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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija posts 26/7/8/1 line vs. Warriors
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 5:47 PM
Deni Avdija amassed 26 points (6-of-16 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: While many expected Avdija to be a more valuable option in fantasy basketball entering this season, few believed he could be as good as he's been. In eight-cat formats, the 6-foot-9 forward has been close to a top-25 player. While moving to point guard due to injuries to other players has raised Avdija's ceiling, he was playing well even before the role change. The Trail Blazers play two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant hits seven triples, scores 35 points
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 5:46 PM
Jerami Grant accounted for 35 points (12-of-22 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Grant put on a show on Sunday, with the 35 points matching his season-high. While the rebounding remains an issue, the Trail Blazers forward continues to exceed expectations in fantasy basketball. Close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Grant is providing seventh-round value for the season. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he's worth a look in more 12-team leagues due to the production. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe records 35 points, four steals
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 5:46 PM
Shaedon Sharpe finished Sunday's win over the Warriors with 25 points (12-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Sharpe picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. Recording his fourth 30-point game of the season, he finished one point shy of his season-high and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, with the run pushing his season-long value into the top-100. Portland plays two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) available Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 1:30 PM
Casey Holdahl
Robert Williams (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: The Time Lord is back after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Pelicans. However, with Donovan Clingan (leg) also available, Williams will slot into the backup center role, limiting his fantasy potential. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) questionable Sunday
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 3:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams III (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Portland was without its top three centers on Thursday, including Williams. He was initially questionable for that game before being ruled out, and that could happen again on Sunday. Williams' fantasy value, if available, depends on the status of starting center Donovan Clingan, who has missed the last three games. If Clingan plays, Williams will be locked into the backup center role, which limits his fantasy ceiling. |
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Sidy Cissoko Sidy Cissoko scores career-high 20 points vs. NOR
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 4:40 PM
Sidy Cissoko finished Thursday's loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: For the first time since November 19, Cissoko was used in a reserve role, with Shaedon Sharpe reclaiming his place in the starting lineup. However, this did not negatively affect Cissoko's opportunities, as he played 32 minutes. And the former second-round pick had the best night of his NBA career, recording his first 20-point game. Cissoko still isn't at the point where he should be rostered in most fantasy leagues. However, he will get his opportunities while the Blazers await the returns of players such as Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Scoot Henderson. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant struggles with shot, scores 16 points
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 4:39 PM
Jerami Grant recorded 16 points (6-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Grant shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc on Thursday, which did a number on his overall field-goal percentage. Over the past two weeks, the Trail Blazers forward has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. And that's with him shooting 38.8 percent from the field. Grant has been more productive as a rebounder and shot-blocker, which has boosted his fantasy value. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he'll be worth a look ahead of Portland's final game of Week 8 on Sunday against the Warriors. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija records 16/7/6/1/2 line vs. Pelicans
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 4:39 PM
Deni Avdija accounted for 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Avdija recorded a complete stat line and kept the turnovers in check, committing two, he struggled with his shot in New Orleans. And that was with the Pelicans' top defender, Herb Jones, getting ejected just before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Avdija has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats. That's slightly higher than his season-long production, and the 6-foot-9 will possess a high fantasy ceiling as long as the Trail Blazers remain without Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe leads Portland with 21 points
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 4:37 PM
Shaedon Sharpe accumulated 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Sharpe's minutes restriction had been lifted for a few games, acting head coach Tiago Splitter continued to bring him off the bench. That changed on Thursday, with the athletic guard replacing Sidy Cissoko with Portland's first five. Sharpe was productive in that role, with his night including a 4-of-6 effort from beyond the arc. For the season, he remains ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the former. |
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Kris Murray POR starts Avdija, Sharpe, Murray, Camara, Grant
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 1:38 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant will start Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Portland is without Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen due to injury. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter has decided to go small to begin Thursday's game, with Murray moving into the starting lineup. The other change is Sharpe, who returns to the lineup at the expense of Sidy Cissoko. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) out Thursday vs. NOR
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 12:54 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: With Donovan Clingan already out, Williams will join him on the sidelines for Thursday's game. Portland will also be without Yang Hansen, leaving Duop Reath as the lone healthy center on the roster. While the Blazers can go without a center on occasion, Reath is worth streaming on a four-game night. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 12:27 PM
Robert Williams (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Williams missed Saturday's game with an illness, but despite his questionable listing seems on track to play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans. The 28-year-old center returned to a full practice on Tuesday. With Williams back, Yang Hansen will likely move to the bench and Duop Reath will see fewer minutes. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot, Jrue, Thybulle doing non-contact work
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 10:22 AM
Sean Highkin
Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Jrue Holiday (calf) and Matisse Thybulle (thumb) all did non-contact work during practice on Tuesday.
