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POR • Forward • #8
about 1 hour ago
Avdija’s potential absence on the second night of a back-to-back would open up a ton of minutes and a starting spot. Shaedon Sharpe would likely move back into the starting lineup, while Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert could take on larger roles off the bench, though neither would play enough to be worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #24
about 1 hour ago
Murray’s status for Wednesday’s game could have a larger impact than it typically would. Donovan Clingan (leg) is also questionable, and Murray started when Clingan last missed a game. With Robert Williams (knee) out, Murray’s status will be the main factor for deciding if Duop Reath and Yang Hansen will be part of the rotation for this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
about 1 hour ago
Clingan could be unavailable for the second night of this back-to-back. Kris Murray started during Clingan’s last absence, but he is questionable with a hip contusion. If both are out, Yang Hansen and Duop Reath would occupy the center minutes, though in a matchup with Evan Mobley, that wouldn’t make either ideal streaming targets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center-Forward • #35
about 1 hour ago
Unsurprisingly, Williams will sit out the second leg of Portland’s back-to-back. Donovan Clingan (leg) is questionable, and with Williams unavailable, Duop Reath and Yang Hansen are candidates to be part of the rotation. Kris Murray started in a smaller lineup during Clingan’s last absence, and he should see a bump in minutes regardless of Clingan’s status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 17 hours ago
Since scoring five points and missing all eight of his field-goal attempts in a November 21 win over the Warriors, Grant has reached double figures in five straight games. His season-long fantasy value has continued to exceed expectations, with the forward ranked within the top-100 in eight-cat formats. While rebounding remains an issue for Grant, the percentages have been solid, as has the defensive production.
POR • Guard • #17
about 17 hours ago
With Sharpe recently returning to action after missing four games with a strained right calf, there has been some concern about his playing time. Despite coming off the bench again, he logged 30 minutes against the Raptors. That may be a sign that he’s ready to return to the starting lineup soon. However, with the Trail Blazers playing the Cavaliers on Wednesday, a night off may be in the cards for Sharpe. Sidy Cissoko (three points, two rebounds and one three-pointer in 22 minutes) continues to start, but he has not been productive enough to impact fantasy basketball.
POR • Forward • #8
about 17 hours ago
One game removed from recording his second triple-double of the season, Avdija posted his seventh double-double on Tuesday. Since Portland lost Jrue Holiday to a calf injury, the versatile forward has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. Avdija is just outside the top-100 in nine-cat during this stretch, due mainly to an average of 3.8 turnovers per game. However, when Deni dishes out assists at the rate he did on Tuesday, fantasy managers aren’t going to lose sleep over a few turnovers.
POR • Forward • #33
about 17 hours ago
Camara hit four first-quarter triples and finished with six, establishing a new high for three-pointers in a game. Over his last two outings, the third-year forward is 11-of-22 from beyond the arc. Camara’s season-long fantasy value hasn’t been great, due in part to his shooting 41.3 percent from the field, but he’s made 44.4 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks.
POR • Center • #23
about 20 hours ago
Clingan is back in the Trail Blazers’ starting lineup after missing Sunday’s loss to the Thunder due to illness. As a result, Kris Murray will come off the bench, where he offers a considerably lower ceiling. Murray should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Center • #23
about 21 hours ago
Clingan will be back after a one-game absence, which will push Kris Murray to the bench. Robert Williams, who has played well recently, may lose out on a few minutes with Clingan back, but he had been productive in limited minutes anyway. Clingan’s return shouldn’t negatively impact Williams by much.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CLE • Guard • #5
about 21 hours ago
This will be an eighth straight absence for Merrill, and there hasn’t been much clarity as to how much longer he’ll be out. Jaylon Tyson will continue to play a large role, even if he is pushed to the bench with Darius Garland back. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor will also continue to see added minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
about 21 hours ago
Ball has missed Cleveland’s last two games, freeing up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor. However, they also benefitted from the absence of Darius Garland on Monday, so even fewer minutes will be available to Porter and Proctor if Ball plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
about 21 hours ago
Garland did not play in Monday’s win over the Pacers, which moved Dean Wade into the starting lineup. Wade should head back to the bench, with Jaylon Tyson continuing to start. The second-year wing has played well this season, most recently scoring 27 points on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #4
1 day ago
After a stellar individual performance in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Mobley’s production on Monday was modest by comparison. However, he recorded multiple blocked shots in a game for the 10th time this season, nearly a third of the way to his total for the 2024-25 season (34). With Jarrett Allen (finger) out for a few weeks, fantasy managers hope this is when Mobley will truly explode as a fantasy option.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
1 day ago
After scoring 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, Tyson was far better against the Pacers. The 27 points were the second-most for him in an NBA game, trailing only Tyson’s 31-point effort against the Pacers in the 2024-25 regular season finale. With Tyson starting 12 of the 17 games he’s appeared in, it’s clear that he’s considered to be a player who can provide consistent value within the Cavaliers’ rotation. Providing fifth-round value in nine-cat formats, Tyson is rightfully being rostered in some 14-team leagues.
