Robert Williams III (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Williams did not play in Portland’s loss to the Hawks on Sunday, as it was the Trail Blazers’ second game in as many days. He’ll slot in as Donovan Clingan’s backup, while Yang Hansen has been sent to the team’s G League affiliate to get some game time.

Deni Avdija (back) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

Avdija has missed the last four games for Portland, but he could return to take on Memphis. Kris Murray, who is also questionable due to an illness, has been starting in place of Avdija. Vit Krejčí started the second half of Sunday’s game following Murray’s early exit, and he could start against Memphis if both Avdija and Murray remain out.

Kris Murray (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Murray had to exit Sunday’s loss to the Hawks after playing a handful of minutes due to illness. His departure resulted in more playing time for Vit Krejčí, who was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. However, with Deni Avdija (back) also listed as questionable, he would play the lion’s share of the minutes if available.

Anthony Edwards (foot) is now questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Edwards is a late addition to the Timberwolves’ injury report for right foot injury management. If he’s unable to play, the Timberwolves will have to rely more on Julius Randle, who has struggled in recent games. Bones Hyland will also take on a bigger role, possibly moving into the starting lineup.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, G Chris Youngblood has signed a two-way deal with the Trail Blazers.

Youngblood has been signed by Portland from Oklahoma City’s G League affiliate, and he’ll get a chance to play for the shorthanded Blazers in the NBA. Youngblood isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues, but managers should keep an eye on him for the final weeks of “silly season.”

Vit Krejčí recorded 14 points (4-of-5 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Hawks.

For the first time since being traded from Atlanta to Portland, Krejčí was back in town playing against his former team. The 29 minutes were the most he’s played in a game since the trade, with Kris Murray’s first-half exit due to an illness being a factor. Krejčí, who shot 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. With Portland off until Wednesday, that may be enough time for Murray and, more importantly, Deni Avdija (back) to return to full strength. If so, Krejčí will likely continue to come off the bench.

Donovan Clingan tallied 15 points (5-of-13 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), 15 rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Hawks.

Clingan didn’t record any defensive stats on Sunday, an unsurprising development given the Hawks’ 135 points and 55 percent shooting from the field. But he did record his 24th double-double of the season, three times his total from the 2024-25 campaign. Also, Clingan recorded five assists on Sunday, the fifth time this season that he’s met or exceeded that number.

Jrue Holiday finished Sunday’s loss to the Hawks with 23 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

While Portland did give up 135 points on Sunday, its offense was just as much of an issue. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 40 percent from the field, with four of the five starters shooting below 50 percent from the field. Holiday was the exception, and he’s scored at least 23 points in back-to-back games for the third time this season. As long as the Blazers remain without Deni Avdija (back), Holiday will have added fantasy value. Portland plays three games in Week 19, starting with Memphis on Wednesday.

Kris Murray (illness) will not return to Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

Murray only played four minutes before exiting Sunday’s game with an illness, and he has been ruled out for the rest of the night. Vit Krejčí entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, which raises his fantasy ceiling for the rest of the night.

Julius Randle had 14 points (5-of-12 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday’s win over the Nuggets.

Randle had just four points and was 1-of-10 from the field in Thursday’s win over the Clippers. The 31-year-old power forward bounced back Sunday, though he still struggled with his shot a bit. Randle was just one rebound and three assists shy of recording a triple-double.

Donte DiVincenzo had 17 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Nuggets.

DiVincenzo is heating up as the 29-year-old shooting guard posted at least 17 points and at least four three-pointers for the third consecutive game. The assists and steals have helped him forge an exemplary fantasy basketball season. DiVincenzo has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.

Anthony Edwards had 21 points (9-of-19 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 117-108 victory over the Nuggets on Sunday.

21 points feels low for Edwards, but Minnesota had five other players in double digits. The 24-year-old shooting guard wasn’t particularly efficient. Edwards and the Timberwolves maintained their reputation for having the Nuggets’ number with yet another win over Denver. The Timberwolves have three games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Yang Hansen (back) is available for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

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.

