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On YouTubeDeni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / January 12
Avdija Out Versus Warriors With Lower Back Soreness 
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija will be out for Tuesday’s road game against the Golden State Warriors due to lower back soreness, the organization announced.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 12
Holiday Feels Good in Return
Moda Center fans showered Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday with cheers and applause as he checked in at the 7:19 mark of the second quarter on Sunday versus the New York Knicks.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
Caleb Love News / Blazer's Edge / January 12
Love Showing Newfound Consistency for Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers continued a strong stretch of play this week by besting the Houston Rockets twice and falling to the New York Knicks in a competitive game for a 2-1 record.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Deni Avdija News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Deni Avdija Brushes Off Scary Back Injury With Confident Message After Game
The Portland Trail Blazers feel utterly frustrated by the way their season is unfolding. With 19 wins and 21 losses, the team is trying hard to get itself into playoff contention.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / January 12
Deni Avdija Leaves Game With Lower Back Injury
Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was forced out of Sunday’s game after hurting his back late in the fourth quarter, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Avdija told reporters it’s “nothing major,” adding, “I’m not really concerned,” but he was visibly in pain in the locker room, Freeman observes.
Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / January 12
Jrue Holiday’s Return Matters For The Blazers’ Playoff Hopes
The Portland Trail Blazers have lofty expectations for themselves this season. They started it off strong with Jrue Holiday as the starting point guard.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 12
Avdija’s Injury Brings Buzzkill to Hot Stretch, Holiday’s Return
The Portland Trail Blazers’ five-game winning streak ended at the hands of the New York Knicks on Sunday evening at the Moda Center. But the biggest storyline of the 123-114 loss walked stiffly into the Trail Blazers locker room about 45 minutes after the final buzzer sounded.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Blazers Get Knickerbockered
The Portland Trail Blazers finally lost a game in 2026, falling 123-114 to the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon. The loss snaps Portland’s five-game winning streak and keeps their record below .500 on the season.
Deni Avdija News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Deni Avdija Injury: Blazers Star Exits to Locker Room in Final Minutes vs Knicks
The final quarter between the Knicks and Trail Blazers had come down to the wire. After trailing the Knicks for most of the game, the Blazers had the opportunity to take the lead.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Knicks Outlast Blazers in Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers kept it close most of the way, but eventually fell to the New York Knicks 123-114. A back-and-forth affair – both in the movement up and down the court and the score – the Blazers and Knicks brought more energy than could be reasonably be expected for a Sunday afternoon game and gave both fanbases something to cheer for.
Kris Murray News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Kris Murray Out Indefinitely With Lumbar Strain
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be out indefinitely due to a lumbar strain in his lower back, the team announced on Sunday. The Blazers said his status will be updated as appropriate.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11
Blazers’ Kris Murray joins brother Keegan on sidelines with injury
Another Murray in the NBA has come down with an injury. Joining his sibling on the sidelines because of an injury is Portland Trail Blazers small forward Kris Murray, who can be expected to miss at least a few games following an announcement on Sunday by his team.
Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Blazers Announce Major Injury Updates For Jrue Holiday, Others
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a surprisingly successful season. Yes, they’re below .500 at 19-20 and just ninth in the Western Conference standings.
Kris Murray News / Hoops Rumors / January 11
Trail Blazers’ Kris Murray (Back) Out Indefinitely
Shortly after upgrading Jrue Holiday to probable for Sunday’s game vs. New York, the Trail Blazers announced (via Twitter) that third-year wing Kris Murray has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back.
Jrue Holiday News / Hoops Rumors / January 11
Jrue Holiday Expected To Return Sunday For Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday’s matchup against New York, tweets Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
Deni Avdija News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Blazers’ Deni Avdija Escapes Fatal Situation After Pre-Game Car Accident
Deni Avdija carried his momentum into Friday night in Portland. Fresh off a season-high 41-point outing against the Houston Rockets, he once again powered the Portland Trail Blazers to a home win at the Moda Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 10
Knicks, Trail Blazers trending opposite ways entering matchup
Teams trending in different directions will square off in an interconference meeting on Sunday, when the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers host the flailing New York Knicks.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 8
Two Trade Candidates Blazers Should Consider, One Portland Shouldn't
The Portland Trail Blazers have done well enough to firmly establish themselves in the Western Conference playoff picture. The Blazers have done it despite numerous injuries to guys like Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant in recent months.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
Why Blazers’ Damian Lillard has zero regrets about missing season for Achilles injury rehab
This past offseason was basically a reset for Damian Lillard. After suffering his Achilles injury and parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks, all the stars aligned for him to correct his mistake of leaving the Portland Trail Blazers and return home.
Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30
Klay Thompson missed game-tying three-pointer in Mavericks' loss
Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson is still a deadly shooter, but he fired a blank in a crucial moment of Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics
The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.
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