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POR • Center-Forward • #35
2 months ago
Williams is listed out with knee injury management. The 28-year-old center had four points in eight minutes against the Suns on Tuesday. Yang Hansen figures to see more minutes with Williams out.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Having dealt with a sore left calf earlier this season, Sharpe is back on the injury report, but this time due to soreness in his right calf. The doubtful tag suggests he will not play, and with Jrue Holiday already out, Portland will be even more shorthanded on the perimeter. Caleb Love, who logged 32 minutes off the bench on Tuesday, and Sidy Cissoko will have added importance within the rotation, with the former potentially starting.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
Grant, who was a late scratch for Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, will figure prominently in Portland’s rotation if he can play against Chicago. Jrue Holiday has already been ruled out, and Shaedon Sharpe is doubtful. Grant doesn’t offer much value on the boards, but he’s worth rostering if available.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday is dealing with a right calf strain that also kept him out of Tuesday’s game against the Suns. Jerami Grant replaced Holiday in the starting lineup Tuesday, but he’s questionable for Wednesday’s game. Shaedon Sharpe is doubtful, which could leave the Trail Blazers shorthanded against the Bulls.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center • #23
2 months ago
With Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija being the most heavily used players within the Trail Blazers’ offense, Clingan managers are going to get most of their value from him in the rebound and blocked shot categories. The second-year center was highly productive in those areas on Tuesday, establishing a new season-high in the latter. Despite averaging 8.9 points per game, Clingan is ranked well within the top-100 in nine-cat formats thanks to the rebounds, blocks and percentages.
POR • • #
2 months ago
Due to the Trail Blazers being without multiple guards, Love logged a season-high 31 minutes on Tuesday. And the rookie played relatively well, shooting 50 percent from the field and notching personal highs in points, rebounds and three-pointers. Love’s fantasy potential moving forward depends on the health of Jrue Holiday, who has missed the last two games with a sore calf. Love’s season-long fantasy value has been nonexistent, but there will be a need for him in the rotation if Holiday misses more time.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Avdija didn’t have his best offensive night, but his inefficient shooting didn’t affect his playmaking. He dished out five assists while committing one turnover, running the show capably for a team that is down multiple point guards due to injury. Avdija continues to provide top-50 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP. He and the Trail Blazers will look to bounce back when they host the Bulls on Wednesday.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe led the way offensively for the Trail Blazers, who have lost five of their last six games. Injuries at the point guard position have begun to take a toll, with Scoot Henderson and Blake Wesley facing extended absences and Jrue Holiday missing a second straight game on Tuesday. As a result, Sharpe has had the ball in his hands more as a playmaker, but this has not boosted his assist totals very much. He had a season-high six helpers in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Mavericks but produced just three on Tuesday, slightly higher than his season average.
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson suffered a torn left hamstring during a workout just before the Trail Blazers opened training camp. While he has progressed in his recovery, the lack of clearance to run, jump or engage in other explosive movements indicates his return to action is not imminent. “I can walk around to spots, but no jumping, no exploding,” Henderson told The Athletic on Tuesday. “I shoot free throws, some ballhandling, but without moving much.” With Jrue Holiday and Blake Wesley also injured, Portland has relied on Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija and Caleb Love to take on playmaking responsibilities. Holiday’s injury is not expected to be long-term, so he’ll assume the starting point guard duties once again when he’s cleared to play. As for Henderson, fantasy managers with an open IL+ slot can continue to stash him. However, those working with injury-riddled rosters may need to move on and seek alternatives.
