Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is good news after Simons was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Luckily, it was a minor issue and Simons should resume his normal role in the rotation. Simons has played a big part of this team lately and is likely to continue being the primary scoring option. That being said, fantasy managers should make sure to get Simons in their lineups for Wednesday's game.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is currently listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Ayton was able to practice on Tuesday without any issues. That being said, Ayton appears to be in line to make his first appearance since December 23. His return will impact the playing time of Ibou Badji (hip), Jabari Walker, and Duop Reath. There's a good chance that Ayton is on a minutes limit during his first game back, so Reath might still be able to carve out some streaming appeal.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Grant and Matisse Thybulle (illness) sat out of Sunday's contest. Now, both players have been removed from the injury report and appear ready to go. The return of Grant should shift Jabari Walker back to the bench, so he won't have as much streaming appeal. Thybulle has been a reserve most of the season, so he figures to return to that role.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) is set to miss at least two weeks of action. Sharpe has missed each of the last two games before the Blazers decided to shut him down for the next two weeks. After that, Sharpe will be re-evaluated, but could continue to miss time after being looked at again. Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert have been seeing larger roles in the rotation. Murray could be a deep league option while Sharpe is sidelined. Malcolm Brogdon and Matisse Thybulle figure to gain the most value from the loss of Sharpe.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The big man has missed the last 10 games due to right knee tendinitis. The fact Ayton was upgraded to questionable instead of having a doubtful tag is a good sign. It's worth noting that Ayton would have a heavy minutes limit if he does end up playing. Until Ayton returns, Duop Reath should continue starting and have decent streaming appeal.