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Not starting Friday Henderson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale versus the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Portland is going with Anfernee Simons at point guard alongside Toumani Camara to complete its starting backcourt. Once the regular season tips off, Hendrson is expected to start at point, while Simons plays the two-guard.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Utah Clingan is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Clingan will get the start at center since Deandre Ayton (rest) will get the night off. Clingan is expected to open the 2024-25 regular season as the backup center behind Ayton, though he could see his role increase as the season progresses.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Available, starting Friday Simons (ankle) is available and will start at shooting guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Simons was inactive for Portland's previous exhibition game due to an ankle issue. His availability Friday indicates he is healthy and good to go when the regular season tips off Wednesday versus the Warriors. He is expected to start alongside Scoot Henderson in the Trail Blazers' backcourt this season.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes knee procedure Thybulle (knee) underwent a procedure Thursday to address inflammation in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks.
Impact Thybulle has been experiencing knee soreness throughout the preseason, and it looks like Portland is going to address the issue head on in order to avoid a longer term absence. Once he returns, the stud defender figures to provide depth on the wing.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Ayton (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com
Impact The Blazers will give Ayton some much-needed rest with the start of the regular season only in a few days. Rookie sensation Donovan Clingan will get the nod at center and will pair with Jerami Grant in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Ayton (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact The Blazers will give Ayton some much-needed rest with the start of the regular season only in a few days. Rookie sensation Donovan Clingan will get the nod at center and will pair with Jerami Grant in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Out 2-3 weeks Thybulle (knee) underwent a procedure Thursday to address inflammation in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks.
Impact Thybulle has been experiencing knee soreness throughout the preseason, and it looks like Portland is going to address the issue head on in order to avoid a longer term absence. Once he returns, the stud defender figures to provide depth on the wing.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Out 2-3 weeks Thybulle (knee) underwent a procedure on his right knee Thursday to address inflammation and is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks.
Impact Thybulle has been experiencing knee sorenss throughout the preseason, and it looks like Portland is going to address the issue head on in order to avoid a longer term absence. Once he returns, the stud defender figures to provide depth on the wing.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17
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Let go by Portland The Trail Blazers waived Graham on Thursday.
Impact Despite spending the preseason and training camp with the Trail Blazers, Graham was unable to make the regular-season roster. He will now enter the 2024-25 season as a free agent.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient in limited minutes Ayton had 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 111-100 preseason win over Ratiopharm Ulm.
Impact Ayton was the only starter who didn't reach the 20-minute plateau in this one, but that's understandable since his role as the Trail Blazers' starting center is all but locked in. The big man should be one of Portland's top weapons on both ends of the court once the regular season begins against the Warriors on Oct. 23.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Portland to victory Henderson scored 23 points (10-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 111-100 preseason win over Ratiopharm...
Impact Henderson is locked in at the starting point guard role for the start of the 2024-25 season, though the injuries of Anfernee Simons (ankle) and Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) have played a role in that, too. Regardless, Henderson has looked sharp in preseason and could be poised to have a breakout season, or at least, he should improve the numbers he delivered as a rookie in 2023-24, when he averaged 14.0 points, 5.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game while shooting a meager 38.5 percent from the field across 62 regular-season contests.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Records double-double Camara notched 15 points (5-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 111-100 preseason win over Ratiopharm Ulm.
Impact Camara was one of three Portland players who logged more than 30 minutes in this outing, with Scoot Henderson and Rayan Rupert being the others, and he made the most of his time out there. Even though he wasn't particularly efficient, Camara delivered a solid stat line across the board and is showing he's more than ready for the start of the regular season against the Warriors on Oct. 23, regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tending to ankle soreness Walker won't play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm due to right ankle soreness.
Impact Walker will miss his first preseason game Wednesday for what appears to be a minor ankle injury. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Jazz.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Thybulle (knee) will not play Wednesday versus Ratiopharm Ulm.
Impact Thybulle joins an extended list of injured Blazers who will not scrimmage the German squad, including Anfernee Simons (ankle) and Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) in the backcourt. Thybulle's next opportunity to suit up comes Friday versus Utah.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Wednesday Simons (ankle) is inactive for Wednesday's preseason scrimmage versus Ratiopharm Ulm.
Impact Simons is joined by Jerami Grant (rest), Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), Matisse Thybulle (knee) and Jabari Walker (ankle) in being ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Simons practiced Tuesday and was a candidate to suit up versus the German squad, however he is ultimately unable to and will set his sights on Friday's preseason finale versus Utah as his next opportunity to take the court.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Grant (rest) won't play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm.
Impact Grant will get the night off Wednesday after appearing in the Trail Blazers' first two preseason contests. He'll likely be back on the court for Portland's preseason finale Friday against Utah.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers G Shaedon Sharpe undergoes abdomen surgery Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe underwent successful surgery Friday for a core muscle injury and will be re-evaluated in six wee...
OCTOBER 15 • THESTATE.COM
May play Wednesday Coach Chauncey Billups said Simons (ankle) practiced Tuesday and could "potentially" play in Wednesday's exhibition against Ratiopharm Ulm, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com rep...
Impact Simons has been sidelined by minor ankle soreness but is nearing his return to game action. If he doesn't suit up Wednesday, his next chance to play will come during Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Portland Bouknight agreed to a deal with Portland on Tuesday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact A former Hornet, Bouknight's deal is an Exhibit 10 contract. Highkin reports that the Trail Blazers will soon waive the guard to secure his G League rights with the Rip City Remix.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers: Donovan Clingan Could Push for Minutes in Portland Though he will be competing with DeAndre Ayton, who will hold down the starting center spot for the Portland Trailblazers, rookie Donovan Cl...
OCTOBER 14 • SI.COM
Efficient in preseason win Camara scored 13 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding a rebound, an assist and two steals across 23 minutes in Sunday's 108-85 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact The Trail Blazers have yet to decide on who will open the season in the starting unit, but Camara is trying to make a strong case to earn a role there. That said, he might open the season as the backup of Deni Avdija at small forward regardless of whether Anfernee Simons (ankle) is ready for the season opener on Oct. 23 against the Warriors. Camara started in 49 of his 70 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24 and averaged 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals across 24.8 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Strong performance Sunday Henderson delivered 17 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Sunday's 108-85 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact Henderson led the Trail Blazers in scoring, and even though his final shooting line wasn't encouraging, he still posted a solid all-around outing. Henderson will open the regular season as the Blazers' starting point guard, and a strong showing in the first few weeks of the campaign could boost his upside considerably due to Shaedon Sharpe's shoulder injury.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles off bench Sunday Clingan notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 18 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 108-85 preseason win over the Kings.
Impact Deandre Ayton will open the regular season as Portland's starting center, but Clingan has made his presence felt on both ends of the court throughout the season. That means the rookie could see decent minutes once the regular season begins, and he could very well win the backup role over Robert Williams (hamstring) even after the latter is deemed available to return to the hardwood. The Blazers open their regular season against the Pelicans on Oct. 23.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
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