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Matisse Thybulle Matisse Thybulle (ankle) cleared for 3-on-3 drills
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 10:18 AM
Sean Highkin
Matisse Thybulle (ankle) has been cleared to participate in 3-on-3 workouts.
Analysis: Thybulle, who has been out with a sprained right ankle, has not appeared in a game this season. While the progression to 3-on-3 is positive, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Friday that Thybulle does not have a timeline for his return and has not been cleared for 5-on-5. His eventual return is unlikely to significantly impact fantasy basketball, especially with Thybulle's minutes likely to be limited in his first few games back. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams racks up four âstocks' vs. Lakers
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:19 PM
Robert Williams played 25 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, finishing with eight points (4-of-5 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Williams didn't start Thursday's game, but he proved more valuable to fantasy managers than starter Donovan Clingan. The âTime Lordâ provided solid value in the rebound, steals, and blocked shot categories. Shooting 80 percent from the field did not hurt, either. As for Clingan, the rookie accounted for six points, six rebounds, one steal, and three blocked shots in 17 minutes. DC remains the superior option for âsilly season,â especially with Williams' persistent availability concerns. However, don't sleep on the Time Lord when he can play. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, finding him on most waiver wires shouldn't be too difficult. |
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Toumani Camara Toumani Camara posts 19/7/3/5 stat line vs. Lakers
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:14 PM
Toumani Camara tallied 19 points (7-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, five steals, and three three-pointers in 37 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Closing in on top-100 fantasy value for the season, Camara has been incredibly productive over the past month. During this stretch, the second-year forward has averaged 12.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 1.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 54.9 percent from the field and 82.6 percent from the foul line. That's been good for top-50 value in nine-cat formats. Camara had another excellent game on Thursday, with his stat line including a career-high five steals. Rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he's a must-add ahead of the âsilly season.â |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija leads Blazers with 26 points Thursday
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:09 PM
Deni Avdija accumulated 26 points (9-of-14 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 34 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Avdija's fantasy value has tailed off after a productive run in January. Over his past six games, the Blazers wing has averaged 13.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers, shooting 41 percent from the field. Avdija hasn't even been a top-200 player during this stretch. To say he (and those who have him rostered) needed a night like Thursday would be an understatement. Hopefully, Deni's performance against the Lakers will serve as a turning point after a rough start to February. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant ice cold in return to lineup Thursday
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 7:05 PM
Jerami Grant shot 1-of-12 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, accounting for three points, two rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block, and one three-pointer in 30 minutes.
Analysis: After missing Portland's last two games before the All-Star break with a knee issue, Grant returned to the starting lineup on Thursday. And he was brutal. Grant's poor shooting included a 0-of-7 line from inside the three-point arc. And Kris Murray, who filled in for Grant in the two games he missed, only played four minutes off the bench. There's no need to hold onto Murray for those thinking he may have value during the âsilly season.â Pick him up when the time comes, as Grant is a prime shutdown candidate if Portland falls out of the race for a play-in spot. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) available Thursday vs. LAL
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 2:24 PM
Sean Highkin
Robert Williams (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Williams is available for Portland's first game out of the All-Star break. He'll serve as Donovan Clingan's backup, where there is the potential to provide deep-league value. Managers in deep leagues should roster Williams, especially with Deandre Ayton (calf) out for at least three more weeks. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson (ankle) available Thursday vs. LAL
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 2:22 PM
Sean Highkin
Scoot Henderson (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Henderson, a full participant in Wednesday's practice, returns after sitting out Portland's last game before the All-Star break. While he will come off the bench, the second-year guard should approach 30 minutes. Henderson is worth rostering, as there could come a point later in the season when the Blazers decide to rest some of their more established players. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (knee) available vs. Lakers Thursday
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 2:22 PM
Casey Holdahl
Jerami Grant (knee) is available to play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Grant will be back in the lineup after missing Portland's final two games before the All-Star break. His return will push Kris Murray back to the bench, which will eliminate the little streaming value that Murray held. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant, Robert Williams questionable Thurs.
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 8:22 AM
Sean Highkin
Jerami Grant (knee) and Robert Williams (knee) are questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers.
Analysis: Grant missed the last two games before the All-Star break, and Williams missed nine of 14, but both are poised to take the court against the Lakers on Thursday. Both should handle their usual allotment of minutes, though it's unclear if Williams will start at center or operate as Donovan Clingan's backup. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot practices fully, Thybulle partially
Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 8:12 AM
Casey Holdahl on Twitter
Scoot Henderson (ankle) got in a full practice on Tuesday, and Matisse Thybulle participated in non-contact portions of practice.
