Team Profile
Portland Trail Blazers
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102.7 30thOffensive Rating
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111.3 14thDefensive Rating
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-8.6 26thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game106.8 9th
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Points per game Against114.5 1st
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Rebounds per game43.9 3rd
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Assists per game21.1 23rd
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ashton Hagans (G League) has been upgraded from questionable to available on Wednesday and could see some playing time against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kentucky product hasn't played in the team's last two games while he's still on a two-way deal, but when he was available, he was receiving north of 18 minutes. The issue with trusting Hagans is that the Trail Blazers have the least predictable rotation out of any team in the league. Hagans would only be a good option in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock in any of the Blazers outside of Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton on Wednesday.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday night. He's still suffering from a strained hamstring right now and it seems that it wasn't healed enough to give it a go against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks. In good news, the other three players who were listed as questionable have all been upgraded and will play. Kris Murray and Toumani Camara will likely see most of the added opportunities while Dalano Banton and Matisse Thybulle should see some more minutes in the backcourt. This rotation has been notoriously hard to predict, so fantasy managers should proceed with caution.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Hawks. Grant returned from a two-game absence on Monday versus Boston but could be heading to the shelf again. Overall, he's played in just two of the team's last five games, battling a right hamstring strain. Grant had 14 points with awful 5-for-14 shooting against the Celtics, which is a strong sign that he isn't at 100 percent right now. With Jabari Walker (hip) already out, Kris Murray and Toumani Camara could get extended opportunities in a very favorable matchup. Atlanta is ranked 26th in defensive efficiency while playing with the third-fastest pace in the league.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) will play on Monday against Boston. He missed the last two games because of a hamstring issue and carried a questionable tag heading into this one. But Grant will be back on the floor on Monday, so hopefully, he can stay healthy moving ahead. The 29-year-old has averaged 21.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists this season. He's also shot a career-high 40.4% from downtown. Grant should see his usual workload, meaning he is a viable fantasy option. However, his return should mean fewer minutes for Kris Murray, who's averaged nearly 10 points in six games in March.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (hip) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game due to a right hip strain. Walker was receiving extra minutes this season since the Trail Blazers have dealt with lengthy injury reports and an ever-changing starting lineup. His best fantasy value came as a streaming option as he provided seven double-doubles this season and even a 20-point game. While he's watching from the sidelines, Toumani Camara, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray will all see plenty of playing time. Jerami Grant (hamstring) will step back into his starting role as well if he's later upgraded to available.