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Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

The Portland Trail Blazers have bounced back from their first loss of the season by defeating the Utah Jazz 112-90

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Damian Lillard Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 112, Utah Jazz 90 | Oct. 31, 2026

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

TRAIL BLAZERS at JAZZ | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 31, 2026

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Deni Avdija Highlights (24 Points, 5 Rebounds) | Trail Blazers 112, Jazz 90 | Oct. 31, 2026

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Game Highlights: Portland Trail Blazers 112, Utah Jazz 90 | Oct. 31, 2026

OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE

Chris Youngblood - Available to play Youngblood (ankle) is available to play Saturday against the Jazz.

Impact While Youngblood will be available for Saturday's game, that doesn't mean he'll get on the court. He's yet to log a single minute for Portland this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Williams III - Available to play Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game in Utah.

Impact Williams is back after a one-game layoff, and he should see his usual minutes with the second unit. On the season, Williams is averaging 9.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scoot Henderson - Starting Saturday Henderson will move into the starting lineup for Saturday's game in Utah, Trail Blazers' reporter Sean Highkin reports.

Impact Henderson is replacing the injured Ja Morant (hamstring) in the first unit, so it'll be interesting to see how he fares with the increased opportunity. Per 36 minutes this season, Henderson is averaging 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Williams III - Questionable to play Saturday Williams (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Williams missed Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, but since the decision was precautionary, the upgrade to questionable suggests the veteran center has a chance to play Saturday. Williams is averaging 9.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, and if he's available, he should be the primary backup at center behind Donovan Clingan.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Youngblood - Iffy for Saturday Youngblood (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Youngblood has yet to make his 2026-27 regular-season debut due to a left ankle injury. However, his potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant could miss a month after straining left hamstring in Blazers' loss to Grizzlies

Ja Morant could miss at least a month after the Portland guard injured his left hamstring in a game against his former team

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Trail Blazers receive bad news on Ja Morant after injury in Grizzlies game Ja Morant's injury against Memphis raises fresh concerns for Portland's season.

OCTOBER 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Ja Morant - Out four weeks with hamstring strain Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and is expected to miss four weeks, Portland announced Friday.

Impact Morant left Thursday's game early with a hamstring injury, which has since been revealed to be a strain that will result in a monthlong absence. The star guard leaves a major void in the Trail Blazers' starting backcourt, one that figures to be filled by Jrue Holiday for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija - Strong start continues Avdija chipped in 24 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one block over 32 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to Memphis.

Impact The star forward is off to an excellent start this season, having produced at least 18 points, four rebounds and four assists in each of his first four appearances. Ja Morant's (hamstring) status is in limbo following Thursday's defeat, so Avdija may have to do the heavy lifting offensively if Morant needs to miss time.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant's first game against Grizzlies takes painful turn after Trail Blazers star exits | Sporting News Ja Morant's first meeting with Memphis since his blockbuster trade ended with an injury, adding a difficult twist to an already emotional NB...

OCTOBER 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Toumani Camara - Hot start to season continues Camara produced 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Camara scored double digits for the fourth straight game, while also adding four combined steals and blocks. He has been arguably the most consistent performer for Portland, averaging 15.5 points, 1.3 steals and 4.0 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes per game. He is currently shooting an impressive 61.1 percent from the field, well above what he has done throughout his career. Taking this into consideration, he could be viewed as a potential sell-high candidate.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson - Enters rotation Thursday Carlson recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 12 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Carlson saw his first minutes as a member of the Trail Blazers after having missed the start of the season due to a concussion. With Robert Williams (knee) given the night off, Carlson assumed the role of backup behind Donovan Clingan, although he didn't offer much outside of his two blocked shots. Given that Williams could return as soon as Saturday against Utah, there is no reason to consider Carlson outside of very deep formats.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Clingan - Blocks five shots in loss Clingan supplied 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Clingan turned in arguably his best performance of the season despite the loss, chipping in across all major categories, including a season-high five blocks. While it has been a slow start to the season, Clingan is currently a top 80 player in standard leagues, averaging 9.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 2.3 blocks in 24.2 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz take on the Trail Blazers on 3-game skid

Utah will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Portland

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Micah Nori Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 103, Memphis Grizzlies 124 | Oct. 29, 2026

OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Deni Avdija Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 103, Memphis Grizzlies 124 | Oct. 29, 2026

OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Boozer posts first career triple-double in Grizzlies win over Blazers

Cameron Boozer had the first triple-double of his NBA career with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on Thursd...

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Game Highlights: Portland Trail Blazers 103, Memphis Grizzlies 124 | Oct. 29, 2026

OCTOBER 30 • YOUTUBE

Ja Morant - Departs with hamstring issue Morant won't return to Thursday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left hamstring injury. He'll end with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 23 minut...

Impact The game was already out of reach when Morant was ruled out for the remainder of the fourth quarter. The severity of his injury is unclear at this time. The 27-year-old can be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup in Utah until further notice.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

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Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

Ja Morant could miss a month after straining left hamstring in Blazers' loss to Grizzlies

Jazz take on the Trail Blazers on 3-game skid

Boozer posts first career triple-double in Grizzlies win over Blazers