Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (groin) has been ruled out with groin soreness on Friday. After a dreadful 62-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it looks like Sharpe will get the night off. He's had some rough shooting nights lately, which coincided with two losses by a total of 90 points. His last contest was cut short after playing 21 minutes, and that groin injury is what's bothering him in the second half of their back-to-back. Matisse Thybulle is the likely beneficiary from Sharpe's absence, but he produces a mixed bag of results whenever he gets added minutes. Kris Murray may also see some opportunities, but he wouldn't be a trustworthy streamer either.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is considered doubtful again on Friday as he continues to deal with right knee tendinitis. Ayton hasn't played since December 23 and there hasn't been any word on when he'll be able to return yet. He continues to draw doubtful tags and then gets downgraded to out as expected. Duop Reath will likely continue to take over the open minutes while Jabari Walker (knee) is set to return and should see some added opportunities as well. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for more updates on Ayton as everyone has to wait to hear a more in-depth report on his knee.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (knee) could be out for another game on Thursday against the Thunder. The team has listed him as questionable for the contest due to left knee tendinitis. The issue has kept Walker out from three games already. Walker's absence has given an opportunity for Toumani Camara, Ibou Badji, and Duop Reath to log more minutes. Reath has been the best fantasy piece from the trio, although his performances also tend to fluctuate.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man continues to miss time, but is traveling with the team. However, the Blazers haven't given a timetable on Ayton's return. Given the current record of the team, it doesn't sound like the Blazers are in a rush to get Ayton back on the court. Duop Reath should continue to start at center and have streaming appeal until Ayton finally returns.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) and forward Jabari Walker (knee) are both out on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Head coach Chauncey Billups says "hopefully soon" for Ayton's return from nagging tendinitis in his right knee, but the former No. 1 overall pick appears unlikely to do so for Friday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Walker is inactive for the third game in a row due to soreness in his left knee, which likely forces Jerami Grant to play more minutes at the five. Duop Reath is worth streaming while Portland's frontcourt is depleted, as Moses Brown (wrist) is also unavailable. In eight games without Ayton this year, Reath is putting up 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 threes per game and posted a 15-point, 13-board double-double in 41 minutes during Sunday's overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.