CLE • Guard • #45
1 day ago
With Darius Garland unavailable, Mitchell took on more of the playmaking responsibilities on Monday. That did not keep him from seeking his own shot, as the Cavaliers star put up 27 and finished with his first 40-point game of the season. Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson combined to score 70 of Cleveland’s 135 points, more than compensating for the absences of Garland and Jarrett Allen. So far, Mitchell has provided first-round per-game value in eight-cat formats, and he isn’t far away from doing the same in nine-cat.
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 days ago
With Darius Garland sitting out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back, Wade will slide into the starting lineup, which will shift Donovan Mitchell up to point guard. Wade is a reliable veteran presence, but he hasn’t been able to be productive in fantasy basketball when given a larger role in the past.
Source: Serena Winters
POR • Center • #23
2 days ago
With Clingan unavailable, the Trail Blazers began Sunday’s loss to the Thunder with a smaller lineup. Kris Murray joined the starters and played 35 minutes, with Robert Williams getting 19 minutes off the bench. If Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl is available for Tuesday’s matchup, that could be a spot where Williams receives the starting nod if Clingan can’t play. However, that isn’t guaranteed, and the Time Lord’s minutes are still being restricted due to his injury history.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CLE • Guard • #10
2 days ago
Garland logged 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, but he’ll sit out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set. With Lonzo Ball (illness) and Sam Merrill (hand) also out, expect Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor to see increased run. Donovan Mitchell should be in line for monster usage, while Jaylon Tyson could get also get a bump in usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
3 days ago
With Donovan Clingan sidelined with an illness, Avdija practically filled in as the starting center. He fell one rebound shy of matching his career high for rebounds, but he was still able to record the fourth triple-double of his career. Avdija is enjoying a phenomenal breakout season and will continue to be an elite option in fantasy basketball, even if the lack of defensive stats and subpar shooting percentages have slightly limited him.
POR • • #
3 days ago
Love is still on a two-way contract for Portland, but he has been a source of offense off the bench in recent weeks. He has scored in double figures in four of his last seven appearances, though it hasn’t come efficiently in recent games. Love has done enough to be worth keeping an eye on in dynasty leagues, but he has a ways to go before he can be considered a standard league option.
POR • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Murray got the starting nod with Donovan Clingan (illness) sidelined for this game. It was a smaller starting unit for Portland, and Murray wasn’t able to fill the void on the glass. However, he was able to score in double figures for just the third time this season. This was Murray’s second start of the season, and it was far more productive than the first. He won’t get the chance to start often, but he does have enough upside to make an impact in deeper league when he does.
CLE • Center • #4
3 days ago
Mobley has routinely punished Boston’s undersized frontcourt in recent years, and that pattern held firm as he got whatever he wanted inside with Neemias Queta sidelined — while also knocking down three of six attempts from beyond the arc. The 24-year-old center had a chance to come through in the final seconds but his fadeaway jumper came up short and Cleveland fell just two points shy of pulling off an incredible comeback. The Cavaliers return to action Monday against the Pacers before matchups with the Trail Blazers, Spurs and Warriors to round out a four-game week.
CLE • Guard • #45
3 days ago
Mitchell got off to an extremely slow start by his lofty standards in this one, but he came alive in the closing moments, draining a pair of three-pointers to make it a one possession game on two separate occasions during the final minute. He’s failed to break 20 points in two of his last three games, but went off for 42 points in the other contest during that stretch. He’s delivered second-round fantasy value this season, averaging 29.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals through 19 games.
