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Rotoworld Player News

Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

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Deni Avdija (back) said that he is “99.9 percent” healthy going into training camp.

Avdija’s back has been an issue at times over the past two seasons, even causing him to miss Israel’s FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. The good news is that he’s on track to be fully available when the regular season begins. Avdija did not say whether there would be any restrictions when the Trail Blazers open training camp on Tuesday, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable selecting him in drafts. The concern is the number of playmakers on the roster, with Damian Lillard (Achilles) healthy and Ja Morant now in the fold after being acquired from the Grizzlies. With those two available, Avdija’s fantasy ceiling likely drops.
Damian Lillard

POR Guard #0

Damian Lillard (Achilles) has no restrictions going into training camp.

Lillard, who did not play last season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, was cleared to resume 5-on-5 in late April, so his statement at Trail Blazers media day is not a surprise. Lillard said that he’s “operating like I wasn’t hurt,” which is music to the ears of fantasy managers. However, one concern as he begins his second stint in Portland is the team’s perimeter depth. The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from Memphis, and they also have holdovers Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson. That may lead to Lillard’s workload being managed early in the season, potentially lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Hyunjung Lee

POR Small Forward

The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin reports that the Trail Blazers are signing Hyunjung Lee to an Exhibit 10 contract.

After leading Nagasaki Velca to its first Japanese B.League title last season, winning Finals MVP honors, Lee played for the Spurs’ summer league team in Las Vegas. The expectation is that he’ll spend next season with Portland’s G League affiliate, which means that Lee is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in 2026-27. Before beginning his professional career, he spent three seasons at Davidson, earning first-team All-Atlantic 10 honors in 2022.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija (back) did not receive clearance from the Trail Blazers to play for Israel in the country’s recent FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Israel had already been eliminated from contention for a FIBA World Cup spot, but there was still hope that Avdija would play in the nation’s most recent qualifiers. However, according to him, the Trail Blazers did not clear him to play because of the back injury he initially suffered in mid-January. Avdija said via social media that, while he wanted to play, the Trail Blazers weren’t willing to take that risk. With Damian Lillard and Ja Morant entering the rotation, Avdija’s usage is likely to take a hit in 2026-27. Hopefully, Portland’s decision to keep him out of FIBA qualifier competition was more precautionary than anything else.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a torn meniscus and will miss six months.

This timeline has Sharpe returning after the All-Star break, though some sort of ramp-up period should be expected, meaning he likely won’t play a significant role until at least March. Sharpe was likely going to be a big contributor off the bench this season, which will likely force Portland to turn to smaller lineups, featuring two of Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, more often. The wings that may take on more minutes in Sharpe’s absence are Vít Krejčí and Sidy Cissoko, though it is unlikely either plays enough to be worth taking a chance on late in your fantasy draft.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

NBA Insider Jake Fischer reports Jrue Holiday is not in talks with the Trail Blazers about securing a buyout.

Despite rumors that Holiday would join the 76ers after securing a buyout, Portland intends to keep him around. Holiday appeared in 53 games for the Trail Blazers last season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and a career-high 2.6 three-pointers per game. With Ja Morant now in town and Damian Lillard healthy, it’s unclear what Holiday’s role will be, but he should see plenty of minutes as one of the best defenders on the team.
John Tonje

BOS Guard #8

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports John Tonje is signing a two-way deal with the Trail Blazers.

Tonje spent his rookie season with the Celtics as a two-way player, where he appeared in six regular-season contests and totaled 15 points, six rebounds and two assists. His reported deal comes on the heels of a strong NBA Summer League showing. Tonje will join a crowded Portland backcourt this upcoming season. He is not expected to have much fantasy value.
Chris Youngblood

POR Guard #11

Chris Youngblood accounted for 11 points (4-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Nuggets.

Youngblood was one of seven Trail Blazers to score in double figures on Thursday, and he led the team with eight assists. While he’s had some good moments in Las Vegas, the Trail Blazers’ perimeter depth makes it challenging to trust Youngblood in fantasy basketball next season. The two-way deal ensures that he’ll be in training camp, but there isn’t much need to consider Youngblood outside of deep dynasty leagues.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen tallied 13 points (6-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday’s win over the Nuggets.

After struggling early, Hansen was able to get some things done offensively down the stretch to help the Trail Blazers knock off Denver. Coming off a season in which he saw little playing time, this summer league experience is a big one for the 7-foot-1 center. He recorded a complete stat line on Thursday, including four blocked shots, while shooting over 50 percent from the field. With Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III in the fold, Hansen is not a player to rely on for fantasy value immediately. However, with the Time Lord’s injury history, there may be times when Hansen can work his way into the rotation.
Chris Youngblood

POR Guard #11

Chris Youngblood tallied 20 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Timberwolves.

Signed to a two-way contract in March, Youngblood’s place on the Trail Blazers’ roster is relatively secure. He was excellent on Monday, leading six Portland players in double figures with 20 points and shooting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately for Youngblood, Portland’s perimeter depth will make it challenging for him to get the opportunities needed to move from his two-way deal to a standard contract. He may be worth stashing in deep dynasty leagues, but that’s it.