Avdija (back) practiced Thursday, but is unlikely to play Friday against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so while Avdija is expected to sit the first game, there's a chance he could return for Saturday's rematch with Memphis. Jerami Grant and Sidy Cissoko will continue to pick up the slack while Avdija is out.