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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe (calf) out Monday vs. Bucks
Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 9:08 AM
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Sharpe is set to miss his third game in a row with a strained right calf. The 22-year-old shooting guard is without a clear timetable to return at this point. Sidy Cissoko has started the last two games in Sharpe's absence and figures to get another start Monday against the Bucks. |
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Jerami Grant Grant drops team-high 21 points in lopsided defeat
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 3:31 PM
Jerami Grant delivered a team-high 21 points (6-of-8 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: There weren't a ton of bright spots for Portland in this one but Grant did his best to keep them within shouting distance by knocking down five of six shots, including three from downtown, to score 16 points in the opening half. The Trail Blazers close out a back-to-back on Monday night with a road tilt against the Bucks before facing the Spurs and Thunder again to finish off a three-game week. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) out Sunday vs. OKC
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 11:58 AM
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Trail Blazers will be without Williams, who will sit due to left knee injury management. While Donovan Clingan remains the starting center, Yang Hansen will play rotation minutes off the bench out of necessity. There's no need to roster Yang in redraft leagues, but he should be held in dynasty formats. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) questionable Sunday vs. OKC
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 12:27 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: With the Trail Blazers playing games on Sunday and Monday, Williams is likely to miss one for injury management reasons. Which game he misses likely depends on starter Donovan Clingan, who is also questionable for Sunday's game with a sprained ankle. If Clingan plays, don't be surprised if the Time Lord does not. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe (calf) out Sunday vs. Oklahoma City
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 12:16 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Sharpe will miss a second straight game with a strained right calf. While the Trail Blazers have not provided an exact return timeline for the guard, fantasy managers should plan for the possibility that Sharpe will remain out for a bit. Sidy Cissoko started Friday's win over the Warriors, with him and Caleb Love providing excellent contributions. Look for them to take on similar roles on Sunday. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija dishes out career-high 13 assists
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:47 PM
Deni Avdija accumulated 26 points (6-of-14 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), five rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: While the Trail Blazers navigate their schedule without multiple rotation players, Avdija continues to flourish. He finished Friday's victory with his fifth double-double of the season, and the 13 assists were a career-high. With Jrue Holiday (calf) set to be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, and Scoot Henderson (hamstring) in two to four, it will be Avdija running the show for the Trail Blazers. That raises his fantasy ceiling, which was already high, considerably. |
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Toumani Camara Toumani Camara hits four triples, scores 20 points
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 6:47 PM
Toumani Camara finished Friday's win over the Warriors with 20 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Camara notched his first 20-point game of the season on Friday and was one of four Trail Blazers to score at least that many points. Interestingly, he did not provide any defensive stats against the Warriors, making it the third time this season he's completed a game without a steal or a blocked shot. While he's still rostered in 42 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Camara remains ranked well outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats. That said, holding onto him with Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson out for multiple weeks isn't a bad idea. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) available Friday vs. GSW
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:04 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Williams is available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Bulls, which was Portland's second game in as many nights. His return does not impact starting center Donovan Clingan, but it will likely mean that rookie Yang Hansen falls out of the rotation entirely. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (illness) available Friday vs. GSW
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:01 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Grant was initially probable for Friday's game, and his availability takes on added importance with Jrue Holiday (calf) set to miss at least another one to two weeks. Grant returned to the starting lineup due to Holiday's injury and should remain there for the foreseeable future. While the rebounding production can be lacking, he's worth rostering while the Trail Blazers are shorthanded. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (calf) to miss next 1-2 weeks
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:41 PM
Jrue Holiday (calf) will be out for 1-2 weeks.
Analysis: Holiday was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors, but he won't be available after missing the last two games with a right calf strain. The 35-year-old guard is set to miss at least the next 1-2 weeks after the latest update from the team. With Shaedon Sharpe (calf) also out, the Trail Blazers will be significantly shorthanded. Jerami Grant, Kris Murray and Deni Avdija all stand to see increased usage and minutes. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot (hamstring) to be evaluated in 2-4 weeks
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:37 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Scoot Henderson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two to four weeks.
