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Kris Murray Kris Murray hauls in career-high 18 rebounds
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 12:26 PM
Kris Murray dominated the glass on Sunday and finished with nine points (3-of-15 FGs), 18 rebounds, one steal, one block and one triple against the Kings.
Analysis: It wasn't a great shooting night for the rookie, but he was able to set a new career-high for rebounds in this game. It was likely frustrating for him to have such a poor performance from the field against his brother's team, but he didn't allow that to impact his effort on the glass, which is encouraging for his long-term development. He should be a solid rotation piece for them in year two, though he isn't a player to have on your draft board at this point. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton shoots 6-of-26 before ejection
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 12:23 PM
Dalano Banton struggled with his shot on Sunday and finished with 17 points (6-of-26 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, three steals and five turnovers in a 121-82 loss to Sacramento.
Analysis: Banton moved into the starting unit in place of Scoot Henderson, who sat out the finale. Banton has played really well over the past two months, but he couldn't get anything going in this game. He missed all 15 of his shots from beyond the arc before he was ejected after picking up a Flagrant 2. It has been an excellent stretch for Banton, and this certainly isn't the way that he wanted to end the season. Portland can still exercise his option and retain him for about $2 million next season, so he wasn't fighting for a pay day. |
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Dalano Banton POR starting Banton, Rupert, Minaya, Murray, Brown
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 9:10 AM
NBA Lineups
Dalano Banton, Rayan Rupert, Justin Minaya, Kris Murray, and Moses Brown will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: The Trail Blazers' season comes to a merciful conclusion on Sunday, and only Rupert and Murray have been consistent members of the starting lineup recently. Banton offers the highest upside, while Brown receiving the starting nod is disappointing for those hoping to see Duop Reath in that spot. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton, Jabari Walker out Sunday vs. Kings
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 8:29 AM
Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
Deandre Ayton (low back soreness) and Jabari Walker (left knee tendinitis) are out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Ayton and Walker exited Friday's game prematurely, which will be their last action of the season. Duop Reath, Kris Murray, Dalano Banton, and Justin Minaya are among those who can absorb those minutes. Ayton entered the season with top-50 fantasy expectations and largely lived up to them, even if the production did not translate into winning. As for Walker, his value did not increase until after the Blazers were hit hard by injuries. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons ruled out vs. SAC
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 8:28 AM
Portland Trail Blazers PR on X
Scoot Henderson (left hip soreness) and Anfernee Simons (left knee tendinitis) will not play against the Kings on Sunday.
Analysis: It's unclear why they upgraded Simons to doubtful, but he has officially been ruled out and has been sidelined since March 22nd. Henderson's rookie season comes to an end one game early, and while it has been a disappointing season overall, he has ended the year on a high note. Scoot will have high expectations in year two. Dalano Banton should start in his place for this game. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons, Jabari Walker doubtful vs. Kings
Sat, Apr 13, 2024, 2:15 PM
Portland Trail Blazers PR on X
Anfernee Simons (left knee tendinitis) and Jabari Walker (left knee tendinitis) are doubtful to play against Sacramento on Sunday.
Analysis: It's unclear why Portland is wasting anybody's time by upgrading Simons to doubtful, since he hasn't played in weeks and that won't change for the season finale. Walker exited early from their last game, and Justin Minaya should see extra minutes with Walker sidelined for this one. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson, Deandre Ayton questionable Sunday
Sat, Apr 13, 2024, 2:13 PM
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Scoot Henderson (left hip soreness) and Deandre Ayton (low back soreness) are questionable to play against the Kings on Sunday.
Analysis: These two have been the stars for Portland over the past couple of weeks, since every other rotation player has been injured. If Scoot sits out, Dalano Banton should move into the starting unit in his place. Ayton exited early from their last one, and if he remains out for the season finale, Duop Reath will start in his place. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton turns in 28/10/3/1/2 line vs. HOU
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:48 PM
Dalano Banton recorded a double-double on Friday with 28 points (9-of-26 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and two triples against Houston.
Analysis: Banton stepped into a larger role for Portland after the trade deadline, and he has had a number of big performances. This was just another on the list as he had his second 20-point double-double in less than a month. Banton has shown enough to potentially be a rotation piece next season, but he won't play a large enough role to produce to the level that he has over the past two months. It has been a fun run for Banton, and while he could be a silly season target again next season, there is no reason to have him on your draft board. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson knocks down career-high 6 triples
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:44 PM
Scoot Henderson led Portland with 30 points (10-of-23 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and six triples in a 116-107 loss to the Rockets on Friday.