Source: The Athletic
POR • Forward • #24
2 months ago
The Trail Blazers are without Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant for Tuesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Murray, who is making his first start of the season. Due to the injuries, he’s worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
Added to the Trail Blazers’ injury report less than two hours before Tuesday’s scheduled tip time, Grant is officially out. With Jrue Holiday also out, there’s an opening in the starting lineup. Kris Murray may be the most likely choice, as he led all Blazers reserves in minutes played in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Mavericks.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Grant is now questionable for Tuesday’s game. He has been Jrue Holiday’s replacement in the starting lineup, so Portland will have to fill that vacancy if Grant doesn’t play. Kris Murray, who played 32 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Mavericks, would likely be the next man up.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday was initially doubtful for Tuesday’s game, so the downgrade in status is unsurprising. Jerami Grant has been his replacement in the starting lineup, with Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe spending more time on the ball as playmakers.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
NOP • F-C • #17
2 months ago
Matković strained his right calf during Monday’s loss to the Thunder and will miss at least one game. The Pelicans started Derik Queen and Yves Missi together against Oklahoma City and could stick with that tandem on Wednesday if Zion Williamson (hamstring) cannot play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
Bey did not play in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, with Yves Missi replacing him in the starting lineup. Karlo Matković strained his calf during the contest and will not be available on Wednesday, leaving New Orleans down another option at the four. If Bey can’t play, the Pelicans will cross their fingers that Zion Williamson can. Having missed the last eight games with a hamstring injury, he is also questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • F • #1
2 months ago
Williamson has missed the Pelicans’ last eight games, most recently sitting out Monday’s loss to the Thunder after being a game-time decision. With Karlo Matković out and Saddiq Bey also questionable, the Pelicans may have to call on rookie Micah Peavy to play extended minutes if Williamson can’t play against the Nuggets. Peavy would not be a must-stream player if this happened.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Fears’ 24 points are the most he’s had in a game so far in his rookie season. The 19-year-old point guard has only eclipsed 20 points in a game one other time, against the Nuggets on October ninth. While Fears hasn’t done the best job of converting his minutes into points so far, he’s in line to continue to see big minutes while Jordan Poole is out. Fears has to be rostered in deeper formats based on his role alone, let alone his rookie upside.
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday did not play in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Mavericks, with his absence impacting multiple players. Jerami Grant moved into the starting lineup, with Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe handling most of the playmaking responsibilities. Expect a similar approach if Holiday cannot play on Tuesday.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
NOP • C • #21
2 months ago
The Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson, and Saddiq Bey is also unavailable for Monday’s game. As a result, Missi returns to the starting lineup and will play alongside Queen, who shifts to the four. The move makes sense, as the Pelicans have to account for Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. The lineup change gives Missi some value in deep leagues, but he is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
A late addition to the Pelicans’ injury report, Bey joins Zion Williamson on the sideline for Monday’s game. Karlo Matković may be the player most likely to move into the starting lineup, and he would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
2 months ago
Williamson has been downgraded from questionable to out, and the Pelicans will also be without Saddiq Bey, who has been the replacement in the starting lineup. Karlo Matković may be the next man up, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
With Zion Williamson being a game-time decision, the last thing the Pelicans needed was another frontcourt injury. Absent from the initial injury report, Bey is now questionable due to a sprained left ankle. How his absence would affect fantasy basketball depends on Williamson’s availability. If Zion can play, there won’t be a player worth streaming to account for Bey’s absence. However, if neither plays, Karlo Matković’s opportunities may increase out of necessity.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
2 months ago
Williamson received a questionable tag for Sunday’s matchup with Golden State, but he ultimately sat that one out. New Orleans may choose to get him back in the lineup for the second half of New Orleans’ back-to-back set, but even if he plays, he may face a minutes restriction. Saddiq Bey remains a hold given Williamson’s extensive injury history, but Bey’s fantasy value will take an obvious hit one Zion is back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
2 months ago
Clingan has not been a consistent double-figure scorer, so the double-doubles have been few and far between. He recorded his second of the season on Sunday, finishing a steal shy of a complete stat line. This was also the second game in which Clingan made multiple three-pointers and the first since Portland’s opener. In time, that could become a weapon for the 7-foot-2 center, but his strengths right now are rebounds and blocked shots.
