Portland Trail Blazers News and Rumors - NBA

Jrue Holiday - Will play Saturday Holiday (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holiday was initially listed as questionable due to right calf injury management for the front end of this back-to-back set, though he was upgraded to probable Saturday before being cleared to play. The veteran point guard has appeared in three outings (one start) following a 27-game absence due to a right calf strain, averaging 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 19.3 minutes per tilt during that stretch.

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Jerami Grant - Will play Saturday Grant (Achilles) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Grant has managed to shed his probable tag and will likely come off the bench in just his second game back from an Achilles injury. He logged 23 minutes Thursday and could very well sit around that mark again Saturday.

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Yang Hansen - Returns to NBA club Portland recalled Hansen from the G League's Rip City Remix on Saturday.

Impact Hansen will be available to play Saturday against the Lakers after being recalled. He last appeared for the Blazers on Tuesday, logging three points and two rebounds in 13 minutes.

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Blazers vindicated for passing on polarizing draft prospect struggling in NBA Carter Bryant's slow start with the San Antonio Spurs proves the Portland Trail Blazers were right to pass on him in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Jerami Grant - On track to play Grant (Achilles) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Grant is trending in the right direction after the team added him to the injury report as questionable Friday. He managed to return to the hardwood Thursday after a lengthy absence, logging 16 points in 23 minutes, so it's expected the Blazers will keep a close eye on his playing time again Saturday, assuming he's ultimately cleared to play.

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Jrue Holiday - Upgraded to probable Holiday (calf) is now probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Holiday was initially added to the injury report as questionable, but he appears on track to suit up after being upgraded to probable. He made his first start Thursday since Nov. 14, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 21 minutes. The team should provide further clarification on his status as tipoff nears.

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Deni Avdija - Out vs. Lakers Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Avdija was initially added to the injury report as doubtful, and he's since been downgraded to out, which will mark his third straight absence. His next chance to return will arrive Sunday in Sacramento.

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Deni Avdija and 2 other Blazers should be absolutely off-limits this trade season The Portland Trail Blazers should consider these players untouchable leading up to the trade deadline.

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LA Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups Tonight (Jan. 17) | 2025-26 NBA Season The LA Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers lock horns in an intraconference regular-season game at the Moda Center on Saturday.

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Blazers face a brutal Robert Williams reality only a trade will fix The Portland Trail Blazers could trade Robert Williams at the deadline, as his injury history makes him too risky an investment.

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Trail Blazers clearly drafted the wrong center last summer The Portland Trail Blazers should've selected Derik Queen instead of Yang Hansen in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Blazers have ideal backcourt upgrade who is already on the trade block The Portland Trail Blazers can upgrade their backcourt by trading for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White.

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Lakers get tough news on Luka Doncic before Blazers game | Sporting News This is more rough news for the Lakers.

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It took just half a season for Cedric Coward to make Blazers regret passing on him Cedric Coward's strong rookie season should have the Portland Trail Blazers regretting their draft-day trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Blazers already have a brewing Yang Hansen problem on their hands The uncertainty surrounding rookie Yang Hansen creates a frontcourt dilemma for the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the trade deadline.

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Scoot Henderson - Remaining out vs. LAL Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Henderson has yet to make his season debut while he recovers from a torn left hamstring he sustained in September, though he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. The 21-year-old point guard should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Trail Blazers provide an update on his progress.

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Matisse Thybulle - Without a timetable Thybulle (knee, thumb) won't play Saturday versus the Lakers and remains without a timetable to return.

Impact Thybulle, who is recovering from thumb surgery, is also dealing with knee tendinitis and he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. Until the Trail Blazers update us on Thybulle's recovery, he should be considered out indefinitely.

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Jerami Grant - Questionable for Saturday Grant (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Grant returned to action Thursday after missing 14 games with left Achilles tendonitis and contributed 16 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two blocks in 23 minutes. As part of managing his recovery, he carries a questionable tag for Saturday's matchup against the Lakers. If Grant is sidelined, the Trail Blazers could lean more heavily on Sidy Cissoko with additional opportunities for Rayan Rupert and Duop Reath.

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Jrue Holiday - Iffy for Saturday Holiday (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Holiday may miss the front end of Portland's back-to-back set due to right calf injury management. The veteran guard has appeared in just three outings following a 27-game absence due to a right calf strain, so it appears likely he'll be held out of at least one half of this back-to-back. If Holiday is ultimately ruled out, Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert would be candidates for increased playing time.

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Deni Avdija - Doubtful for Saturday Avdija (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Avdija is set to sit out his third straight game Saturday, which should result in more minutes for Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love. Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe could see an uptick in usage with Avdija unavailable.

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Blazers vindicated for Tiago Splitter decision they were forced to make Tiago Splitter has stepped up as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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3 things to watch in Lakers-Trail Blazers on NBA TV The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers square off in a Saturday night matchup on NBA TV at 10:00 ET.

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Bench Big In Win Versus Hawks, Getting Healthy And Hansen Assigned on The Brief Case, Ep. 188

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Blazers have obvious trade solution to their future Deni Avdija problem The Portland Trail Blazers should trade Jerami Grant to gain financial flexibility, as they will eventually need to renegotiate and extend D...

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Don't be shocked if these 3 Blazers are gone after the trade deadline Will it be a busy deadline for Joe Cronin and the Blazers?

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