FEBRUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM
Pistons escape 23-point hole, stun 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...
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FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE
Pistons win consecutive games for first time since October, beating Trail Blazers 128-122 in OT
Jalen Duren had 27 points and 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won consecutive games for the first time since October, overcoming Jerami Grant’s career-high 49 points to beat Po...FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Thursday Simons is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact It's unclear when Simons suffered the injury, but he was spotted on the bench during the fourth quarter with tons of ice wrapped around his ankle, so the chances of him returning are slim. Losing Simons would represent a huge blow for the Blazers on offense, and if he doesn't return Thursday, then his next chance to play would come against the Pelicans on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Murray will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Murray drew a start on Sunday against Denver and fared well, producing eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes. Although Jerami Grant (back) is back in the lineup, Murray figures to see a healthy workload Thursday with so many Trail Blazers sidelined by injury.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Joins starting five Camara will start Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Portland is going to be very shorthanded Thursday night, so Camara's versatility could see him used all over the floor. In 30 starts this season, Camara posted averages of 7.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.9 three-pointers.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Detroit Walker (ankle) is in the starting lineup to face the Pistons on Thursday.
Impact Walker was listed as questionable for this game due to a right ankle sprain, but he will remain in the starting lineup here. Walker has started in each of Portland's last 12 games, averaging 8.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. It wouldn't be shocking if he experiences an uptick in usage due to the team's lack of frontcourt depth, as Duop Reath (knee) and Deandre Ayton (illness) are both out for this game.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Thursday Reath (knee) will not play Thursday against the Pistons.
Impact Reath will join Deandre Ayton (illness) on the sidelines, leaving Ibou Badji to fill the void at the five-spot. Badji is expected to start, and with Portland desperate for depth, he could be someone to consider as a streamer in deeper leagues. Reath's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Blazers vs. Pistons: Live updates, time, TV channel, live stream The Blazers start a four-game home stand with the Detroit Pistons.
FEBRUARY 9 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Blazers' Henderson, Ayton, Brogdon out for Thursday vs. Pistons The Blazers have once again been hit by the injury/illness bug.
FEBRUARY 9 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Will not suit up Henderson (foot) will not play in Thursday's game against Detroit.
Impact Henderson is considered day-to-day with his next chance coming to play on Saturday versus the Pelicans. With Malcolm Brogdon (illness) also out, the Trail Blazers could turn to guys like Rayan Rupert, Matisse Thybulle and Toumani Camara.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Thursday Grant (back) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Grant should see a nice uptick in usage Thursday night with Malcolm Brogdon (illness) and Deandre Ayton (illness) watching from the sidelines, so he could be someone to consider targeting in daily fantasy leagues.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Thursday Brogdon (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Brogdon was a late addition to the injury report with an illness, and unfortunately, he won't be able to gut it out. Anfernee Simons and Matisse Thybulle should get all the run they can handle Thursday evening. Brogdon's next chance to play will come Saturday against New Orleans.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Detroit Ayton (illness) will not play against Detroit on Thursday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Ayton will be considered day-to-day going forward. If Duop Reath (knee) is given the green light, he's expected to start at center for Portland.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Brogdon is questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to an illness.
Impact Brogdon was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a right knee contusion and wasn't on the initial report for Thursday's matchup, but he's dealing with an illness a few hours before tipoff. If he's unavailable, Scoot Henderson (foot) and Anfernee Simons are candidates to see increased playing time.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Inks 10-day deal with Portland Hagans is signing a 10-day contract with the Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Hagans has been playing for Portland's G League affiliate, but he'll be called up for the next 10 days to give the Trail Blazers some depth while they deal with injuries. However, he would need Portland to rest a lot of guys to gain any relevancy in fantasy hoops.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Portland Banton was traded from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers on Thursday in exchange for a protected second-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Banton was moved back and forth between the G League and parent club in recent weeks and was on the fringes of Boston's rotation. He averaged 2.3 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.1 minutes per game over 24 appearances in the NBA to begin the year and will attempt to carve out a role in Portland.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio's Sochan to replace Portland's Sharpe in 2024 Panini Rising Stars San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will replace injured Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe on Team Jalen in the 2024 Panini Ri...
FEBRUARY 8 • NBA.COM
Blazers meet Pistons, look to come back from losses The Portland Trail Blazers were showing signs of improvement until running into the defending champion Denver Nuggets for back-to-back games...
FEBRUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
76ers Rumors: Blazers' Asking Price for Veteran Guard Out of Range The Blazers seem to want a haul for Malcolm Brogdon.
FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
76ers Rumors: Blazers' Asking Price for Veteran Guard Out of Range The Blazers seem to want a haul for Malcolm Brogdon.
FEBRUARY 8 • SUNHERALD.COM
Portland and Detroit to meet in out-of-conference game
The Portland Trail Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons in non-conference actionFEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups hopeful Shaedon Sharpe plays again this season The Blazers guard will undergo abdominal surgery this week.
FEBRUARY 8 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Probable for Thursday Walker (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Impact Walker is dealing with a minor ankle issue, but it doesn't look like it'll keep him out of Thursday's game. Deandre Ayton is questionable, and if he's forced to the sidelines, that might translate to some additional minutes for Walker at the five-spot.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Thursday Grant (back) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Impact Grant is expected to return to action Thursday after missing the previous two games with lower back tightness. Grant will likely replace Kris Murray in the starting five if he's upgraded to available.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
