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Not playing Saturday Reath (knee) is out to face New Orleans on Saturday, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Reath has been bothered by a nagging knee problem and is set to miss a second consecutive game. His next chance to play will come against Minnesota on Wednesday, and if that's the case, he'll likely have a role off the bench with Deandre Ayton and Jarace Walker both being available.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Ayton (illness) will play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Ayton was unable to play Thursday against Detroit, so Jabari Walker drew the start at center and put up 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 43 minutes. Although Walker could return to the bench, he'll likely maintain a large role for the shorthanded Trail Blazers.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Need Bounce Back Victory Over Bottom Tier Trail Blazers Pelicans face struggling Blazers desperate for a victory.

FEBRUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Available Saturday Banton (recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact After being acquired from the Celtics on Thursday, Banton looks like he'll be available to make his Trail Blazers debut two days later. Banton projects to be outside of the Portland rotation when the Trail Blazers have close to their full complement of guards available, but he could be needed to fill some minutes out of the backcourt Saturday with Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) and Anfernee Simons (ankle) ruled out and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) and Scott Henderson (foot) listed as questionable.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans face Blazers in search of better defensive effort The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping their defense makes the trip to Portland.One night after a poor defensive effort, the Pelicans crave a b...

FEBRUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Considered questionable Reath (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Reath and Deandre Ayton (illness) are both questionable after missing Thursday's game against Detroit. Jabari Walker had a strong showing in their absence, posting 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks across 43 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Henderson (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact Henderson and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) missed Thursday's game against Detroit, but now they are both questionable. Portland could need them to soak up a ton of minutes if they get the green light, as Anfernee Simons (ankle) has already been ruled out.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Ayton (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Ayton was unable to play Thursday against Detroit, and Duop Reath (knee) was sidelined as well. Jabari Walker started at center and ended up playing 43 minutes with 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Brogdon (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Brogdon recently shook a nagging knee issue, but he missed Thursday's game with this same illness. Portland will be hoping the veteran can give it a go, as Scoot Henderson (foot) is questionable and Anfernee Simons (ankle) has been ruled out.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Simons (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact This comes from Portland's official injury report, so there aren't many details yet. Simons picked up this injury during Thursday's overtime loss to the Pistons and wasn't able to return to the game. Scoot Henderson (foot) and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) are both questionable, so Portland could potentially give Ashton Hagans another extended look.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

The Brief Case Podcast, Episode 79 | Portland Trail Blazers | February 9

FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Early part of Deandre Ayton's tenure in Portland featured tardiness and tantrums Although Deandre Ayton’s play has spiked for the better in the past month, his first months in Portland were defined by tardiness and tantru...

FEBRUARY 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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...

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out at least six more weeks Sharpe (abdomen) underwent successful surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in approximately six weeks, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Sharpe has been sidelined since mid-January due to a lower abdominal strain, and the Trail Blazers announced Tuesday that he'd require surgery. While Sharpe will be re-evaluated in late March, it wouldn't be surprising if the team opts to shut him down for the remainder of the season at that time since Portland is out of contention in the Western Conference. The 20-year-old showed improvement to begin his second professional season, averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 33.1 minutes per game over 32 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Detroit Walker posted 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 43 minutes during Thursday's 128-122 overtime loss to the Pistons.

Impact The second-year forward produced his fifth double-double of the season, although he needed a career-high workload to do it. Four of Walker's double-doubles have come in the last 14 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 9.6 points, 8.9 boards, 1.0 assists and 0.8 threes -- modest numbers, but enough to give the 2022 second-round pick some deep-league fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 49 points in OT loss Grant amassed 49 points (14-29 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 18-20 FT), eight rebounds and six assists across 45 minutes during Thursday's 128-122 overtime loss to the Pistons.

Impact After sitting out the prior two games with a tight lower back, the former Piston erupted for a career-best scoring effort against his old club, but he didn't get enough help to put the Trail Blazers over the top. Grant has delivered at least 30 points three times in his last 10 games, averaging 24.5 points, 4.9 boards, 3.4 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.8 blocks over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ashton Hagans signs with Blazers, sees first NBA action in over 3 years The former Kentucky point guard also recorded his first career NBA statistics.

FEBRUARY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Doesn't return to Thursday's game Simons (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Simons was seen with ice wrapped around his ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday's matchup, and he was unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he tallied 29 points (9-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Saturday against the Pelicans.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Syracuse star Jerami Grant scores career-high 49 points against former team Both teams were significantly short-handed.

FEBRUARY 9 • SYRACUSE.COM

Depleted Pistons win back-to-back games, down Trail Blazers in OT PORTLAND, Ore. - One night after upsetting the Sacramento Kings with a thin roster, the Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s game against the...

FEBRUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM

NBA roundup: Pistons rally from 23 down, beat Blazers in OT Jalen Duren scored a season-best 27 points and grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds for the Detroit Pistons, who recovered from a 23-point, thi...

FEBRUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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