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Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant to Miss Second Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) will miss Tuesday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence. His absence should continue to open minutes and usage for Scoot Henderson, who moved into the starting group Sunday and responded with 21 points and seven assists. Henderson shapes up as a strong short-term fantasy play for points and assists while Grant remains out. Deni Avdija could take on a bit more of the scoring load, while Toumani Camara may see a small bump in minutes as Portland looks for ways to cover Grant's absence.

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Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Ready to Play Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (back) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded Williams III's status from questionable to available. This is a juicy matchup for Williams III and starting center Donovan Clingan, as Washington has had trouble containing big men all year. In March, Williams III has averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per game.

2 days ago

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Won't Play Against Wizards

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He injured his right calf in Friday's loss to Dallas and might be out for several games. Sidy Cissoko could rejoin the starting lineup on Sunday, while Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are also candidates for increased roles. Still, even as a starter, Cissoko hasn't been productive enough to make a difference in fantasy leagues, averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in the first unit this season.

2 days ago

Vít Krejčí • SG • Trail Blazers

Vit Krejci Remains Sidelined Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. This will mark his seventh consecutive absence due to a left calf contusion. Krejci was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, so his return doesn't seem to be close. With him out of the rotation, Scott Henderson, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray will be the primary bench contributors for the Blazers. Portland's second unit could be in for a fun night, facing a Dallas team that allows the sixth-most field-goal attempts in the league to opposing reserves.

4 days ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Will Suit Up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has once again shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran big man will fill his usual duties as Donovan Clingan's backup. Portland's big men could have a field day on Friday night, with Dallas allowing the third-most fantasy points in the league to centers. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 18.0 minutes per game in this matchup during the 2025-26 campaign.

4 days ago

Vít Krejčí • SG • Trail Blazers

Vit Krejci Misses Sixth Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) won't be part of the action on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will sit out a sixth consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. Portland initially listed Krejci as questionable for the contest, so his return looks to be close and might happen later this week. The Trail Blazers will return to action on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes since joining the team from Atlanta on Feb. 1.

6 days ago

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Returns to Action Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (foot) will play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran has missed two games due to a sore left foot and was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. Grant's return will affect the playing time of Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray. This month, Grant has been inconsistent, but he was on fire in his most recent outing, notching 26 points on 62.5 percent shooting against Minnesota. One of Grant's best offensive performances of the season was against Milwaukee earlier in the season when he had 35 points in 31 minutes.

6 days ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Active Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. He missed the second game of a back-to-back on Monday against Brooklyn but has been cleared to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The team initially listed Williams III as questionable. Williams III will replace Yang Hansen as Donovan Clingan's backup. Despite coming off the bench, Williams III has averaged nearly a double-double this month, posting 9.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

6 days ago

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Sidelined on Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) won't play on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. As usual, the injury-prone big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back after collecting 16 points, five rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to Denver. He should be back in action on Wednesday against Milwaukee. Donovan Clingan will continue to start against Brooklyn, while Yang Hansen could serve as his backup. Hansen was just called up from the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.

Mar 23

Vít Krejčí • SG • Trail Blazers

Vit Krejci Unavailable Against Nets

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Krejci is set to miss his fifth straight contest due to a bruised left calf. His next chance to return is on Wednesday against Milwaukee. While the 25-year-old is out of action, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle will continue to see extended minutes. Henderson could be viewed as a short-term streaming option, as the 22-year-old has averaged 14.0 points, 3.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 threes across nine outings since the All-Star break.

Mar 23

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Ruled Out on Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (foot) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Grant is set to miss his second consecutive contest due to left foot soreness. His next chance to return to the floor is on Wednesday against the Bucks. While Grant is out of action, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray will likely take on extra playing time, while Sidy Cissoko should start for the second game in a row this evening. In his last appearance, the 21-year-old French forward logged seven points, two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Sunday's 128-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Mar 23

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Ready to Face Pacers

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. As usual, the injury-prone big man sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday when Portland visited Brooklyn. He will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday after initially being listed as questionable for the game. Williams III will continue to serve as Donovan Clingan's backup at center. He has averaged 10.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game in five outings this month.

Mar 18

Vít Krejčí • SG • Trail Blazers

Vit Krejci Unavailable Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) will exit the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, and Krejci hasn't recovered enough from a calf contusion to play. Since moving to Portland, Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes per game. In his absence, Kris Murray could return to the rotation on Monday night, while Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle may also pick up some of the available minutes.

Mar 16

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Won't Play Monday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) won't suit up on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, there was a chance Williams III would play in the second leg of a back-to-back when he was listed as questionable, but the team has now ruled him out. Williams III had six points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks across 20 minutes in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. With Williams III unavailable, starting center Donovan Clingan could take on a larger workload, and we might also see more of Sidy Cissoko in Monday's game.

Mar 16

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III is Unavailable for Friday's Contest

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This appears to be a maintenance day for Williams, but he should be back for Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. In his absence, Yang Hansen and Sidy Cissoko should see an increased look in the rotation. Neither player figures to do enough damage as the backup center to be worthy of streaming for Friday's slate.

Mar 13

Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Returns With Minutes Restriction

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Avdija will be on a minutes restriction after missing six games due to a lower back injury. It's unclear how much Avdija will play, but his return is good news for Portland and fantasy managers alike. With Avdija back, Scoot Henderson will probably have to settle for a bench role. This might actually be beneficial for the young guard, as Henderson has struggled in recent games as a starter.

Mar 8

Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Uncertain for Sunday Due to Back Issue

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) remains on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This time, he has been listed as questionable, giving fantasy managers hope that Avdija might finally be ready to return from a lingering back problem. He has been out for six games. With Kris Murray (illness) also sidelined, Scott Henderson has made back-to-back starts. He's had a very difficult time, posting 12 points on 4-for-20 shooting. The combination of Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday will keep leading Portland's offense if Avdija doesn't return on Sunday night.

Mar 7

Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija to Miss Seventh Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Avdija will miss this game after being listed as doubtful on the injury report. He'll miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will come on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. Fantasy managers will need to check back this weekend for another update on his status. Scoot Henderson should continue to see increased playing time with Avdija banged up. Henderson is worth a look in deep leagues, but he doesn't have a ton of upside outside of that.

Mar 6

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Kris Murray Could Miss Another Contest Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (illness) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. He's battling an illness and could be absent for a second consecutive game. Murray has recently been Deni Avdija's (back) replacement in the starting unit. With both players on the shelf, Scoot Henderson started Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with eight points, one rebound, three assists, and one steal in 24 minutes. His night was hampered by 3-for-11 shooting. Vit Krejci and Sidy Cissoko are also candidates for larger roles if Murray and Avdija don't return on Friday night.

Mar 5

Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Likely to Remain Out Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) has been tagged as doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. A lower back injury is likely to keep him sidelined for a sixth consecutive game. With Kris Murray (illness) also on the injury report, Scoot Henderson and Vit Krejci may continue to see increased minutes. Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant, who combined for 65 points in Wednesday's 122-114 win over Memphis, are expected to keep leading the offense.

Mar 5

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