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Ja Morant Ja Morant contributes 14/2/6/1 line vs. Kings
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 6:50 PM
Ja Morant came off the bench on Tuesday and finished with 14 points (4-of-6 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, six assists and one steal against the Kings.
Analysis: Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori has been toying with the starting lineup in the preseason, with Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson starting in this game, while Morant and Jrue Holiday came off the bench. Morant was still productive, and it's clear the four guards will all have a significant role. Morant and Holiday will reportedly start in their next preseason game, and the starting unit for opening night still hasn't been decided. |
Deni Avdija Deni Avdija pours in 26/9/4 line vs. Sacramento
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 6:45 PM
Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 26 points (9-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in a 110-98 win over the Kings on Tuesday.
Analysis: If there were concerns about Avdija's usage with all the changes to Portland's backcourt, he has addressed those during the preseason. Clearly, he's still the focal point of the offense. He has averaged 24.5 points in 23 minutes per game through two preseason appearances. It's a tiny sample size, but Avdija is still going to be a fantasy stud this season and have the ball in his hands a ton. |
Sidy Cissoko Sidy Cissoko doesn't miss, scores 13 points
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:19 PM
Sidy Cissoko amassed 13 points (5-of-5 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.
Analysis: Cissoko is unlikely to get the opportunities needed to provide reliable fantasy value, but his defense may earn him a spot on the back end of Micah Nori's rotation. Against the Lions, he didn't miss a shot, going 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 5-of-5 overall. With Shaedon Sharpe ruled out for at least six months with a torn meniscus, Cissoko and Vit Krej?Ã (10 points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two three-pointers) should earn additional minutes. |
Scoot Henderson Scoot Henderson sinks four three-pointers
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:18 PM
Scoot Henderson tallied 14 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.
Analysis: With Ja Morant and Damian Lillard added to the roster, Henderson will remain in a reserve role this season. That makes it imperative that he improves his efficiency to provide reliable fantasy value. Over his career, Henderson is a 40.4 percent shooter from the field and has averaged 2.9 turnovers per game. Given Portland's perimeter depth, Scoot's fantasy outlook isn't great, even though he will remain in the rotation. |
Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday starts for Lillard, logs 15 minutes
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:17 PM
Jrue Holiday finished Monday's exhibition against the London Lions with six points (3-of-5 FGs), five rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Damian Lillard didn't play in Monday's exhibition, and his absence opened a starting spot for Holiday. Like the other starters, the veteran guard was done at halftime. The move to the bench lowers Holiday's fantasy ceiling considerably, giving managers no reason to use a top-100 pick on him. However, he should play enough to provide reliable late-round value in most leagues. |
Toumani Camara Toumani Camara scores 14 points vs. London Lions
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:14 PM
Toumani Camara accounted for 14 points (4-of-7 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the London Lions.
Analysis: Camara has been a mainstay in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup for most of his first three seasons in Portland, starting all 160 games he played in 2024-25 and 2025-26. That won't change this season, making Camara a late-round pick in 12-team leagues. He was a 12th-round player in category leagues last season, and it's fair to expect similar value, especially with Ja Morant and Damian Lillard in the fold. |
Robert Williams III Robert Williams rejects five shots vs. Warriors
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 6:40 PM
Robert Williams III notched eight points (4-of-5 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and five blocks in Wednesday's exhibition against the Warriors.
Analysis: With Donovan Clingan on the roster, Williams is locked into the backup center role. However, that doesn't mean he can't provide good value, especially for managers punting points or free-throw percentage. Against the Warriors, Williams was an excellent rim protector and already appears to have established good on-court chemistry with Ja Morant. With an ADP outside the first 100 picks, the Time Lord can be a fantasy surprise, especially if injury restrictions aren't the issue they've been in past years. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday posts seven rebounds, five assists
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
Jrue Holiday finished Wednesday's exhibition against the Warriors with five points (2-of-8 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Holiday came off the bench in Wednesday's preseason opener, as expected. The good news for fantasy managers is that the veteran guard still provided positive value in rebounds and assists. Coming off the bench does lower Holiday's fantasy ceiling considerably, pushing his ADP outside the first 100 picks in 12-team leagues. He'll be worth a look for managers hoping to add a âsaferâ option in the latter rounds of drafts. |
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Ja Morant Ja Morant records five assists in preseason opener
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 6:36 PM
Ja Morant tallied eight points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in Wednesday's exhibition against the Warriors.
Analysis: Making his unofficial Trail Blazers debut, Morant logged 19 minutes and recorded five assists. By comparison, the other four starters combined for six helpers. He didn't score much, but that shouldn't concern fantasy managers. The concern is Morant's availability, as managers should assume at least one extended injury absence. After appearing in at least 61 games in three of his first four seasons, Morant has played 79 games over the last three. That concern knocks him down most draft boards, regardless of league format. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija goes for team-high 23 points vs. GSW
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 6:35 PM
Deni Avdija amassed 23 points (9-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's exhibition against the Warriors.
