TOUMANI CAMARA NEWS

Available to face Warriors Camara (thumb) is available to face the Warriors on Saturday.

Impact Portland will be without Shaedon Sharpe (adductor) on Saturday, so Camara could be in line for another busy outing while presumably guarding the best opposing guard -- most likely Stephen Curry. Camara is averaging 9.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over his last five outings, all of them as a starter.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Camara is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to a right thumb sprain.

Impact Portland will again be without Shaedon Sharpe (adductor), and with Camara's injury appearing to be a minor setback, he's likely looking at heavy minutes. Coach Chauncey Billups has been challenging Camara to guard the best player on opposing teams, so he's bound to spend time on Stephen Curry during Saturday's game.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high scoring effort Thursday Camara provided 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds over 24 minutes during Thursday's 122-114 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Making his 14th straight start, Camera produced his best scoring performance of the season while also draining more than two three-pointers in a game for the first time. The 2023 second-round pick has taken advantage of various injuries and absences in the Portland lineup to keep his run in the starting five going, but he's averaging just 8.4 points, 4.8 boards, 1.1 threes, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals over that stretch. Camera has proven to be a nice addition to the roster, but he's still far from fantasy relevance in most season-long formats.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14 points despite cold shot Camara accumulated 14 points (6-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt), nine rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Friday's 125-112 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Camara's presence inside helped what was an otherwise tepid night on the floor for Camara, who absorbed some of Deandre Ayton's (knee) production in the paint. Camara attempted an uncharacteristic 10 attempts beyond the arc with little success, but Jerami Grant's (concussion) wss the likely reason why Camara was bringing the frontcourt out on the perimeter.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs season-high 13 rebounds Camara contributed six points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 110-106 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Although Camara continues to struggle as a scorer, he picked up some of Deandre Ayton's (knee) missing output with the best rebound total of his pro career. The Dayton product is seeing first unit minutes right away in his rookie season, but he'll needs to improve his production to gain fantasy relevancy.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again despite start Camara registered five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 114-110 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Camara started for the eighth consecutive game, yet struggled to any sort of real impact. Despite starting, his playing time was under 20 minutes for the third time in the past five games. Since being elevated to the opening unit, Camara has been well outside the top 200 in standard leagues, making him a non-factor outside of very deep formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara skies for poster dunk over Chet Holmgren Camara didn't waste any time getting into the highlight reel Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Scoreless in loss Camara didn't score any points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), but he did log three assists, two steals and a rebound in Wednesday's 109-95 loss to Cleveland.

Impact This game marked Camara's second start, relegating Matisse Thybulle to the bench. After a relatively efficient showing against Utah on Tuesday, he did not do much to help the shorthanded Blazers as they extended their losing streak to five. On the plus side, Camara has exceeded 22 minutes in every game this season except the opener; however, the lack of production to show for it (5.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks) is quite concerning. As Anfernee Simons (thumb), Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) remain out, expect the rookie to see extended minutes until they return.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers rookie Camara nonchalant about first NBA start The rookie forward scored nine points in his first start.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Toumani Camara to start for Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz: Live updates, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers look to end their three-game losing streak at the Jazz.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Gets starting nod Camara will get the starting nod against the Jazz, according to Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site

Impact Portland is shaking things up Tuesday, as Matisse Thybulle will move to the second unit. Camara has played a pretty sizable role so far this season, but he's averaging just 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Camara (wrist) will play in Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies,Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Camara's status was in question due to a wrist sprain, but after taking part in warmups he has been cleared to play. The rookie has seen a respectable role to begin his career, averaging 6.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.5 minutes per game across six contests. Camara saw 31 minutes last game with Scoot Henderson sidelined with an ankle injury, so he could be in store for another significant workload with Henderson out again.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Camara is questionable to play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to a left wrist sprain, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Camara has seen decent minutes off the bench to start the season and has logged at least 20 minutes in each of his last five appearances. If he can't go Sunday, then Jabari Walker, Moses Brown or Kris Murray would all be in line to receive more minutes.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Camara won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Camara drew the start in Portland's preseason finale with several would-be starters sidelined but played only 12 minutes. As expected, he'll rejoin the reserves for Wednesday's opener, and it's unclear how large of a role he'll command.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after slow start Camara compiled one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot across 12 minutes during Monday's 117-106 loss to the Suns.

Impact After a red-hot preseason debut, Camara left the game early during Monday's loss without much explanation for the exit. The 2023 second-round pick was part of the massive three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks, and although he's expected to be part of the rotation after an outstanding stint in the Summer League, it's unclear where he will end up in the pecking order.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starters Camara will start Monday's preseason finale against Phoenix.

Impact Camara continues gaining momentum towards carving out a rotation role for the Trail Blazers. The rookie is joined by Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Jabari Walker and Duop Reath in the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in NBA preseason debut Camara racked up 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 14 minutes Tuesday in a 106-66 preseason victory versus New Zealand.

Impact Camara was perhaps the most impressive player for Portland in the team's preseason opener, as he finished second on the club in scoring with an efficient 5-for-6 mark from the field, including a pair of triples. The Dayton product rounded out his stat line with four boards and three dimes while looking very comfortable on the court. Camara likely benefited from an opportunity standpoint when he was traded to a rebuilding Blazers squad after Phoenix took him with the 52nd pick in June's NBA draft, and he could build a case for a more-than-minor bench role with a strong preseason following an impressive showing during the Summer League.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summer Standouts: Strawther, Slawson, Camara pour it on at the finish With the closeout games beginning at the NBA 2K24 Summer League, Denver's Julian Strawther and Phoenix's Toumani Camara finish strong.

JULY 17, 2023 • NBA.COM

Shimmers in Summer League finale Camara logged 20 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 11-12 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes of Saturday's 102-79 Summer League win against the Grizzlies.

Impact Camara finished Summer League on a high note, posting a double-double in 23 minutes of Saturday's tilt. He corralled game highs in both points and rebounds and was a force on the interior, pulling down five offensive boards and getting to the line 12 times. Though Camara was selected 52nd overall in the 2023 NBA draft, he's made a case to push for early minutes for a revamped Suns roster.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against Pelicans Camara is resting for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This is the second night of a back-to-back so the Suns are taking it easy on the rookie. He's likely to be back in action for July 14 against the Jazz.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE