Avdija’s Injury Halts Israel Dreams | Portland Trail Blazers News

Deni Avdija’s All-Star season ended in pain—not from a dramatic collapse, but from a nagging lower back injury that sidelined him and forced him to sit out Israel’s crucial World Cup qualifiers. The Trail Blazers wisely pulled the plug on his national team appearance, prioritizing his health over risk. Avdija admitted the injury was far worse than it seemed, impacting his shot mechanics and dropping his three-point percentage from 34% to under 24%. While he still contributed offensively, losing his range hurt a team long accustomed to shooting woes. Now, the real test is whether he can heal fully and return to peak form—because Portland’s playoff hopes next season hinge on him being at his best again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01da085b16979588