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
With Jrue Holiday out due to injury, Grant made his first start of the season on Sunday. Unfortunately, while the points and three-pointers were good, the veteran forward did not offer much in the other categories. Grant did not record any defensive stats and was only responsible for two assists. That’s been the story of his time in Portland, and why Grant still isn’t a top-100 player despite increasing his scoring average by nearly 4 points per game from last season.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Avdija finished Sunday’s overtime defeat with everything but a steal, once again providing fantasy managers with excellent value. Jrue Holiday not playing due to injury meant the ball was in Deni’s hands more as a playmaker, which may have factored into his committing four turnovers. However, he was also responsible for a team-high seven assists. For the season, Avdija is providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats, well above his Yahoo! ADP of 51.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
After getting off to a terribly slow start to the season, Sharpe has upped the production recently. He’s scored 31 points or more in three of his last four appearances, with Sunday’s being the best of the bunch. Sharpe didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but he has still provided seventh-round value in nine-cat formats over the past week. The Trail Blazers play four games during Week 5, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.
NOP • G • #15
2 months ago
Alvarado matched his season-high point total on Sunday, scoring in double figures for the third time and for the first time since November 5. Just as encouraging was his logging a season-high 25 minutes in James Borrego’s first game as interim head coach. Alvarado still isn’t at the point where he has to be rostered in fantasy leagues. Still, consistent playing time would make him worth watching, especially as the Pelicans continue to play without Jordan Poole. Starting point guard Jeremiah Fears also played 25 minutes on Sunday, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. He should be the priority for deep-league managers, but keep an eye on Alvarado as well.
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Queen made his first NBA start on Sunday, replacing Kevon Looney (DNP-CD) in the lineup. The rookie may have only committed one turnover, but he struggled with the Warriors’ defenders, most especially Draymond Green. Queen recorded solid rebound, assist and blocked shot numbers, but many fantasy managers were hoping for more scoring. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday when the Thunder visit in what will be another challenging matchup for Queen and the Pelicans.
NOP • F • #25
2 months ago
Other than the game’s outcome, the only negative for Murphy was the five turnovers. He’s only averaging 2.1 per game for the season, so fantasy managers don’t need to be concerned there. At this rate, the biggest concern for Murphy managers is a potential shutdown later in the season, because the 2-11 Pelicans don’t look like a team capable of crawling out of this hole, especially in the Western Conference. New Orleans begins a four-game Week 5 at home against the Thunder on Monday, and they’ll have another back-to-back at the end of the week on Friday and Saturday.
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
The Trail Blazers are without Jrue Holiday for the first time this season, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Grant, who has flourished in a bench role this season. Holiday’s absence also means more playmaking opportunities for Avdija, raising his already-high fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Fantasy managers rejoice! In one of his first moves as interim head coach, James Borrego has inserted Queen into the starting lineup, with Kevon Looney being bumped to the bench. The rookie has played well recently and will now begin games on the floor instead of on the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #1
2 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Williamson will not be available. While he was cleared for contact last week, it would be unsurprising if the Pelicans exercised caution with Zion due to his injury history. Saddiq Bey will remain in the starting lineup until Williamson is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Added to the injury report Sunday afternoon, Holiday is now out for the Trail Blazers’ final game of Week 4. His absence should result in more minutes for rookie Caleb Love, but he is not guaranteed to start. What fantasy managers can bet on is Deni Avdija having the ball in his hands even more, as he is Portland’s best healthy decision-maker.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Holiday popped up on the injury report as questionable with right calf soreness mere hours before Sunday’s game against the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers would be missing much of their star power if Holiday is out with Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson also on the shelf.
Source: Sean Highkin
NOP • • #
2 months ago
“Could [Queen] potentially start? Yes.” Borrego said. “Could he come off the bench? Yes. I don’t have those answers right now.” It’s not a guarantee, but the fact it’s being considered is a breath of fresh air. Queen has been excellent off the bench recently and has been playing a much larger role than Kevon Looney, who has been starting at center. Moving into the starting unit may not change Queen’s minutes, but it will allow him to play with a more talented group, which should result in more production.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
NOP • F • #1
2 months ago
Cleared for contact on Wednesday, Williamson is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Warriors. If he’s able to play, fantasy managers should expect a minutes restriction of some kind. Saddiq Bey would likely return to the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he had while Zion was out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Friday’s loss to the Lakers dropped the Pelicans to 2-10, and there had been rumblings of a potential move well ahead of the team’s most recent defeat. In four-plus seasons as the head coach, Green’s teams went 150-190 and made two playoff appearances. He’ll be replaced on an interim basis by associate head coach James Borrego.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • F • #25
2 months ago
Murphy had no issues getting things going on offense in this game. Unfortunately, he didn’t get much help from his teammates. He has been on fire since his 41-point game last week and has averaged 29.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 three-pointers while shooting 56 percent from the floor over the Pelicans’ last four games. Not much is going right in New Orleans, but Murphy has figured things out.
