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Sidy Cissoko

POR Guard #91

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Sidy Cissoko finished Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers.

For the first time since November 19, Cissoko was used in a reserve role, with Shaedon Sharpe reclaiming his place in the starting lineup. However, this did not negatively affect Cissoko’s opportunities, as he played 32 minutes. And the former second-round pick had the best night of his NBA career, recording his first 20-point game. Cissoko still isn’t at the point where he should be rostered in most fantasy leagues. However, he will get his opportunities while the Blazers await the returns of players such as Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Scoot Henderson.
Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jerami Grant recorded 16 points (6-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.

Grant shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc on Thursday, which did a number on his overall field-goal percentage. Over the past two weeks, the Trail Blazers forward has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. And that’s with him shooting 38.8 percent from the field. Grant has been more productive as a rebounder and shot-blocker, which has boosted his fantasy value. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’ll be worth a look ahead of Portland’s final game of Week 8 on Sunday against the Warriors.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija accounted for 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.

While Avdija recorded a complete stat line and kept the turnovers in check, committing two, he struggled with his shot in New Orleans. And that was with the Pelicans’ top defender, Herb Jones, getting ejected just before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Avdija has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats. That’s slightly higher than his season-long production, and the 6-foot-9 will possess a high fantasy ceiling as long as the Trail Blazers remain without Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe accumulated 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.

While Sharpe’s minutes restriction had been lifted for a few games, acting head coach Tiago Splitter continued to bring him off the bench. That changed on Thursday, with the athletic guard replacing Sidy Cissoko with Portland’s first five. Sharpe was productive in that role, with his night including a 4-of-6 effort from beyond the arc. For the season, he remains ranked outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, providing greater value in the former.
Kris Murray

POR Forward #24

Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant will start Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

Portland is without Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen due to injury. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter has decided to go small to begin Thursday’s game, with Murray moving into the starting lineup. The other change is Sharpe, who returns to the lineup at the expense of Sidy Cissoko.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen (face) is out for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Trail Blazers will be without their top three centers on Thursday, as Hansen, Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III are all unavailable due to injury. Duop Reath should slide into the starting lineup, and he’s worth rolling the dice on in deep leagues due to Portland’s lack of available options.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (illness) is out for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

With Donovan Clingan already out, Williams will join him on the sidelines for Thursday’s game. Portland will also be without Yang Hansen, leaving Duop Reath as the lone healthy center on the roster. While the Blazers can go without a center on occasion, Reath is worth streaming on a four-game night.
Yang Hansen

POR Center #16

Yang Hansen (face) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

Hansen made his first career start against the Grizzlies on Sunday with Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams sidelined. Clingan has already been ruled out for Thursday while Williams, who is questionable with an illness, should return. It’s likely Wlliams will start over Hansen, but he should still play significant minutes off the bench.
Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35

Robert Williams (illness) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

Williams missed Saturday’s game with an illness, but despite his questionable listing seems on track to play in Thursday’s game against the Pelicans. The 28-year-old center returned to a full practice on Tuesday. With Williams back, Yang Hansen will likely move to the bench and Duop Reath will see fewer minutes.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan (leg) is out for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans.

Clingan is set to miss his third game in a row with a leg injury. This isn’t much of a surprise as the 21-year-old center wasn’t able to fully participate in Tuesday’s practice. With Clingan out again, expect Robert Williams to start.