Portland Trail Blazers

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.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will see a full workload in Sunday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. The 20-year-old is averaging 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season, a significant improvement from the 2022-23 campaign, his rookie season. But he battled a groin injury at the end of December, keeping him off the floor for five games. Although Sharpe has been back in the lineup, he's logged 24 minutes or fewer in each of the last three games. Fortunately, he has been productive despite his limited minutes. At any rate, Sharpe's presence could mean less work for Malcolm Brogdon and Scoot Henderson, especially with Anfernee Simons also no longer operating with a minutes cap as of Sunday.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons won't face a minutes cap in Sunday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old missed three games because of an illness but returned for the January 3 matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, the first of consecutive games between the teams. However, he was limited to 27 minutes or fewer in each contest. With Damian Lillard now a Milwaukee Buck, Simons has had a career year, averaging 24.5 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds. He's always a must-start fantasy option, although managers will undoubtedly appreciate the latest report. Of course, with Simons no longer restricted, Scoot Henderson should see fewer minutes, lowering his fantasy ceiling.