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Fears continues to be a solid scorer, which is rare for a rookie point guard this early in his career. However, it was his defense that stood out in this game. This was only the 16th time in NBA history that a rookie had at least eight steals in a game, with the most recent occurrence prior to this one coming from Michael Carter-Williams in 2013. Fears has been fantastic to start his career and is on pace to make an All-Rookie team in a stacked class.
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
Bey has been solid as a starter lately, and that continued in Friday’s loss. He had a rough shooting night, but the made up for it with production in other categories. Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared to participate in contact practice, and when he returns, Bey will return to the bench. There is a limit on how much longer Bey will be worth streaming, but as long as he is starting, he should be a solid option.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Though he wasn’t able to extend his streak of 30-point games to three, Sharpe still had a decent night as a scorer. On top of that, this was only the second time this season that he had at least one steal and one block. Sharpe had been figuring things out on offense entering this game, and he’ll look to get back on track on Sunday in Dallas.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
It was a tale of two halves for Avdija, who entered the break with just four points. He was able to turn things around after that, but it didn’t have much of an impact on the final score. This wasn’t a great night for him, but Avdija has scored at least 20 points in all but one game this season. He’s enjoying a breakout season, and that continued in this game despite a new season-high for turnovers.
POR • Forward • #33
2 months ago
Camara didn’t provide his usual supply of steals, but he continues to be an effective threat from beyond the arc. He is averaging a career-best 2.2 three-pointers per game this season, which has helped make up for a drop in steals and field goal percentage. Camara will continue to be an elite defender, but the best part of his fantasy game right now is his deep-range shooting.
NOP • G • #13
2 months ago
Poole has been sidelined since Nov. 5 and will be re-evaluated again on Nov. 21. The report from the Pelicans indicates that he is “making good progress”, though that doesn’t indicate that he’s close to returning. Jose Alvarado will continue to play a significant role off the bench as the backup point guard until Poole returns.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Yves Missi getting ejected two minutes into his first stint on the floor may have set the stage for Queen’s big night, as Pelicans head coach Willie Green had little choice but to play the rookie significant minutes. Queen was up to the challenge, recording his first 20-point game while providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories as well. Kevon Looney (two rebounds, one assist and one steal) started but only played eight minutes, and Missi wasn’t even around that long. The Pelicans aren’t on track to be a factor in the West this season, which should mean more minutes for Queen. For the sake of fantasy managers, hopefully, his performance on Wednesday was a sign of what’s to come.
NOP • F • #25
2 months ago
Murphy has scored at least 21 points in three straight and four of his last five games, providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats during this stretch. Given the absence of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, there’s more room for Murphy to operate on the offensive end of the floor. In what has been a disappointing start to the season for New Orleans, Murphy’s play has been among the few bright spots.
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
Bey notched his fifth straight double-digit scoring effort on Wednesday, with the last four occurring with him being part of the starting lineup. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing top-100 value over the last five games. Bey should remain a starter for as long as the Pelicans are without Zion Williamson, making him worthy of a look in deep leagues ahead of Friday’s game against the Lakers.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
While Avdija’s overall stat line was a bit lean, he’s been on a roll scoring-wise. He’s scored at least 26 points in each of his last five games, a run that includes three 30-point efforts. Avdija has been a top-10 player in nine-cat formats since the beginning of November, evidence that nights like Wednesday have not been the norm. Avdija will look to continue this run of elite scoring when Portland visits Houston on Friday.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
While Sharpe has reached double figures in all 11 games he’s played this season, the efficiency has improved substantially since the calendar flipped to November. He’s scored 31 points or more in consecutive games, and over his last five games, the Trail Blazers guard is averaging 25.6 points on 55.2 percent shooting. Sharpe hasn’t provided much production outside of points and three-pointers, making the percentages that much more critical in category leagues.