Analysis: It appears all three Trail Blazers are still a ways away from returning to the floor. Scoot has yet to suit up this season, while Holiday has been out almost a month and Thybulle hasn't played since October. Portland has made it work without Scoot and Jrue by starting Sidy Cissoko and putting the ball in Deni Avdija's hands, though the return of either would help this rotation tremendously. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) returns to practice
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 10:14 AM
Sean Highkin
Robert Williams (illness) practiced fully on Tuesday.
Analysis: Williams missed Sunday's game with an illness, but he was able to practice in full. That implies he'll be able to return for Thursday's game against New Orleans, though the official injury report will have to confirm that. His return will take away from Duop Reath and Yang Hansen's minutes regardless of Donovan Clingan's (leg) status. |
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Jerami Grant Grant nets team-high 21 points in loss to Grizzlies
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 2:41 PM
Jerami Grant poured in a team-high 21 points (5-of-16 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes in Sunday's lopsided defeat at the hands of the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Grant was one of the few bright spots for the Trail Blazers in this one as he still managed to eclipse the 20-point threshold despite shooting just 31 percent from the floor, including 2-of-8 from three-point range. He did most of his damage at the charity stripe, knocking down 9-of-10 from the line. The 31-year-old forward has been hot of late, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last four games. Portland has a light two-game week on tap with matchups against the Pelicans and Warriors. |
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Deni Avdija Avdija tallies 17/7/7/3/1 line in loss to Grizzlies
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 2:39 PM
Deni Avdija produced 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block over 30 minutes in Sunday's blowout loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Avdija has been excellent over the past two weeks, averaging 27.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks over a seven-game span during that timeframe, delivering fourth-round fantasy value in the process. The 24-year-old got to the line just three times in this one after recording double-digit free throw attempts in each of his previous five games. Despite his recent hot streak, Portland has lost five of its last six and 10 of their last 13 overall. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 11:07 AM
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams III (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Added to the injury report Sunday afternoon, Williams will not be able to play. With Donovan Clingan (leg) also out, the Trail Blazers will be without their top two centers. Duop Reath and Yang Hansen will have to do the heavy lifting in Memphis. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (illness) questionable Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 7:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with Memphis.
Analysis: Williams is a late addition to the injury report, and that's typically not a good sign for a player's availability. With Donovan Clingan (leg) questionable, Portland could give additional minutes to Duop Reath and Yang Hansen if both Williams and Clingan end up sidelined. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (calf) to remain sidelined Sunday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:06 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Jrue Holiday (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Holiday's continued absence means Deni Avdija will remain the primary playmaker for the Trail Blazers. Already rostered in most leagues, Avdija boasts an even higher fantasy ceiling with Holiday unavailable. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija has 35/9/7 line in loss to Pistons
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:14 PM
Deni Avdija had 35 points (9-of-16 FGs, 14-of-15 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Avdija was just one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double. The 24-year-old small forward led the way with 35 points, though Jerami Grant had 29 points and Shaedon Sharpe had 28 points. For the season, Avdija is providing third-round fantasy value. |
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