Analysis: With Damian Lillard and Ja Morant in the fold, questions arose this offseason about how that would affect Avdija's usage. Coming off the best season of his NBA career, the Trail Blazers forward looked good in the team's preseason opener. A 31.8 percent shooter from three last season, Avdija made three of his six attempts from beyond the arc and shot 6-of-7 from two. His usage of 30.2 was the highest among the Blazers starters, and he led the team in shot attempts. His assist output may take a hit this season because of the number of quality guards on Portland's roster, but Avdija won't lack scoring opportunities. |
Damian Lillard Damian Lillard scores 15 first-half points vs. GSW
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 6:33 PM
Damian Lillard finished Wednesday's exhibition against the Warriors with 15 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Appearing in a game for the first time since the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Lillard looked sharp in his 19 minutes. Coming off a ruptured Achilles tendon, he started alongside newcomer Ja Morant and did most of his work off the ball. Lillard will be a key figure for the Trail Blazers this season, but his assist production may take a slight hit with Morant's arrival. That said, Lillard simply being on the court is a win for fantasy managers and basketball in general. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) '99.9 percent' going into camp
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 8:15 AM
Sean Highkin
Deni Avdija (back) said that he is â99.9 percentâ healthy going into training camp.
Analysis: Avdija's back has been an issue at times over the past two seasons, even causing him to miss Israel's FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. The good news is that he's on track to be fully available when the regular season begins. Avdija did not say whether there would be any restrictions when the Trail Blazers open training camp on Tuesday, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable selecting him in drafts. The concern is the number of playmakers on the roster, with Damian Lillard (Achilles) healthy and Ja Morant now in the fold after being acquired from the Grizzlies. With those two available, Avdija's fantasy ceiling likely drops. |
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Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (Achilles) under no restrictions
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 7:16 AM
Sean Highkin
Damian Lillard (Achilles) has no restrictions going into training camp.
Analysis: Lillard, who did not play last season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, was cleared to resume 5-on-5 in late April, so his statement at Trail Blazers media day is not a surprise. Lillard said that he's âoperating like I wasn't hurt,â which is music to the ears of fantasy managers. However, one concern as he begins his second stint in Portland is the team's perimeter depth. The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from Memphis, and they also have holdovers Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson. That may lead to Lillard's workload being managed early in the season, potentially lowering his fantasy ceiling. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) held out of FIBA qualifiers
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:10 AM
EuroHoops
Deni Avdija (back) did not receive clearance from the Trail Blazers to play for Israel in the country's recent FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Analysis: Israel had already been eliminated from contention for a FIBA World Cup spot, but there was still hope that Avdija would play in the nation's most recent qualifiers. However, according to him, the Trail Blazers did not clear him to play because of the back injury he initially suffered in mid-January. Avdija said via social media that, while he wanted to play, the Trail Blazers weren't willing to take that risk. With Damian Lillard and Ja Morant entering the rotation, Avdija's usage is likely to take a hit in 2026-27. Hopefully, Portland's decision to keep him out of FIBA qualifier competition was more precautionary than anything else. |
Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe to miss 6 months with torn meniscus
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 10:21 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a torn meniscus and will miss six months.
Analysis: This timeline has Sharpe returning after the All-Star break, though some sort of ramp-up period should be expected, meaning he likely won't play a significant role until at least March. Sharpe was likely going to be a big contributor off the bench this season, which will likely force Portland to turn to smaller lineups, featuring two of Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, more often. The wings that may take on more minutes in Sharpe's absence are VÃt Krej?Ã and Sidy Cissoko, though it is unlikely either plays enough to be worth taking a chance on late in your fantasy draft. |
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Jrue Holiday Fischer: Jrue Holiday not pursuing buyout with POR
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 4:26 AM
Jake Fischer
NBA Insider Jake Fischer reports Jrue Holiday is not in talks with the Trail Blazers about securing a buyout.
Analysis: Despite rumors that Holiday would join the 76ers after securing a buyout, Portland intends to keep him around. Holiday appeared in 53 games for the Trail Blazers last season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and a career-high 2.6 three-pointers per game. With Ja Morant now in town and Damian Lillard healthy, it's unclear what Holiday's role will be, but he should see plenty of minutes as one of the best defenders on the team. |
Xavier Cooks Chris Youngblood dishes out eight assists vs. DEN
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 PM
Chris Youngblood accounted for 11 points (4-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Youngblood was one of seven Trail Blazers to score in double figures on Thursday, and he led the team with eight assists. While he's had some good moments in Las Vegas, the Trail Blazers' perimeter depth makes it challenging to trust Youngblood in fantasy basketball next season. The two-way deal ensures that he'll be in training camp, but there isn't much need to consider Youngblood outside of deep dynasty leagues. |
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Xavier Cooks Chris Youngblood scores team-high 20 points
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 7:35 PM
Chris Youngblood tallied 20 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in Monday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Signed to a two-way contract in March, Youngblood's place on the Trail Blazers' roster is relatively secure. He was excellent on Monday, leading six Portland players in double figures with 20 points and shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately for Youngblood, Portland's perimeter depth will make it challenging for him to get the opportunities needed to move from his two-way deal to a standard contract. He may be worth stashing in deep dynasty leagues, but that's it. |
Micah Potter Trail Blazers claim Micah Potter off waivers
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 PM
NBA Transactions
Trail Blazers claimed Micah Potter off waivers.
Analysis: Two days after being waived by the Pacers, Potter has found a new home. He appeared in 47 games for the Pacers last season, averaging 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes. With Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III on the roster, Potter will find it challenging to get the minutes needed for fantasy relevance. |
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Robert Williams III Report: POR, Robert Williams agree to 3-year deal
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 5:57 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Trail Blazers and Robert Williams III have agreed to a three-year, $44 million deal.
Analysis: Even with past injury concerns, Williams was due to be a popular target in free agency for teams needing to bolster their center rotation. That won't happen now, as the Time Lord has reportedly agreed to a deal to remain in Portland. Williams appeared in 59 games last season, averaging 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 17.1 minutes. With Donovan Clingan penned in as the starting center, Williams' season-long fantasy value will be limited, but the blocks and rebounds can be useful. |
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