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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija Leaves Game vs. Suns with Lower Back Injury

Portland All-Star guard Deni Avdija has left Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to a lower back injury and is not returning.

Avdija, who entered the contest listed as questionable, played just one minute before exiting for the locker room. The team confirmed he will not return.

This marks another setback for the guard, who has been battling lower back issues recently and is averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists this season.