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NOP • Small Forward • #14
19 days ago
Bey and Jones will join the rest of New Orleans’ regular starters and Karlo Matković (back) on the bench, as the Pels will have to turn to Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to shoulder the load.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #17
20 days ago
Inactive since February 2 with a stress reaction in his left fibula, Sharpe is the closest that he’s been to returning to action. If he can play on Friday, the athletic wing is likely to be under a minutes restriction as he improves his conditioning.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • G • #27
20 days ago
Krejčí has not appeared in a game since March 15. With the Trail Blazers still awaiting Jerami Grant’s return from a calf injury, there may be a few more minutes available if Krejčí returns on Friday. However, he won’t be worth the risk in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
20 days ago
Grant will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to recover from a strained calf. Scoot Henderson has moved into the starting lineup, which has raised his ceiling in active fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
20 days ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth that Murray has missed due to a hand injury. Jeremiah Fears, who set a franchise rookie record with 40 points on Tuesday, will once again figure prominently in the Pelicans’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
20 days ago
Friday’s game will be the third that Murphy has missed with an ankle injury. Jordan Poole moved into the starting lineup for Tuesday’s win over the Jazz and went off for 34 points. Look for him to take on a significant role within the Pelicans’ rotation once again.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
20 days ago
Missi remains out with a sprained right hand, freeing up additional minutes for Derik Queen. Queen started Tuesday’s win over the Jazz and nearly recorded a triple-double. The rookie should play plenty in New Orleans’ final two games of the season, regardless of Missi’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #17
20 days ago
Matković has missed the Pelicans’ last four games with a lower back injury. With Yves Missi also out, Josh Oduro played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. If Matković remains out, Oduro should once again play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
20 days ago
Friday’s game will be the second straight that Williamson has missed, but he was never ruled out for Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. He won’t play against the Celtics for injury management reasons, which may result in a second consecutive start for Kevon Looney.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
20 days ago
Despite being healthy, Jones was held out of Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. Jeremiah Fears moved into the lineup and had the best game of his rookie season, as he dropped 40 points. Fears may be the safer option for fantasy managers in active leagues, as the Pelicans have little incentive to play their proven veterans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
20 days ago
While Bey was not on the Pelicans’ injury report for Tuesday’s win over the Jazz, the Pelicans decided not to play him. Micah Peavy moved into the starting lineup and had the best offensive showing of his rookie season. Look for him to play heavy minutes again if Bey isn’t available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
20 days ago
While the scoring output was modest, Clingan finished Wednesday’s defeat with his 35th double-double of the season, more than triple his 2024-25 tally of eight. And his improvements as a perimeter shooter have major ramifications for the 7-foot-2 center’s fantasy value going forward. While an average of 1.1 three-pointers per game isn’t much, Clingan has made more three-pointers this season (80) than he attempted during his entire rookie campaign (49). He made three of five attempts against the Spurs and is 6-of-11 over his last two games.
POR • Guard • #00
20 days ago
Henderson has scored in double figures in five straight and nine of his last ten appearances. However, he has shot just 40.6 percent from the field during this stretch. That, especially the three-point shooting, is an area where Henderson will need to make strides ahead of the 2026-27 season. And with Damian Lillard (Achilles) re-entering the fray, getting the opportunities needed to affect fantasy basketball will become more challenging for Henderson.
POR • Forward • #33
20 days ago
While Camara’s three-point percentage for the season is on par with his 2024-25 mark, he has been far more willing to attempt those shots. Entering Wednesday with an average of 7.2 three-point attempts per game, the Trail Blazers forward attempted eight against the Spurs. And in three games this month, Camara has shot 18-of-33 from deep. A win over the Clippers on Friday would keep Portland’s hopes of grabbing the eighth seed alive; they need two wins and the Clippers to go 0-2 over the final two games. To get that done, they’ll need Camara to continue to shoot the ball as well as he has recently.
POR • Forward • #8
20 days ago
Scoring-wise, Avdija had a good night, finishing with a true shooting percentage of 63.7 percent. However, six turnovers countered the six assists, and that category has been an issue for him at times this season. Avdija has undoubtedly been one of the NBA’s most improved players, but with increased usage has come a sharp increase in turnovers. Heading into the final two games of the regular season, he is averaging a career-high 3.9 turnovers per game. Avdija will need to clean that up heading into the postseason.
