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Next GameNext Game	12/23/2024 8:30 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	DAL Dallas Mavericks
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	13th Western Conference
WinsWins	9
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PPGPoints Per Game	107.1
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	116.4
RPGRebounds Per Game	43
APGAssists Per Game	22.7
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Deandre Ayton

POR Center #2

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Deandre Ayton finished Saturday’s loss to the Spurs with 14 points (7-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes.

Among Trail Blazers starters, Ayton has been Portland’s most valuable player from a fantasy standpoint. However, the stat lines may feel underwhelming, especially with the limited defensive production. He did not record a steal or blocked shot on Saturday, and he’s averaging 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks per game on the season. While 7th-round fantasy value isn’t bad, consistent defensive production would do wonders for Ayton.
Anfernee Simons

POR Shooting Guard #1

Anfernee Simons accumulated 18 points (7-of-22 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, five steals, and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Saturday’s loss to San Antonio.

While he didn’t shoot the ball well against the Spurs, Simons has been a top-25 player in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. The improved production has boosted his season-long value, but only slightly. Simons remains ranked well outside the top 100 in season-long value, and there’s always the concern of a shutdown later in the season. Portland plays three games in Week 9, beginning with the Mavericks on Monday.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Shooting Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe shot 11-of-16 from the field and 0-of-1 from the foul line in Saturday’s 114-94 loss to the Spurs, scoring 25 points with three rebounds, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes.

Sharpe has scored 25 points or more in consecutive games twice this season, with his current run being the first since November 13-17. While the season-long fantasy value remains low, he has provided 10th-round value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. The limited assists and defensive production weigh down Sharpe’s value in category leagues. Still, he’ll be worth rostering later in the season once Portland decides to sit some of its veterans.
Dalano Banton

POR Point Guard #5

Dalano Banton (left hip contusion) will not play in Saturday’s game against San Antonio.

Banton’s continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as the Trail Blazers stuck to a nine-man rotation in Thursday’s win over Denver. Expect the same on Saturday night.
Dalano Banton

POR Point Guard #5

Dalano Banton (left hip contusion) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Spurs.

Banton did not play in Thursday’s win over the Nuggets, but his absence did not impact fantasy basketball. The Blazers stuck with a nine-player rotation, so there may not be enough minutes available for Banton if he’s cleared.
Deni Avdija

POR Small Forward #8

Deni Avdija provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (6-of-9 FGs), two rebounds, one assists, one block and three 3-pointers against the Nuggets.

Avdija started the year on a major shooting slump, but the last few games have been the exact opposite. He has shot better than 60% from the floor in three straight games and has shot at least 50% in six of their last seven. Though he didn’t do it in this game, Avdija typically can contribute enough in other categories to make him an effective fantasy option, though the added efficiency tear has done wonders for his value. Even in a reserve role, Avdija has been and will continue to be a reliable player in fantasy basketball.
Shaedon Sharpe

POR Shooting Guard #17

Shaedon Sharpe lit up Denver with 27 points (9-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, four assists and two 3-pointers on Thursday.

Sharpe had a pair of 30-point games in November, but over the past month, he hasn’t been as successful. However, that changed in this game, and he was able to contribute some rebounds and assists while doing. Sharpe is a bit of a one-trick pony in category leagues, since points and 3-pointers have been the main areas that he has provided value in. The defensive numbers won’t ever be there, but if he can contribute like he did in this game while maintaining the scoring, the rest of it won’t matter.
Deandre Ayton

POR Center #2

Deandre Ayton posted a full line on Thursday with 15 points (7-of-14 FGs), 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocks against Denver.

Ayton was back in the lineup after missing two games with an illness, which made this the first time in over a month that he was available to play at the same time as Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams. All three have been productive in fantasy when they’ve been given the minutes, even if this has been an overall disappointing season for Ayton. He ended up getting the largest workload, which allowed him to record a double-double in 35 minutes, while Clingan logged 12 minutes and Williams played just 10.
Anfernee Simons

POR Shooting Guard #1

Anfernee Simons recorded a double-double on Thursday with 28 points (11-of-20 FGs), one rebound, 10 assists and four 3-pointers in a 126-124 win over the Nuggets.

Simons had a fantastic night and capped it with a right-handed hook layup at the buzzer to help Portland end their six-game losing streak. Simons had his first double-double of the season, and he set a new season-high for assists. His numbers have taken a hit this season, so it was great to see him play to this level in this game. Simons will continue to be an excellent source of points, assists and 3-pointers moving forward. They’ll close out the week in San Antonio on Saturday.
Dalano Banton

POR Point Guard #5

Dalano Banton (left hip contusion) is out for Thursday’s game against the Nuggets.

While Banton has had his moments throughout the season, he hasn’t been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. His absence frees up additional minutes among the reserves, with Kris Murray possibly entering the rotation. He would not be worth streaming in this spot.

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