Deni Avdija News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Won't play Monday Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Avdija will miss his second consecutive contest due to a lower-back strain, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Wizards. With the 25-year-old forward unavailable, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija injury status and update ahead of Trail Blazers vs Celtics Updating the injury report and Deni Avdija's status for the Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics matchup on Jan. 26.

JANUARY 26 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

How to Watch Celtics vs. Trail Blazers: Live Stream or on TV The Portland Trail Blazers (23-23) will look to Deni Avdija (26 points per game, 11th in NBA) when they try to knock off Jaylen Brown (29.8,...

JANUARY 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Questionable for Monday Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Avdija is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a lower back strain he sustained in Thursday's win over the Heat. If the 25-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert would be candidates for increased minutes.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference matchup

Portland faces Boston for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Wizards somehow still refuse to admit the obvious about Blazers' Deni Avdija trade The Washington Wizards refuse to admit that their Deni Avdija trade with the Portland Trail Blazers was a mistake.

JANUARY 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Mamukelashvili's 22 points lead Raptors past Blazers, snapping Portland's win streak

Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 points and Brandon Ingram added 20 to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, though he will travel with the Trail Blazers for their upcoming three-game road trip, Danny Marang of 1080 T...

Impact Avdija has been dealing with back tightness of late and was unable to return to Thursday's win over Miami after exiting early in the third quarter. His next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against the Celtics. With the 25-year-old forward unavailable, Sidy Cissoko will likely see increased playing time.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija injury status and update ahead of Trail Blazers vs Raptors Injury report for the Portland Trail Blazers' Jan. 23 matchup against the Toronto Raptors, which includes rising star Deni Avdija.

JANUARY 23 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Doubtful for Friday Avdija (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact This is a downgrade after coach Tiago Splitter said Thursday night that the forward would be fine -- he failed to return to the game with 10:03 remaining in the third quarter. With Avdija likely to be sidelined Friday, Jerami Grant could see a bump in usage. More minutes could be available for Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert as well.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Winger breaks silence on Deni Avdija trade — and the Wizards have zero regrets The Wizards' decision to move on from Deni Avdija seemed like the team's biggest mistake yet, but shot caller Michael Winger disagrees.

JANUARY 23 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Blazers can no longer ignore fatal flaw wasting Deni Avdija's magic The Portland Trail Blazers must go all in on giving Deni Avdija the support he needs at the trade deadline before they waste his magical sea...

JANUARY 23 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Deadspin | Surging Blazers likely to have Deni Avdija active vs. Raptors Deadspin | Surging Blazers likely to have Deni Avdija active vs. Raptors

JANUARY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Portland faces Toronto, looks for 5th straight win

Portland looks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Toronto

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Expected to play Friday Head coach Tiago Splitter expects Avdija (back) to play Friday against the Raptors, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Impact "I think he'll be fine," said Splitter after Thursday's matchup with the Heat. Avdija left the floor early in the third quarter and was spotted receiving attention from the trainer, and he was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest. However, it'll still be worth monitoring Avdija's status leading up to tipoff given the fact that he recently missed time with a back injury.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE

Sharpe scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Heat 127-110 for 4th straight win

Shaedon Sharpe scored 27 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-110 victory over the Miami Heat

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Star player will not return to game to Miami Heat-Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers announced that star forward Deni Avdija will not return to Thursday night's game against the Miami Heat after agg...

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Exits with back issue Avdija won't return to Thursday's game against the Heat due to a back injury. He'll end the night with 20 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 18 m...

Impact Avdija checked out of the game with 10:03 remaining in the third quarter and was later seen wearing a wrap on his back. The team announced shortly after that he wouldn't return the game. Avdija recently returned from a three-game absence due to a lower-back strain, so this is a concerning development.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

3 things to watch in Heat-Trail Blazers on NBA League Pass Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers will host Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat on Thursday at 10 ET on NBA League Pass.

JANUARY 22 • NBA.COM

Deni Avdija Speaks Out on Political Hate For Being From Israel Deni Avdija is in the middle of the best season of his NBA career, but the conversation around his rise has often drifted away from basketba...

JANUARY 22 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

The Athletic: Deni Avdija's unexpected rise to NBA's new breakout star — and Israel's greatest player ever The foundation of Deni Avdija's rise was set in Israel. His catapult into stardom took place in a closed-door meeting in Portland.

JANUARY 21 • NBA.COM

Trail Blazers play the Heat on 3-game win streak

Portland looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Miami

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Blazers' controversial trade looks better with each passing day The Portland Trail Blazers' controversial Deni Avdija trade is proving to be a franchise-altering win.

JANUARY 21 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Sweeping A Back-To-Back And Deni Finishes Fifth In All-Star Fan Voting On The Brief Case, Ep. 189

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

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Celtics host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference matchup

Mamukelashvili's 22 points lead Raptors past Blazers, snapping Portland's win streak

Portland faces Toronto, looks for 5th straight win

Sharpe scores 27 points as Trail Blazers beat Heat 127-110 for 4th straight win

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