DENI AVDIJA NEWS

Grabs 10 boards in loss Avdija racked up four points (2-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 103-97 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Avdija rejoined the starting lineup Sunday, sending Anthony Gill back to a bench role, but the former struggled with his shot and finished with five points or fewer for the sixth time this season. Avdija somewhat salvaged his fantasy production Sunday by tying his season-high with 10 boards, but his lack of scoring has severely impacted his overall potential to start the season. Across 10 appearances, he's shooting just 34.7 percent from the field, but he'll look to snap out of his slump Monday against the Hornets.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins starting lineup Avdija is starting Sunday against the Grizzlies, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Avdija came off the bench in the last three matchups and averaged 3.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game during that time. However, he'll rejoin the starting lineup while Anthony Gill comes off the bench Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'No room for words like that': Deni Avdija answers questions about Kyrie Irving controversy Avdija, who is Jewish, answered questions about Irving's recent actions.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Deni Avdija responds to Kyrie Irving controversy The 21-year-old is the only active Israeli-born player in the NBA. He answered questions for just over five minutes Friday after the Nets be...

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jewish Wizards forward Avdija weighs in on Irving situation

Jewish Wizards forward Deni Avdija spoke for a few minutes Friday night about Kyrie Irving

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics Mailbag: Deni Avdija, Jae Crowder trade talk, crunch time lineups, best shooter Should the Celtics consider trying to buy low in a trade on a younger forward like Deni Avdija?

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Grabs eight boards Wednesday Avdija amassed five points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 win over the 76ers.

Impact Coming off the bench, Avdija played a season-high 29 minutes. After starting the first six contests, he's been moved to a reserve role in the last two games. The 21-year-old has not produced much this season, as nearly all his stats are down compared to his first two years.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Avdija isn't starting Monday against the 76ers.

Impact Avdija started the first six games of the year and averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game. However, he'll come off the bench Monday while Anthony Gill draws the start for the Wizards.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beal's late bank shot gives Wizards 102-100 win over Chicago

Bradley Beal’s leaning bank shot with 7.4 seconds remaining gave Washington a 102-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls in its first home game since the star guard signed his massive...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Friday Avdija (ankle) will actually be active for Friday's matchup with the Bulls, correcting an earlier report that listed him as out.

Impact Avdija suffered a sprained ankle early in the regular season opener on Wednesday, forcing him to miss the rest of the contest after just eight minutes of action. The 21-year-old started Wednesday's tilt and should be expected to maintain that status for Friday's affair. However, the Wizards may be cautious with his workload, given the recency of the injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Friday Updating a previous item, Avdija (ankle) will be active for Friday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact An erroneous previous report from the team indicated Avdija would sit out, but it appears he will actually avoid missing the action Friday. Coach Wes Unseld suggested Thursday that Avdija will likely be in the starting lineup, so he should be in line for a sizeable workload if his ankle can handle it.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Robbins: Deni Avdija (sprained right ankle) and Vernon... - The Athletic Deni Avdija (sprained right ankle) and Vernon Carey Jr. (concussion protocol) will not play tonight in the Wizards' game against the Bulls,...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ruled out against Chicago Avdija (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Coach Wes Unseld said this week that he expected Avdija to start Friday's matchup, but the 21-year-old will be forced to miss at least one game after sustaining a right ankle sprain during Wednesday's regular-season opener against Indiana. Will Barton and Rui Hachimura should see increased roles Friday with Avdija and Corey Kispert (ankle) sidelined.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington faces conference rival Chicago

The Wizards will play host to conference foe Chicago

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially questionable Friday Avdija (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Coach Wes Unseld said Thursday that he expects Avdija to start Friday, but the 21-year-old will still carry a questionable designation ahead of Washington's home opener. Prior to exiting Wednesday's game with a right ankle sprain, Avdija tallied four points in eight minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Robbins: Deni Avdija (sprained right ankle) and Kristaps... - The Athletic Deni Avdija (sprained right ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle) are expected to be available to play Friday night, when the Wizards h...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to start versus Chicago Wizards coach Wes Unseld expects Avdija to start Friday's home opener against the Bulls, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Avdija rolled his ankle less than eight minutes into Wednesday's 114-107 win over the Bulls. However, he seems to have avoided a long-term injury and isn't expected to miss any additional time. The third-year forward has been dealing with injuries all preseason, so it's possible the Wizards will ease him into the rotation with limited minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers

Bradley Beal scored 23 points and Kyle Kuzma added 20 as the Washington Wizards led from wire to wire, beating the rebuilding Indiana Pacers 114-107

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Wednesday Avdija (ankle) is questionable to return to Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact X-rays revealed that Avdija suffered a right ankle sprain, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Will Barton and Rui Hachimura should see extended playing time if Avdija remains out.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five for opener Avdija will start Wednesday's opener against the Pacers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija was one of three players jostling for a starting spot alongside Will Barton and Rui Hachimura, but it appears he's won the job entering the campaign. Even so, he's probably not on steady ground in a starting role. He should still see a good amount of run with the starters as a result.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Sunday Avdija (groin) was a full participant in Sunday's practice session, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Avdija didn't see any action during the preseason due to a groin injury, but it appears he's on track to return for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers, barring any setbacks. He averaged 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.2 minutes per game last season, and he should maintain his role in the rotation as a reserve forward behind projected starters Will Barton and Kyle Kuzma.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Avdija (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Avdija didn't play at all in the preseason due to a groin injury he suffered while playing for the Israeli national team this summer, but Wizards head coach Wes Unseld still expects the forward to be available for next Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers, per Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. Avdija started eight of his 82 appearances for the Wizards last year and posted 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 24.2 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Increases activity level Thursday Avdija (groin) participated in 5-on-5 drills during Thursday's practice session, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Avdija took part in full-contact 3-on-3 work as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, but he was able to take another step in his recovery Thursday. The 21-year-old is considered questionable for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Wednesday Avdija (groin) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Avdija has already been deemed questionable for Friday's preseason finale, but it was encouraging that he was able to participate in full-contact 3-on-3 drills Wednesday. The 21-year-old has been dealing with a left groin strain since late September, so it's possible that he's eased back into action once he's cleared to play in games.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for preseason finale Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said that Avdija (groin) may progress to 5-on-5 activities Wednesday, but he is still questionable for Friday's preseason game versus the Knicks, Chase...

Impact Avdija has yet to play in the preseason due to a groin injury he suffered while playing for the Israeli national team over the summer. However, Avdija is ramping up to a return, and even if he does not play Friday, he could still be ready to return for the regular season.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE