DENNIS SMITH JR. NEWS

Out Wednesday Smith (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Smith was questionable with a sprained right ankle and is unavailable for Wednesday's contest. Ben McLemore and CJ Elleby should see more run for Portland, especially since Nassir Little (shoulder) is also sidelined.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.

Impact The ankle has bothered Smith for the last few games, but he's previously been listed as probable, so it's possible he re-tweaked it during Tuesday night's 109-107 loss to Minnesota. Smith finished that game with eight points, six assists, two rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Smith (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact As expected, Smith will play through a sprained right ankle. This month, he's averaging 6.4 points, 3.5 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.5 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable Tuesday Smith (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Blazers radio voice Jay Allen reports.

Impact Once again, the Blazers have included Smith on the injury report, but he's yet to miss any time with the right ankle sprain he's battled for the last several games. Smith saw 14 minutes of action off the bench against Toronto on Sunday and posted five points, six assists and one rebound. With Damian Lillard (abdomen) sidelined for several more weeks, Smith should continue picking up bench minutes behind Anfernee Simons and CJ McCollum.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Sunday Smith will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

Impact As expected, Smith will play through right ankle pain for the third straight game. During that stretch, the backup point guard has averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 12.0 minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Smith (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Toronto, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Although Smith continues to manage a right ankle sprain, he'll likely be able to suit up again Sunday. He's averaged 5.5 points in 14.5 minutes per game across his last four appearances.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference contest

Toronto takes on Portland in out-of-conference action

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Friday Smith (ankle) is available for Friday's matchup against the Celtics, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

Impact As expected, Smith will appear in an 11th straight game. During this stretch, he's averaged 6.7 points, 3.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.2 minutes.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Friday Smith (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Celtics, Blazers studio host Jamie Hudson reports.

Impact Smith is still nursing a sprained right ankle, but chances are he'll play through it once again, as he did in Wednesday night's loss to Miami, which he finished with five points in 13 minutes. While Smith has played double-digit minutes in 10 straight games, he remains a low-upside fantasy asset.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed available Wednesday Smith (ankle) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Smith was nursing a minor ankle issue, but his status was never truly considered to be in much doubt. The 2017 first-rounder has been seeing increased minutes of late with Damian Lillard (abdomen) out, but now that CJ McCollum is back in the mix for Portland, Smith doesn't have much fantasy appeal.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Smith is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Heat with a right ankle sprain, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Smith has been operating as the primary backup to Anfernee Simons while the Trail Blazers are without Damian Lillard (abdomen). His injury doesn't appear to be serious and shouldn't prevent him from suiting up Wednesday, so look for him to continue to fill a small role behind Simons once again.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Revived in starting role Smith recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 140-108 loss to Denver.

Impact Smith has been good when seeing more than 30 minutes -- averaging 15.8 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 54.4 percent from the field over four such games on the season. Despite this, his three-point shot is nonexistent, as he's totaled 4-for-24 across his 22 appearances. Although that may symbolize trouble developmentally, Smith has been a serviceable backup point guard and can be regarded as such in fantasy when Portland is shorthanded.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Harden out, Trail Blazers down the Nets 114-108

Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of James Harden’s absence for a 114-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on M...

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garland's 26 points leads Cavs in 114-101 win at Portland

Darius Garland had 26 points and Rajon Rondo scored 11 off the bench in his Cavaliers debut, leading Cleveland to a 114-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat overcome Butler's absence in 115-109 win over Portland

Max Strus had 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 115-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers despite the absence of Jimmy Butler

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles plays Portland, aims to end home losing streak

Los Angeles aims to stop its 3-game home losing streak with a win against Portland

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes road win streak into matchup with Portland

Utah enters a matchup with Portland after winning seven consecutive road games

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland plays Dallas in conference showdown

Portland and Dallas will face off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland takes on Memphis after Lillard's 43-point outing

Portland takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Damian Lillard scored 43 points in the Trail Blazers' 125-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard scores 43 points, Trail Blazers snap 7-game skid

Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-116 on Friday night

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Dillingham chooses N.C. State, becomes highest-ranked commit since Dennis Smith Jr. Dillingham chose the Wolfpack over programs such as Kentucky, Kansas, LSU and Memphis.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dennis Smith Jr., once a promising star, in hunt for roster spot with Trail Blazers: 'He's fighting to stay in the NBA' Smith, a former lottery pick, appears to have the edge in the competition for the Blazers' 14th roster spot.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • OREGONLIVE.COM

76ers top Nets 115-104 in preseason as star guards sit out

Furkan Korkmaz scored 27 points, Isaiah Joe added 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-104 in Philadelphia in a matchup of teams missing their star point guard...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavericks sign free agent Ntilikina, top-10 pick in 2017

The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent Frank Ntilikina, adding the guard picked one spot before their selection of Dennis Smith Jr. in the top 10 of the 2017 draft

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland Trail Blazers Sign Former Lottery Pick Dennis Smith Jr. to Deal ' SLAM Dennis Smith Jr. found himself out of the NBA after being released after the season. The Portland Trail Blazers signed him to a training cam...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • SLAMONLINE.COM