Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers - News - December 26, 2024 | FOX Sports

Micah Potter - Shifting to benchPotter isn't starting Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

ImpactPotter drew a spot start Monday against the Cavs and came through with 11 points and seven boards in 26 minutes, but he'll return to a bench role Thursday with the Jazz choosing to roll out a smaller first unit. Potter is averaging 2.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in his last six appearances as a reserve.

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Isaiah Collier - Starting vs. PortlandCollier is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

ImpactCollier will make the second start of his NBA career due to the absence of Keyonte George (ankle) on Thursday. The former USC guard has had a limited role in his rookie year, though, averaging just 2.9 points, 3.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 16.6 minutes per game in his previous 20 appearances (one start) in 2024-25.

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Greg Oden returns to Portland to share powerful message for playersThe 2007 No. 1 overall pick reportedly will be back in Portland for the first time in over a decade to speak to Blazers players and staffers...

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Robert Williams III - Won't go ThursdayWilliams (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

ImpactWilliams was added to the injury report as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and the medical staff has ultimately determined that he can't go Thursday. Deni Avdija should be in line for an uptick in opportunities as a result.

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Dalano Banton - Won't play ThursdayBanton (hip) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

ImpactBanton has been dealing with hip problems of late, and he'll miss a game for the third time across Portland's last four contests due to a nagging contusion. His next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Saturday.

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Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictionsThe Utah Jazz (7-21) and Portland Trail Blazers (9-20) meet Thursday at Moda Center in Portland. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV...

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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Blazers Move on From Scoot HendersonThe Portland Trail Blazers might have to realize they have made a mistake and move on.

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