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Matisse Thybulle

POR Guard-Forward #4

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Matisse Thybulle (thumb) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.

Due to thumb and knee injuries, Thybulle has not been available for a game since October 29. However, the veteran wing could be available for Friday’s game against the Nuggets after fully participating in Thursday’s practice. While fantasy managers should not expect much from Thybulle, his defensive ability could make him worth a look in deep category leagues once he’s playing without any restrictions.
Kris Murray

POR Forward #24

Kris Murray (back) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.

Due to a lumbar sprain, Murray has not appeared in a game since January 5. However, with the third-year wing practicing on Thursday, there’s a chance that he’ll be available for Friday’s game against the Nuggets. Given the time missed and the possibility that Matisse Thybulle will also be available, Murray is only worth rostering in dynasty leagues.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe (calf) is out for Friday’s game against the Nuggets.

Even with the All-Star break, Sharpe isn’t over his calf injury. The 22-year-old shooting guard is set to miss his fifth consecutive game Friday against the Nuggets. Jerami Grant should see increased usage and Scoot Henderson could see additional minutes too.
Damian Lillard

POR Guard #0

Damian Lillard won the three-point contest as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.

Lillard’s score of 29 in the final round was enough to beat Kon Knueppel, who had 17, and Devin Booker, who had 27. The 35-year-old point guard won the three-point contest for the third time in his career, tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for most in NBA history. Lillard is out for the season after rupturing his left Achilles during last year’s playoffs.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan had 23 points (8-of-12 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 18 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in Thursday’s win over the Jazz.

Clingan became the first Trail Blazer since Scottie Pippen in 2003 to have a game with at least 20 points, at least 15 rebounds, at least five assists and no turnovers. The 21-year-old center has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. Clingan looks like a great fantasy center for years to come.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

Jrue Holiday had 31 points (10-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists and four three-pointers in the Trail Blazers’ 135-119 victory over the Jazz on Thursday.

Holiday’s 31 points in Thursday’s win over the Jazz were his most in a game since the 2023 season. The 35-year-old point guard was also just a rebounds and three assists away from a triple-double. While Holiday was able to turn back the clock against the Jazz, he’s provided just 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks heading into the All-Star break.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (knee) is out for Thursday’s game against the Jazz.

Williams is out Thursday against the Jazz for left knee injury management reasons. Yang Hansen could see more minutes as the backup center with Williams sidelined.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija (back) is out for Thursday’s game against the Jazz.

Avdija will sit out the second game of a back-to-back against the Jazz on Thursday for low back injury management reasons. With Avdija sidelined, Sidy Cissoko should see more minutes.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Jazz.

Time Lord could miss time on Thursday due to left knee injury management. If Williams III is ultimately ruled out, Yang Hansen could log additional playing time as Donovan Clingan’s backup.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija (back) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Jazz.

Avdija has been dealing with a back issue, and he could get the night off for the second leg of the Blazers’ back-to-back set. If Avdija is ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko could see increased run.

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