POR • Guard • #17
21 days ago
Out for two months, Sharpe will miss another game on Wednesday. Due to the time missed, his continued absence does not affect the Trail Blazers’ rotation or active fantasy leagues.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • G • #27
21 days ago
Krejčí has been out for three weeks, and he’ll miss another game on Wednesday. His continued absence does not affect the Trail Blazers’ rotation, as Krejčí’s minutes decreased before his calf injury.
Source: Casey Holdahl
NOP • Center • #
21 days ago
Recording his 12th double-double of the season, Queen finished Tuesday’s victory three assists shy of his third triple-double. And much to the delight of the Pelicans, the rookie center enjoyed one of his most impactful games as a defender. More active on that end of the floor, Queen recorded three steals and two blocked shots. Having veteran Kevon Looney (7/12/6/2/1 with one three-pointer) on the floor likely helped, but that should not be used to take away from Queen’s performance.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #24
21 days ago
Hawkins was one of many Pelicans players who played extended minutes on Tuesday due to the team’s loaded injury report. And the third-year guard took advantage of the opportunity, recording a season-high point total and finishing a block shy of a complete stat line. With the Pelicans having two more games on their schedule, these are important opportunities for Hawkins to show he’s worth giving a chance to earn rotation minutes next season.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #
21 days ago
Peavy has not been a consistent member of the Pelicans’ rotation this season, which makes this part of the season that much more important for him. The 20 points were a season-high for the rookie wing, who finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Peavy’s contract for the 2025-26 season is guaranteed, so he is secure in that regard. The goal now is to solidify a spot in the rotation for himself.
NOP • Point Guard • #
21 days ago
Given the many absences from the Pelicans’ rotation, Tuesday’s game was set up to be a showcase for Fears. The rookie guard took full advantage, as he set the Pelicans franchise rookie record for points in a game. And this wasn’t an inefficient 40, either. Fears shot over 50 percent from the field and committed just two turnovers. He was 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, but that’s the only negative to take away from the rookie’s performance.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
21 days ago
Inserted into the Pelicans’ starting lineup due to the team’s many absences, Poole looked sharp on Tuesday. And he was at his best during the third quarter, with the veteran guard going off for 22 points in the frame. Poole finished with a complete stat line, providing excellent value to the few in active leagues brave enough to stream him. If the Pelicans remain as shorthanded as they were on Tuesday, Poole could put up some big numbers in the team’s final two games of the season.
NOP • Center • #
22 days ago
Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson are active for Tuesday’s game, but none are expected to play according to interim head coach James Borrego. Fears is the lone holdover from the lineup that started Sunday’s loss to the Magic, with Poole, Peavy, Queen and Looney all starting.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Shooting Guard • #24
22 days ago
Initially questionable due to illness, Hawkins is available. With the Pelicans planning to hold out Herb Jones, Hawkins should play rotation minutes against the Jazz.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Center • #21
22 days ago
A sprained right hand will keep Missi out of Tuesday’s game. Rookie Derik Queen should play plenty in Tuesday’s matchup, which may feature a lot of points due to both teams being shorthanded.
Source: Erin Summers
NOP • Power Forward • #1
22 days ago
Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Herb Jones are all expected to sit out Tuesday’s game despite not being on the injury report. They will be in uniform, likely making this a “break in case of emergency” situation for them. Rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen should see their usage rates skyrocket due to the absences.
Source: Erin Summers
NOP • Small Forward • #14
22 days ago
Bey is absent from the Pelicans’ injury report, which makes this a bad situation for fantasy managers in active leagues. Micah Peavy should play extended minutes, especially with Herb Jones and Zion Williamson also not expected to play. Like Bey, Jones and Williamson are not on the injury report.
Source: Erin Summers
POR • G • #27
22 days ago
Krejčí has been out since March 15, and that appears unlikely to change on Wednesday. However, he is doubtful, so progress is being made.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #17
22 days ago
Due to a stress reaction in his left fibula, Sharpe has not appeared in a game since February 6. The doubtful tag suggests that he won’t play on Wednesday, but it also represents progress, as the Trail Blazers have immediately ruled Sharpe out ahead of prior games. The question is whether he’ll get any game time before the Play-In Tournament.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
22 days ago
Grant is set to miss his third game in a row with a calf injury and there’s still no timeline for his return. Scoot Henderson started and had 21 points and seven assists in Sunday’s win over the Wizards. He’ll continue to start as long as Grant is sidelined.
