Impact Badji doesn't always see the floor for Portland and has been held to single-digit minutes in his last four appearances.
APRIL 10 โข ROTOWIRE
Cleared to suit up Badji (back) is available to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Out again Tuesday Grant (hamstring) won't play Tuesday's against the Pelicans, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact This will be the 16th straight game on the shelf for Grant. The Trail Blazers continue to slap doubtful tags on him, but it would be a surprise to see him suit up again this season.
APRIL 10 โข ROTOWIRE
Officially done for season Sharpe (abdomen) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Sharpe underwent abdominal surgery in January, and while he has ascended to full-contact workouts in recent days, Portland feels no need to bring him back for the final four games of the season. Sharpe finishes his age-20 campaign with averages of 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 40.6/33.3/82.4 percent shooting across 32 appearances. Suiting up alongside pedigree point guard Scoot Henderson on just 23 occasions, Sharpe's 2024-25 outlook will be tough to measure given the lack of chemistry established thus far, while the potential presence of Anfernee Simons (knee) is a factor as well.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
Blazers' Dalano Banton on career breakthrough after trade: 'I think I learned a lot' The 24-year-old has had a career resurgence for a depleted Portland team. He opened up on his journey.
APRIL 9 โข THEATHLETIC.COM
Playoff-bound Pelicans look to take advantage of lowly Blazers The New Orleans Pelicans have their sights set on landing a top-six playoff spot in the Western Conference.The Pelicans have the opportunity...
APRIL 9 โข STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Game-time call for Tuesday Badji is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to low back soreness.
Impact Badji was also listed on the team's injury report as questionable leading up to Sunday's game, and he was ultimately able to go. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
Absence continuing Tuesday Sharpe (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Sharpe is running out of time to return to action this season, with Portland's regular-season finale coming Sunday versus Sacramento. Coach Chauncey Billups noted Thursday that Sharpe "looked good" and that that the team seeks to "challenge him physically to see if he can take it," but Sharpe has been limited to non-contact work during his time with the Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, so there's no evidence that a return to gameplay is near. The 20-year-old should be expected to miss the remainder of the season barring breaking news.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
Out vs. New Orleans Thybulle (ankle) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Impact Thybulle remains sidelined with a right ankle injury. Dalano Banton and Kris Murray should continue to see increased chances at small forward as a result.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Brogdon (elbow) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Impact Brogdon hasn't seen any action since Feb. 2 due to a right elbow injury. He has only a few more chances to return this year, as the regular season is set to conclude April 14 against Sacramento.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
Handed doubtful tag Grant (hamstring) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Grant appears poised to miss yet another contest while on the mend from a right hamstring strain. Expect official word from the team closer to tipoff.
APRIL 9 โข ROTOWIRE
New Orleans puts road win streak on the line against Portland
New Orleans looks to extend its three-game road win streak with a victory over PortlandAPRIL 8 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Near double-double in defeat Henderson posted 15 points (3-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 loss to Boston.
Impact Henderson led all Portland starters in assists while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and concluding as one of three players with 15 or more points in a near double-double outing. Henderson has distributed eight or more assists in 12 games this season, adding 15 or more points in 10 of those contests. He has now tallied at least 15 points in nine of his last 10 appearances.
APRIL 8 โข ROTOWIRE
Nears 20 boards in double-double Walker finished with 14 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 18 rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Walker led all players in Sunday's game in rebounds while ending two boards shy of the 20-rebound mark and finishing as one of two players with a double-double in a balanced performance. Walker has hauled in 18 or more rebounds in two games this season, both of which have occurred over the last two outings. He has now recorded a double-double in three straight contests.
APRIL 8 โข ROTOWIRE
Top scorer off bench in defeat Banton ended with 28 points (11-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Banton led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and leading the Trail Blazers in assists in a near double-double performance. Banton tied a season-high assist mark, also doing so March 27 against Atlanta. He has now recorded 28 or more points in five games this season, all of which have occurred over the last month of the year.
APRIL 8 โข ROTOWIRE
Celtics cruise past Blazers for 13th straight win at home Jaylen Brown tossed in a team-high 26 points and the Boston Celtics stretched their home winning streak to 13 games by beating the Portland...
APRIL 8 โข NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Trail Blazers close out trip with solid showing in loss at Boston Celtics The Blazers were led with 28 points and nine assists off the bench from Dalano Banton.
APRIL 8 โข OREGONLIVE.COM
Portland Trail Blazers 107, Boston Celtics 124 | Game Highlights | April 7, 2024
APRIL 8 โข YOUTUBE
TRAIL BLAZERS at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 7, 2024
APRIL 8 โข YOUTUBE
Boston improves to 62-16 after dispatching former Celtic Chauncey Billups' Trail Blazers - The Boston Globe Jaylen Brown returned to lead the Celtics in scoring, while Payton Pritchard was instrumental off the bench.
APRIL 8 โข BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Celtics star Jayson Tatum sits out against Trail Blazers because of right knee contusion
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sat out Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a right knee contusionAPRIL 7 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Upgraded to available Badji (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Contrary to a prior report, Badji has actually been upgraded from questionable to available. However, he's not a consistent part of Portland's rotation, so his presence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
APRIL 7 โข ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out Badji (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Badji will miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. He's not a regular part of Portland's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
APRIL 7 โข ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers at Celtics: Jayson Tatum will sit, but Jaylen Brown will play as Celtics host lowly Portland - The Boston Globe The Celtics have won four straight games, dating back to consecutive losses to the Hawks on March 25 and 28.
APRIL 7 โข BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Out again Sunday Grant (hamstring) is out Sunday versus Boston.
Impact Grant's string of doubtful designations turning into absences continue Sunday, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Tuesday versus New Orleans. Following Sunday's affair, Portland has four games remaining on the schedule, with April 14 representing the regular-season finale.
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