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POR • Guard • #4
11 months ago
With Simons sidelined and Scoot Henderson still in concussion protocol, Dalano Banton will get the start at point guard against Atlanta. Banton had some strong performances as a starter late last season, but this will be his first start this year.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
11 months ago
This will be an 11th-straight absence for Grant with no end in sight. Even if Portland continues to list him as doubtful, there isn’t a glimmer of hope that he will play again this season. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start.
Source: Casey Holdahl
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
11 months ago
Tyson is off the Cavaliers’ injury report for Wednesday, meaning he may play rotation minutes since Ty Jerome is out. However, the rookie has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Jerome will miss another game with a knee injury, opening up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. With both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland available, Porter is not a player who has to be streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Jerome will miss another game with a knee injury, opening up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. With both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland available, Porter is not a player who has to be streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
11 months ago
Jerome is likely to sit out another game, which means Craig Porter Jr. could see an uptick in playing time. CPJ isn’t a recommended streaming option, though.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
11 months ago
Grant is expected to miss an 11th-straight game with this knee issue, and he only played two games in the month of March. That is two fewer games than he played last March, and he will likely match his April games played total from last season of zero. Shaedon Sharpe’s spot in the starting lineup is likely secure for the rest of the season.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard • #00
11 months ago
Henderson will remain sidelined for a second-straight game while in the league’s concussion protocol. Dalano Banton should continue to fill out the backup point guard minutes, but with Anfernee Simons questionable again, he could move into the starting lineup. That is the only scenario where Banton would be worth streaming. He was held scoreless in 19 minutes off the bench on Sunday with Henderson out.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard • #4
11 months ago
Simons is still dealing with a right forearm contusion, though he hasn’t missed any games yet. With Scoot Henderson still in concussion protocol, Dalano Banton could be in for a significant role if Simons is ruled out.
Source: Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #33
11 months ago
While his defensive production was muted on Sunday, Camara shot the ball well against the Knicks after struggling against the Kings on Thursday. The second-year wing has reached double figures in seven of his last eight games and is ranked just outside the top 50 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Given the improved offensive output and his value to the Trail Blazers, Camara should be rostered in more than 49 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Also, Portland plays four games during Week 22.
POR • Guard • #17
11 months ago
Sharpe has scored 22 points or more in four of his last five appearances, continuing to produce as Jerami Grant’s replacement in the starting lineup. While the third-year wing has been a more valuable asset in points leagues, he has offered top-100 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in 54 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Sharpe is worth adding in 12-team leagues where he’s available ahead of Portland’s four-game Week 22, which starts on Tuesday in Atlanta.
POR • Forward • #8
11 months ago
The Knicks did not have an answer for Avdija during the first half of Sunday’s game, as he scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. New York did a better job after the halftime break, but he still managed to record his sixth 30-point game of the season. Avdija is finishing the season in fine fashion, as he has provided top-15 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks and top-10 in eight-cat. The Trail Blazers play four games during Week 22, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
11 months ago
Mobley returned from a one-game absence and turned in a 9/6/4 line on 3-of-10 shooting against the Pistons. He bounced back in a big way on Sunday, hitting 8-of-16 shots, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and delivering some quality peripheral contributions. He and the Cavs get a brief respite before returning to the court for Wednesday’s primetime showdown with the Knicks.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 months ago
Mitchell finished behind only Jarrett Allen (25) for team lead in scoring, and he tied Allen in rebounds and Darius Garland in assists. Spida has been tremendous across his last three. He delivered a double-double with 14 assists against the Spurs, dropped 38 against the Pistons and compiled a double-double with rebounds as Cleveland became the first team in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins. He’ll look to keep up his stellar play when the Cavs face the Knicks in a heavyweight bout on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should note that Cleveland plays only three games next week.
POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Simons is good to go for Sunday’s game after initially being questionable with a sore right forearm. He will take on his usual role as the starting point guard, with Dalano Banton receiving backup minutes since Scoot Henderson (concussion) is unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Grant remains out after being listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup and should be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
Source: Casey Holdahl
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Tyson is not usually in the Cavaliers’ rotation when he is healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. However, Jerome’s absence will have a noticeable impact on Cleveland’s bench. Craig Porter Jr. will play rotation minutes, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in most leagues. Look for De’Andre Hunter’s offense to be of greater importance with Jerome unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Strus is off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pistons. His return means Isaac Okoro will be bumped to the bench, where he offers limited value due to the inconsistent offensive production. Okoro does not need to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Simons is questionable with soreness in his right forearm. With Scoot Henderson already ruled out with a concussion, the Blazers’ depth will be tested if Simons is unavailable. Dalano Banton figures to be one of the Blazers who could see increased minutes Sunday.