Sidy Cissoko (illness) is available for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

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.

Julius Randle (back) is available for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game with back spasms, Randle will be available to play. He’ll look to bounce back from his worst performance of the season, a four-point showing against the Clippers on Thursday in which he shot 1-of-10 from the field.

Yang Hansen (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

Hansen’s availability has not affected fantasy basketball, but there may be a few minutes available to him if he is cleared to play on Sunday. Robert Williams III (back) will not play, as Sunday’s game is Portland’s second in as many days.

Sidy Cissoko (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

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.

Robert Williams III (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

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.

Deni Avdija (back) is out for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Avdija has missed with a lower back injury. Kris Murray has started the last three games and should hold onto that role for Portland’s final game of Week 18.

Julius Randle (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.

Randle is dealing with back spasms, which is why he appears on the Timberwolves’ injury report. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and his absence on Sunday would result in more scoring opportunities for Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid. As for who moves into the starting lineup, Reid is a potential replacement, as is Terrence Shannon Jr.

Donovan Clingan had seven points (3-of-6 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.

Clingan started, played 26 minutes and had seven points and eight rebounds in the loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The 22-year-old center was rusty in his first game back after missing Thursday’s win over the Bulls. Clingan has provided fourth-round per game value this season. He should be available for the second game of the back-to-back against the Hawks on Sunday.

Jrue Holiday had 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.

Holiday led the Trail Blazers with 25 points in the loss to the Hornets on Saturday. The 35-year-old point guard quietly has scored at least 19 points in five of his last seven games. Holiday has provided ninth-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Trail Blazers close out the week against the Hawks on Sunday.

Sidy Cissoko (illness) is available for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

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.

Donovan Clingan (illness) is available for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Clingan is set to return after missing Thursday’s win over the Bulls due to an illness. With the 22-year-old center back in the starting lineup, Scoot Henderson will return to the bench while Jerami Grant returns to the forward spot after playing as a small ball center.

Deni Avdija (back) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Avdija is set to miss his third consecutive game with a back injury. Kris Murray should remain in the starting lineup as he has for the last two games in Avdija’s absence.

Donovan Clingan (illness) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

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.

Deni Avdija (back) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Avdija has missed Portland’s last two games and appears likely to miss a third. Kris Murray has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role on Saturday. Whether Scoot Henderson starts depends on the availability of Donovan Clingan, as Portland went without a center for Thursday’s win over the Bulls.

Julius Randle tallied four points (1-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds and six assists in Thursday’s win over the Clippers.

Randle had a rough night in Inglewood, producing his lowest scoring output of the season. Fantasy managers were able to salvage something due to the six assists, but this was a disappointing night for the Timberwolves’ forward. Naz Reid (11 points, seven rebounds, one steal and two blocks) and Jaden McDaniels (12/7/2/3) stepped up, supplementing Anthony Edwards’ 31-point night to help the Timberwolves escape with the 94-88 victory. Randle will look to bounce back when Minnesota visits Denver on Sunday.

Donte DiVincenzo accounted for 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Clippers.

DiVincenzo has made at least three three-pointers in four straight games, knocking down four against the Clippers. The assists and steals have been just as important over the past week for the Timberwolves’ guard, who has been a top-50 player. DiVincenzo and the Timberwolves have one more game in Week 18, on Sunday against the Nuggets in Denver.

Anthony Edwards finished Thursday’s win over the Clippers with 31 points (12-of-24 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Edwards leads the NBA in points scored in road games, and he was at his best during the second half of Thursday’s victory. He scored 21 points after halftime, including a three-pointer over two defenders with 42.9 seconds remaining that gave the Timberwolves a four-point lead. While the shot selection can be an adventure at times, Edwards is one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers. And when he’s shooting as well as he did in the second half of Thursday’s game, Ant-Man is nearly impossible to stop.

