Portland Trail Blazers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) is off the injury report and ready to return to action on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After logging 48 minutes across a back-to-back set, Ayton missed Saturday's game against Miami due to calf soreness. However, it was not a serious issue, as Ayton participated fully in Monday's practice. The former first-overall pick has been quiet in his most recent outings, but Ayton is averaging a double-double for the campaign with 13.9 points and 10.1 rebounds. The Nets allow the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing centers, so Tuesday's game looks like a good opportunity for Ayton to regain momentum.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (illness) faces a third consecutive absence on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After sitting out one game for rest purposes, Williams III caught an illness bug, which forced him out of the lineup on Saturday against Miami. The 27-year-old has provided backup for starting center Deandre Ayton, along with rookie Donovan Clingan, limiting his fantasy value. Due to the lack of playing time, Williams III has averaged only 6.6 points and 5.0 rebounds across 12 appearances in 2024-25.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Brooklyn. The 25-year-old has been in and out of the lineup since December and might have to sit again because he is feeling under the weather. Banton had a good spell in the rotation early in the season, but this came during a time when the Trail Blazers were dealing with several injuries. He's only had a small role to play with a healthy squad, logging just six minutes last time out against Miami.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) will continue to sit on Tuesday against Brooklyn. He has been ruled out for a seventh straight game due to a facial contusion. Deni Avdija (ankle) has started in Grant's place but is also carrying a questionable tag entering Tuesday. With Grant out, we have also seen more of Kris Murray, who has averaged 6.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes this month. Murray has not been a fantasy factor, but that could change if Avdija joins Grant on the sidelines.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nets. The former Wizard got off to a slow start to begin his career in Portland. However, he's turned it around, averaging 17.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in six games this month. With Jerami Grant (face) already ruled out, Kris Murray and Scoot Henderson may spend more time on the court if Avdija misses his first contest of the 2024-25 campaign. While Murray can have some productive outings, Henderson is a much safer fantasy option.