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Duop Reath Duop Reath (foot) ruled out Monday vs. Boston
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duop Reath (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Reath's continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it could affect the Trail Blazers' rotation. If Robert Williams (knee) can't play, Yang Hansen would be the only available backup. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) questionable Monday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 11:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Williams did not play in Friday's loss to the Raptors, which gave Yang Hansen additional minutes. However, the rookie should not be rostered in redraft leagues, especially with starter Donovan Clingan playing most of the minutes at center. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) questionable Monday vs. Celtics
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 11:10 AM
Trail Blazers PR
Deni Avdija (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Avdija is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics with a lower back strain. The 25-year-old small forward left Thursday's game against the Heat with a back injury and subsequently missed Friday's game against the Raptors. There's a chance Avdija returns Monday, but if not Shaedon Sharpe should see a boost in usage and thus fantasy value. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe posts 21/7/4 line in loss to TOR
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 7:37 PM
Shaedon Sharpe totaled 21 points (10-of-23 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Sharpe was active on the offensive end on Friday. Without Deni Avdija (back), his shot volume was high, but he finished with fewer points than field-goal attempts. However, the fourth-year guard got on the glass and also made contributions as a passer to round out his solid overall performance. Depending on how long Avdija is sidelined, there's potential that Sharpe could really put up some big scoring performances. He may have a chance to do so on Monday against the Celtics. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday has 21 points, seven dimes vs. TOR
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 7:32 PM
Jrue Holiday added 21 points (9-of-14 FGs), one rebound, seven assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Holiday's production on the offensive end was one of the most important for Portland on Friday. He shot the ball well and contributed from behind the three-point line to finish as one of the team's top couple of scorers. In addition to his passing, he set the table well for his teammates and finished as the Trail Blazers' leader in assists. Despite the loss, the Blazers have built some momentum lately; they'll continue to rely on Holiday's veteran leadership to keep their season trending in the right direction. |
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Sidy Cissoko Cissoko, Holiday, Clingan, Sharpe, Camara to start
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 3:37 PM
Blake Murphy
Sidy Cissoko, Jrue Holiday, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe will start vs. the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Cissoko will get the start for Deni Avidja (back), who has been ruled out for the second game of a back-to-back. Without their best scorer, the Trail Blazers will rely on contributions from several players against the Raptors in order to obtain their fifth win in a row. Portland is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference standings. |
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Duop Reath Duop Reath (foot) ruled out Friday vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 2:28 PM
Danny Marang
Duop Reath (foot) will not play on Friday against the Raptors.
Analysis: Reath will miss his second consecutive game on Friday as he deals with a foot injury. Reath, in his third NBA season, has become a fringe rotation player for the Trail Blazers and doesn't often log big minutes off the bench. His absence shouldn't impact fantasy basketball in any way. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) ruled out vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 2:28 PM
Sean Highkin
Robert Williams (knee) has been ruled out against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Williams will miss the second leg of this back-to-back, which doesn't come as a surprise. With Duop Reath (foot) also out, Yang Hansen should fill the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) ruled out vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 2:25 PM
Sean Highkin
Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Avdija exited early on Thursday and was listed as doubtful for this game, so his official absence doesn't come as a surprise. Sidy Cissoko will return to the starting lineup in his place, though he doesn't hold much upside as a streamer. |
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Duop Reath Duop Reath (foot) questionable vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 10:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duop Reath (foot) is questionable to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Reath's status is up in the air after not seeing the floor during the first leg of this back-to-back. Robert Williams (knee) is questionable, and while there is a chance he plays, it is far more likely he sits out. Reath should fill the backup center minutes if he is available, though the responsibility will fall to Yang Hansen if Reath is out. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) questionable vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 10:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams (knee) is questionable to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Williams played on Thursday, and while there appears to be a chance he plays against Toronto, Williams hasn't played both legs of a back-to-back this season. He will likely sit this out, which means Duop Reath (foot) or Yang Hansen will be tasked with the backup center minutes. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) doubtful vs. Toronto
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Deni Avdija (back) is doubtful to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Avdija is now expected to miss this game despite confidence from head coach Tiago Splitter that he would be able to suit up after exiting early on Thursday. Even if it isn't serious, it's better to be safe than sorry. Sidy Cissoko should return to the starting lineup, though he shouldn't be streamed in as a result. |
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Deni Avdija Splitter: Avdija (back) expected to play Friday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:45 PM
Trail Blazers coach Tiago Splitter said he expects Deni Avdija (back) to play against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Avdija exited early from Thursday's game after feeling discomfort in his back. He just missed three games with a back injury, so they opted to play things safe. He should be good to go against Toronto, where he'll look to stay red hot. |
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Shaedon Sharpe Shaedon Sharpe puts up 27/7/3/4 line with 5 threes
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:34 PM
Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers with 27 points (11-of-21 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, four steals, five three-pointers and six turnovers in a 127-110 win over the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Deni Avdija (back) exited early from this game, which opened the door for Sharpe to step up. This was the second straight game he's scored exactly 27 points, and he's scored at least 20 in eight of his last nine games. Sharpe has seen a bump in steals this season, which has helped his value in category leagues, but he is still reliant on points and triples. He was able to do a little more in this game, but fantasy managers shouldn't rely on him to produce to this level consistently. They play again on Friday, and if Avdija remains out, Sharpe should carry the offense again. |
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Deni Avdija Deni Avdija (back) will not return Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 5:49 PM
Portland Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija (back) will not return to Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Avdija was having an excellent night before his lower back flared up, tallying 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in 18 minutes. Avdija missed three games earlier this month after injuring his lower back during a January 11 loss to the Knicks. Having Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant back in the lineup will help account for Avdija's absence, and Caleb Love can also pick up some of the slack from a playmaking standpoint. |
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Robert Williams Robert Williams (knee) available vs. Miami
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Robert Williams (knee) is available to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams is back after sitting out Portland's last game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. He'll be back for this one, but he will likely be sidelined again on Friday against Toronto. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath should play more in that game after seeing smaller roles against Miami. |
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Sidy Cissoko Sidy Cissoko (illness) upgraded to available
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:28 PM
Danny Marang
Sidy Cissoko (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: While Cissoko has started Portland's last seven games, that may change on Thursday. Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant are all available, and either Holiday or Grant could join the starters. If so, Cissoko is the likely odd man out. |
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Jerami Grant Jerami Grant (Achilles) now available vs. Miami
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jerami Grant (Achilles) is available to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Shortly after being upgraded to probable, Grant has now been cleared to play against Miami. This is the first night of a back-to-back, so he will likely sit out against Toronto on Friday, but for this game, Sidy Cissoko and Rayan Rupert will lose out on some minutes. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (calf) upgraded to available Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 2:26 PM
Danny Marang
Jrue Holiday (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Not long after he was announced as probable, Holiday is officially available for Thursday's game. His return will likely push Sidy Cissoko to the bench, giving the two-way contract forward a role that's unlikely to generate much fantasy value. |
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Sidy Cissoko Sidy Cissoko (illness) probable Thursday vs. Miami
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sidy Cissoko (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Cissoko has started Portland's last seven games, but that could end on Thursday, even if he is available to play. Jrue Holiday (calf) and Jerami Grant (Achilles), who did not play in Sunday's win over the Kings, are also probable, and Deni Avdija made his return to the lineup in Sacramento. Cissoko hasn't been a consistently reliable fantasy option, and his prospects will take a hit with Holiday and Grant available. |
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