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Avdija (back) is good to go for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Avdija is set to return from a two-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Sidy Cissoko heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer opportunities on offense for Caleb Love with Avdija active.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Questionable for Tuesday
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Avdija (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington.
Avdija has missed the past two games for Portland, including the front end of this back-to-back set Monday. However, coach Tiago Splitter did say the plan is for the forward to return Tuesday. The questionable tag suggests that he will still need to get through warmups without any setbacks before he is given the green light.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't play Monday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Avdija will miss his second consecutive contest due to a lower-back strain, though interim head coach Tiago Splitter said the plan is for him to play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Tuesday against the Wizards, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland. With the 25-year-old forward unavailable Monday, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Questionable for Monday
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Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't play Friday
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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 The Fan Portland reports.
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 enter the starting five, while Rayan Rupert could see increased playing time off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Doubtful Friday
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Avdija (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Expected to play Friday
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Head coach Tiago Splitter expects Avdija (back) to play Friday against the Raptors, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.
"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.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Exits with back issue
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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 minutes.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Drops 30 points in return
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Avdija (back) finished Sunday's 117-110 win over the Kings with 30 points (10-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block over 32 minutes.
Avdija was given the green light to return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a lower-back strain. The injury didn't appear to bother the sixth-year forward, who led both teams in scoring while shooting efficient from two-point range and the free-throw line. Portland doesn't play its next game until Thursday against Miami, so Avdija will have additional time to recover and could see a slight uptick in minutes in that contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Will play Sunday
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Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Avdija will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a lower-back strain. Over six appearances so far in January, the 25-year-old forward has averaged 30.3 points, 7.0 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 36.5 minutes per tilt.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Could return Sunday
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Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Avdija has been sidelined for the Trail Blazers' last three games due to a lower back strain. He had previously been listed as doubtful for those games, so the fact he's now listed as questionable indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. Jrue Holiday (calf) is listed as doubtful, and if he and Avdija were to be sidelined for Sunday's contest, then Caleb Love would likely step into Portland's starting lineup.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out vs. Lakers
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Avdija was initially added to the injury report as doubtful, and he's since been downgraded to out, which will mark his third straight absence. His next chance to return will arrive Sunday in Sacramento.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Doubtful for Saturday
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Avdija (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Avdija is set to sit out his third straight game Saturday, which should result in more minutes for Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love. Jerami Grant (Achilles) and Shaedon Sharpe could see an uptick in usage with Avdija unavailable.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Confirmed out for Thursday
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Avdija (back) will not play Thursday against the Hawks.
This is an expected update, with Avdija previously carrying a doubtful tag. For now, he can be considered day-to-day moving forward. Jerami Grant (Achilles) is likely to return to the lineup and could absorb a lot of Avdija's minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Termed doubtful
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Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Avdija sustained a back injury during Sunday's game, and after missing Tuesday's contest, he's likely to sit out a second consecutive game. Avdija's absence Tuesday allowed for Caleb Love to draw a start, and Love would likely start again Thursday if Avdija can't play.
Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Avdija departed Sunday's matchup against the Knicks early after picking up a back injury, and it'll sideline him at least one additional game. Jrue Holiday will presumably be on a minutes restriction again Tuesday, so it'll likely be up to Caleb Love to step up in the backcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leaves early with back injury
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Avdija didn't return to Sunday's 123-114 loss to the Knicks after exiting with 1:53 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an apparent back injury. He finished with 25 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in 38 minutes.
Avdija's back injury didn't look to be a major concern, but the 25-year-old forward's status will now be worth monitoring ahead of Tuesday's game against the Warriors. He's reached the 20-point mark in each of the Trail Blazers' first six outings of January, averaging 30.3 points to go along with 7.0 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 36.5 minutes per contest.
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