NBA · Portland Trail Blazers · 21:05 ET · via @UnderdogNBA

Deni Avdija (ankle) to start Wednesday for Trail Blazers

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Status alert: Deni Avdija (ankle) said he'll start Wednesday, per @jwquick.

forward says he starts Wednesday, Jason Quick reports.

plays through right ankle soreness to remain in the active lineup.

The face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. 's availability keeps in a reserve role.