Stephen Curry Probable, Deni Avdija Questionable in Latest NBA Injury Report
The 4 ET NBA injury report is out, delivering the exact kind of late-afternoon chaos that forces fantasy managers to scramble. is officially listed as probable, while is sitting squarely on the questionable line.
Curry tweaked his ankle during a Sunday practice, which is the basketball equivalent of a check-engine light flickering on a Ferrari. The star is fully expected to play, meaning he will likely be out there doing his usual routine of ruining defensive schemes.
is dealing with a right ankle issue of his own, leaving the in a holding pattern. The forward has been quietly putting up a very solid 14.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, making him a sneaky-valuable piece for anyone who actually watches Portland basketball.
Trying to decode NBA injury tags is a miserable science. Curry being probable means sportsbooks will keep his points props heavily juiced, especially since he averaged 26.6 points last season and still shoots from the parking lot. being questionable is a much bigger red flag, mostly because the Blazers have absolutely no reason to rush a core piece back onto the floor in October.
Watch the pregame warmup reports closely. Curry is going to lace them up, but if decides to play it safe with , the Blazers will have to dig deep into their bench to replace his production.