Source: Blazers PR
POR • Guard • #00
12 months ago
Henderson will miss at least one game after landing in the league’s concussion protocol. While his absence does not change anything regarding Anfernee Simons’ status as the starting point guard, Henderson not playing likely means more playing time for Dalano Banton. Banton is not a must-stream player in this spot, but that would change if Simons also misses Sunday’s game. Simons is questionable with a sore right forearm.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant has missed the last nine games with a knee injury he’s battled for most of the season. With the 31-year-old power forward likely to be out again, Shaedon Sharpe should continue to start and is worth streaming where available.
Source: Blazers PR
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
12 months ago
Garland finished with just 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting in Thursday’s win over the Spurs, but he bounced back nicely on the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set. Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 59 points, but the high scoring totals couldn’t get it done against a Pistons squad missing Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris. Garland is back in action on Sunday against the Clippers.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 months ago
Mitchell’s point total was his second-highest of the season, dwarfed only by the 41 points he scored against the Celtics exactly one month ago. Spida led a late Cleveland rally, but his explosive offensive outburst wasn’t enough to get Cleveland it’s 60th win. Mitchell will need to be at his best on Sunday when the Cavs host the Clippers.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
12 months ago
While Cleveland’s “core four” is available and will start Friday’s game, Max Strus is not. Isaac Okoro, who is most valuable as a defender, will replace him in the lineup. Okoro offers limited production on the offensive end of the floor, especially with Garland and Mitchell available. Mobley’s return pushes Dean Wade to the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
12 months ago
This will be the fifth-straight game that Tyson has missed, and it is unclear when he will be back in the lineup. However, he hasn’t been a large part of the rotation recently even when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Strus will sit out the second night of Cleveland’s back-to-back, which will give him a chance to rest with the playoffs approaching. De’Andre Hunter or Sam Merrill will likely replace him in the starting lineup, though both should see a boost in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Jerome will miss a second-straight game with this knee issue, which means there will be extra minutes off the bench for De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill. Max Strus (ankle) is also out, so one of Hunter or Merrill will likely get the start. Craig Porter Jr. will also have a chance to take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
12 months ago
Mobley sat out against San Antonio on Thursday but will be back in the lineup to face Detroit. His return should push Dean Wade back to the bench after and unproductive start. De’Andre Hunter may also lose out on a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija cooled off a bit after back-to-back 30-point performances, but he was able to lead Portland in scoring on Thursday despite the loss. Still, over the past two weeks, Avdija has averaged 22.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, one steal and 3.4 triples per game, which has him ranked inside the top 20 in nine-cat scoring during this stretch. He’ll look to keep it going in New York on Sunday to close out the week. He had 27 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to the Knicks earlier this month.
POR • Guard • #17
12 months ago
Sharpe continues to start with Jerami Grant (knee) still sidelined. Hopefully you aren’t holding out hope that Grant is going to return this season. Sharpe has taken advantage of the opportunity and has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances. The rebounding numbers have been decent, but he struggles to provide value in multiple categories, which limits his value outside of points formats. Still, this development is important for a player with loads of upside that will turn 22 in at the end of May. Dynasty managers still have reason for optimism.
POR • Center • #26
12 months ago
Despite success late last season, Reath wasn’t able to carve out a spot in the rotation for most of this year with Portland. However, he has taken on a larger role in the month of March, which allowed him to set a new season-high with 17 points on Thursday. He scored in double figures in three straight games last week but scored a total of eight points across their last two games entering Thursday. He played 28 minutes to Donovan Clingan’s 18, which isn’t a trend that will stick with any consistency, making it difficult to justify rostering Reath despite him playing well on Thursday.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Hunter didn’t move into the starting unit in place of Evan Mobley, who got a rest night on Thursday, but he did end up providing value off the bench. After playing 22-23 minutes over Cleveland’s three previous games, Hunter played 31 minutes against San Antonio, which allowed him to have one of his best rebounding performances as a Cavalier and set a new high for steals since being traded to Cleveland. The bar wasn’t high, but it was a nice bonus for a player that typically doesn’t contribute many defensive stats despite being known as a strong defender.
