Danny Avdia’s official injury status against the Wizards
The Portland Trail Blazers they come into their game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Blazers are also hoping for a comeback breakout star Danny Avdia who was ruled out for the past two games due to a back injury.
Deni Avdija from officially listed as suspicious on the Blazers’ injury report for their game against the Wizards, although he is expected to play, according to Sean Hykin of The Rose Garden Report. Highkin reports that Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter said he expects Avdia to play against the Wizards.
Avdia last played during the Blazers’ win against the Miami Heat last Thursday. In that game, he finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes of action before exiting early with a back injury.
The No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Avdia is in his second season with the Blazers after being traded to the Wizards in the 2024 offseason. He made a case to be selected for his first NBA All-Star appearance.
Avdija started all 42 games he played this season with slightly more than 34 minutes per game. He averaged a career-high 26.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting 47.1 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from the 3-point line and 80.7 percent from the free throw line.
In addition to his points, his assists and free throw percentage are also career highs. With the NBA switching to a USA vs. World format for the All-Star game, Avdia probably has a good chance of being named to the All-Star team.
2026-01-27 20:25:00
