Sidy

Cissoko

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.

Sharpe is available for the first time since February 2. Given the amount of time missed, his minutes are likely to be restricted. Sidy Cissoko may fall out of the rotation entirely since Sharpe is available.

While Krejčí remaining out with a left calf contusion does not affect fantasy basketball, Grant’s calf strain does. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray being potential replacements. Also, no Grant means that the Trail Blazers will need more consistent production from Scoot Henderson off the bench.

Grant has missed Portland’s last two games and could remain sidelined for a third straight. Sidy Cissoko should start again if Grant remains out, though he was unproductive in 28 minutes on Monday.

Grant and Krejčí will remain out for another game, with the former’s absence likely resulting in another spot start for Sidy Cissoko. However, Cissoko played 19 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Nuggets, with Matisse Thybulle playing 25 off the bench.

The Trail Blazers will not have Jerami Grant for Sunday’s game, as he is out with a sore left foot. Cissoko moves into the starting lineup, and while this does raise his short-term ceiling, he is not a must-stream player.

Cissoko is once again available after being listed as questionable with an illness. The 21-year-old point guard had zero points in seven minutes off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.

Cissoko was also questionable ahead of Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, going on to play seven minutes off the bench. If cleared, his workload may not change much, so there’s no need to slot Cissoko into fantasy lineups.

Cissoko is available after initially being listed as questionable with an illness. The 21-year-old guard came off the bench and had three points in 17 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Bulls.

Sharpe is set to miss his seventh consecutive game with strained left calf. Sidy Cissoko and Scoot Henderson figure to start with Deni Avdija (back) also out.