Deni Avdija Questionable for Trail Blazers' Season Opener
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener on Thursday due to right ankle pain. The team's injury report lists him as a "question mark" for the game against the Phoenix Suns. If he misses the opener, his next chance to play will be Saturday against Sacramento. Shaedon Sharpe is out for approximately four months with a meniscus tear.
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- Deni Avdija is questionable for the Trail Blazers' season opener with right ankle pain.
- The Trail Blazers begin their season Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
- Shaedon Sharpe will miss at least four months due to a meniscus tear.
- Avdija's next potential game is Saturday against Sacramento.
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to begin their 2026-27 NBA season on Thursday at 5:00 AM against the Phoenix Suns. However, their All-Star player, Deni Avdija, is listed as questionable for the opening night game due to right ankle pain. The team's injury report indicates Avdija is a "question mark" for the home opener against Devin Booker and the Suns, whom Avdija notably outperformed in a memorable playoff play-in game. Another new Trail Blazers player is also questionable due to illness. The team will be without other players including Branden Carlson and particularly Shaedon Sharpe, who is expected to miss at least four months with a meniscus tear. If Avdija misses the first game, his next opportunity to start his seventh NBA season will be Saturday at 5:00 AM against Sacramento and Emanuel Sharpe. Portland's third game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, at 6:00 AM Israel time, an away game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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