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Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

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Jerami Grant poured in a team-high 21 points (5-of-16 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes in Sunday’s lopsided defeat at the hands of the Grizzlies.

Grant was one of the few bright spots for the Trail Blazers in this one as he still managed to eclipse the 20-point threshold despite shooting just 31 percent from the floor, including 2-of-8 from three-point range. He did most of his damage at the charity stripe, knocking down 9-of-10 from the line. The 31-year-old forward has been hot of late, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last four games. Portland has a light two-game week on tap with matchups against the Pelicans and Warriors.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija produced 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block over 30 minutes in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Grizzlies.

Avdija has been excellent over the past two weeks, averaging 27.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks over a seven-game span during that timeframe, delivering fourth-round fantasy value in the process. The 24-year-old got to the line just three times in this one after recording double-digit free throw attempts in each of his previous five games. Despite his recent hot streak, Portland has lost five of its last six and 10 of their last 13 overall.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Deni Avdija, Sidy Cissoko, Jerami Grant, Toumani Camara and Yang Hansen will start Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

The Trail Blazers are without their top two centers for Sunday’s game, as Donovan Clingan (leg) and Robert Williams (illness) are inactive. As a result, Yang will make his first start as an NBA player. While the opportunity is a good one for the rookie, matching up with Zach Edey will not be easy. The other four starters are unchanged.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (illness) is out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Added to the injury report Sunday afternoon, Williams will not be able to play. With Donovan Clingan (leg) also out, the Trail Blazers will be without their top two centers. Duop Reath and Yang Hansen will have to do the heavy lifting in Memphis.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clinvan (leg) is out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Clingan will miss a second straight game as he continues to recover from a left lower leg contusion. With Robert Williams III (illness) also out, the Trail Blazers will have to rely on Duop Reath and Yang Hansen to fill the void at the center position. While neither is a great streaming option, the chosen starter will be worth a look in deep leagues.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with Memphis.

Williams is a late addition to the injury report, and that’s typically not a good sign for a player’s availability. With Donovan Clingan (leg) questionable, Portland could give additional minutes to Duop Reath and Yang Hansen if both Williams and Clingan end up sidelined.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

Jrue Holiday (calf) is out for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Holiday’s continued absence means Deni Avdija will remain the primary playmaker for the Trail Blazers. Already rostered in most leagues, Avdija boasts an even higher fantasy ceiling with Holiday unavailable.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Clingan did not play in Friday’s loss to the Pistons, allowing Robert Williams to start and play 30 minutes. That would likely be Portland’s approach if Clingan can’t play on Sunday, making the Time Lord a worthwhile streamer. Also, Yang Hansen has been called up from the G League for added depth.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija had 35 points (9-of-16 FGs, 14-of-15 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Pistons on Friday.

Avdija was just one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double. The 24-year-old small forward led the way with 35 points, though Jerami Grant had 29 points and Shaedon Sharpe had 28 points. For the season, Avdija is providing third-round fantasy value.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (knee) is available to play against the Pistons on Friday.

Williams will be available off the bench after missing Wednesday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. With Donovan Clingan (leg) sidelined, Williams’ role becomes more important, but they won’t increase his minutes by much.

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