Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is considered as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This absence would mark the third game in a row that Grant has missed due to a right hamstring strain. The Blazers are likely to be thin at the forward spot with Jabari Walker (hip) also considered as doubtful for this game. Toumani Camara would move into the starting five and see an increased role if Grant is unable to play. Camara isn't a great fantasy option but could be worth a look in deep leagues for Saturday's slate.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He'll look to make his return to the court after sitting out of Thursday's game due to a knee issue. Scoot Henderson figures to head back to the second unit if Simons is back on Saturday. However, the Blazers are so banged up that Henderson should still have a significant role off the bench. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Saturday for another update.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Blazers are seemingly banged up everywhere ahead of this matchup. Thybulle hasn't been a great scoring option for them, but he has been a reliable defensive player. His absence would probably mean more minutes for Rayan Rupert (ankle) or Jabari Walker (hip) but both are uncertain coming into this game. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Saturday.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Saturday after escaping their game on Thursday without picking up a severe injury. Avdija talked about the relief that his injury wasn't worse, but it's not surprising that he would appear on the injury report until the knee soreness went down a bit. Avdija has been on a tear lately ever since his usage has increased and has been one of the best fantasy candidates to help win some playoff matchups. If he's unable to play in this one, Bilal Coulibaly will take on a much bigger role while Patrick Baldwin Jr. may move into the starting five.

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) was forced to exit their last game against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter after stepping on one of Fred VanVleet's feet. He returned to the bench after a short time but didn't play the rest of the game. Afterward, he told the press that he felt like he avoided anything severe and that his knee was just a bit sore. Avdija has been one of the best players on the Wizards over the last month or so. Across his last 15 games, the 23-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 turnovers, and 1.6 made threes per game. If he doesn't have to miss any extended time, Avdija should remain in fantasy lineups for the rest of the season.