Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man continues to miss time, but is traveling with the team. However, the Blazers haven't given a timetable on Ayton's return. Given the current record of the team, it doesn't sound like the Blazers are in a rush to get Ayton back on the court. Duop Reath should continue to start at center and have streaming appeal until Ayton finally returns.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) and forward Jabari Walker (knee) are both out on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Head coach Chauncey Billups says "hopefully soon" for Ayton's return from nagging tendinitis in his right knee, but the former No. 1 overall pick appears unlikely to do so for Friday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Walker is inactive for the third game in a row due to soreness in his left knee, which likely forces Jerami Grant to play more minutes at the five. Duop Reath is worth streaming while Portland's frontcourt is depleted, as Moses Brown (wrist) is also unavailable. In eight games without Ayton this year, Reath is putting up 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 threes per game and posted a 15-point, 13-board double-double in 41 minutes during Sunday's overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (knee) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game, as the team has him listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. Walker is troubled by left knee tendinitis. The 21-year-old has done a decent job in a bench role this season, posting 8.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 16.8 minutes. If he's ready to return, Walker could get to play a larger part in the rotation on Tuesday, as the Blazers frontcourt has been stung by injuries.

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's encounter with the Knicks. He suffered a right foot sprain on Friday versus Dallas and wasn't able to play Sunday against Brooklyn. Shaedon Sharpe was the biggest beneficiary of Thybulle's absence at the weekend, logging 40 minutes off the bench in an overtime win. We should see a lot of him again on Tuesday if Thybulle remains out, while Toumani Camara and Kris Murray also have a chance to see extra action.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. Ayton hasn't played since the end of December, missing time with right knee Tendinitis. There were reports he's been receiving treatment, and the doubtful tag is at least a step in the right direction. However, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick isn't expected to suit up versus the Knicks, meaning Duop Reath, amassing 15 points, 13 boards, and three blocks against the Nets on Sunday, will remain a popular fantasy option.