MAY 3, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
KEVIN KNOX II
Knox faces uncertain future: Blazers season review, look ahead Knox's contract could ultimately be used to help facilitate a trade.
Available Sunday Knox (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Warriors.
Impact Knox was listed as probable earlier Sunday, so his availability is unsurprising. Knox has taken advantage of playing more minutes down the stretch, averaging 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Probable Sunday Knox is probable to play Sunday against the Warriors due to a right quad contusion.
Impact Knox is dealing with a bruised quad, but it doesn't sound like it'll be keeping him off the floor for Sunday's regular-season finale. He should start and see plenty of minutes for a Portland team that will likely only have eight guys available, and he's coming off a 30-point, 11-rebound performance, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
Keita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on Thursday night in the...APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go Thursday Knox (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact As expected, Knox has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit for a ninth straight game. With Shaedon Sharpe (knee) already ruled out and Cam Reddish (back) and Trendon Watford (ankle) questionable, Knox should see a sizable role versus San Antonio.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Knox will join the first unit for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies
Impact Knox will make his second start in four games Tuesday with the Trail Blazers packing it in for the rest of the season. In his last start, he posted 12 points (6-16 FG) and 12 rebounds over 39 minutes and should handle a similar workload. He is worthy of a look as a streaming option.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharpe scores 27 points, Trail Blazers edge Timberwolves
Shaedon Sharpe scored 27 points, Kevin Knox II added 19 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on SundayAPRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to bench Knox isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Kings, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Impact Knox will be replaced by Skylar Mays in the starting lineup Friday. Knox is averaging 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.8 minutes across his previous 55 games coming off the bench this season.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles in loss Knox finished Wednesday's 120-80 loss to Sacramento with 12 points (6-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 39 minutes.
Impact Knox drew his second start of the season and posted his first double-double. Over his last five appearances, the fifth-year forward has averaged 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game. As long as Portland continues to keep its regulars sidelined, Knox should have a clear path to solid usage for the remainder of the campaign.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid
Damian Lillard scored 30 points, rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career-high 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 127-115 to stop a six-game losing streakMARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fails to score in two minutes Knox logged no counting stats in two minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Knox saw playing time down the stretch, coming on as the game descended into garbage time. Somehow still playing in the league, Knox has been nothing but disappointing since being drafted with the ninth pick in the 2018 draft. At this point, there is little reason to think anything changes moving forward.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available to make debut Knox (trade pending) will be available Monday against the Lakers.
Impact Knox was dealt to the Trail Blazers in the four-team trade between Atlanta, Golden State, Portland and Detroit that was being held up by Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical. The deal was officially finalized Sunday night, and Knox was initially listed as questionable for Monday. However, he's since been cleared to make his debut, though it remains to be seen if he'll be part of head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Knox (trade pending) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Lakers.
Impact Knox was part of the four-team trade between Atlanta, Golden State, Portland and Detroit that was being held up by Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical, so his status has been in limbo. However, the deal was finalized Sunday night, so he's officially a Trail Blazer and should be able to make his debut soon. Knox appears likely to be cleared Monday, but his official availability won't be known until closer to the 10 p.m. ET tip. Even if he does suit up, there's certainly a possibility he doesn't crack the rotation, so he can safely be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Thunder Knox (trade) isn't available for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Knox won't play Friday after being traded from the Pistons on Wednesday. His next chance to make his Portland debut is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely Portland bound Knox was traded from the Pistons to the Warriors on Thursday, who will in turn trade him to the Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Knox was involved in multiple deals to get things sorted ahead of the trade deadline, but it appears he'll ultimately settle in Portland, where he should supply some wing depth for the Trail Blazers moving forward. Knox shot 37.1 percent from beyond the arc with the Pistons this season, averaging 5.6 points and 2.6 boards over 14.1 minutes in his 41 appearances (one start).
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lifts bench offensively Knox posted 16 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one rebound in 19 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Knox led the Pistons' bench in scoring while finishing as one of two players on the second unit to tally 10 or more points. Knox notched his highest scoring total since finishing with 17 points Dec. 14 against Charlotte, having scored 10 or more points seven times this season.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench role Knox will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Bojan Bogdanovic available after missing the previous game, Knox will return to the bench. Since Christmas, Knox is averaging 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.7 minutes.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joins starting five Knox will start Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Impact Knox is one of two new starters for the Pistons on Tuesday, with Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) both sidelined, leaving spots for him and Nerlens Noel. Knox should see expanded minutes as a result, but he's not a particularly strong fantasy asset either way, averaging just 14.1 points and 6.1 boards per 36 minutes on the year. Tuesday marks Knox's first start of the 2022-23 campaign.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Saturday Knox (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Timberwolves.
Impact Knox will be available, but that shouldn't mean much for fantasy purposes since he doesn't have a large off the bench. He's averaging 5.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game this season.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Saturday Knox is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota due to a right knee contusion.
Impact Knox has seen a slight decrease in playing time recently, as he's averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game over the last three matchups. If he's unavailable Saturday, Bojan Bogdanovic and Saddiq Bey could see increased run.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On target Wednesday Knox finished with 17 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 141-134 overtime victory over Charlotte.
Impact Knox logged his most minutes since Nov. 25 against the Suns on Thursday and made good on it, connecting on 66.7 percent of his attempts from the field and 60 percent of his tries from deep. He's gone for double digits in the scoring column in two of the last three games, potentially positioning him for slightly more run in future tilts. Still, he's unlikely to garner much fantasy interest in most formats unless injuries stockpile and open up more consistent playing time.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson has 20 points, Grizzlies beat Pistons 114-103
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 on Friday night for their fifth straight victoryDECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maintains momentum in victory Knox contributed 21 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 125-116 win over the Jazz.
Impact Knox not only led Detroit's reserves in scoring in the contest, he finished second overall behind starter Bojan Bogdanovic. All eight of Knox's shot attempts came from beyond the arc, and he impressively knocked down six of them. The fifth-year forward has responded to a considerable bump in playing time by scoring in double figures in each of his past three games.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bogdanovic, Pistons beat Jazz for back-to-back road wins
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Kevin Knox II had a season-high 21 points, including a career-best six 3-pointers, to boost the Detroit Pistons to their second straight road...NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Excellent off bench Tuesday Knox contributed 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-108 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact Knox had a minimal role off the bench for the Pistons in the opening weeks of the season, but he's made his presence felt in his last two games. He's logged over 20 minutes and posted double-digit scoring figures in both contests, but he posted season-high figures in minutes, points and rebounds. The Pistons are depleted, but Knox might experience an uptick in minutes off the bench going forward given how good he's looked in his last two appearances.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
