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Considered questionable Avdija (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact Avdija has missed two straight games due to back soreness and is in jeopardy of missing a third, though he doesn't appear to be at risk of any extended absence since he was a partial participant in Tuesday's practice, per Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. Will Barton, who was a late scratch Friday with back pain, is also considered questionable for Tuesday, so if both wings are sidelined again, Corey Kispert and Rui Hachimura could be called upon for extra minutes.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Avdija was downgraded from questionable to out due to low back soreness. Will Barton was a late scratch due to low back pain as well, so Corey Kispert, Anthony Gill and Rui Hachimura are all candidates for increased roles.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable again Friday Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Kings.

Impact Avdija held a questionable designation before Thursday's game versus the Jazz as well before being ruled out prior to the opening tip. Look for the team to update his status again closer to the opening tip, with Will Barton and Anthony Gill potentially in line for extra minutes if he sits again.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Robbins: Deni Avdija (lower back soreness) and Kristaps... - The Athletic Deni Avdija (lower back soreness) and Kristaps Porziņģis (non-Covid illness) will not play tonight in Utah, the Wizards said. Avdija's strea...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't play Thursday Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Avdija was originally added to the injury report as questionable due to back soreness, and the issue is serious enough to keep him out of Thursday's contest. Look for Will Barton and Anthony Gill to see extra minutes in Avdija's absence.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Avdija is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to lower back soreness.

Impact Avdija has yet to miss a game this season, but he was a late addition to Thursday's injury report due to his back issue. He's been particularly productive recently, as he's posted double-doubles in two of the last three matchups. If he's unavailable against Utah, Will Barton will likely see increased run.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double in win Avdija finished Tuesday's 113-110 win over the Suns with 16 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in 36 minutes.

Impact Although Avdija's numbers have been a little volatile, he's been a steady producer as a starter for the Wizards this season. His stat lines may occasionally disappoint, but the two double-doubles over his last three games are worth noting.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sneaky double-double in loss Avdija accumulated 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 102-93 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Avdjia notched just his second double-double of the season Saturday, chipping across the board. He has been a top-65 player over the past two weeks, quietly establishing himself as a viable 12-team asset. However, Bradley Beal could return from his injury as soon as Sunday against the Lakers, something that needs to be factored in when considering Avdija as a pickup.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers beat Wizards 102-93; Washington drops 9th in a row

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Washington 102-93

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows improvement from three Avdija recorded 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one block across 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-107 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Avdija started strong by registering six points, two boards, one assist and one block in 11 first-quarter minutes. He also took a step in the right direction from beyond the arc, notching his most made threes since Nov. 13 against Memphis. Avdiji converted on 17.1 percent of his attempts over his last 11 matchups heading into Saturday's clash.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in loss Avdija provided 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 121-111 loss to Indiana.

Impact Avdija got off to a strong start and scored six points, grabbed two rebounds and dished out three assists in 11 first-quarter minutes. It was the second time he's scored at least 14 points in a game all season. Including Friday's performance, he's just 5-for-33 from beyond the arc in his last nine contests and is now making only 25.7 percent of his three-point tries this year.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded stat line in loss Avdija racked up 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Avdija was benched in the second half of a game against Charlotte last week but has now played at least 25 minutes in his last two appearances. He was productive on both ends of the court Wednesday, scoring in double figures for the first time since Nov. 27 while also racking up a season-high four steals. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 6.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in second half Avdija supplied zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound across nine minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Avdija started his 14th straight game Friday but was benched in the second half in favor of Corey Kispert. Avdija had a nice stretch in mid-to-late November as the Wizards dealt with injuries, but he's struggled to be effective when the team's core is healthy. Over his past five appearances, he's shot just 35.5 percent from the field and 15.4 percent from deep. Even in deep leagues, it's becoming difficult to hold onto the forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Press: WAS vs. MIA - Coach Unseld, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Postgame Press - WAS vs. MIA: Wes Unseld Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Massive all-around showing Avdija provided 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 113-105 loss to the Heat.

Impact Avdija fell just one rebound shy of his first triple-double and turned in an efficient shooting night. He's looked sharp of late, scoring in double figures in six of his last seven matchups, and he recorded his first double-double of the 2022-23 season Sunday against the Hornets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry scores 28, Heat rally past Wizards 113-105

Kyle Lowry scored 24 of his 28 points in the first half, Tyler Herro made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game slide by beating the Washingt...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postgame Press - WAS vs. CHA: Wes Unseld Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Secures 13 boards Avdija notched 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 106-102 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Avdija set a season high with 13 rebounds, beating his previous total of 10 that he recorded Nov. 6 against Memphis and Oct. 21 against Chicago. Sunday also marked his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. Avdija has now scored in double figures in five of his last six contests.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Avdija (finger) isn't listed in the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Avdija suffered a dislocated left pinkie finger in Friday's 107-106 overtime win over the Heat, a game in which he finished with three points, three assists and one rebound across 14 minutes. The injury cut his night short, but it doesn't look as though it'll affect Avdija's availability for Sunday's contest. Expect Avdija to see more minutes Sunday while he plays through the dislocated finger.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dislocates finger in win Avdija suffered a dislocated left pinkie finger in Friday's 107-106 overtime win over the Heat, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports. He finished with three points (1-2 FG...

Impact The injury sidelined Avdija for the final 24 minutes of the contest and disrupted a string of quality performances for the third-year wing, who had averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.5 minutes over his last four appearances coming into Friday. Fortunately, Avdija's removal from the game looks to have been out of an abundance of caution, as head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said afterward that Avdija popped the dislocated finger back in place and could have returned if necessary. Consider him probable to play in Sunday's game against the Hornets until the Wizards update his status.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija ties Career-High 21 points vs Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Postgame Press - WAS vs. MEM: Wes Unseld Jr., Monte Morris, Deni Avdija

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Drops 21 points on Memphis Avdija ended Sunday's 102-92 win over the Grizzlies with 21 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Avdija turned in his best scoring performance of the 2022-23 season, topping his 13-point night just a day before against the Jazz. He's been hitting his shots at an impressive clip of late and has now scored in double figures in each of his last three contests.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards earn 4th straight victory, 102-92 over Grizzlies

Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points and Deni Avdija added 21 to lead the Washington Wizards to their fourth straight victory, 102-92 over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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