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Hansen is available for Sunday’s game and may pick up a few minutes since the Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III. This also means more playing time for starter Donovan Clingan, so fantasy managers should not expect too much from Hansen.

Sunday’s game is the second in as many days for the Trail Blazers, so Williams’ absence was expected. Yang Hansen (back) is questionable; he’ll likely play a few rotation minutes if cleared to play. He is not worth rostering in redraft leagues.

Clingan did not play in Thursday’s win over the Bulls. His absence led to Scoot Henderson moving into the starting five, with Portland beginning the game without a true center. Robert Williams III logged 23 minutes off the bench and recorded a double-double with four blocked shots.

While Donovan Clingan (illness) being out did not result in a move into the starting lineup for the Time Lord, there were increased opportunities to contribute. And Williams took advantage, matching his season-high with 14 rebounds and recording his third double-double of the season. Add in the two steals and four blocked shots, and Thursday was an excellent night for those who plugged Williams into their lineups. With the Trail Blazers having a back-to-back to end Week 18, fantasy managers should expect Williams to sit on either Saturday (at Charlotte) or Sunday (at Atlanta).

With Donovan Clingan (illness) sidelined, Williams should slide in as the starter for the first time since December. He’ll return after missing Tuesday’s game against Minnesota. Yang Hansen should slot in as the backup center.

Clingan was added to the injury report early Thursday afternoon, and he is now out. Robert Williams III is available, so he should slot in as the starting center. Yang Hansen will likely slot in as the backup, but there’s no need to roster the rookie.

Clingan was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a great sign. The big man has played at least 30 minutes in three of the last four games and has enjoyed a breakout season in Portland. He was also likely in for a strong game against a really banged-up Bulls team. If Clingan misses, then Robert Williams III could have a big game, but Williams III is also questionable with a foot injury, which could leave Jerami Grant to operate as a small-ball five against a similarly small Bulls team.

Williams did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. With Yang Hansen in the G League at the time, Portland went small when they did not have starting center Donovan Clingan on the floor. Expect a similar approach on Thursday if Williams and Hansen remain out.

Williams is out with a sore right foot, leaving the Trail Blazers short on available post players. Starter Donovan Clingan should play even more than usual, as Yang Hansen is on assignment with the team’s G League affiliate.

Williams III is a late addition to the injury report with right foot soreness, which doesn’t bode well for his availability. With Yang Hansen on assignment in the G League, Donovan Clingan would presumably be in line for monster minutes if Williams III is forced to sit.