NOP • Center • #21
22 days ago
Missi is dealing with a right hand sprain, and it could cost him Tuesday’s game. With Karlo Matković (back) already out, more work could be available for Derik Queen in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
22 days ago
Murray will miss a third straight game, and it’s unclear if we’ll see him again before the season ends. Until Murray returns, Jeremiah Fears should see an elevated workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
22 days ago
Avdija secured a second straight 26-point outing on Monday. As usual, the free-throw line was his friend. However, he struggled from the field and gave the ball away four times. He’ll have a chance to land better production and more efficient scoring against the Spurs on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers are battling for seeding in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. They are currently the ninth seed.
POR • Guard • #4
22 days ago
Holiday was one of Portland’s best offensive weapons on Monday. From a scoring standpoint, his three-point shooting led the way, but his ability to set the table for guys around him was also impressive. The veteran NBA champion didn’t have any defensive stats. However, he’s still arguably one of the better defensive guards in the league, and he’s bounced back with Portland after a lesser role and lower-producing final season in Boston. He’ll remain in a big role down the stretch of the regular season with the Blazers battling for Play-In Tournament seeding.
POR • Forward • #33
22 days ago
Camara recorded another 30-point outing on Monday, marking his third of the season. Similar to the previous games, the three-point shot was a major factor — he led all players in makes. The third-year forward has really come on toward the end of the regular season; he’s averaging 23.3 points and 4.2 three-pointers per game over the past four appearances. Camara didn’t make a big jump statistically this season, but his recent play could be a sign of things to come next fantasy season.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
23 days ago
Murray missed the Pelicans’ two most recent games, but has the possibility of taking the floor on Tuesday. The Pelicans have lost eight consecutive games and own one of the worst records in the league. Should Murray return, he’ll provide efficient scoring and solid work as both a passer and rebounder.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
23 days ago
Murphy will miss a second straight game, which should lead to another start for Yves Missi. He played 40 minutes on Sunday and contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in the loss to Orlando. Missi should be a priority streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #17
23 days ago
Matković has missed the Pelicans’ last three games but has a chance to take the floor Tuesday, as reflected in his status. The second-year forward has mostly filled a reserve role for New Orleans, posting averages of 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds. Derik Queen’s opportunities should increase if Matković remains sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
23 days ago
Fears did not have a good night shooting the basketball, finishing 2-of-7 from both inside and outside of the three-point arc. But the rookie did record a complete stat line, and the turnover count of three could have been much worse. Dejounte Murray (hand) being out the last two games has freed up additional opportunities for Fears, which the Pelicans hope will pay dividends down the line. New Orleans plays three games in Week 24, and Fears should continue to log heavy minutes.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
23 days ago
Williamson’s final line was adequate, but most fantasy managers who roster the forward expect more. He was more productive on Sunday than in Friday’s loss to the Kings, but the biggest positive regarding Williamson this season has been his availability. The 62 games he’s played in are the second-most in a season in Zion’s career, trailing only 2023-24 70. The improved availability may push Williamson up some draft boards next fall, but many fantasy managers will remain skeptical.
NOP • Center • #21
23 days ago
A starter in four of the Pelicans’ last five games, Missi recorded his fifth double-double of the season and first since March 19. Injuries to Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy have freed up minutes and a place in the starting lineup for the 6-foot-11 center, and he’s done some good things as a finisher and a defender. Missi’s fantasy outlook in 2026-27 depends on what the Pelicans decide to do at center. If they continue to go small when everyone’s healthy, Missi won’t have as high a ceiling.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
23 days ago
Bey has scored 30 points or more in five games this season, with Sunday’s effort being his first since February 26. The Pelicans’ forward had eight games of 30 or more in his first four NBA seasons combined. Bey has been excellent more often than not in his first season in New Orleans, emerging as a reliable option as the franchise continues its rebuild. For fantasy managers whose leagues run through Week 24, the Pelicans play three games.
