Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2024-25 season with a knee injury. Williams has missed 11 of the team's last 12 games with left knee soreness. He was last available when the Blazers lost to the New York Knicks on March 12 but did not play. Williams has played 20 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game with his field goal percentage being 64.1%. When he plays, Williams flashes his talent, but he hasn't been able to stay consistently healthy.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Grant is in danger of missing his eighth consecutive game due to right knee tendinitis. If he doesn't suit up against the Cleveland Cavaliers, his next chance to play will be on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. This season, Grant has been averaging 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, shooting an inefficient 37.3 % from the field. Shaedon Sharpe is most likely going to start for Portland if Grant remains sidelined.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his last game against the Boston Celtics, Banton scored 5 points in 8 minutes, shooting 50.0% from the field. This season, Banton has played in 57 games, averaging 7.7 points per game, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists with his field goal percentage being 41.9%. Scoot Henderson will likely play a more significant role if Banton is out this evening.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is listed as questionable heading into Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It's worth noting that center Donovan Clingan is also dealing with an illness and has been ruled out for this game. It could be something going around the locker room, so more players might be late additions to the injury report. If he sits, Scoot Henderson figures to do more of the ball handling which would increase his fantasy value. Fantasy managers will need to check back closer to tip-off.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. In an unsurprising development, Grant has been ruled out for this game after being listed as doubtful coming into it. This marks his fifth absence in a row and it's unclear how much the Blazers plan to use Grant down the stretch of the season. Toumani Camara and Kris Murray should see increased roles once again on Friday. However, Shaedon Sharpe has been benefitting the most from Grant's absence and should continue being a solid fantasy option.