PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS NEWS

Drew Eubanks - Sticking with Portland Eubanks is signing a second 10-day contract with the Trail Blazers on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Eubanks signed the first 10-day pact with Portland on Feb. 21, and he started in all three of his appearances with the team. He's averaged 9.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in 22.7 minutes and should continue to see plenty of action with Jusuf Nurkic (foot) out for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CJ McCollum on improved play: I'm the primary ball handler now, before, it was Damian Lillard In CJ McCollum’s first 8½ seasons, he shared a backcourt with one of the greatest guards of this generation. McCollum’s partnership with Dam...

MARCH 4, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ben McLemore - Posts eight points Wednesday McLemore closed Wednesday's 120-90 loss to the Suns with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 17 minutes.

Impact McLemore again saw limited court time in a reserve role, but he was aggressive with seven shots to finish with eight points. The veteran guard also tied for the team lead with two thefts. McLemore has played less than 20 minutes in three straight contests and is averaging 4.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 three-pointers over that stretch.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trendon Watford - Posts well-rounded effort in loss Watford had 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-90 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Watford came off the bench Wednesday but logged the second-most minutes on the club in the lopsided defeat. The 21-year-old earned the extended playing time -- his most of the campaign -- with a diverse stat line that included season highs in points and assists. Watford hasn't yet posted numbers worthy of fantasy relevance, but he should see ample opportunity down the stretch with Jusuf Nurkic out multiple weeks due to a foot injury.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns rebound without Booker, Paul to rout Trail Blazers

Cam Johnson scored 20 points, Deandre Ayton added 18 and the Phoenix Suns became the first NBA team to 50 wins this season by easily beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 on We...

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Williams - Dealing with hip pointer Williams left Wednesday's game against the Suns with a left hip pointer, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Williams played 15 minutes in the blowout before exiting with the injury, and he finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist. The 22-year-old will have a couple days to rest up ahead of Saturday's game at Minnesota.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Hughes - Suffers thumb sprain Hughes exited Wednesday's game at Phoenix with a sprained left thumb, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

Impact Hughes made his first start for Portland on Wednesday but struggled with three points (1-8 FG< 1-6 3Pt) and one turnover in 23 minutes before leaving the contest. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with Minnesota until the team updates his status.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Johnson - Shifts back to bench Johnson will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

Impact With Elijah Hughes set to make his first start as a member of the Blazers, Johnson will return to a bench role after starting in place of Justice Winslow (Achilles) against Denver. In two appearances with Portland, the 19-year-old has averaged four points and four rebounds in 21.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Hughes - Starting Wednesday Hughes will start Wednesday's game against the Suns, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.

Impact With Justise Winslow (Achilles) remaining sidelined for a second straight contest, Hughes will make his second start of the season. The 23-year-old hasn't been a major part of Portland's rotation since joining the team in early February, but he did post 26 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals across 41 minutes in his last start on Jan. 7 as a member of the Jazz.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

NBA FanDuel Fantasy Basketball Picks & Lineup Tonight for 3/2/2022 NBA FanDuel fantasy basketball picks and lineup tonight for 3/2/22, including Rudy Gobert, Josh Hart and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

MARCH 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Suns' Booker out, enters NBA's health and safety protocol

Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocol and will miss the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Spread, Over/Under & Prop Bets for NBA Game on FanDuel (March 2) Trail Blazers vs Suns Game Info 2021-22 NBA Regular Season Portland Trail Blazers (25-36, 9-18 Away) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-12, 26-7 Home) Dat...

MARCH 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Hollinger: NBA buyout market tiers, led by John Wall, Gary Harris, Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragić Once again, some helpful players are going to be available essentially for free once the machine gets cranking.

MARCH 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trail Blazers Game Notes: Portland Trail Blazers (25-36) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-12) ' Portland Trail Blazers PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-36) AT PHOENIX SUNS (49-12)Wednesday, March 2 • 7:00 p.m. (Pacific) • Footprint CenterPhoenix, ArizonaSERIES HIST...

MARCH 2, 2022 • NBA.COM

Eric Bledsoe - Out Wednesday Bledsoe (Achilles) is out Wednesday against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Bledsoe has yet to debut for the Blazers after picking up an Achilles injury immediately after being traded to the rebuilding franchise. It's not clear when he'll play.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justise Winslow - Out Wednesday Winslow (Achilles) is out Wednesday against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Winslow will be sidelined for a second straight game while dealing with right Achilles soreness. Keon Johnson, Josh Hart and CJ Elleby figure to start on the wing once again.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix and Portland meet in conference matchup

Phoenix faces Portland in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Williams - Settles in as backup point guard Williams tallied 12 points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT) and seven assists in 24 minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 124-92 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact After agreeing to a two-year, two-way contract with Portland coming out of the All-Star break, Williams has stepped in as the new top backup to starting point guard Anfernee Simons after the injured Dennis Smith (elbow) was waived. Williams has scored 12 points in both of the Trail Blazers' two games since the break, but he's shot just 37.5 percent from the field. Efficiency is likely to remain an issue for the undrafted rookie, but he should have a fairly clear path to a rotation role moving forward. Eric Bledsoe (Achilles) is being evaluated on a game-by-game basis but is without a clear timeline to return, while Damian Lillard (abdomen) is scheduled to be re-evaluated in the next 2-to-3 weeks and could end up being shut down for the season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Elleby - Offers defensive numbers in loss Elleby managed eight points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three steals and two blocks across 26 minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 124-92 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Elleby's production in the defensive categories was noteworthy, but with averages of 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks since he joined Portland's starting five Feb. 4, he's more of a serviceable contributor in those areas rather than a true standout. His numbers in other categories have been more lacking -- he hasn't topped 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists or one three-pointer in any of his nine starts. Elleby has also fallen below 30 minutes in the past two contests, and his playing-time outlook isn't likely to improve if the Achilles injury that sidelined Justise Winslow on Sunday doesn't prove to be a long-term concern.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Eubanks - Double-doubles in second start Eubanks finished with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes Sunday in the Trail Blazers' 124-92 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Though Portland was blown off the court Sunday with the Nuggets racing out to a 17-point lead at halftime, Eubanks was one of the Trail Blazers' better-performing starters. He was a minus-9 during his time on the court and picked up the bulk of the playing time at center while rookie frontcourt reserves Trendon Watford and Greg Brown were limited to 20 and 21 minutes, respectively. Eubanks, who was making his second straight start, looks like the most appealing fantasy pickup in the Trail Blazers frontcourt in the wake of Jusuf Nurkic (foot) being shut down through at least the end of the March. He's currently playing on a 10-day deal, though Eubanks looks like a good bet to get signed to a full-season contract.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers GM: 'Josh Hart is a keeper' If you want an idea of how interim general manager Joe Cronin wants the Trail Blazers to look like next season, tune in to the next game and...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM