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Unfortunately, Deni Avdija will remain on the sidelines.
The Portland Trail Blazers announced ahead of their Wednesday clash against the Memphis Grizzlies that Avdija (back) will be unavailable.
This would serve as the fifth consecutive absence of the Israeli star as he continues to nurse the problematic back issues that bothered him all season long.
With Avdija still inactive, Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci will gain more exposure again under coach Tiago Splitter.
The first-time All-Star is delivering a career year this 2025-26, averaging a career-high 24.4 points and 6.6 assists with 7.0 rebounds in 48 games.