Vit Krejčí dropped 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Bulls.

After reaching double figures in five of six games, Krejčí entered Thursday’s game having totaled eight points on 3-of-11 shooting over his last two. The Trail Blazers’ wing was considerably better against the Bulls, shooting 3-of-8 from three and putting up 14 points. Krejčí is still not at a point where he needs to be rostered in most leagues, but he’s capable of nights like Thursday every so often.

Scoot Henderson produced 12 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds and four assists in Thursday’s win over the Bulls.

The Trail Blazers did not have Deni Avdija (back) for Thursday’s game, and his absence resulted in Henderson making his first start of the season. While the third-year guard could not find the mark from deep, missing all five of his three-point attempts, he shot 6-of-7 from two and kept the turnovers (two) in check. Henderson is still under a minutes restriction, playing 24 against the Bulls, and his fantasy ceiling will be limited until that changes.

Robert Williams III amassed 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist, two steals and four blocked shots in Thursday’s win over the Bulls.

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).

Jerami Grant finished Thursday’s win over the Bulls with 27 points (6-of-10 FGs, 12-of-14 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.

As was the case in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Grant made a living at the foul line on Thursday. He made 12 of his 14 attempts, and the 27 points scored were the most in a game for the Trail Blazers’ forward since a 29-point effort against the Grizzlies on February 7. Portland was without Donovan Clingan on Thursday, shifting Grant to the starting center role. That may have factored into him grabbing five rebounds, a number he’s reached in consecutive games for the first time this season. Portland ends its Week 18 with games on Saturday (at Charlotte) and Sunday (at Atlanta).

Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Jerami Grant will start Thursday’s game against the Bulls.

The Trail Blazers won’t have Deni Avdija (back) or Donovan Clingan (illness) for Thursday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Henderson will make his first start of the season, filling the void left by Clingan. As a result, Portland will go without a center in its opening lineup, with Grant likely taking on those responsibilities.

Robert Williams (foot) is available to play against the Bulls on Thursday.

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.

Donovan Clingan (illness) is out for Thursday’s game against the Bulls.

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.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Grizzlies and Kyle Anderson have agreed to a contract buyout.

Anderson has missed Memphis’ last four games, the last two for personal reasons. He’s reportedly leaving Memphis, with Charania reporting that Anderson plans to sign with the Timberwolves once he clears waivers. To address the opening on their roster and lack of frontcourt depth, the Grizzlies are reportedly signing Taj Gibson.

Donovan Clingan (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Bulls.

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.

Deni Avdija (back) is out for Thursday’s game against the Bulls.

After aggravating his lower back injury during Sunday’s win over the Suns, Avdija did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. He’ll miss a second consecutive game on Thursday, which likely means another start for Kris Murray. In 29 minutes, Murray shot 7-of-10 from the field and finished with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two three-pointers. He would only be worth a look in extremely deep leagues.

Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 10 points (4-of-5 FGs), 19 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks against the Trail Blazers.

Gobert was back after serving a one-game suspension on Sunday, and he picked up right where he left off. He had 22 points and 17 rebounds in his previous game, and while he didn’t do as much scoring, he was able to set a new season high for rebounds. Gobert isn’t the same player that he used to be, but he’s still capable of making a big impact for fantasy managers, just like he did in this game.

Jaden McDaniels lit up the Trail Blazers with 29 points (12-of-16 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, three steals, five blocks and five three-pointers on Tuesday.

