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Listed as questionable Simons (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Simons is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest after sitting out Friday's game against the Pacers. Portland could potentially be very shorthanded, as Scoot Henderson (nasal contusion) is also questionable. Malcolm Brogdon could be looking at a significant workload as a result.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Henderson (nasal contusion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portlandreports.

Impact Henderson suffered this injury Friday against the Pacers and was unable to return for the second half. However, it appears to be a day-to-day issue, and there will likely be more clarity on his status following the morning shootaround. In addition to Henderson, Anfernee Simons (illness) is also questionable.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 30 minutes Friday Ayton (knee) recorded 12 points (6-15 FG), eight rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 30 minutes in Friday's 118-115 win over the Pacers.

Impact Ayton was back in action for the first time since Dec. 23 after an extended absence due to left knee tendinitis. He immediately reclaimed his spot in the starting five from Duop Reath and didn't seem to be under a heavy minutes restriction in the Trail Blazers' narrow win. Ayton's efficiency left something to be desired, but his solid rebounds and blocks total helped salvage his night. The 25-year-old should continue to approach 30 minutes in competitive contests now that he's healthy again, but the 12-29 Trail Blazers' propensity for getting blown out means that Ayton's playing time could often be volatile.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Walker registered 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 41 minutes during Friday's 118-115 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Walker didn't have his best shooting performance, but he's been finding ways to produce even when he hasn't been particular efficient. Walker has started in Portland's last three games, scoring in double digits twice, and he also has two double-doubles over his last four outings. The uptick in minutes should also result in a boost to his fantasy upside, and he remains a player worth stashing in dynasty formats.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high scoring mark Brogdon closed Friday's 118-115 win over Indiana with 30 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Brogdon scored a season-high 30 points in this upset win over the Pacers, and the veteran floor general continues to produce for the Blazers regardless of whether he plays off the bench or in the starting lineup. Brogdon has scored 20 or more points nine times in 2023-24, with seven of those outings coming when he's deployed in a starting role. However, he has started in just three of his eight appearances this month.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Shines against Indiana Grant accumulated 37 points (14-28 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 43 minutes during Friday's 118-115 win over Indiana.

Impact Grant was outstanding for the Trail Blazers in this tight win over the Pacers, and it was also his second consecutive game with 30 or more points -- a feat he's achieved in six different games this season. Grant has been one of the few productive fantasy assets in a struggling Portland team, though his long-term outlook will be extremely tied to what the Blazers do with him in the trade deadline.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inks 10-day contract The Trail Blazers are signing Moore to a 10-day contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Moore has split time during the 2023-24 campaign with the Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix, and the Texas Legends. In five G League appearances, Moore averaged 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 24.5 minutes.

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Deandre Ayton Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 118, Indiana Pacers 115

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Jerami Grant Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 118, Indiana Pacers 115

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Jerami Grant Highlights (37 PTS) | Trail Blazers vs. Pacers | Jan. 19

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Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers spoil Pascal Siakam's Pacers debut

Jerami Grant scored 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 118-115 on the night of Pascal Siakam’s debut.

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Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers spoil Pascal Siakam's Pacers debut

Portland Trail Blazers 118, Indiana Pacers 115 | Game Highlights | Jan 19, 2024

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Blazers spoil Tyrese Haliburton's return, Pascal Siakam's Pacers debut Jerami Grant poured in 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers posted consecutive wins for the first time since late November after defeati...

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Grant scores 37 points and Trail Blazers down Pacers 118-115 to spoil Siakam's debut

Jerami Grant scored 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Pascal Siakam’s debut with the Indiana Pacers with a 118-115 victory

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers nasal contusion Henderson suffered a nasal contusion during Friday's game against the Pacers and will not return. He finished with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one bloc...

Impact Henderson was having a terrific first half before he caught a Myles Turner elbow to the face. With Anfernee Simons (illness) out Friday, Portland has been relying heavily on Malcolm Brogdon. Henderson should be considered questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Lakers.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins second unit Reath will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact This is an expected move with Deandre Ayton (knee) returning from a 12-game absence. Reath has fared very well as a fill-in starter this season, posting averages of 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Thybulle is set to start at shooting guard in Friday's game against the Pacers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Thubulle will replace Anfernee Simons (illness) in the starting lineup. The defesive-minded wing has averaged 6.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 22.2 minutes per game in 13 starts this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Simons (illness) will not play in Friday's game against the Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Simons played through an illness on Wednesday and a saw a whopping 39 minutes, but he won't be able to take the floor against Indiana. In his place, the Trail Blazers will start Matisse Thybulle with Malcolm Brogdon running the point. Simons should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Ayton (knee) will start at center in Friday's matchup with the Pacers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Ayton will presumably replace Duop Reath in the starting lineup. The big man is returning from a 12 game absence, so Portland could opt to exercise caution with his workload.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with illness Simons is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana due to an illness.

Impact Simons was questionable for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a "general illness," but he suited up and played 39 minutes in the two-point win, posting 20 points (8-20 FG), four rebounds and four assists. He wasn't included on Portland's initial injury report for Friday's game, so his late addition is concerning, though it'd be surprising if he didn't suit up again.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs Interested in Jerami Grant Trade; What Would Deal with Trail Blazers Look Like? With Pascal Siakam off the board, the Dallas Mavericks will now shift their trade focus to other potential power forward upgrades on the tra...

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Blazers' Billups' experiments with starting lineups likely to continue The Blazers switched up the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers spoil Pascal Siakam's Pacers debut

Grant scores 37 points and Trail Blazers down Pacers 118-115 to spoil Siakam's debut