Deni Avdija Sidelined Tuesday After Reaggravating Back Injury

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota after reaggravating a nagging back injury in Sunday's contest, where he exited less than a minute into the game. Sidy Cissoko is a strong candidate to slide into the starting five in Avdija's absence. His next opportunity to return will come Thursday against Chicago.