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Wizards rookie Deni Avdija to miss 12 weeks with leg injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/22/21

The Washington Wizards on Thursday shared news on Deni Avdija’s injury timetable.

The rookie is expected to miss 12 due to a right fibular hairline fracture. He will not need surgery.

The Wizards say Israeli rookie Deni Avdija will be sidelined 12 weeks — but will not need surgery — after being diagnosed with a right fibular hairline fracture following MRI testing conducted earlier today.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 23, 2021

Avdija got injured in Wednesday’s win over the Warriors. His lower right leg got bent awkwardly when he landed after a shot attempt.

Deni Avdija has been taken out of the game after injuring his right leg pic.twitter.com/dhWTIBjql7

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 22, 2021

Avdija had six points and three rebounds before exiting on Wednesday. The No. 9 overall pick was averaging 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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