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Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

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Jerami Grant recorded 20 points (7-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Kings.

One game removed from dropping 35 points on the Warriors, Grant had another good night on Thursday. He’s scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games, and the forward’s nine rebounds were a nice bonus for those who have him rostered. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Grant has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Given that production, now would be a good time to roll the dice on Grant, especially with the Trail Blazers facing the Kings again on Saturday.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan accounted for 19 points (6-of-9 FGs, 5-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in Thursday’s win over the Kings.

Clingan, who entered Thursday shooting 79.5 percent from the foul line, struggled mightily at the charity stripe against the Kings. Making well below 50 percent of his attempts, the 7-foot-2 center missed three of four attempts in the final 33 seconds of overtime. That opened the door for the Kings to potentially steal the game, but Deni Avdija’s free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining were the difference. Clingan was productive across the board, and his foul shooting throughout the season is why fantasy managers should not be too concerned about what they saw on Thursday.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe amassed 26 points (11-of-22 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Kings.

Sharpe was rolling in the first half, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field. Unfortunately for him and those who have the Trail Blazers guard rostered, he cooled down considerably after halftime. Sharpe was just 3-of-13 from the field in the second half, so what could have been an outstanding night was merely a good one. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, pushing his season-long value into the top-100.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija finished Thursday’s win over the Kings with 35 points (12-of-19 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

Portland blew significant leads late in regulation and overtime, but Avdija came to the rescue to help the Blazers avoid a terrible loss. His two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime gave Portland the 134-133 victory, and the wing finished with his eighth 30-point game of the season. While turnovers, of which he had five, remain an issue for Avdija, the overall production has been elite. And he’s doing this while being asked to serve as the primary playmaker as Portland awaits the return of Jrue Holiday. With the new All-Star Game format, it would be unsurprising if Avdija made his way to southern California in mid-February.
Jrue Holiday

POR Guard #5

Jrue Holiday (calf) is out for Thursday’s game against the Kings.

A little over a week after it was reported that he was doing some non-contact work in practice, Holiday still has not reached the point where he can return to game action. The Trail Blazers will continue to rely on Deni Avdija to run the offense, with Jerami Grant staying in the starting lineup.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Donovan Clingan (leg) tallied three points (1-of-3 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocked shots in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

Clingan was back in the Trail Blazers’ lineup after missing three games, which factored into his playing 22 minutes. The good news for those who have the 7-foot-2 center rostered is that he provided good value in rebounds and blocks, but that was about it. Robert Williams III (11/11/3/1) was more productive offensively in his 19 minutes, so there may be some value there for deep-league managers. However, Clingan should remain the priority, especially as his playing time increases.
Deni Avdija

POR Forward #8

Deni Avdija amassed 26 points (6-of-16 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

While many expected Avdija to be a more valuable option in fantasy basketball entering this season, few believed he could be as good as he’s been. In eight-cat formats, the 6-foot-9 forward has been close to a top-25 player. While moving to point guard due to injuries to other players has raised Avdija’s ceiling, he was playing well even before the role change. The Trail Blazers play two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings.
Jerami Grant

POR Forward #9

Jerami Grant accounted for 35 points (12-of-22 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Warriors.

Grant put on a show on Sunday, with the 35 points matching his season-high. While the rebounding remains an issue, the Trail Blazers forward continues to exceed expectations in fantasy basketball. Close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Grant is providing seventh-round value for the season. Rostered in 43 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s worth a look in more 12-team leagues due to the production.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe finished Sunday’s win over the Warriors with 35 points (12-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four steals and five three-pointers.

Sharpe picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. Recording his fourth 30-point game of the season, he finished one point shy of his season-high and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Sharpe has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, with the run pushing his season-long value into the top-100. Portland plays two games in Week 9, a Thursday/Saturday home-and-home against the Kings.
Donovan Clingan

POR Center #23

Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan will start Sunday’s game against the Warriors.

The lone change to the starting lineup is Clingan, who is back after missing three games with a leg injury. Kris Murray heads back to the bench, and he won’t play any minutes at center since Robert Williams III and Yang Hansen are also available.