POR • Forward • #9
2 months ago
Grant and Pelicans forward Yves Missi got tangled up near the baseline during the second quarter of Wednesday’s game. Things escalated and both players were eventually ejected for their roles. Grant, in his 12th NBA season, entered the matchup with the Pelicans averaging 19.7 points per game off the bench on 48.3/40.0/85.5 shooting splits, and has enjoyed a nice bounce-back season.
Source: Will Guillory
NOP • C • #21
2 months ago
Missi and Portland’s Jerami Grant got into an altercation on the baseline during the second quarter, with players from both teams and the officials trying to break it up. While no punches were thrown, the two players were deemed to have done enough to warrant being ejected. Missi’s exit should result in more minutes for Derik Queen, which would be great for fantasy managers. Missi finished with one blocked shot in two minutes of action.
NOP • Guard-Forward • #14
2 months ago
Bey has reached double figures in four straight games, having started the last three. His place in the starting lineup may be secure until Zion Williamson (hamstring) returns from injury. With Williamson due to be re-evaluated this week, more will be learned about his recovery and how soon he’ll be able to play. Bey hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues, ranking just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the last week.
NOP • • #
2 months ago
For any rookie, much less one being asked to master the point guard position in the NBA, there are going to be bumps in the road. Fears struggled against the Suns, shooting poorly and committing five turnovers while recording just one assist. The good news is that he did record three steals and three three-pointers, so there was some value. If anything, fantasy managers have to hope that the early struggles give way to improved play as the season wears on, especially if the Pelicans find themselves out of playoff contention in the final months.
NOP • F • #25
2 months ago
After going off for 41 points on Saturday, Murphy was held in check by the Suns on Monday. With Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole unavailable, more of the offense will run through Murphy. And the Pelicans’ use of rookie Jeremiah Fears at the point has not negatively impacted Trey’s fantasy value. He’s providing third-round value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 42. As long as he stays healthy, Murphy is more than capable of being a top-50 player in fantasy basketball at a minimum.
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Avdija made a three-pointer with less than a minutes left in regulation to bring the Trail Blazers within two points. Portland led by two with 10 seconds left before a Paolo Banchero layup tied the game and they ultimately lost on a Desmond Bane three-pointer at the buzzer. Avdija has scored at least 26 points in four consecutive games. He’s been one of the best values relative to draft position so far this season. Avdija and the Trail Blazers have three more games this week, starting with a matchup with the Pelicans on Wednesday.
POR • Guard • #17
2 months ago
Sharpe had his best game of the year, dropping a season-high 31 points on the Magic. The 22-year-old shooting guard had been dealing with calf soreness, but had a great game in his first game off the injury report. Sharpe was in complete control against the Magic, seemingly scoring at will. He’ll continue to be the offensive centerpiece for the Trail Blazers.
NOP • C • #21
2 months ago
Missi will be back in action following a three-game absence, though it’s unclear if he’ll immediately reclaim his starting gig. New Orleans’ frontcourt rotation is messy, with all of Kevon Looney, Karlo Matkovic and Derik Queen vying for minutes in the wake of Zion Williamson’s hamstring injury.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
NOP • C • #21
2 months ago
Missi could return following a three-game absence, and his availability could mean fewer minutes for Karlo Matković and Kevon Looney. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) out at least a week, rookie Derik Queen still carries some fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
2 months ago
Avdija did a little bit of everything in this back-and-forth shootout, recording his second straight double-double in the process. The 24-year-old forward has been a top-10 fantasy performer over the past week, per Basketball Monster, averaging nearly 31 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block over his last three games. It’s a small sample, but it underscores how impactful Avdija can be when he’s rolling — especially for a rebuilding Portland squad short on proven offensive options. The Trail Blazers will continue their five-game road trip on Monday night against the Magic before facing the Pelicans, Rockets and Mavericks to close out a four-game week.