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Has surgery, out for regular season Portland announced that Badji underwent arthroscopic patellar chondroplasty and debridement surgery on his left knee Monday and is expected to miss at least eight weeks.

Impact Badji signed a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers in November, but he never made his NBA debut prior to the knee injury cropping up in January. The rookie will now officially miss the rest of the regular season while rehabbing from surgery, and it's unlikely he'll be able to garner a rotational role if Portland were still alive in the playoffs if the eight-week recovery timeline proves accurate.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Badji (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Badji's sore left knee has kept him sidelined since late January. The two-way center still has yet to make his NBA debut.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Badji (knee) remains out indefinitely.

Impact Badji has yet to make his NBA debut due to knee soreness. It's unclear when he may be available.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Badji continues to deal with a sore left knee and will be unavailable for yet another game Friday. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Magic.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Badji remains sidelined due to a sore left knee. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Friday in Atlanta.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Badji (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Badji has been sidelined for just over a month with a sore left knee, and the Trail Blazers haven't provided a clear update regarding where exactly he stands in his recovery. Whenever Badji is cleared to play, he won't be a regular part of head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Badji (knee) remains without a timetable for a return.

Impact Badji has yet to make his NBA debut while dealing with left knee soreness. It's not clear when he'll be able to play.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined against Kings Badji (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus Sacramento.

Impact Badji has yet to make his NBA debut while dealing with left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out through break Badji (knee) is out through the All-Star break.

Impact Badji, who is yet to make his NBA debut after signing a two-way contract with the Blazers, will continue to sit out due to left knee soreness. His next chance to play is after the break, Feb. 23 against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Lakers.

Impact Badji has yet to make his season debut while battling left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up will come in the second half of Portland's back-to-back set Tuesday against Washington, but given that's the Trail Blazers' final contest before the All-Star break, it seems unlikely the undrafted rookie out of Senegal would suit up for that matchup.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Badji (knee) will not play in Friday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Badji has not appeared in a game this season and continues to deal with lingering pain in his left knee. He will have another opportunity to play Monday against the Lakers.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined against Warriors Badji (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup with Golden State.

Impact Badji will have to wait until at least Friday's game versus the Thunder to make his season debut. However, there is no current timetable for his return.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Badji hasn't yet made his season debut, and it's unclear when he'll be available while he battles a left knee issue that has lingered for nearly two weeks. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Golden State.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Badji (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Badji has not appeared in a game this season. His next chance to do so will come Monday against the Bucks.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Friday Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Badji is dealing with a knee injury and hasn't yet made his season debut for the Trail Blazers. It's not yet clear when he'll be available.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Badji hasn't yet appeared in a game this season, and he'll be unable to suit up Monday due to his knee issue. His continued absence won't impact the Trail Blazers' rotation.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Badji (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Badji will miss another game due to left knee soreness. However, he's yet to make his NBA debut, so his absence won't impact Portland's rotation.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee issue Badji has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah due to left knee soreness.

Impact Badji has yet to appear in a game this season for Portland, so his absence shouldn't impact the rotation. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks Exhibit 10 deal with Milwaukee Badji signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Bucks on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Badji spent the last few seasons overseas playing in Spain, but he'll join the Bucks for training camp as they gear up for the 2022-23 season. The 7-foot-2 center out of Senegal is just 19 years of age, so he should have an opportunity to develop in the G League if he doesn't make the Bucks' roster.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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