Kris

Murray

After three seasons in Portland, Murray is on the move as part of the trade headlined by Morant. The 23rd overall pick in the 2023 draft, he appeared in 188 games for Portland, averaging 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.8 minutes. Murray rarely affected fantasy basketball, and a change of scenery could prove beneficial. However, he joins a Grizzlies rotation that has other young options on the wings, most notably 2025 lottery pick Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells.

While Krejčí remaining out with a left calf contusion does not affect fantasy basketball, Grant’s calf strain does. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray being potential replacements. Also, no Grant means that the Trail Blazers will need more consistent production from Scoot Henderson off the bench.

Grant’s absence is far more consequential for the Trail Blazers and fantasy managers, as he has been a fixture in the starting lineup. Kris Murray has been the fill-in in the past, and that may also be the case on Sunday. That said, he offers limited streaming value in that role. As for Krejčí, his playing time began to decrease even before the calf injury.

While Grant is coming off a 26-point effort in Friday’s win over the Timberwolves, Krejčí has missed the Trail Blazers’ last three games. His role diminished before the calf strain, so Krejčí’s availability for Sunday won’t affect fantasy basketball. As for Grant, his not playing could open the door for Kris Murray to make a spot start.

Avdija is back after missing Portland’s last six games with a lower back injury. As a result, Scoot Henderson heads to the bench after struggling in two spot starts earlier this week. Kris Murray, who filled in for Avdija before missing the last two games, will also come off the bench.

Murray is back after missing Portland’s last two games. With Deni Avdija (back) also available, Murray will come off the bench, eliminating what little fantasy value he possessed when starting in place of the All-Star playmaker.

Murray, who was starting in place of the injured Deni Avdija (back), has missed Portland’s last two games. Scoot Henderson moved into the starting lineup but struggled in both games.

Murray is set to miss his second game in a row with an illness. With Deni Avdija (back) also sidelined, Scoot Henderson should start again for the Trail Blazers.

Murray missed Wednesday’s game against Memphis following an early exit on Sunday with this illness. Scoot Henderson entered the starting unit in place of Murray for that game and would likely be in line for another start if Murray remains sidelined.

Murray is not available after having to exit Sunday’s loss to the Hawks during the first half. With Deni Avdija also out, the Trail Blazers will have to look elsewhere for a starter, with Vit Krejčí and Scoot Henderson being potential replacements.