Deni Avdija Questionable for NBA Season Opener After Ankle Injury
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli star Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers is questionable for the NBA season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to a right ankle injury sustained in practice. The injury occurred just hours before the game, raising concerns about a potential extended absence. This follows a back injury Avdija sustained late last season, and the team faces a difficult early schedule.
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- Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' NBA season opener due to an ankle injury.
- The injury occurred during the team's final practice session before the game against the Phoenix Suns.
- Avdija is experiencing pain in his right ankle, as reported by the team's injury report.
- The team is concerned this ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.
- Portland faces a challenging early season schedule with many road games against strong opponents.
Israeli star Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers is in doubt for his team's NBA season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred during the final practice session before the game, which is scheduled for Wednesday night to Thursday morning, marking the start of the 2026-27 NBA season for Portland.
Portland released its injury report on Wednesday, stating that Avdija is experiencing pain in his right ankle. This comes as a surprise, as Avdija had participated in all of Portland's preseason games. He reportedly landed awkwardly on his ankle during practice.
Last season, Avdija suffered a back injury towards the end of the season. The team is now concerned that this new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence, potentially impacting the team's challenging early schedule. Six of their first eight games are on the road, many against playoff contenders.
