Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will suit up for Tuesday's game, according to head coach Chauncey Billups. Williams was healthy for Monday's game, but didn't play which marked his fourth absence in a row. Now, Williams is expected to take over Donovan Clingan's role as the backup center to Deandre Ayton. That doesn't mean much considering Clingan hasn't played more than 11 minutes in four straight games. There really is no incentive for fantasy managers to roster Williams right now. He's struggling to find playing time and Clingan is likely to see an increased role down the stretch of the season. The best path for Williams to find more playing time would be getting traded ahead of Thursday's deadline.

Portland Trail Blazers centerRobert Williams III(hand) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. Williams is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a right-hand injury. He's played in only 17 games this season. The Blazers are likely playing it on the safe side to use him as a trade piece at some point. Toumani Camara will continue to see an expanded role with Williams sidelined. The big man could be seen as a strong fantasy option this evening as he finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and four steals across 36 minutes during a 127-108 win over the Suns on Saturday in his last outing.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Orlando. The veteran hasn't had a quality year, averaging only 14.5 points, nearly seven points fewer than he had during the 2023-24 campaign. He'll also miss his 12th game of the season. Scoot Henderson, averaging 16.7 points and 7.3 assists in seven starts this season, will take Grant's place in the rotation, automatically enhancing his fantasy potential.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) is considered questionable for Thursday's action against the Orlando Magic. He injured his right ankle on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks and is dealing with soreness in the ankle. Grant, who entered this season having averaged 20.8 points over the previous four campaigns, has been a huge disappointment in 2024-25. His scoring output has dropped to 14.5 points as the 30-year-old has made only 38.1 percent of his shots. Toumani Camara, who logged 40 minutes on Tuesday, appears poised to take on a significant workload again if Grant is still sidelined. At the same time, Shaedon Sharpe will likely step in as his replacement in the starting lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ayton is back in the mix following a three-game absence due to left knee soreness. There is no word on Ayton being limited, so the expectation is that he'll have his normal workload on Tuesday. His return to the court should shift Donovan Clingan back to the bench. Clingan should see reduced playing time which will make him a less appealing fantasy option. Fantasy managers should go ahead and get Ayton active in their lineups ahead of Tuesday's tip-off.