Portland hosts Indiana after Simons' 45-point performance
Portland takes on the Indiana Pacers after Anfernee Simons scored 45 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 116-111 win against the Utah JazzDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASSIR LITTLE
Portland faces Utah, looks to break 3-game slide
Portland aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a win against UtahDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jason Quick: Blazers on Friday announced forward Nassir... - The Athletic Blazers on Friday announced forward Nassir Little will miss the next six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture in his right hip....
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out six weeks Little is out for six weeks with a mild femoral head impaction fracture of his right hip, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Little's return timetable has him likely re-taking the court in mid-January. Justise Winslow and Trendon Watford are likely to see increased playing time in his absence. Little is averaging 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.3 minutes across 21 games this season.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron gets 31 in Lakers' 128-109 rout of Dame-less Blazers
LeBron James had 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves added a season-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded from a heartbreaking loss with a 128-...DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Wednesday Little (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Little exited Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a right hip strain, and he'll be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set. Justise Winslow and Trendon Watford are candidates to see increased minutes.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Tuesday Little is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a right hip strain.
Impact Little posted one point and one rebound in 15 minutes before leaving the game in the second quarter due to a hip injury. Little's status for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers has yet to be determined, but it's safe to consider the fourth-year forward as questionable for now.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Saturday Little (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Little continues to have a consistent but relatively minimal role in Portland's rotation. Over the past five games, he's averaged 6.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.2 minutes.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Little (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Jazz.
Impact Little popped up on the injury report Friday night with left calf soreness and is questionable to play Saturday. If he were to miss, Justise Winslow would be in line for extended minutes.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys best game of season Friday Little logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 108-106 win over the Suns.
Impact Little came into the game averaging just 5.0 points and 2.1 rebounds across 14.3 minutes per game, so his performance in the upset win was a substantial improvement. The fourth-year forward finished with a season-high 12 points and tied his campaign-best marks in both rebounds and assists. Not coincidentally, this was the first time all season that Little has exceeded 20 minutes in a game, emphasizing his reduced role after averaging 25.9 minutes per contest last season.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT
Damian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the seasonOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Nassir Little, Trail Blazers extension is a win-win for both parties The 22-year-old forward opts for instant security and signs a four-year, $28 million contract that leaves both team and player happy.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NBA Extension Tracker: Little, Porter Jr., Clarke sign
The deadline for NBA teams to extend players is Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Follow along with all the most recent deals.OCTOBER 18, 2022
Nassir Little chooses security over uncertainty in signing 4-year, $28 million extension with Portland Trail Blazers After three seasons filled with injuries, the first-round pick of the 2019 NBA Draft agreed to an extension with the Blazers on Monday, sign...
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Trail Blazers sign Nassir Little to $28 million contract extension The contract locks in Little through the 2026-27 season.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Inks four-year extension Little and the Trail Blazers agreed Monday on a four-year, $28 million contract extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Little's third NBA season was cut short after he underwent surgery in February to repair a torn labrum. However, it's now clear that Portland felt good about the progress Little showed in his third year with the team after the forward averaged 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 42 appearances last season. Little's new deal is fully guaranteed according to Wojnarowski, so he should remain an important part of the rotation for the upcoming season now that he's fully healthy.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard, Simons anchor backcourt of new-look Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers blew up their roster last season, trading away longtime guard CJ McCollum and a host of othersOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Modest production Sunday Little managed just seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 18 minutes during Sunday's 126-94 loss to Sacramento.
Impact Little was the first forward off the bench for the Trail Blazers, a role that is likely to stick heading into the season proper. With Josh Hart slated to start, Little will provide the team with a solid option in the second unit, propelled by his larger-than-expected role during the 2021-22 season. He should not be on the fantasy radar in standard leagues but he is certainly a name to monitor in deeper formats.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Slated for bench role Little will take on a bench role for the Trail Blazers once the regular season begins, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Little was in the mix to serve as Portland's starting small forward, but Josh Hart has been named the starter with just over a week remaining until the start of the regular season. Little underwent shoulder surgery in February and core surgery in May but should be fully healthy to begin the 2022-23 campaign. The North Carolina product will be a key piece off the bench for coach Chauncey Billups.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Full go for training camp Little (core/shoulder) is cleared for training camp, Danny Marang of BlazersEdge.com reports.
Impact Little underwent shoulder surgery in February and core surgery in May, but he appears to be full go heading into the 2022-23 campaign. The fourth-year forward saw an expanded role last year, posting 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 25.9 minutes -- all career highs.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes core-muscle surgery Little (shoulder) underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a core-muscle injury.
Impact Little had already been in recovery mode from his Feb. 1 surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury that ended his third NBA season prematurely. The core-muscle procedure -- which was performed by the same doctor who presided over teammate Damian Lillard's operation in mid-January -- won't affect the timeline related to Little's recovery from shoulder surgery. The expectation is that Little will be fully healed for both procedures in advance of training camp this fall.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nassir Little Undergoes Abdominal Surgery ' Portland Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. (May 10, 2022) – Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little underwent successful surgery today to repair a core muscle injury.The su...
MAY 10, 2022 • NBA.COM
Trail Blazers look to rebuild after turbulent season
The Portland Trail Blazers’ turbulent season was less about the present and more about rebuilding for the futureAPRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers face the Jazz on 10-game slide
Portland aims to break its 10-game skid when the Portland Trail Blazers play UtahAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas puts home win streak on the line against Portland
Dallas looks to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against PortlandAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
