Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) won't play on Wednesday against the Timberwolves. The 25-year-old missed the last two games because of a sprained hand. He was listed as questionable on the injury report, so fantasy managers had hoped he'd be back on the floor. However, Ayton will miss another game. In the meantime, Duop Reath, who had 12 points, six boards, and three blocks on Saturday, is worth starting in any fantasy format.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) is doubtful ahead of Monday's game in Minnesota. He logged 15 minutes on Saturday night against Memphis before exiting with quadriceps soreness, so an injury designation was expected. The Blazers are hurting on the offensive end, considering Malcolm Brogdon (elbow), Scoot Henderson (adductor), and Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) aren't available. To make matters worse, Deandre Ayton (hand) may not be ready to return. As a result, Anfernee Simons should be the No. 1 option on the offensive end. At the same time, Toumani Camara and Jabari Walker could see a significant uptick in fantasy production.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (hip) has drawn a questionable tag for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The defensive specialist has only missed two games all season, but he's dealing with hip soreness right now which could potentially knock him out of a third game. He hasn't been the best fantasy asset despite getting regular minutes on a rebuilding Blazers squad. If he's unable to suit up, there will be more opportunities for Ashton Hagans, Jabari Walker, and Dalano Banton off of the bench. The former two would be the better streaming options after receiving north of 25 minutes each in the last couple of games.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained hand, an injury he sustained during a recent loss to the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out, so it seems he's improving. However, if Ayton misses another game, Duop Reath, coming off a 12-point, six-rebound, three-block effort on Saturday versus Minnesota, deserves a spot in every fantasy lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) exited Saturday's game against Memphis. He did not return. The 29-year-old logged 15 minutes, finishing with five points. Grant will presumably undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. The Blazers play again on Monday in Minnesota, and it's possible Grant won't be available. If that's the case, and with Portland also recently down Deandre Ayton (hand), Malcolm Brogdon (elbow), and Scoot Henderson (adductor), Anfernee Simons could see a significant bump in scoring opportunities. Additionally, players like Jabari Walker and Toumani Camara also might get more involved on the offensive end.