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Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

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Donovan Clingan (leg) tallied three points (1-of-3 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocked shots in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

Clingan was back in the Trail Blazers’ lineup after missing three games, which factored into his playing 22 minutes. The good news for those who have the 7-foot-2 center rostered is that he provided good value in rebounds and blocks, but that was about it. Robert Williams III (11/11/3/1) was more productive offensively in his 19 minutes, so there may be some value there for deep-league managers. However, Clingan should remain the priority, especially as his playing time increases.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija amassed 26 points (6-of-16 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

While many expected Avdija to be a more valuable option in fantasy basketball entering this season, few believed he could be as good as he’s been. In eight-cat formats, the 6-foot-9 forward has been close to a top-25 player. While moving to point guard due to injuries to other players has raised Avdija’s ceiling, he was playing well even before the role change. The Trail Blazers play two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings.
Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jerami Grant accounted for 35 points (12-of-22 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

Grant put on a show on Sunday, with the 35 points matching his season-high. While the rebounding remains an issue, the Trail Blazers forward continues to exceed expectations in fantasy basketball. Close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Grant is providing seventh-round value for the season. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s worth a look in more 12-team leagues due to the production.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe finished Sunday’s win over the Warriors with 35 points (12-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals and five three-pointers.

Sharpe picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. Recording his fourth 30-point game of the season, he finished one point shy of his season-high and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, with the run pushing his season-long value into the top-100. Portland plays two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan will start Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

The lone change to the starting lineup is Clingan, who is back after missing three games with a leg injury. Kris Murray heads back to the bench, and he won’t play any minutes at center since Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen are also available.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen (face) is available for Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

While Yang will be available for Sunday’s game, the rookie is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes. Starting center Donovan Clingan is available, as is backup Robert Williams. At best, Yang is a player to roster in dynasty leagues.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (illness) is available for Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

The Time Lord is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans. However, with Donovan Clingan (leg) also available, Williams will slot into the backup center role, limiting his fantasy potential.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan (leg) is available for Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

Clingan is back after a three-game absence due to a lower left leg contusion. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup, and Portland will have all three of its centers available. Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen are also cleared for Sunday’s game.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen (face) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

Yang was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans with a facial contusion, joining Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III on the sidelines. Whether the rookie is in Portland’s rotation on Sunday depends on the availability of Clingan and Williams, who are also questionable. If those two can play, Hansen will likely be out of the rotation entirely.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams III (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

Portland was without its top three centers on Thursday, including Williams. He was initially questionable for that game before being ruled out, and that could happen again on Sunday. Williams’ fantasy value, if available, depends on the status of starting center Donovan Clingan, who has missed the last three games. If Clingan plays, Williams will be locked into the backup center role, which limits his fantasy ceiling.