POR • G • #27
24 days ago
Krejčí has not appeared in a game since March 15, and it’s unknown when that will change. His continued absence does not affect the Trail Blazers’ rotation, as Krejčí’s playing time decreased before the calf injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #
24 days ago
The Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray or Trey Murphy for Sunday’s game. As a result, Fears and Missi move into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #17
24 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third Matković has missed due to lower back spasms. As a result, Derik Queen’s playing time has increased.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
24 days ago
Murray will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a left hand contusion. Jeremiah Fears was the replacement in the starting lineup the last time New Orleans did not have Murray or Trey Murphy, so he’s likely to receive the nod against the Magic.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
26 days ago
Injuries took Thybulle off the board for most fantasy managers even before this season began. But Thursday showed what he’s capable of when allowed to take on a more prominent role. With the Pelicans going small for significant stretches, Thybulle played 31 minutes while starting center Donovan Clingan (4/9/2/1) played 22 due to foul trouble. A disappointing end to Week 23 for Clingan was a positive one for Thybulle, who finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line.
POR • Forward • #33
26 days ago
Camara has scored at least 17 points in each of his last three games, and he’s made multiple three-pointers in each of his last seven. The only negative for fantasy managers was that Week 23 was a two-game week for the Trail Blazers, limiting Camara’s value. For those whose leagues run through Week 24, they’ll get another four games out of the third-year forward.
POR • Guard • #4
26 days ago
Holiday has been on a roll from deep recently, having made at least three three-pointers in each of his last five games. And in wins over the Clippers and Pelicans, he shot a combined 14-of-30 from beyond the arc. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was an excellent end to Week 23 for Holiday. For those whose leagues run through Week 24, the Trail Blazers play four games.
Source: Steve Jones
POR • Forward • #8
26 days ago
While he shot just 35 percent from the field on Thursday, Avdija recorded a complete stat line in the win over the Pelicans. He’s scored at least 20 points in four straight appearances, and 17 or more in 14 straight. As long as Avdija can keep the turnovers in check, he’ll provide excellent value, especially in category leagues. Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers are done for Week 23, so there’s no more value to be gained from Avdija this season.
POR • G • #27
28 days ago
Krejčí’s absence will extend to 10 straight games after being ruled out for Thursday’s contest. The Trail Blazers are still battling for Play-In Tournament seeding without their depth wing, and have won four of their past five games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #4
28 days ago
This was an offensive outburst for Holiday, which led to his third 30-point game of the season. This performance was only surpassed by his outing against the Grizzlies on March 4, where he contributed 35 points and eight three-pointers. Holiday has been a strong starter for the Blazers this season, though performances like this haven’t come often. He’ll look to carry some of this production into Thursday’s matchup with the Pelicans, which will be their final game of the week.
POR • Forward • #8
28 days ago
Rough free throw shooting has limited Avdija’s value as of late, but he was able to have a productive night from there in this game while also recording his third double-double of the month. Avdija has enjoyed a breakout season, though he has certainly cooled off over the past two months. The back injury that has forced him to miss time is certainly a reason, and Portland will hope to have him at 100 percent for the postseason.
POR • Forward • #9
30 days ago
The Trail Blazers still have not revealed a return timeline for Grant, but he will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday. Scoot Henderson moved into the starting lineup for Sunday’s win over the Wizards and played well, finishing with 21 points and seven assists. Fantasy managers and the Trail Blazers will hope for similar output on Tuesday.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
Camara led the Trail Blazers in scoring in the win over the Wizards on Sunday. The 25-year-old small forward only played 28 minutes with the Trail Blazers leading by so much. He was coming off a career-high 35 point game earlier in the week. Camara would be an interesting waiver wire addition, but the Trail Blazers play just twice in Week 23.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Henderson moved into the starting lineup Sunday with Jerami Grant (calf) out and was excellent. The 22-year-old point guard produced big numbers in just 25 minutes. It was a nice game, but his fantasy ceiling is still fairly low depending on Grant’s health.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija returned from a back injury earlier this month and his play has picked up as of late. The 25-year-old small forward has had at least 17 points in his last 12 consecutive games, a stretch where his team is 8-4. Turnovers continue to be the lone issue for Avdija as he’s had at least four turnovers in each of his last three games. The Trail Blazers only have two games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Tuesday.
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Williams is good to go after tweaking something in his lower back during Friday’s loss to the Mavericks. He’ll take on his usual backup center role, which means Yang Hansen may only see action if the game gets out of hand.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
The Trail Blazers won’t have Jerami Grant (calf) for Sunday’s game, which opens a spot in the starting lineup. Henderson will fill the void, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Avdija may lose out on a few playmaking opportunities, but not to the point where it would negatively affect his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report