Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is still dealing with a sore hamstring and is considered questionable for the contest against the Houston Rockets on Friday. After missing their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Grant was able to play in their last game on Wednesday. That night, he posted 20 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals, one block, and six turnovers while clocking 40 minutes of playing time. The issue is that there are so many injuries that if Grant can play, that means he'll likely play heavy minutes yet again. Which is great for fantasy managers, but doesn't seem so great for his health as the season progresses. If he's unable to play, Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle, and Jabari Walker (questionable - hip) will all have to pick up the slack.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is considered doubtful against the Houston Rockets on Friday while he deals with a right hand sprain. This will be the big man's fifth consecutive missed game and his 22nd overall. Ayton has been a very good rebounder this season, but his health and struggles with his new team have been part of the reason that he's registering one of his worst statistical seasons. Despite that, he should still be a starter on fantasy rosters whenever he does play, but since he's doubtful for this contest, Duop Reath should remain in the starting five. Moses Brown may also get some minutes, but his spot in the rotation isn't consistent enough to be a streamer.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) will return for Wednesday's game against OKC. The 29-year-old sustained a quad contusion during Saturday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, limiting him to just 14 minutes before getting ruled out for the night. He wasn't available for Monday's meeting with Minnesota. However, despite carrying a questionable tag throughout Wednesday, Grant will play after only a one-game absence. The Trail Blazers need him, especially with the team down Deandre Ayton (hand), Malcolm Brogdon (elbow), Scoot Henderson (adductor), and Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen). That said, fantasy managers need to get him back in their starting lineups.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton was listed as doubtful coming into this game and will officially sit out his fourth straight contest. In his absence, Duop Reath will move into the starting five on Wednesday. He has been playing well lately and is worth a look as a streaming option while Ayton remains sidelined.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is listed as doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ayton is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a right hand sprain. Duop Reath has been starting in his place and playing above expectations. He finished with 26 points while knocking down five 3-pointers during their last game. Reath appears to be a strong streaming choice until Ayton can get back on the court.