Analysis: Henderson has yet to appear in a game this season, as he suffered a torn left hamstring during an individual workout before the start of training camp. As recently as Tuesday, he told The Athletic that he still wasn't doing much movement. Henderson has been limited to stationary shooting and some ball-handling drills, so it's crucial to keep in mind that the two-to-four-week timeframe is for a re-evaluation of the injury. With Jrue Holiday (calf) out at least one to two weeks, expect to see plenty of Deni Avdija on the ball. Caleb Love should continue to play rotation minutes off the bench, and he's worth tracking in deep leagues. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe out Friday vs. GSW
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 9:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jrue Holiday (calf) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf) are out for Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
Analysis: Holiday and Sharpe will remain out, which will open up opportunities across the roster. Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love should see extra playing time at guard, while Jerami Grant and Kris Murray should see more run at forward. Deni Avdija should operate as the Blazers' de facto point guard, and he finished with a 32/11/11 triple-double on Wednesday. Grant should get a boost in offensive usage as one of the team's go-to scoring options. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (illness) probable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jerami Grant (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Grant returned to the Portland lineup on Wednesday after a one-game absence, starting due to Jrue Holiday (calf) being unavailable. If Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe are available on Friday, Grant will resume his usual sixth-man duties. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) questionable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Williams was held out of Wednesday's game against the Bulls, as it was the second game of a back-to-back for Portland. His availability does not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, but it does impact Yang Hansen's place in the rotation. Hansen played eight minutes on Wednesday, which matched Williams' tally in Tuesday's loss to the Suns. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe (calf) questionable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Sharpe did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls. However, it was Sidy Cissoko who received the starting nod, with Kris Murray coming off the bench. Murray offers a higher fantasy ceiling if Sharpe remains out, but neither player is a must-add in this scenario. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (calf) questionable Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jrue Holiday (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Holiday has missed Portland's last two games with a strained right calf. With Shaedon Sharpe also out for Wednesday's loss to the Bulls, the Trail Blazers turned to Deni Avdiaj to run the show offensively. Avdija will have high fantasy value regardless of Holiday's availability, but his ceiling is higher when he's effectively the lone playmaker. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija records 32/11/11/2/1 line vs. Chicago
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 6:56 PM
Deni Avdija accounted for 32 points (11-of-22 FGs, 7-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: After enjoying an excellent first season in Portland, Avdija has been elite to begin his second campaign in Rip City. He finished Wednesday's crushing defeat with his first triple-double of the season and third of his career, all of which were recorded since Deni was traded to Portland. No Jrue Holiday or Shaedon Sharpe on the court meant more was expected of Avdija, and he was up to the task. He's rostered in 99 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he won't be found on many waiver wires. The question now is whether fantasy managers should sell high or ride the wave. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant scores game-high 33 points vs. CHI
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 6:56 PM
Jerami Grant shot 10-of-18 from the field and 8-of-10 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls, tallying 33 points, nine rebounds, four assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Back in the starting lineup after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Suns, Grant enjoyed his best offensive outing of the season. However, the season-high 33 points were the only highlight. Grant also provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, a good sign for a player whose production in those categories has been deficient in prior seasons. He's still providing top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats and can benefit from Shaedon Sharpe's absence if the guard remains sidelined. |
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Sidy Cissoko POR starts Avdija, Cissoko, Grant, Camara, Clingan
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Deni Avdija, Sidy Cissoko, Jerami Grant, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Grant, who did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, is back and will start due to Shaedon Sharpe (calf) being out. The other change is Cissoko, who replaces Kris Murray. While Murray will still play rotation minutes, his already-low fantasy value takes a hit with the lineup change. Cissoko may be able to provide some defensive stats, but he also has a low fantasy ceiling. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (illness) available Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 2:51 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Grant is back after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Suns. With Shaedon Sharpe unavailable, Grant could slide into that spot, which would mean Kris Murray gets another start. If that were to happen, Deni Avdija would essentially be the starting point guard. Portland also has the option of replacing Murray with Caleb Love to ensure there's a legitimate guard in the starting lineup. |
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