Deni Avdija to Miss Preseason Opener vs. Clippers
Deni Avdija to Miss Preseason Opener vs. Clippers for Personal Reasons
The Portland Trail Blazers announced new forward Deni Avdija won’t play in Friday’s preseason opener against the LA Clippers in Seattle due to personal reasons. Avdija announced on Instagram that he will miss the game in observance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.
Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out for Friday's preseason game
Avdija (personal) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Clippers. Avdija is missing Friday's contest in Los Angeles, the first of three preseason opportunities before the Blazers tip off the regular season at home vs. Golden State. His next chance to play would be Sunday evening against the Kings.
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Chauncey Billups on report that he said Deni Avdija is Blazers' best player: I never said that
Chauncey Billups on the quote that’s been circulating about Deni Avdija being their best player: “I don’t know where the hell that came from. I never said that.”
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The Portland Trail Blazers will open their preseason schedule Friday night in Seattle against the LA Clippers without at least three key players. Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) and Robert Williams III (hamstring) are out.
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Blazers coach Chauncey Billups denies report he called Deni Avdija the team’s ‘best player’
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Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur
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Blazers' Chauncey Billups sets record straight on Deni Avdija 'best player' comments
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Ahead of new season: Israel's Deni Avdija makes list of top 100 NBA players
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Israeli teen Deni Avdija goes to Washington Wizards with 9th pick of NBA Draft, making history
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Israeli Jews to observe Yom Kippur as war rages on two fronts
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