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Kris Murray

POR Forward #24

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Kris Murray (back) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets.

Murray, who has been Jerami Grant’s replacement in the starting lineup when available, appears to be on track to miss Wednesday’s game. If he sits, Sidy Cissoko will likely be the next man up. Cissoko is not a must-stream player.
Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jerami Grant (Achilles) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets.

Wednesday’s game will be the 11th that Grant has missed. With Kris Murray listed as doubtful, Sidy Cissoko may be moved into the starting lineup. While a solid defender, Cissoko’s limited offensive ceiling makes him challenging to rely on as a streamer.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

Jrue Holiday (calf) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets.

While Holiday was cleared to resume on-court activities on New Year’s Day, he still is not ready to return to game action. Deni Avdija has filled in as Portland’s primary playmaker and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. And that may be his role after Holiday returns; Deni has been that productive for the Trail Blazers.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe lit up the Jazz with 29 points (11-of-19 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and five three-pointers on Monday.

Coming off arguably his worst performance of the season, Sharpe bounced back in a big way in this blowout victory. Sharpe’s been a high-level scorer, and he’s averaging a career high in steals, but his value in category leagues has been limited by a lack of production in other categories. However, that wasn’t the case in this game, and he was more efficient than he has typically been this year. This was an excellent outing, but it’s also one that Sharpe likely won’t be able to make happen often.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan recorded a double-double on Monday with 12 points (5-of-9 FGs), 17 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers.

Clingan dominated early on in this game and entered the halftime break with a double-double. This was his third straight double-double, and he has one in five of his last six games. However, it’s the deep-range shooting that has been the real revelation. He hit a total of 14 triples as a rookie, but he has five over his last two games and 12 over his last seven. Clingan doesn’t need to become a true stretch five, but if he can space the floor, it will continue to open up the offense for Portland.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 33 points (10-of-19 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, nine assists and four three-pointers in a 137-117 win over the Jazz on Monday.

Avdija’s dominant first half helped Portland take a 21-point lead into halftime. He had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists entering the break. He didn’t add much after that, but he didn’t need to for the Blazers to get the win. Turnovers and poor percentages have limited Avdija’s value in category leagues, but those haven’t been as severe an issue over his last three games. He’ll look to keep it going against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (knee) is available for Monday’s game against the Jazz.

Williams is back after missing Saturday’s game against the Spurs due to left knee injury management. While the Time Lord is no longer fantasy relevant himself, his return is enough to make Yang Hansen and Duop Reath not worth rostering in most leagues.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (knee) is probable for Monday’s matchup with the Jazz.

Time Lord sat out Saturday’s win over the Spurs, but he’s expected to return following a one-game absence. He should occupy his usual role backing up Donovan Clingan, which means less run for Yang Hansen and Duop Reath.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Jazz.

Williams is back on the injury report due to left knee injury management. While his status does not affect starting center Donovan Clingan, it does affect fellow reserves Yang Hansen and Duop Reath. While one or both could land in the rotation if Williams sits, neither is worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jerami Grant (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Jazz.

Monday’s game will be the tenth that Grant has missed due to left Achilles tendonitis, an injury that the Trail Blazers said would not be a long-term issue. Kris Murray has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and that should not change on Monday.