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PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 29: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Moda Center on December 29, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.
The Trail Blazers are coming off a 122-114 victory over the Grizzlies in Memphis.
Deni Avdija missed his fifth straight game.
Trail Blazers Make Deni Avdija Announcement Before Rockets
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 02: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 02, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Before Friday’s game, the Trail Blazers announced that they will likely remain without their All-Star forward.
He is listed as doubtful.
Via Trail Blazers PR: “INJURY REPORT 3/6 @ HOU: OUT Jayson Kent (G League Two-Way) Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon) Caleb Love (G League Two-Way) Shaedon Sharpe (L Fibula Stress Reaction) Yang Hansen (G League Assignment)
DOUBTFUL Deni Avdija (Low Back Inj Mgmt)
QUESTIONABLE Kris Murray (Illness)”
Deni Avdija’s 6th NBA Season
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 11: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center on January 11, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images)
Avdija is averaging 24.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range in 48 games.
He is in his sixth NBA season after being selected ninth in 2020.
Before the Trail Blazers, the 25-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the Washington Wizards.
Trail Blazers PR Wrote (on January 10): “Deni Avdija reached 1000+ points, 250+ rebounds and 250+ assists in his 39th game of the season on Friday vs. HOU—becoming the fastest to reach those marks in a season in @trailblazers history.”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers lays up a shot during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
The Trail Blazers come into play as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 30-33 record in 63 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 14-18 on the road).
On Sunday, the Trail Blazers will return home to host the Indiana Pacers.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 09: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets hugs Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers after a game at Moda Center on January 09, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)