POR • Forward • #24
3 days ago
With Donovan Clingan (illness) sidelined, Portland won’t turn to a traditional center to fill the void. That could work better against the Thunder, who are without Isaiah Hartenstein. Murray should see a significant boost in value and minutes for this game.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CLE • Guard • #9
3 days ago
While Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are good to go for Sunday’s matchup, the Cavaliers won’t have reserve Lonzo Ball (knee) available. Porter will be able to absorb the minutes that would have gone to Ball, but this is not a good spot to find reliable fantasy value. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • • #
3 days ago
Nance Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 soleus strain, and he’ll be out through the end of December at minimum. Thomas Bryant should see additional run in his absence.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers on X.com
CLE • • #
3 days ago
Nance Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 1 soleus strain, and he’ll be out through the end of December at minimum. Thomas Bryant should see additional run in his absence.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers on X.com
POR • Center • #23
3 days ago
Robert Williams has played well off the bench this season, but Clingan’s injury frees up a starting spot for Time Lord. Fantasy managers should stream Williams on Sunday based on his increased opportunity. He’s blocked 11 shots in his last three games and figures to be a good source of them whenever he gets real playing time.
Source: Trail Blazers
CLE • Center • #31
3 days ago
Allen returned to action on Friday against the Hawks, but he sat out Saturday against the Celtics and will miss at least a week. Jaylon Tyson is worth a look, as he should fill in for Allen until he returns.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Center • #31
3 days ago
Allen returned to action on Friday against the Hawks, but he sat out Saturday against the Celtics and will miss at least a week. Jaylon Tyson is worth a look, as he should fill in for Allen until he returns.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
POR • Center • #23
4 days ago
Clingan has yet to miss a game this season, and his absence would leave a significant hole in the middle of the Trail Blazers’ lineup. Robert Williams III would be the replacement, and the Time Lord would have a decent fantasy ceiling. However, injuries have been an issue, so he may not take on a starter’s workload. Yang Hansen is also available, and he would slide into the backup role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #9
4 days ago
Porter has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a strained left hamstring. With Lonzo Ball (knee) unavailable, the Cavaliers will need Porter to step into the backup point guard role. However, that isn’t a spot for good fantasy value, as Darius Garland is available to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • • #
4 days ago
Nance has been a valuable reserve for the Cavaliers recently, and he was even able to start one game. In his absence, Thomas Bryant should fill out the backup center minutes behind Evan Mobley, which isn’t a large enough role for him to receive a significant value boost.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
4 days ago
This will be a sixth straight absence for Merrill, which means that Jaylon Tyson should continue to see a bump in minutes. With Jarrett Allen and Lonzo Ball out, Tyrese Proctor could return to the rotation, depending on Craig Porter Jr.'s status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
4 days ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Lonzo missing one of them is unsurprising. If available, Craig Porter Jr. will have the opportunity to pick up a few additional minutes off the bench. Still, that won’t be enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
4 days ago
Allen returned on Friday after a three-game absence, but he will be back on the sidelines against Boston. Jaylon Tyson had been starting in place of Allen and would likely return to the opening lineup in a smaller starting unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
4 days ago
Thybulle has able to do some shooting and ball handling work, but it appears that he isn’t that close to a return. He was set to be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks after injuring his thumb in the season opener, but even when he returns, he won’t make a significant impact on the rotation.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #4
4 days ago
Holiday has not appeared in a game since November 14. While he was due for a re-evaluation early next week, interim head coach Thiago Splitter said on Saturday that the veteran guard is still limited to non-contact work. Holiday’s absence has led to Deni Avdija spending more time as the primary playmaker, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Sean Highkin
CLE • Guard • #10
5 days ago
Garland was back in the lineup after sitting out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back on Monday. He set a new season high for minutes (33) and assists, which led to his first double-double of the season. Garland has only played six games this year, which isn’t a lot of time to get on track. As he logs more minutes, he’ll continue to see his production improve.
