Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (concussion) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Clippers. He hasn't traveled to Los Angeles as Williams III remains in concussion protocol. Donovan Clingan (knee) is also currently out, giving Deandre Ayton a big workload. During the team's frontcourt injury crisis, Deni Avdija has also logged some minutes as a center. The Portland centers should be in for a good night on Tuesday, as the Clippers give up the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing fives.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) will return from a two-game absence against Dallas on Sunday. The team has upgraded him to available after initially listing Grant as questionable for the game with a left knee sprain, which has bothered him for a bit. The Trail Blazers continue to roll with a thin lineup, so Grant should get plenty of usage in the contest. However, fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited, as Grant has struggled with his shooting early in the campaign. He's only nailed 38.3 percent of his efforts from the field, averaging 16.1 points in 32.3 minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ayton is back in the mix following a seven-game absence due to a right finger contusion. The Blazers could use his help with the team banged up at the center spot right now. The expectation is that he could be somewhat limited during his first game back. However, Ayton should still be able to provide quality fantasy value even with slightly less playing time. Fantasy managers can get him back in their lineups for Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is doubtful heading into Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The 30-year-old carried a questionable tag prior to Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies because of an illness. While he managed to suit up for that one, he eventually exited because of a sprained left knee. The Blazers are in trouble, with Donovan Clingan (knee) and Robert Williams III (concussion) already ruled out. To make matters worse, Scoot Henderson (back), Kris Murray (sternum), and Deandre Ayton (finger) are questionable. As a result, Deni Avdija could return to the starting lineup and automatically see his fantasy potential increase. Also, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe could be in line for an uptick in production.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (concussion) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Pacers. With Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) sidelined, Williams got the start in Monday's game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, he suffered a concussion after logging only 12 minutes. Ayton has a chance to return on Wednesday, so that would help lessen the blow caused by Williams' absence. But if Ayton is ruled out, Duop Reath deserves streaming attention. Reath would also be a popular DFS value option.