Lakers' Luka Doncic (groin) out; Blazers' Deni Avdija (back) questionable

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their top scorer and the Trail Blazers might be, too, when the teams meet Saturday night in Portland. Lakers star Luka Doncic was ruled out due to left groin soreness,

Deni Avdija exits Blazers’ loss to Knicks with injury, spoiling Jrue Holiday’s return

Deni Avdija suffered a lower back injury Sunday afternoon during the Blazers’ 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks at Moda Center, spoiling the eagerly-anticipated return of Holiday from a 27-game absence.
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Votes cascading for Deni Avdija’s most improved player campaign

Deni Avdija has provided the central story for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season. Hobbled by injuries and a general lack of shooting, the Blazers have struggled to advance to .500 since the first weeks of their campaign.

Atlanta Hawks at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers meet Thursday at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

Deni Avdija ‘laughs’ off ‘zebra’ criticism, Blazers batter Rockets for 5th straight win

"I’m very aggressive," Avdija said. "I initiate the contact and that’s my game … if it’s hard to stop, you’ve got to own it or do something else."
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