Analysis: Henderson is expected back for Portland's matchup with the Lakers on Thursday. Thybulle, on the other hand, may need some additional time. Expect Scoot to handle a typical workload when he returns. |
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Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens has 12 points, game-winner Friday
Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 4:35 PM
Bryce McGowens had 12 points (5-of-9 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and two 3-pointers in Team G League's 40-39 victory over Team M in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday.
Analysis: McGowens had 12 points and two 3-pointers including the game-winning shot in Team G League's first round upset of Team M in the Rising Stars Challenge Friday. The 22-year-old shooting guard plays for the Rip City Remix and is on a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. McGowens won't have a path to fantasy value in the second half of this season, though. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons leads Blazers with 26 points
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 6:08 PM
Anfernee Simons tallied 26 points (9-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, and three three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Simons led the Blazers with 26 points, less than half of Jamal Murray's total (55). Over the past two weeks, Simons has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats. The concern for fantasy managers who have him rostered is a potential shutdown, especially with Portland facing a challenging climb to crack the top 10 in the West. Hold onto him for now, but fantasy managers must be ready to pivot to Scoot Henderson eventually. |
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Kris Murray Kris Murray offers little in spot start vs. DEN
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 6:08 PM
Kris Murray shot 2-of-6 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, accounting for six points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 20 minutes.
Analysis: Murray returned to action after sitting out Monday's loss to the Nuggets with a left quad contusion, and he did so as a starter due to Jerami Grant being out. Unfortunately, the second-year forward did not provide much value outside of the assists and steals. Portland is done until after the All-Star break, so there's no need to add Murray now. However, he's one of the young players who may have added value during the âsilly season.â |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) out Wednesday vs. Nuggets
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 1:45 PM
Robert Williams (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The Trail Blazers are dealing with a number of injuries Wednesday as Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton have already been ruled out. With Williams and Ayton out, rookie Donovan Clingan is in line to start and see over 30 minutes against the Nuggets Wednesday. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (knee) out Wednesday vs. Nuggets
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 1:42 PM
Jerami Grant (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Grant was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but was ultimately ruled out against the Nuggets Wednesday. With Scoot Henderson already ruled out, Portland will move Kris Murray into the starting lineup. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton (calf) to be out four weeks
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 10:23 AM
Portland Trail Blazers
Deandre Ayton (calf) will miss the next four weeks.
Analysis: Ayton left Monday's game against the Nuggets with an injury that an MRI confirmed Tuesday to be a strained left calf. The 26-year-old center will be re-evaluated around March 12. While the injury is a tough break for Ayton's fantasy managers, it's a boon for Donovan Clingan's fantasy value. Clingan should be rostered in all formats at this point as the Trail Blazers are poised to give him the bulk of the center minutes with Ayton out. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Nuggets
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 2:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Scoot Henderson (ankle) has been ruled out of Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Scoot sustained the injury Monday, and it will keep him sidelined through the All-Star break. Henderson's vacated minutes will likely be divvied up between Dalano Banton and Shaedon Sharpe. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (knee) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 2:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jerami Grant (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Analysis: It's about that time of year where Grant starts to miss games, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too surprised. While Grant participates in his annual tradition of sitting on the bench for a failing team, Portland could replace him in the starting five with a number of options. Scoot Henderson has already been ruled out Wednesday, and Kris Murray is questionable, so the Blazers could lean more heavily on guys like Jabari Walker and Toumani Camara if Grant is ultimately sidelined against the Nuggets. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton out, Robert Williams questionable
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 2:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Deandre Ayton (calf) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets, and Robert Williams (knee) is questionable.
Analysis: As expected, Ayton - who suffered the calf injury on Monday - will sit this one out. Williams is dealing with an injury of his own, and if he can't go, Donovan Clingan would be in line for huge minutes. The severity of Ayton's injury is unknown, but savvy fantasy managers should make sure to roster Clingan in the meantime. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson (ankle) iffy Wednesday vs. Denver
Tue, Feb 11, 2025, 9:54 AM
Sean Highkin
Scoot Henderson (ankle) will reportedly be listed as either questionable or doubtful against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Scoot exited early on Monday due to a right ankle injury, which is the same ankle that he injured on February 6. His status against Denver is up in the air, but it appears to be trending towards Henderson missing the game. It is Portland's final game before the All-Star break, and the extra recovery time may be good for him. Henderson started in place of Jerami Grant (knee) on Monday, and Grant may be back on Wednesday. If both players remain out, Shaedon Sharpe and Dalano Banton will pick up extra minutes. |
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