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Remains out Sunday Sharpe (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Sharpe hasn't played since Feb. 6, when he logged 14 minutes in a win over the Grizzlies, and the team will hold him out for a sixth consecutive contest Sunday. His next chance to suit up will come against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, but given the cautious approach the Trail Blazers are employing, it wouldn't be surprising if he stays out longer for even more time. With Sharpe out, Vit Krejci and Caleb Love should continue to see more minutes in the backcourt.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Avdija is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix due to lower-back injury management.

Impact Avdija has been dealing with a lingering back injury since mid-January and could be held out of Sunday's contest. If he's ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray would be candidates for increased playing time. Avdija has appeared in just three outings this month, during which he has averaged 17.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.7 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per tilt.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hits for team-high 19 in rout Holiday ended with 19 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 157-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The 19 points led the Blazers on the night, but Holiday didn't play in the fourth quarter of the rout. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in all seven of his February appearances, averaging 20.3 points, 5.4 assists, 4.9 boards, 3.0 threes and 1.0 steals on the month in 28.1 minutes a contest while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 45.7 percent from beyond the arc.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double against Denver Avdija contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and 13 assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 157-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The game was never competitive, but Avdija still put together a strong performance as he came a couple dimes short of his fourth triple-double of the season. The 25-year-old forward sat out the final game before the All-Star break due to a sore back, an issue that's been bothering him since mid-January, but he's remained productive when he's been on the court. Over his last seven appearances dating back to Jan. 18, Avdija is averaging 18.6 points, 7.9 boards, 6.0 assists and 1.4 threes in 27.6 minutes.

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Headed to bench Cissoko will come off the bench for Friday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Deni Avdija (back) is set to return after a one-game absence, so Cissoko will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Cissoko has posted averages of 5.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

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No restriction on playing time Henderson will no longer operate under a minutes restriction, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact Henderson was cleared to make his 2025-26 debut Feb. 6 after recovering from a torn left hamstring that he suffered in late September during an offseason workout. He has averaged 20.0 minutes per game in his four outings, but the third-year guard has been given the green light to increase his playing time moving forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Murray (back) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Murray will return from a 19-game absence due to a lumbar strain. Through 34 regular-season outings (11 starts), he has averaged 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.7 minutes per game. However, the team is mostly healthy Friday, so he isn't likely to reach the 25-minute mark.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Thybulle (knee) will play Friday versus the Nuggets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Thybulle hasn't played since Oct. 29, so we'd anticipate some heavy minutes restrictions in his first game back. However, even in limited minutes, Thybulle is capable of racking up the steals, so he's on the radar as a potential steals specialist in deep leagues.

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Earns two-year deal The Trail Blazers signed Cissoko to a two-year contract Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Cissoko, who was previously on a two-way contract, quickly burned through his eligibility with some standout play on the defensive end. Across 50 appearances, he's played 22.3 minutes per contest with 6.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals.

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