Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija against Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers Get Bad Injury News on Deni Avdija

Originally posted on Portland Trail Blazers on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Feb 23, 2026 8:29 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers may be getting used to life without Deni Avdija in the lineup.

The team announced that Avdija would miss their next game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a back injury. This comes just one day after Avdija left the contest against the Phoenix Suns less than a minute into the game while holding his back.

INJURY REPORT 2/24 vs. MIN:

OUT
Deni Avdija (Low Back Injury Management)
Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon)
Caleb Love (G League Two-Way)
Shaedon Sharpe (L Calf Strain)
Yang Hansen (G League On Assignment)
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) February 24, 2026

Deni Avdija Out vs. Wolves

In addition to Avdija, the Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Caleb Love, Shaedon Sharpe, and Yang Hansen against the Timberwolves.

Tip-off between the Blazers and Wolves scheduled for 7 p.m. PT inside the Moda Center in Portland. Fans can watch the game on Rip City Sports Network or stream it on NBA League Pass.

This article first appeared on Portland Trail Blazers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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