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Anfernee Simons - Questionable vs. SunsSimons is questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix due to left foot inflammation, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

ImpactComing off a 31-point performance in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, it appears Simons' status for Friday's matchup with the Suns is up in the air due to a foot issue. With Damian Lillard (calf) already ruled out for the contest, Shaedon Sharpe would be in line for an even bigger workload if Simons is forced to miss his first game of the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Trendon Watford - Doubtful FridayWatford (hip) is doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

ImpactWatford has been held out of the entirety of the young 2022-23 campaign due to a hip flexor strain, but he is listed as doubtful for Friday. Although he may not be likely to suit up, being listed as doubtful is an encouraging sign nevertheless.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Damian Lillard - Remains out FridayLillard (calf) will not make his return Friday against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

ImpactThe Trail Blazers are hopeful that Lillard will return at some point during their six-game road trip. However, his return will not come Friday. With that being said, Friday's tilt is the first half of a back-to-back set, so Lillard will have another chance to see the floor Saturday in a rematch with the Suns.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Josh Hart - All-around performance in lossHart posted five points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes in Wednesday's 111-106 to the Grizzlies.

ImpactHart is not a volume scorer, averaging 9.7 points in 36.4 minutes through the first seven games. However, his defense and rebounding (8.7 per game) have ensured that he maintains a crucial role for the Trail Blazers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

David Roddy - Nails three triples in winRoddy tallied 10 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over the Trail Blazers.

ImpactRoddy posted a season-high for three-pointers made Wednesday with three. The rookie forward is averaging 5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 20.0 minutes across eight games this season. Roddy should continue to see around 20 minutes per game while Ziaire Williams (knee) and Jaren Jackson (foot) remain out.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant - Struggles with turnovers WednesdayMorant totaled 20 points (7-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 victory over the Trail Blazers.

ImpactThough Morant teased a triple-double in the win, he also committed a season-high eight turnovers. The superstar point guard can be prone to such performances, and he ranks dead last in the league with 4.0 turnovers per contest on the campaign. Still, Morant has been one of fantasy's top performers with per-game averages of 31.4 points, 6.4 assists, 5.1 boards, 2.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals along with an efficient 52.5 percent shooting mark through seven games.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Desmond Bane - Leads Memphis with 29 pointsBane closed with 29 points (7-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds and five assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over the Trail Blazers.

ImpactBane returned from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury and shot an efficient 5-for-8 from three-point range but made only two of eight attempts from inside the arc. The guard also teased a double-double with eight boards and chipped in five assists. Bane has knocked down multiple triples in each of his seven contests this season and ranks fourth in the league with 30 converted three-pointers overall.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE