Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) experienced another season plagued by health issues in 2024-25, but he hopes to be "injury-free" next season. Williams III made only 20 appearances before undergoing an arthroscopic procedure to address inflammation in his left knee, which ended his season in March. He fully expects to be ready by training camp. A healthy Williams III can be a valuable asset for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old has averaged 7.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 20.2 minutes throughout his career.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) is at risk of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team lists him as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. Portland's top scorer has landed on the shelf with a right forearm contusion. Simons has joined Scoot Henderson (concussion) on the sidelines, leaving the Trail Blazers' backcourt shorthanded. Due to the injury situation, Dalano Banton has made four consecutive starts, scoring at least 20 points in each of the last three. With neither Deandre Ayton (calf) nor Jerami Grant (knee) in the lineup on Wednesday, and Deni Avdija (thumb) potentially remaining out, Banton must carry the offensive load again alongside Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. A right thumb injury knocked Avdija out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs, and it could rob him of another game on Wednesday night. Matisse Thybulle replaced Avdija in the starting unit on Sunday, while Kris Murray received additional minutes off the bench. Although Murray was the more productive of the two, history has shown that neither player can be relied upon for consistent fantasy value.