Analysis: It isn't a secret that Scoot's rookie season has been disappointing, but he has figured things out recently. After back-to-back double-doubles, Scoot poured in the points in this one as he set a new career-high for 3-pointers made. He made his first six before he finally missed, and he was able to have the third 30-point performance of his young career. He'll look to wrap up his first season with a big performance in Sacramento on Sunday. He should be a coveted target in fantasy drafts next season, which should go better than this first year did. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton, Jabari Walker exit early vs. HOU
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 5:41 PM
Portland Trail Blazers PR on X
Deandre Ayton (low back soreness) and Jabari Walker (left knee) will not return to Friday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Ayton played 23 minutes before exiting, finishing with six points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Walker only played 14 minutes, tallying nine points, five rebounds, and one blocked shot. If Ayton and Walker aren't available for Sunday's season finale, Duop Reath, Dalano Banton, and Kris Murray are three players who could be asked to shoulder heavy workloads. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton, Justin Minaya available vs. Houston
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 3:14 PM
Portland Trail Blazers PR on X
Dalano Banton (left ankle sprain) and Justin Minaya (left index finger sprain) will play against Houston on Friday.
Analysis: Banton missed their last game, but he will make his return to the lineup in this one. He has played a large role over the past two months and had some productive games off the bench. Minaya has taken on a larger role recently, but that hasn't led to much fantasy production. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton, Justin Minaya questionable Friday
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 10:22 AM
Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
Dalano Banton (left ankle sprain) and Justin Minaya (left index finger sprain) are questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Banton missed Thursday's loss to the Warriors, with Minaya being one player whose minutes increased due to Dalano's absence. Also, Ashton Hagans entered the rotation, playing 14 minutes off the bench. Portland only played eight players on Thursday, making it likely either Banton or Minaya will be made available. |
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Jabari Walker Jabari Walker grabs 16 rebounds vs. Warriors
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 6:55 PM
Jabari Walker tallied 17 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 16 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Walker has been a beast on the boards since the beginning of April. He's corralled at least ten rebounds in five straight games, including a 22-board effort in an April 3 win over the Hornets. Walker grabbed 16 more on Thursday while recording his fourth double-double in five games. Managers in active fantasy leagues need to ensure Walker is not sitting on the waiver wire ahead of Portland's final two games of the season. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton records another double-double
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 6:49 PM
Deandre Ayton shot 12-of-24 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Thursday's 100-92 loss to the Warriors, scoring 25 points with 11 rebounds, one assist, three steals, and one blocked shot in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Another game, another double-double for Ayton, who has recorded one in six straight games. Some teams may have shut down Ayton by now, but Portland is shorthanded due to injuries. That may protect his value for the final two games of the season. And it will be two more opportunities to improve his chemistry with Scoot Henderson, who hit double digits in assists for the second straight game. Henderson finished with 18 points, three rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 40 minutes. The turnovers (nine) will be an issue; hopefully, that doesn't carry over into 2024-25. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton (ankle) out Thursday vs. Warriors
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 2:57 PM
Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
Dalano Banton (left ankle sprain) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Banton, a late addition to the injury report, will not play against the Warriors on Thursday. His absence opens up additional minutes for Justin Minaya, who is not worth streaming in any fantasy leagues. |
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Dalano Banton Dalano Banton (ankle) questionable Thursday vs GSW
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 9:31 AM
Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
Dalano Banton (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Banton is a late addition to the injury report, and his potential absence would impact active leagues. He's one of the Trail Blazers who have stepped up to offer consistent fantasy value during the season's latter stages. If Banton cannot play, Justin Minaya will play additional minutes off the bench. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (hamstring) ruled out vs. Warriors
Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 2:03 PM
Portland Trail Blazers PR on X
Jerami Grant (right hamstring strain) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Grant has consistently been listed as doubtful over the past few weeks before being ruled out, but they have skipped the unnecessary step and just ruled him out. Managers shouldn't expect to see him again this season, which means that Kris Murray and Jabari Walker will continue to start. |
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Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson records career-high 15 assists
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 7:06 PM
NBA Stats on Twitter
Scoot Henderson played 41 minutes in Tuesday's loss to New Orleans, accounting for 19 points (7-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, 15 assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: While Henderson's turnovers remain an issue, as he finished with eight on Tuesday, there were positives from his performance against the Pelicans. The rookie point guard dished out a career-high 15 assists and made some history. Henderson became the first rookie since Lonzo Ball in 2017 to tally at least 10 points and 10 assists in a half. The hope for fantasy managers next season is that Scoot can use this season's experiences to get the turnovers in check, as that significantly impacted his value. |
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Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton records 30/13/1/1 line vs. Pelicans
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 6:54 PM
Deandre Ayton shot 15-of-22 from the field in Tuesday's 110-100 loss to Portland, scoring 30 points with 13 rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Ayton continues to produce gaudy stat lines as Portland plays out the string. He's recorded a double-double in five straight games, scoring 30 or more on two occasions. As long as the Blazers don't shut him down, Ayton will continue to have these nights to end the season. And it limits Duop Reath's value to managers whose leagues are still active. While he was productive on Tuesday, tallying 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two 3-pointers, Reath only played 12 minutes. Portland has three games remaining, beginning with the Warriors on Thursday. |
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Ibou Badji Ibou Badji (back) available Tuesday vs. Pelicans
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 3:02 PM
Trail Blazers PR on Twitter
Ibou Badji (lower back soreness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Badji was available for Sunday's game against the Celtics but did not play. With Deandre Ayton and Duop Reath available, expect the same on Tuesday. |
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