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Injury notes tonight for the Blazers, according to Tiago Splitter:
•Blake Wesley will return tonight vs. the Cavaliers, playing in his first game since Halloween.
•Deni Avdija is expected to play.
•Scoot Henderson should make his season-debut "very, very soon."

February 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Joe Freeman

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Tiago Splitter said he talked to Vit Krejci today: "He's excited about coming here. Great shooter. A guy that doesn't need many inches to shoot the basketball. And I think we are thirsty for a shooter like him ... he's a player that's going to help us a lot."

February 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM

Joe Freeman

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Injury notes tonight for the Blazers, according to Tiago Splitter:
•Blake Wesley will return tonight vs. the Cavaliers, playing in his first game since Halloween.
•Deni Avdija is expected to play.
•Scoot Henderson should make his season-debut "very, very soon."

February 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM

Joe Freeman

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Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija earns 1st NBA All-Star selection:
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija earns 1st NBA All-Star selection

Avdija was one of 14 players voted as a reserve to the NBA’s marquee exhibition event, earning an All-Star bid for the first time in his six-year career.

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February 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM

Joe Freeman

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The Blazers have announced that Duop Reath will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his right foot. The backup center has appeared in 32 games, averaging 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds, while shooting 42% from 3-point range.

January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Joe Freeman

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Two Blazers have been selected to participate in the Rising Stars game during NBA All-Star Weekend. Donovan Clingan (sophomores) and Yang Hansen (G-League) have been chosen for the draft pool of the annual Rookie/Sophomore game. Teams will be picked Tuesday.

January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM

Joe Freeman

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Coach Tiago Splitter says Deni Avdija, Rob Williams III and Duop Reath are out tonight vs. the Raptors. That leaves the Blazers with 10 healthy bodies, including two (Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant) who are on minute-restrictions.

January 24, 2026 at 1:26 AM

Joe Freeman

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From last night: Deni Avdija reinjures back, Trail Blazers beat Heat to improve to NBA-best 9-2 in January »

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Deni Avdija reinjures back, Blazers beat Heat to improve to NBA-best 9-2 in January

The Blazers won for the 11th time in the last 14 games, but the best news came afterward when Avdija downplayed another ailment.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM

Joe Freeman

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Blazers coach Tiago Splitter said it was his decision to pull Deni Avdija from the game. His back stiffened up and Splitter decided to use caution.

"I think he'll be fine," Splitter said, adding that he expects Deni to play Friday vs. the Raptors.

January 23, 2026 at 5:39 AM

Joe Freeman

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Deni Avdija (back) has left the game - and is not on the Blazers' bench - and the team say he will not return vs. the Heat.

January 23, 2026 at 4:45 AM

Joe Freeman

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Trail Blazers injuries: Deni Avdija upgraded, Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday downgraded, vs. Kings »

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Trail Blazers injuries: Avdija upgraded, Grant and Holiday downgraded, vs. Kings

Three important pieces of the Blazers' rotation have had their injury designations adjusted Sunday.

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January 18, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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“It feels like we’re starting to be the team that everyone thought we were going to be …”

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The Trail Blazers are finally starting to look like the team everyone expected them to be

The Blazers dismissed the Lakers on Saturday night, showcasing depth, dominance and maturity at Moda Center.

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January 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM

Joe Freeman

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From last night: Jerami Grant returns, Trail Blazers beat Hawks:
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026... »

Jerami Grant returns, Trail Blazers beat Hawks

After limping through the first half of the regular season with the second-most injuries in the NBA, the Blazers are finally, slowly, regaining their health.

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January 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Joe Freeman

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Pregame update: Grant will return tonight under a minute-restriction.

Joe Freeman @freemanjoe.bsky.social · 18d

Afternoon update: Avdija is out and Grant is probable vs. Hawks.

Joe Freeman @freemanjoe.bsky.social · 18d

The Blazers have upgraded the injury status of Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant ahead of tonight's game vs. the Hawks:

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM

Joe Freeman

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Afternoon update: Avdija is out and Grant is probable vs. Hawks.

Joe Freeman @freemanjoe.bsky.social · 18d

The Blazers have upgraded the injury status of Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant ahead of tonight's game vs. the Hawks:

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers injuries: Status of Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant upgraded ahead of Hawks game

The playing status of two key Blazers players has been upgraded ahead of Thursday night's game at the Moda Center.

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January 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Joe Freeman

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After opening the season looking to "Make 'Em Uncomfortable," it is the Trail Blazers who have had to cope with being uncomfortable:

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers at midseason: Resilience defines 1st half of adversity, chaos, clutch games

Portland opened the season looking to "Make 'Em Uncomfortable," but after a 41-game stretch of ups and downs, it is the Blazers who have had to cope with being uncomfortable.

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January 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM

Joe Freeman

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The Blazers have upgraded the injury status of Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant ahead of tonight's game vs. the Hawks:

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers injuries: Status of Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant upgraded ahead of Hawks game

The playing status of two key Blazers players has been upgraded ahead of Thursday night's game at the Moda Center.

www.oregonlive.com

January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM

Joe Freeman

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Trail Blazers at midseason: Resilience defines 1st half of adversity, chaos, clutch games »

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers at midseason: Resilience defines 1st half of adversity, chaos, clutch games

Portland opened the season looking to "Make 'Em Uncomfortable,' but after a 41-game stretch of ups and downs, it is the Blazers who have had to cope with being uncomfortable.

www.oregonlive.com

January 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Joe Freeman

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Deni Avdija (lower back soreness) will not play when the Blazers visit the Warriors on Tuesday night. Evaluation of his ailment is ongoing:

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija to miss game vs. Golden State Warriors with injury

The standout point-forward has been ruled out of the Blazers’ nationally-televised matchup against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center with lower back soreness.

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January 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM

Joe Freeman

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Deni Avdija has been ruled out of the Blazers' Tuesday game at the Golden State Warriors with lower back soreness and evaluation of his injury is ongoing. It will be the first game Avdija has missed this season.

January 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM

Joe Freeman

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There were pain-free smiles in one corner of the Blazers locker room Sunday night … and agonizing winces in another corner.

Such is the 2025-26 Blazers season.

“It just kind of sucks. One person comes back, another person gets hurt.”

www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...