Star break, and his full participation will enhance Portland's odds of snagging a postseason opportunity.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija On Ball Movement & Returning to the Court | Trail Blazers vs 76ers | February 9, 2026

FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Camara has a career night and the Trail Blazers use a 49-point third quarter to top 76ers 135-118

Toumani Camara scored a career-high 30 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-118 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

76ERS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 9, 2026

FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

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