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Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Still Watching From Sidelines on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) will miss an eighth consecutive game on Friday as he continues to deal with tendonitis in his left Achilles. The veteran forward has battled with injuries for most of his career, but has posted 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game through 26 appearances this season. While Grant and the Blazers deal with a plethora of injuries, Sidy Cissoko, Caleb Love, and Kris Murray will all see added opportunities. Cissoko has received the starting nod the past two games, and has averaged 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his 12 total starts. Caleb Love, on the other hand, has averaged 10.1 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per contest in the month of December, so fantasy managers will have to decide based on what category they need most for a streamer.

5 days ago

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Remains Out Friday Against Pelicans

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, extending his absence to eight straight contests with left Achilles tendonitis. Grant is traveling with the team, keeping a Saturday return against the Spurs in play, but his status remains fluid. His continued absence leaves Portland thin at forward, though fantasy returns have been limited. Kris Murray has averaged 27.9 minutes with 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds over his last seven, while Sidy Cissoko has logged 21.9 minutes with 6.9 points and 2.0 assists. Both remain inconsistent deep-league streamers, with Deni Avdija carrying the most stable usage.

6 days ago

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Unavailable Again on Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) is slated to miss his seventh consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 31-year-old veteran remains without a timetable to return, putting his status for Friday's clash with the New Orleans Pelicans in doubt. Forward Kris Murray (quad), who has started at times during Grant's absence, is questionable and is in danger of missing his second straight game. With Grant still out and Murray potentially sidelined, Sidy Cissoko could draw another start this evening.

7 days ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Active on Monday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is active on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. After sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Boston Celtics, he will resume his duties as the backup center. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath will drop down the depth chart. Williams has averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 15.9 minutes this season. He may be a bit more productive on Monday night, as Dallas gives up the most points in the league to centers.

Dec 30

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Kris Murray Out on Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) won't play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. He will exit the lineup due to a quadriceps contusion after logging 30 minutes in Sunday's win over the Boston Celtics. With Jerami Grant (Achilles) unavailable, Murray made his fifth consecutive start on Sunday. The team may now look to Sidy Cissoko to fill one of the starting forward spots, while Rayan Rupert is likely to receive increased minutes coming off the bench.

Dec 30

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Achilles Injury Continues to Sideline Jerami Grant

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) is slated to miss a sixth consecutive game with left Achilles tendonitis on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran remains without a timetable to return, putting his status for Wednesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder also in doubt. Forward Kris Murray (quad), who has started during Grant's absence, is questionable. Murray hasn't taken advantage of his increased minutes (7.2 points per game in his last five starts), and Sidy Cissoko likely won't either if he's forced into the lineup.

Dec 29

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Remains Out Sunday Against Celtics

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston and remains without a timetable after missing 19 games since Nov. 14. The veteran's continued absence has consolidated playmaking duties for Deni Avdija, who has averaged 26.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in 39.4 minutes over his last five games. Shaedon Sharpe maintains a primary scoring role, while Sidy Cissoko, Rayan Rupert, and Caleb Love stay in the rotation but lack fantasy reliability. Holiday remains a stash-only option.

Dec 28

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Inactive on Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. It would have been a special matchup for him against his former team, but Williams III also played on Friday night. By keeping him off the floor against Boston, the Trail Blazers will have Williams III play two games in four nights instead of three, reducing injury risk. Duop Reath will serve as the main backup center on Sunday. Williams III will presumably return to the lineup for Monday's favorable matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, who give up the fifth-most fantasy points to centers.

Dec 28

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant to Sit Out Fifth Consecutive Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) won't be in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game on Sunday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran is struggling to shake off soreness in his left Achilles tendon. Kris Murray's workload has recently increased as Grant's replacement in the starting lineup, but his fantasy production has been disappointing at 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Sidy Cissoko has played more off the bench during Grant's absence.

Dec 28

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Kris Murray Will Play Against the Clippers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (neck) will play on Friday against the Clippers. He was initially listed as questionable because of right cervical soreness. Fortunately, the 25-year-old was upgraded to probable, paving way for his availability and avoiding his first absence since the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 3. With that said, everyone on the roster has an excellent chance of producing versus the 8-21 Clippers. However, Murray has averaged only 5.9 points this season, so he's tough to trust, even with a favorable matchup on the horizon.

