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POR • Forward • #9
7 days ago
Grant was pushed to a reserve role this season for Portland, but that hasn’t limited his fantasy impact. In fact, he is having one of the best seasons of his career. He is shooting over 50 percent from the floor, which would be the best mark of his career and a huge step up after he shot 37.3 percent last season. He is also averaging a career-high for steals and three-pointers while scoring over 20 points per game. If Grant is content remaining a reserve, he can continue to thrive.
POR • Forward • #9
25 days ago
Since Toumani Camara was unavailable for Thursday’s preseason finale, there was no question about who Portland’s starting forwards would be. Grant and Deni Avdija filled those spots, with the latter not returning for the second half due to lingering upper back stiffness. Grant went off against Utah, scoring 32 points while providing solid value in rebounds, “stocks” and three-pointers. The issue is that Grant has rarely done this in recent years. And with the Trail Blazers being in the midst of a rebuild, he’s been a challenging player to trust in most fantasy leagues. Managers drafting this weekend should be careful not to allow Thursday’s effort to persuade them to reach for Grant.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Head coach Chauncey Billups is going to have some decisions to make. With Scoot Henderson sidelined, Jrue Holiday and Donovan Clingan are likely locked in as starters, which leaves three spots for Grant, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe. It would be surprising if either Camara or Avdija were benched, so it will likely be between Grant and Sharpe for the final spot in the starting unit. Their preseason opener on October 8 will give a good indication as to what Billups is thinking, though that doesn’t mean the same lineup will be rolled out on opening night.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
Grant’s season has come to a disappointing end. He has not played in a game since March 9. The veteran forward finished the season as a 12th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, shooting 37.3 percent from the field and offering limited value outside of the points and three-point categories. Grant is not a player who should be selected with a top-100 draft pick next fall, whether you’re talking points or category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
Grant’s continued absence is unsurprising; managers whose leagues run through Week 23 would be wise to drop him onto the waiver wire. Sidy Cissoko is available and may play rotation minutes, especially with Deni Avdija also out. However, there’s no need to consider streaming him. As for Reath, he has not played the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball, so his absence will not make a significant difference.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
Grant has not appeared in a game since March 9, which is unlikely to change on Sunday. Deni Avdija has been firmly entrenched in the starting lineup ever since and has done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. As for Henderson, Sunday’s game will be the fifth he’s missed due to concussion protocols. Dalano Banton has played consistent rotation minutes, recently starting since the Blazers were also without Anfernee Simons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
No surprise here as Grant is set to miss his 13th game in a row with a knee injury. Camara is out after injuring his ankle Thursday against the Raptors. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start for Grant while Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray could see increased minutes with Camara out.
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
Grant has missed 12 straight games, and it’s unlikely we’ll see him on the court again this season. Shaedon Sharpe should continue to start in his place. Reath’s injury is less impactful, but it should free up more minutes for Jabari Walker.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
7 months ago
Grant has missed 11 games in a row with a knee injury. He’s not expected to return Thursday given his doubtful listing. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in Grant’s place if that is indeed the case.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
7 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
POR • Forward • #9
7 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 • Forward • #9
8 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
POR • Forward • #9
8 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
POR • Forward • #9
8 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
POR • Forward • #9
8 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
POR • Forward • #9
8 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 • #9
8 months ago
Grant will not be available for Sunday’s game. He last played on March 9. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to fill the void in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming until Grant can return.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant has not appeared in a game since March 9, which is unlikely to change on Sunday. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start while Grant is out, but he has proven to be a better option in points leagues than in category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
As expected, Grant will miss his sixth consecutive game after initially being listed as doubtful, and there is no end in sight. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in his place, and he may have to take on even more responsibility on offense in Anfernee Simons (illness) is ruled out.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Portland will continue to play the cat-and-mouse game of listing Grant as doubtful before eventually ruling him out. Friday’s game will be his sixth-straight absence. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in place of Grant, where he has scored at least 15 points in four consecutive games.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
No surprise here as Grant was initially listed as doubtful with a knee injury. Now the 31-year-old power forward is set to miss his fifth straight game. Shaedon Sharpe will continue start and has a habit of scoring at least 20 points when Portland is missing another starter.
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant has missed Portland’s last four games, and the doubtful tag means the streak will reach five on Wednesday. Shaedon Sharpe will remain in the starting lineup if Grant is unavailable, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
As expected, Grant will miss a fourth-straight game due to this knee injury, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Portland limited his availability for the rest of the season. Shaedon Sharpe should remain in the starting lineup with Grant sidelined.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant is expected to miss a fourth-straight game due to this knee ailment, and he has been listed as doubtful ahead of Monday’s game once again. Looking back to last season, Grant was initially tagged as doubtful often down the stretch and ended up sitting out to help Portland improve their lottery odds. It appears that history may repeat itself, which means that Shaedon Sharpe should remain in the starting lineup moving forward.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant and Williams will remain out for another game, with the former’s absence having a more significant impact on the Trail Blazers’ rotation. Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup and should be rostered in deep leagues. He’s also worth a look in standard points leagues.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant appears unlikely to be available for Sunday’s game. His continued absence would mean Shaedon Sharpe remains a starter, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Sharpe is a better option for points leagues than category leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, so Shaedon Sharpe remained in the starting lineup. If Grant cannot play against the Raptors on Sunday, he’ll likely retain that spot. Sharpe has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues this season.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #9
8 months ago
Grant sat out the second night of Portland’s back-to-back on Monday, and he is expected to remain sidelined against New York. Shaedon Sharpe contributed nine rebounds, seven rebounds and eight assists as a starter on Monday and should retain that role with Grant likely unavailable.
Source: Trail Blazers PR