Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Hawks. Grant returned from a two-game absence on Monday versus Boston but could be heading to the shelf again. Overall, he's played in just two of the team's last five games, battling a right hamstring strain. Grant had 14 points with awful 5-for-14 shooting against the Celtics, which is a strong sign that he isn't at 100 percent right now. With Jabari Walker (hip) already out, Kris Murray and Toumani Camara could get extended opportunities in a very favorable matchup. Atlanta is ranked 26th in defensive efficiency while playing with the third-fastest pace in the league.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) will play on Monday against Boston. He missed the last two games because of a hamstring issue and carried a questionable tag heading into this one. But Grant will be back on the floor on Monday, so hopefully, he can stay healthy moving ahead. The 29-year-old has averaged 21.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists this season. He's also shot a career-high 40.4% from downtown. Grant should see his usual workload, meaning he is a viable fantasy option. However, his return should mean fewer minutes for Kris Murray, who's averaged nearly 10 points in six games in March.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (hip) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game due to a right hip strain. Walker was receiving extra minutes this season since the Trail Blazers have dealt with lengthy injury reports and an ever-changing starting lineup. His best fantasy value came as a streaming option as he provided seven double-doubles this season and even a 20-point game. While he's watching from the sidelines, Toumani Camara, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray will all see plenty of playing time. Jerami Grant (hamstring) will step back into his starting role as well if he's later upgraded to available.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) hasn't played in the team's last two games and is now in danger of missing a third consecutive contest. He's still suffering from a hamstring strain which can be one of the tougher injuries to fully heal from with all the stress on the muscle. The longer injury reports don't help Grant either since he'll play heavy minutes whenever he's feeling good enough to play. If he has to miss one more game, however, Toumani Camara and Kris Murray will remain in the starting lineup while Matisse Thybulle and Scoot Henderson will be the first two off of the bench. Camara seems to be the more consistent option out of the four but is a risky option this late in the fantasy season.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Bryce McGowens (knee) has been listed as out for Monday's matchup against Detroit. The 21-year-old will miss a second consecutive game due to right knee inflammation. Playing in his second year in the Association, McGowens has posted 5.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 15.8 minutes across 50 games. The former Nebraska Cornhusker has joined a lengthy list of injuries in Charlotte, with Seth Curry (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle), Mark Williams (back), and LaMelo Ball (ankle) all currently out of the lineup. The injuries have given Vasilije Micic and Grant Williams opportunities in the starting unit, while Davis Bertans has started to lead the second unit. He's averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists for the month.