Dec 27

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Available on Friday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is available for Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He wasn't available in the loss to Orlando on Tuesday. However, despite popping back up on the injury report ahead of this one, the 28-year-old will suit up. Williams has averaged 6.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. Unfortunately, that type of production won't earn him a place in most fantasy lineups, especially since he'll continue to operate behind Donovan Clingan.

Dec 27

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Remains Out Friday Against Clippers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) will miss Friday's matchup against the Clippers, extending his absence to a fourth straight game. Grant has been sidelined with left Achilles tendonitis and is not expected back until at least Sunday. If he remains out, Portland would likely continue redistributing forward minutes, with Kris Murray (neck) positioned for extended run if cleared. Murray logged 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block in 28 minutes last time out, but his questionable tag keeps the rotation fluid.

Dec 26

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will miss Tuesday's encounter with the Orlando Magic. The injury-prone big man will get the night off to rest his bad knee after making a fourth consecutive appearance in Monday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. With Williams III sidelined, Duop Reath will probably get a slight bump in playing time behind starting center Donovan Clingan. The Portland bigs are in a tricky spot on Tuesday, as Orlando generally contains centers well. However, Goga Bitadze's (knee) absence will work in their favor.

Dec 24

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Ruled Out for Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Grant is set to miss his second straight game due to left Achilles tendon soreness. The 12-year veteran has played in 26 games this season, averaging 20 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in a little over 30 minutes per game. With Grant ruled out, expect second-year forward Kris Murray to start once again, and other starters like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, and Toumani Camera to see a jump in fantasy value as well. With Portland facing the Orlando Magic as part of a back-to-back, fantasy managers could be without Grant until after Christmas.

Dec 23

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Tagged as Questionable for Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's meeting with his former team, the Detroit Pistons. Grant is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon, which may keep him sidelined for a second consecutive contest. Kris Murray started in Grant's place on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings but didn't do a lot, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, and two steals in 36 minutes. Sidy Cissoko also has a chance to see more action without Grant, but his impact on Saturday was even smaller than Murray's.

Dec 22

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers |

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Won't Play Saturday Night, Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran has had a heavy workload lately and will take Saturday night off due to a sore left Achilles tendon. Portland listed Grant as questionable on the initial injury report. Kris Murray has been announced as Grant's replacement in the starting lineup. While a starting role increases Murray's fantasy appeal, his numbers haven't improved much in the first unit. Across three previous starts this season, Murray has averaged 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes.

Dec 21

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Ruled Out Against Sacramento

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) has been ruled out again Saturday against Sacramento, extending his absence to 16 straight games with no clear timetable for return. The veteran guard was productive before going down, averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes, but the prolonged layoff makes him an IL-only hold for now. Portland's rotation has stabilized without him, with Deni Avdija logging 42 minutes in the last game, while Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara continue seeing steady usage.

Dec 20

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Picks Up Questionable Tag

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) could miss his second game of the season on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran, who has totaled 55 points across the last two games, is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon. After opening the season as a member of the second unit, Grant has started regularly over the last month. The 31-year-old has notched 21.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as a starter. If Grant can't play on Saturday, the Trail Blazers will likely bring Kris Murray or Sidy Cissoko into the first unit. With that said, fantasy managers shouldn't rush to grab them, as the two haven't been productive enough in previous starts.

Dec 20

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Remains Out Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He has been out of action since mid-November due to a right calf strain, and his return doesn't appear to be near. With Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Matisse Thybulle (thumb), and Blake Wesley (foot) also out of commission, Sidy Cissoko, Rayan Rupert, and Caleb Love have held roles in the rotation. However, the trio has been underwhelming. Deni Avdija has taken on more playmaking duties without Holiday and will look to continue his superb campaign on Thursday night. There could be many standout fantasy lines in this matchup, as both teams are ranked inside the top 10 in pace.

Dec 18

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Available Against Golden State

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (illness) will play on Sunday against the Warriors. The 28-year-old will return from a two-game stint on the shelf. He would have been in line to start had Donovan Clingan (leg) been ruled out. However, Clingan is available, so Williams isn't the best fantasy option in any format, especially versus Golden State, a team that has been solid on the defensive end during the 2025 campaign.

Dec 15

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