CLE • Small Forward • #1
12 months ago
Cleveland has been rotating members of its “core four” to get rest nights, which has opened the door for Strus to take on a larger role offensively. He was quiet over their last three games, but he was able to provide a scoring punch on Thursday. Coming off the best season of his career, Strus has quietly been better in a smaller role. His minutes, points and assists are all down, but his three-pointers are about the same, and his shooting percentages have improved. They’re too deep for Strus to need to play 32 minutes per game again, but it should give them confidence in him heading into the postseason.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 months ago
It has been a rough few weeks for Mitchell, and there was plenty of concern about both him and the Cavaliers as a team. Despite their incredible season, a four-game losing streak had them looking a little exposed. Since then, they’ve won three games in a row, and Mitchell was back to playing at an elite level in this one. His 14 dimes were a new season-high, eclipsing his 11 assists that he had in a game last week. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so keep an eye on Friday’s injury report to see if Mitchell gets the night off.
CLE • Center • #31
12 months ago
It took a half of basketball for Cleveland to figure out the mismatch they had down low. Even with Evan Mobley (rest) sidelined, San Antonio had no answer for Allen. Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan simply had no answer for Allen in the paint. He only had two points at halftime, but he was able to put up 27 points and haul in 10 rebounds after the break. His point total in the second half would’ve been enough to tie his season-high for scoring. It was a dominant performance for Allen, but he won’t get this favorable of a matchup often.
POR • Forward • #33
12 months ago
Camara will be good to go after initially being listed as questionable with this foot injury. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit, where he has provided third-round value in nine-cat leagues over the past two weeks.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
CLE • Power Forward • #32
12 months ago
With Evan Mobley (rest) getting a night off, Wade will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. He should see a bump in minutes, but he isn’t typically an impactful player in fantasy basketball. De’Andre Hunter should end up taking on a larger reserve role with both Mobley and Ty Jerome (knee) sidelined.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated shortly before the official announcement that he wasn’t expecting Jerome to play. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill figure to feature more prominently in the rotation with Jerome sidelined.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Jerome is still questionable on the injury report, but it appears that he will miss Thursday’s game. Atkinson said he doesn’t think it’s a long-term issue, so there is a chance he plays on Friday in Detroit. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill should see extra shots and minutes with Jerome likely out.
Source: Danny Cunningham
POR • Forward • #33
12 months ago
Camara’s improved offense and consistent defensive production have made him a valuable fantasy asset this season. Since the All-Star break, he has offered top 50 value in nine-cat formats. If Camara cannot play, Kris Murray may be tapped to fill the void in the starting lineup. However, he has offered limited fantasy value when allowed to start.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant appears likely to miss a ninth-straight game with right knee tendinitis. Shaedon Sharpe will remain in the starting lineup as long as Grant is out, and he has been especially valuable in points league formats.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
CLE • Power Forward • #4
12 months ago
The Cavaliers are in firm control of the top spot in the East and have taken opportunities to rest members of their “core four” occasionally. Mobley will sit out Thursday’s game, and his absence coincides with Donovan Mitchell’s return after not playing on Tuesday. De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade are four options to fill the void left by Mobley, with Hunter offering the highest upside. As for Tyson, his continued absence does not impact the Cavaliers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 months ago
Mitchell is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Sam Merrill replaced him in the starting lineup, but Spida’s return does not automatically mean he’s headed to the bench. Evan Mobley (rest) is out, so Merrill, along with De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade, could be among the options to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Jerome has reached double figures in seven straight games, most recently scoring 25 points in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. With Donovan Mitchell (groin) available for Thursday’s game, the Cavaliers would be covered on the perimeter if Jerome does not play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
12 months ago
Known primarily for his defensive ability, Thybulle caught fire from deep on Tuesday. He shot 5-of-6 from three in his 15 minutes on the court, scoring a season-high 15 points. Thybulle has recorded at least one steal in his six appearances this season. Due to the minutes limit, he hasn’t reached the point where he should be rostered in fantasy leagues. That said, a good finish to this season may make Thybulle a draftable player in deep leagues for the 2025-26 campaign.
POR • Guard • #00
12 months ago
Henderson’s production has been inconsistent after a run in which he reached double figures in 11 of 12 games after the All-Star break. The second-year guard has surpassed 10 points three times in his last six appearances, shooting 32.4 percent from the field. Therefore, Henderson is ranked outside the top 250 in eight-cat formats during this stretch. The playing time will be there, and Tuesday’s performance was a step in the right direction. As has been the case throughout the season, efficiency is the key for Henderson.
