Deni Avdija Questionable for Season Opener with Ankle Pain
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to right ankle pain. The team's injury report listed him unexpectedly, and a decision on his availability is pending. Several other key players are also injured or questionable, potentially leaving the Trail Blazers with a short-handed roster for their season debut.
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- Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener due to right ankle pain.
- The team's injury report listed Avdija surprisingly, with a decision pending before the game.
- Coach the coach had not previously indicated any ankle issues for Avdija.
- Other players like Shaedon Sharpe and Bremon Carlson are also out with significant injuries.
- Portland may start the season with a depleted roster due to multiple absences.
Israeli star Deni Avdija is in doubt for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to right ankle pain. The team's injury report surprisingly listed Avdija as questionable, with the decision on his participation expected shortly before the game. It remains unclear when the pain began or its cause, and reports indicate no prior signs of an ankle issue were noted during preseason or mentioned by coach the coach.
If Avdija is sidelined, Vít Krejčí is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, or the team might opt for a three-guard setup with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, and Jrue Holiday. Holiday's versatility has been discussed as a potential option for playing forward positions.
Avdija previously dealt with back issues late last season that affected his shooting. This new ankle injury raises concerns about his availability for subsequent games, including an upcoming road game against Sacramento.
The Trail Blazers are facing further injury woes, with Shaedon Sharpe out long-term after meniscus surgery, Bremon Carlson sidelined with concussion symptoms, Chris Youngblood out with ankle pain, and Mikey Potter questionable due to illness. This could leave Portland with a depleted roster at the start of the season, particularly in the frontcourt and on the wing.
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