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Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija is Available to Play on Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (ankle) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Avdija has been upgraded to available after being tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain. It looks like he'll play through the injury during the second leg of this back-to-back set. It's possible that Avdija is somewhat limited because of the ankle injury. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his production. Avdija has been elite with 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 34.2 minutes per game this season. Fantasy managers should get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

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Donovan Clingan • C • Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan Sidelined on Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (illness) won't play on Sunday against OKC. The 21-year-old has averaged 10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. He also hasn't missed a game after logging 67 as a rookie. Hopefully, the illness he's dealing with won't keep him off the floor beyond Sunday's meeting with the champs. With that said, Robert Williams III, coming off a 10-point, five-rebound, four-block performance, can be considered for streaming purposes in all fantasy formats. Williams will also be a popular DFS value option despite the challenging matchup on the horizon.

4 days ago

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Uncertain for Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been sidelined for four games due to a right calf strain. Jrue Holiday (calf) recently also landed on the shelf, opening the door for Sidy Cissoko to join the starting unit. The 21-year-old has been mediocre as a starter, averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes per game. Cissoko scored half of his 30 points as a starter on Friday against the Golden State Warriors.

Nov 26

Donovan Clingan • C • Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan Upgraded to Available vs. Thunder

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City, while Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out, solidifying Clingan as the clear centerpiece of Portland's interior rotation. Clingan has been in strong form recently, averaging 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over his past five games, including a 22-point, 10-rebound showing in his last outing. With Williams sidelined, Clingan should handle a heavier dose of minutes and defensive responsibility, giving him a stable path to rebounds and blocks with some scoring upside. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath remain deep-league contingency streamers, while Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant could see occasional small-ball frontcourt usage if Portland adjusts matchups.

Nov 23

Robert Williams III • C • Trail Blazers

Robert Williams III Sidelined Against Thunder

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City due to knee maintenance. Williams has averaged 4.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 12.8 minutes this season, and his last five games included 5.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks on 60.9 percent shooting. With Williams sidelined and Donovan Clingan (knee) available to start, Portland will consolidate its interior workload around Clingan, who has been a steady rebounder and finisher. Yang Hansen and Duop Reath profile as deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks, while Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant could absorb extra minutes in smaller lineups if Portland adjusts its rotation.

Nov 23

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Ruled Out for Third Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will remain out Sunday in Oklahoma City, marking his third straight absence. Sharpe was averaging 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes before the strain, and the Blazers have replaced his usage with a mix of Deni Avdija and former Arizona standout Caleb Love. Love just logged 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Avdija produced 26 points and 13 assists. Managers should hold Sharpe in leagues with an IR slot, as his scoring and steal output remain valuable, while Love offers short-term stability for managers needing immediate guard production.

Nov 23

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Out at Least 1-2 Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss at least 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, extending an absence that has already reached four games. The veteran was producing 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes on 44.6 percent shooting before the setback. His absence forces Portland to lean heavily on Deni Avdija for initiation, while Caleb Love gains the clearest path to minutes and shot volume. Sidy Cissoko also becomes a deeper-league consideration with multiple starters sidelined. Holiday remains a firm hold in all competitive formats, but shallow-league managers may need to evaluate IL constraints until he is cleared.

Nov 23

Donovan Clingan • C • Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan Faces Uncertain Status Against Thunder

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against OKC due to a left ankle sprain, and fellow big man Robert Williams III (knee) is also questionable, leaving Portland's frontcourt in a precarious spot. Clingan has averaged 14.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks over his past five games, highlighted by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance in his last outing. If both centers sit, the team will be forced into expanded minutes for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath, who become deep-league streamers for rebounds and blocks. Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant would see heavier usage as well, with Portland likely leaning smaller in competitive minutes.

Nov 23

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Won't Suit Up Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be sidelined when his team faces off against the Golden State Warriors in Friday's NBA Cup game. To make matters worse for Portland, Sharpe's starting backcourt mate, Jrue Holiday (calf), is also out. This will be the second straight game Sharpe has been sidelined. Sidy Cissoko started in Sharpe's absence in Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Sharpe had picked up some of the scoring and ball-handling slack with Holiday out of the lineup. Forwards Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant will handle those responsibilities against Golden State. The 22-year-old is averaging a career-best 22.6 points and 1.4 steals per game.

Nov 21

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday to Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday Night

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) won't suit up for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Golden State Warriors, despite the questionable tag. This will be the fourth consecutive game that Holiday has been sidelined, with the Trail Blazers losing all three of the previous contests. His fellow backcourt member, Shadeon Sharpe (calf), is also out. Jerami Grant has replaced Holiday in the starting lineup, with Deni Avdija playing the "point guard" role. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a statistical resurgence in his first season in Portland, averaging 16.7 points, 8.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.

