NBA Player News

Wesley (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Wesley underwent surgery back on Nov. 8 and was given a timetable of 8-to-12 weeks. The Trail Blazers will be shorthanded Sunday, so Wesley could see a sizable role if he's given the green light to return.

Thybulle (thumb/knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Thybulle underwent thumb surgery in late October and is also dealing with right knee tendinopathy. He should be considered week-to-week until the Trail Blazers offer an update on his progress.

Holiday (personal) will not play Sunday against the Cavaliers.

It's not immediately clear how long Holiday will be away from the team. In his absence, the Trail Blazers could lean more on Caleb Love, Javonte Cooke and Rayan Rupert.

Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Avdija continues to pop up on the injury report due to a lower-back strain and is in jeopardy of missing his sixth contest in a 10-game span. If the star forward joins Jrue Holiday (personal) on the sidelines, Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love would be candidates for increased playing time.

Henderson (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Cavaliers.

Henderson, who has yet to make his season debut for Portland, was recently cleared for contact Jan. 29. The Trail Blazers have not set a timetable for his return and will continue to bring him along slowly.

Porter (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Porter remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Suns. Porter is averaging 17.8 minutes across his last six appearances for Cleveland.

Garland (toe) will not play Sunday against Portland.

Garland was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right big toe sprain back on Jan. 18 and is expected to be re-evaluated in the near future. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Clippers.

Williams will start Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

With several key contributors sidelined, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. As a starter this season (11 games), the 25-year-old forward has averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per contest.

Williams will move into the starting lineup Saturday against the Heat.

With Nikola Vucevic resting and Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined, this will be a big opportunity for Williams. He's been very underwhelming this season and remains a risky play in fantasy formats.

Spencer won't start against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

With Ty Jerome (calf) entering the starting five in his regular-season debut, Spencer will slide to the second unit. In 31 appearances off the bench so far this season, the sharpshooter has averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 assists, 2.4 three-pointers and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 50.7 percent from downtown in 21.5 minutes per game.