The Portland Trail Blazers’ .468 win rate is currently on pace to be their best mark since the 2020-21 season. Trail Blazers F Deni Avdija’s breakout campaign has played a major role, but he could be absent due to injury for Wednesday’s duel between Portland (29-33) and the Memphis Grizzlies (23-37).
What’s the latest Deni Avdija injury update, and how could the Blazers replace their leading scorer for tonight’s 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off? Below, we’ll look at how the potential absence could impact PrizePicks player projections for the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies.
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Deni Avdija Injury Update: Is He Playing vs. Grizzlies?
After missing four consecutive games due to a lower back injury, the NBA injury report upgraded Avdija’s status to questionable for tonight.
Avdija has played in only four of the past 13 games. During his nine absences, the Trail Blazers posted 118.2 points per game (PPG) compared to 115.2 PPG on the season (17th). In Avdija’s four appearances in the 13-game span, Portland’s production dropped to 109.8 PPG.
The 2025-26 All-Star leads the Blazers with 24.4 PPG and 6.6 assists per game and carries a solid 46.3% field goal percentage. FantasyLabs ranks Avdija second on the team with a 29.4% usage rate, yet Portland has found a way to increase its scoring without one of its top pieces.
Who has overperformed of late and could continue that production against the Grizzlies?
Deni Avdija Injury Impact: Which Trail Blazers Players to Target?
Alongside Avdija's injury, Trail Blazers G Shaedon Sharpe (leg) will miss his 11th consecutive game on Wednesday. Sharpe’s 21.4 PPG sits second on the team, and his 30.4% usage rate leads the rotation.
When Avdija and Sharpe are off the court, G Jrue Holiday has the largest increase in usage rate (+4.5%). Backed by a team-high 28.6% usage rate in the split, Holiday has thrived with 19.0 PPG, 5.3 APG, and 14.0 shots per game since February.
During Deni’s current four-game absence, Holiday posted 20.0 PPG. Dunks & Threes ranks Memphis 23rd in 3-point shot distribution allowed, and the veteran guard has shot 38.7% from beyond the arc since February.
Plus, Holiday’s 6.3 attempted triples per game is the third-highest mark in the lineup.
Jrue Holiday vs. Grizzlies Projections, Picks
Let’s look at some of Holiday’s player projections on PrizePicks for tonight’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies.
- 17.5 Points
- 27.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 5 Assists
- 4 Rebounds
- 6.5 3-PT Attempts
- 31.5 Fantasy Score
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If Deni Avdija misses his fifth consecutive game, the Trail Blazers will be without their top two scorers once again. Holiday’s recent hot streak could be an angle for NBA picks — even if Deni returns from injury on Wednesday night.
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