Nov 21

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Available Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He is available to return after missing Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. On Wednesday, Grant could start the contest as Shaedon Sharpe's (calf) replacement. The Trail Blazers are also without Jrue Holiday (calf), allowing Grant to take on more offensive responsibilities. With Holiday already absent for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Grant had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 26 points.

Nov 20

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Misses Wednesday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be sidelined for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back with a sore right calf. Jrue Holiday (calf) will also remain out for this one, so Portland's backcourt won't have many healthy bodies left. Caleb Love impressed with a 17-point outing off the bench in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns and could make an even bigger impact against the Bulls. Sidy Cissoko is also likely to feature a lot more in the rotation.

Nov 20

Jerami Grant • PF • Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant Picks Up Late Questionable Tag

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) has landed on the injury report a couple of hours before a scheduled tip-off against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Due to an illness, Grant might have to miss his first game of the season. His absence would leave Portland without a starter, as Grant replaced Jrue Holiday (calf) in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. If Grant can't play on Tuesday, Portland must get more production from Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko.

Nov 19

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Ruled Out Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The chances of Holiday suiting up on Tuesday night were slim when the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report, and he has now been officially ruled out. Jerami Grant (illness) was Holiday's replacement in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, he has picked up a late questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's game, meaning Portland might have to switch up the starting unit again. With Holiday unavailable, Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe lead the Portland offense and have additional fantasy value.

Nov 19

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Unlikely to Play Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will likely sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has given him a doubtful tag on the injury report. The veteran guard missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, landing on the sidelines with a sore right calf. Jerami Grant started in his absence and delivered one of his best performances of the season, scoring 26 points. Meanwhile, Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko shared most of the backup guard minutes, but their impact was minimal.

Nov 18

Jrue Holiday • PG • Trail Blazers

Jrue Holiday Won't Play Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss his first game of the season on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The two-time NBA champion is dealing with a sore right calf and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Holiday has had a great time with the Trail Blazers this season, averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals across 33.4 minutes of action. His absence on Sunday means more ball-handling duties for Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija. Meanwhile, Sidy Cissoko, Rayan Rupert, and Caleb Love could all be more involved in the guard rotation.

Nov 16

Scoot Henderson • PG • Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson Unavailable Monday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He continues to recover from a left hamstring tear he sustained near the end of September. There was a chance that Henderson could be ready to return to basketball activities in four weeks, but he still must wait for his 2025-26 debut. With Henderson out, the Trail Blazers backcourt has relied on Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday. Following Blake Wesley's (foot) recent exit from the lineup, Sidy Cissoko has also entered the rotation. However, Cissoko has largely been ineffective so far.

Nov 10

Shaedon Sharpe • SG • Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Probable to Face Heat on Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. The 22-year-old appears on track to suit up despite the minor injury, which is welcome news for fantasy managers after his strong start to the season. Sharpe has averaged 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 26.8 minutes per game, emerging as Portland's top scoring option with Damian Lillard (achilles) and Scoot Henderson (hamstring) sidelined. While his efficiency has dipped (.370 FG%, .263 3PT%), his growing confidence as a slasher and secondary playmaker has kept his value afloat in both points and category leagues. If active, Sharpe should continue to carry a heavy offensive load alongside Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday, offering solid scoring and defensive stats with room for upside if his shot starts falling again.

Nov 8

Blake Wesley • SG • Trail Blazers

Blake Wesley Diagnosed with Broken Foot

Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley will be out for the foreseeable future after the fourth-year guard was diagnosed with a fracture of his fifth metatarsal on his right foot. The team said in their statement that a timeline for his return "will be determined at a later date." Wesley was receiving the most playing time he's seen since his rookie year, leading up to this injury, and was averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals across 16.3 minutes per game. With Scoot Henderson (hamstring) out, Wesley was playing the backup point guard. In his absence, however, it looks like the last healthy guard standing is Rayan Rupert until Matisse Thybulle (thumb) returns. Neither provides much value, even as streaming options.

Nov 3

Kris Murray • PF • Trail Blazers

Kris Murray Considered Questionable on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (illness) has picked up a questionable status for Friday's NBA Cup contest against the Denver Nuggets. The former first-round pick has seen an uptick in minutes so far this season compared to last year and has stepped up his shooting efficiency. So far, he's averaging 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 21.8 minutes per game while shooting .529 from the floor and .333 from beyond the arc. In his absence against the Utah Jazz, Rayan Rupert, Caleb Love, and Matisse Thybulle saw some added minutes, but they would only serve as a streaming option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Oct 31

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