McDaniels has been excellent all season, and this was another big-time performance for him. Not only did he have a strong night as a scorer, but he also contributed eight defensive stats in the win. This was only the second time in NBA history that a player finished with at least three steals, five blocks and five three-pointers, with Brook Lopez achieving those marks in a game in 2024. McDaniels has provided top-20 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 34 points (11-of-27 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals, five three-pointers and five turnovers in a 124-121 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Edwards got off to a scorching hot start to this game, entering the break with 25 points. However, he went ice-cold in the second half and wasn’t able to add to what could have been a monster night for him. It ended up being an inefficient shooting night, but he also has 12 turnovers over his last two games. He’ll look to clean that up against the Clippers on Thursday.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is available for Tuesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Reid will return following a one-game absence, which should cut significantly into Joan Beringer’s minutes. With Rudy Gobert back after serving a one-game suspension, Reid should handle his usual role as Minnesota’s Sixth Man.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Reid missed Sunday’s loss to the 76ers with a sore right shoulder and is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers. Joan Beringer started and had seven points and three rebounds in 17 minutes with Reid out on Sunday.

Anthony Edwards had 28 points (11-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the 76ers.

Edwards was coming off a 40-point performance in the win over the Mavericks on Friday. The 24-year-old shooting guard still had a good game with 28 points on 19 field goal attempts, though it wasn’t enough to earn the victory against the 76ers on Sunday. Edwards has provided 12th-overall per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Timberwolves have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is out for Sunday’s game against the 76ers.

Initially questionable, Reid will sit out Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. With Rudy Gobert serving a one-game suspension for flagrant foul point accumulation, rookie Joan Beringer will receive the starting nod. Due to Minnesota’s lack of healthy post players, he is worth streaming in 12-team leagues. Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle complete the starting five.

Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable to play against the 76ers on Sunday.

Reid didn’t make the original injury report, but there is now a chance he misses Sunday’s game against Philadelphia. In that scenario, Joan Beringer would likely see a bump in minutes as the backup center, though that won’t be a large enough role for him to be worth streaming.

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game for accruing his seventh flagrant foul.

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game for accruing his seventh flagrant foul point.

Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for an “unnecessary flail” during Friday’s win over the Mavericks. The NBA announced Saturday that the foul was upheld and thus Gobert has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his seventh flagrant foul point of the regular season. The 33-year-old center will serve his suspension Sunday against the 76ers. Naz Reid or Joan Beringer could move into the starting lineup in Gobert’s absence. While Reid has fantasy value either way, Beringer is only relevant if he’s starting.

Rudy Gobert recorded 22 points (9-of-11 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), 17 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in Friday’s win over the Mavericks.

Gobert had one of his best games of the season on Friday, but he may not be available for Minnesota’s next game. The 7-foot-1 center was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul for an “unnecessary flail” during Friday’s victory. If the league office doesn’t rescind the call, Gobert will be suspended for Sunday’s game against the 76ers. Naz Reid or Joan Beringer, with the latter playing four minutes on Friday, would be the replacement in the starting lineup. While Reid offers solid fantasy value whether he starts or comes off the bench, Beringer needs to start to be of value to fantasy managers.

Naz Reid finished Friday’s win over the Mavericks with 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers.

Reid had the kind of night that has made him a favorite of fantasy managers for quite some time, recording a complete stat line while shooting over 50 percent from the field. The only quibble for fantasy managers would be the foul shooting, but Reid only attempted two free throws on the night. With Rudy Gobert facing a one-game suspension for flagrant foul points, the Timberwolves will need another big night from Reid on Sunday against the 76ers, even if he doesn’t start.

Anthony Edwards tallied 40 points (16-of-30 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Mavericks.

Edwards put on a show on Friday, making it eight games this season with 40 points or more. As has been the case for most of this season, Ant-Man was at his best when the Timberwolves needed him most, shooting 6-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter. Edwards and the Timberwolves play one more game in Week 17, as they host the 76ers on Sunday.

Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) is off the injury report for Friday’s game against the Mavericks.

The Timberwolves have a clean injury report for their first game out of the All-Star break, including Shannon. Due to a strained left foot, he’s been out since Christmas. While Shannon’s return may result in fewer minutes for Jaylen Clark, who already wasn’t playing much, this is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball in the short term.