CLE • Guard • #45
5 days ago
Mitchell bounced back after being held to just 17 points against Toronto on Monday. The extra rest may have helped him surpass 40 points for the second time this year, but it wasn’t enough for Cleveland to get the win. He did his best by scoring 16 points in the final frame, but they still lost a second straight game. Next up is a matchup with the Celtics on Sunday to wrap up this week. That will be a lone home game for Cleveland after two straight on the road, which may be needed after consecutive losses.
CLE • Center • #4
5 days ago
It wasn’t enough to get the win, but Mobley was able to turn in one of his best statistical performances of the season, which included new season highs for both rebounds and assists. The return of Jarrett Allen (finger) after three straight absences didn’t prevent Mobley from having a big night. A drop in shooting percentages has been the main culprit behind Mobley’s drop in nine-cat value, but performances like this one will make up for inefficient shooting.
CLE • Guard • #10
5 days ago
The Cavaliers will start their preferred five on Friday, with Garland, Hunter and Allen back in the fold. Their returns push Lonzo Ball, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance Jr. to the bench, although Allen’s minutes may be restricted due to the amount of time he’s missed.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #9
5 days ago
Porter, who is dealing with a strained left hamstring, will miss a third straight game on Friday. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball are healthy. Those two will handle the point guard responsibilities, as they have for most of the season.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
5 days ago
Wade will be back after a one-game absence, where he has played a large reserve role this year. Nae’Qwan Tomlin took on extra minutes with Wade unavailable, but he’ll play a smaller role with Wade and Jarrett Allen back.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
5 days ago
After a three-game absence, Allen has been cleared to return to the Cavaliers’ lineup. His presence means Jaylon Tyson will head back to the bench, where the second-year wing’s fantasy ceiling is lowered. However, Tyson is worth holding onto in deeper leagues until Max Strus is healthy enough to make his season debut.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
6 days ago
Wade did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, which freed up rotation minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant. However, those two also benefitted from the absence of Jarrett Allen, and he’s probable to play on Friday. There isn’t much to gain from streaming Tomlin or Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
6 days ago
Garland did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, as it was Cleveland’s second game in as many nights. While Lonzo Ball struggled with his shot, the fact that he played 35 minutes is more important. He’ll head back to the bench since Garland is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #9
6 days ago
Porter has missed Cleveland’s last two games with a strained left hamstring. While his absence may not impact fantasy basketball by itself, it does leave the Cavaliers down an option in the backcourt. Darius Garland will be available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Raptors for injury management reasons, so Cleveland should be fine regarding perimeter depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #17
7 days ago
Sharpe returned from a four-game absence, came off the bench and finished as Portland’s third-leading scorer on Wednesday. He failed to make an impact from beyond the arc but was efficient and productive on his two-point attempts. The fourth-year guard pulled down a handful of boards in his 22 minutes, as well, but didn’t have much impact elsewhere. Wednesday’s outing marked his lowest of the season from a minutes and scoring standpoint. It’ll be worth monitoring how Sharpe is utilized going forward — he was averaging 30 points in the five games prior to returning on Wednesday.
POR • Forward • #9
7 days ago
On the heels of a 35-point outing against the Bucks, Grant failed to recapture his shooting touch on Wednesday. Against the Spurs, he didn’t make a three-pointer and shot below 30 percent from the field on nearly 20 shot attempts. Still, he managed to finish as the team’s second-leading scorer on a night in which only one Trail Blazer scored more than 13 points. Portland will need Grant to be productive going forward, given the team’s injuries. He’ll have a chance to bounce back against the Thunder on Sunday.
POR • Forward • #8
7 days ago
Avdija set a new season-high in scoring on Wednesday, using the three-point shot and accurate shooting inside the arc to achieve it. Six missed free throws prevented the versatile forward from reaching the 40-point mark, and his six turnovers also likely cost him a few shot attempts. However, he also tallied a team-high in assists against the Spurs before the final buzzer sounded. Avidja has been Portland’s most productive player thus far, which shouldn’t change as the season progresses.
POR • Guard • #17
7 days ago
Sharpe is good to go after a four-game absence with a strained right calf. His return means Sidy Cissoko will head back to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit. Even if Sharpe’s minutes are restricted, there’s no need to roster Cissoko in redraft leagues.
Source: Sean Highkin