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija recorded his third double-double in four games, but he had a tough night shooting the basketball. Deni was 3-of-9 from inside the arc, which was far more surprising than him shooting 3-of-9 from three. However, given how productive he has been, the poor shooting was a blip on the radar. Over the past two weeks, Avdija has been a top 20 player in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 84 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he can be a difference-maker for shallow-league managers where Avdija is still available.
POR • Center • #23
12 months ago
Some of Clingan’s best games this season have come against elite centers, and Tuesday’s performance fit the bill. The rookie center recorded a complete stat line against the Jarrett Allen/Evan Mobley tandem, and the 18 points are the most Clingan has scored in a game since February 10. Rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, DC is ranked just outside the top 100 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. With Robert Williams done for the season and Deandre Ayton appearing to be headed toward the same fate, Clingan will continue to have every opportunity to finish the season strong.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Donovan Mitchell’s absence from Tuesday’s game may not have pushed Jerome into the starting lineup, but it did mean more opportunities to shine. The reserve guard has scored 20 points or more in 11 games, five more than his first five NBA seasons combined. Jerome may not be among the leading vote-getters for Sixth Man of the Year, but his progress in Cleveland cannot be denied. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he is worth streaming on nights when one of the Cavaliers’ two starting guards is unavailable.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
12 months ago
Mobley matched his season-high in blocks on Tuesday, and he’s recorded multiple rejections in three straight games for the first time since mid-February. Over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers’ big man has been a top-30 player in nine-cat formats. While Jarrett Allen (14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes) continues to provide reliable fantasy value, Mobley has emerged as the team’s top frontcourt option this season. And that won’t change anytime soon.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
12 months ago
Garland shouldered more of the scoring workload on Tuesday due to Donovan Mitchell being out. The good news for those with the point guard rostered is that the lineup change did not negatively impact his efficiency. Garland shot over 50 percent from the field and finished with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Over the past month, he has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Garland managers’ only concern is the occasional rest day, especially with Cleveland scheduled to play a Thursday/Friday back-to-back.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
12 months ago
The Cavaliers held out Donovan Mitchell (groin) on Tuesday, resulting in Merrill joining the starting lineup. As expected, he provided solid value in the points and three-point categories, and the few managers who streamed Merrill aren’t complaining about the three assists, either. Primarily a three-point shooter, Merrill’s production has not been good enough to make him a player worth streaming on most nights, even when Cleveland is down a starter. But give him credit for a solid performance in Portland.
POR • Forward • #5
12 months ago
Banton will shake off his questionable tag, but he’s unlikely to see meaningful minutes while Portland’s backcourt is mostly healthy.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant will miss an eighth straight game with a knee injury. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in his place, and the young guard is worth streaming in some standard category leagues. However, he has been more valuable in points leagues.
Source: Casey Holdahl
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
12 months ago
This will be a third-straight absence for Tyson, though he hasn’t been a consistent part of the rotation when healthy. He may have seen a bump in minutes with Donovan Mitchell out on Tuesday, but he won’t get that opportunity.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #5
12 months ago
Banton picked up additional playing time in Friday’s win over the Nuggets, as the Trail Blazers were without Anfernee Simons. However, as Simons was available on Sunday, he only played nine minutes in a loss to the Celtics. Banton’s potential absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball when the starting guards are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
12 months ago
Grant has missed Portland’s last seven games, and the streak will likely reach eight on Tuesday. His absence has opened up a spot in the starting lineup for Shaedon Sharpe, who is worth rostering in deep and some standard category leagues. Sharpe has been a better option for points leagues than those of the category variety.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
12 months ago
Avdija has recorded three double-doubles in his last six games, providing excellent fantasy value over the past two weeks. During this stretch, the Blazers forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with Portland still in the race for the final play-in spot in the West, there’s no reason for the team to consider shutting Avdija down. Portland plays three games during Week 21, starting with the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
POR • Forward • #33
12 months ago
Rostered in 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Camara may be undervalued, especially with the Trail Blazers continuing to play without Jerami Grant. Over the past two weeks, the second-year wing has provided seventh-round value in eight-cat formats. Camara’s offensive output has improved, and his defensive value has always been present. His run since the All-Star break has made Camara more valuable in the short term, and it should also positively impact his ADP in the fall.