Avdija will start Friday's game against the Knicks, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Friday will mark Avdija's seventh start of the season. He struggled in previous starts, shooting just 29.5 percent from the field, but he's played better in extended run lately. Over the past 14 matchups, the sophomore has averaged 12.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 28.9 minutes.