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Nassir Little - Modest production Sunday Little managed just seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 18 minutes during Sunday's 126-94 loss to Sacramento.
Impact Little was the first forward off the bench for the Trail Blazers, a role that is likely to stick heading into the season proper. With Josh Hart slated to start, Little will provide the team with a solid option in the second unit, propelled by his larger-than-expected role during the 2021-22 season. He should not be on the fantasy radar in standard leagues but he is certainly a name to monitor in deeper formats.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Flirts with double-double Sunday Nurkic contributed 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's preseason defeat.
Impact Nurkic looked good in the loss, reassuring those who have decided to put their faith in the oft-injured center. After a rough couple of years, Nurkic looks fully healthy and ready to contribute. While people are somewhat hesitant to trust his body, he makes for a viable upside target later in drafts, once the elite bigs are off the table.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Solid two-way effort in loss Sunday Grant tallied 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two assists, two steals, two blocks and one rebound in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Kings.
Impact Grant was arguably the best player on the floor despite the loss, contributing on both ends of the floor. While he is slated to take a hit on the offensive end this season, the hope is that he can return to being a trustworthy two-way option, both in fantasy and reality.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chauncey Billups: "Their physicality on both ends hurt us." | Trail Blazers vs. Kings | Oct. 9
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kings drop 21 THREES against the Trail Blazers | Preseason 10.09.22
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
TRAIL BLAZERS at KINGS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 9, 2022
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Trail Blazers 94, Kings 126 | Oct. 9 Game Highlights
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings: Live updates, time, how to listen on radio, no TV The Blazers play their fourth preseason game Sunday at Sacramento.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Justise Winslow - Unavailable Sunday Winslow is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact The Trail Blazers announced Sunday that Winslow will take on a bench role to begin the regular season, and he'll be unable to suit up for the team's exhibition matchup against Sacramento. His final chance to play during the preseason will be Tuesday against Golden State.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Payton II - Still out Sunday Payton (abdomen) is out for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site
Impact Payton continues to recover from offseason core muscle surgery and will be unavailable for a third consecutive preseason game. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will be Tuesday against the Warriors.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justise Winslow - Coming off bench to begin season Winslow will serve as a backup small forward to begin the regular season, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Winslow will serve as depth for the Trail Blazers early in the regular season since Josh Hart has been named the team's starting small forward. Over 11 games with Portland last year, Winslow averaged 10.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nassir Little - Slated for bench role Little will take on a bench role for the Trail Blazers once the regular season begins, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Little was in the mix to serve as Portland's starting small forward, but Josh Hart has been named the starter with just over a week remaining until the start of the regular season. Little underwent shoulder surgery in February and core surgery in May but should be fully healthy to begin the 2022-23 campaign. The North Carolina product will be a key piece off the bench for coach Chauncey Billups.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hart - Wins starting job Hart will serve as the Trail Blazers' starting small forward to begin the season, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Hart started the Trail Blazers' first two preseason games this year, and he'll retain that role once the regular season gets underway while Nassir Little and Justise Winslow come off the bench. Over 13 games with Portland last year, Hart averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32.1 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Lillard Reacts to Draymond Green Punching Jordan Poole Damian Lillard had a different stance than how players have reacted on Twitter.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gameday live: Kings' Davion Mitchell anticipating matchup with Blazers star Damian Lillard Davion Mitchell is eager to face Damian Lillard in Kings-Blazers preseason game; latest on Domantas Sabonis and Richaun Holmes.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard reacts to practice altercation between Warriors' Draymond Green and Jordan Poole “I thought that that video came out was wrong,” Lillard said.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Trail Blazers rookie Shaedon Sharpe takes another step in his development with 27 points against Maccabi Ra'anana: 'I'm getting more comfortable' Sharpe scored 27 points in Thursday's win over Maccabi Ra’anana but remains deep on the Blazers' depth chart.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
John Hollinger's Trail Blazers preview: Predictions and analysis for the 2022-23 NBA season A lot has changed in Portland, but Damian Lillard remains. At 32 and coming off injury, how far can he carry the Blazers?
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving and more all-redemption players for 2022-23 Eric Wong looks at his favorite fantasy basketball draft targets among the many players looking for redemption in the season ahead..
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trendon Watford - Set to return Thursday Watford (hip) will start Thursday's exhibition game against Maccabi Ra'anana, Sean Highkin of BleacherReport.com reports.
Impact Watford missed Portland's first two preseason games due to a hip injury, but it appears he's had enough time to recover as he joins the starting five for Thursday's exhibition. The second-year forward figures to be a valuable part of the Blazers' frontcourt rotation in 2022-23 after averaging 13.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in five Summer League appearances.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keon Johnson - Team option picked up for 2023-24 The Trail Blazers are exercising Johnson's 2023-24 team option, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Johnson averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.5 minutes over 22 games for Portland last season after being traded from the Clippers. Johnson will have another team option in 2024-25 before becoming a restricted free agent. The second-year guard has two years more years of team control after this season to earn a long-term contract with the team.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I was missing that journey': Why Mike Schmitz left ESPN to join Trail Blazers' front office ESPN's draft guru surprised many by taking an assistant GM job with Portland. But he says he enjoys being "in the shadows a little more."
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Damian Lillard - Continues strong preseason play Lillard produced 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 118-101 loss to the Jazz.
Impact Lillard looks like his usual self with no signs of the injury that sidelined him for two-thirds of last season. The Trail Blazers need a solid second scoring option to emerge for the team, and once the team smooths out the kinks, Anfernee Simons and Lillard should both excel in the backcourt.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anfernee Simons: "Just tryna get a feel for each other" | Trail Blazers vs. Jazz | Oct. 4
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Damian Lillard: "Good to be back at home in front of home crowd" | Trail Blazers vs. Jazz | Oct. 4
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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