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Portland Trail Blazers Cautious With Deni Avdija's Ankle Injury

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable for the season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to ankle soreness. The team is being cautious, recalling a previous injury that ended his rookie season.

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What happened

01Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener with an ankle injury.
02The team is cautious due to Avdija's history of ankle injuries, including a stress fracture.
03Avdija's status is a 50/50 chance, potentially impacting his eligibility for NBA awards.
04Portland has a manageable early schedule, allowing flexibility in managing his playing time.

His status is a 50/50 chance, and missing games could affect his eligibility for NBA awards due to the 65-game rule. The team has a favorable early schedule, allowing them to manage his playing time.

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