NBA Player News
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Kris Murray PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Kris Murray: Iffy for Wednesday
Murray (chest) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Murray is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a bruised sternum. With Jerami Grant (knee) already deemed doubtful, the Trail Blazers could be left thin in their forward rotation against Indiana.
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Deandre Ayton C | POR
Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Questionable for Wednesday
Ayton (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Ayton has missed seven straight games, but this is the first time he's listed as questionable since he landed on the injury report with a right index finger sprain. Portland needs him back as soon as possible, as Robert Williams landed in concussion protocols Tuesday and rookie Donovan Clingan is set to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Over his first nine appearances this season, Ayton posted 15.1 points and 11.3 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game.
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Scoot Henderson PG | POR
Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Questionable against Indiana
Henderson (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Henderson is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a back strain. If the second-year guard is forced to sit out yet again, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Jerami Grant PF | POR
Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Unlikely to play Wednesday
Grant (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Grant suffered a left knee sprain against Memphis on Monday and is expected to miss Wednesday's contest. If Grant is ultimately ruled out, Deni Avdija, Kris Murray (chest) and Jabari Walker could be in store for extended playing time.
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Robert Williams III C | POR
Trail Blazers' Robert Williams: Lands in concussion protocol
Portland placed Williams in concussion protocol Tuesday, and he's been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
With Deandre Ayton (finger) and Donovan Clingan (knee) sidelined, Williams made his first start of the season Monday in Memphis but lasted only 12 minutes before suffering the concussion. The oft-injured big man will have a few hurdles to clear before suiting up again, but he can be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
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Matisse Thybulle SF | POR
Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Out at least three weeks
The Trail Blazers announced Tuesday that Thybulle suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain while ramping up in an effort to return to the court and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks.
Thybulle hasn't played this season while recovering from a knee injury and has now suffered a new ankle injury setback. The 27-year-old forward will likely remain sidelined until at least the beginning of 2025.
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Donovan Clingan C | POR
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Out at least two weeks
Portland announced Tuesday that Clingan (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Additional imaging revealed the rookie has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, and he'll hit the sidelines for an extended period. Clingan was playing well before the injury, averaging 7.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game across six consecutive starts due to the absence of Deandre Ayton (finger). Given Portland's rebuilding status, there's no reason to rush Clingan back, but the youngster should get plenty of developmental minutes in the second half of the season if healthy.
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Cody Zeller C | ATL
Hawks' Cody Zeller: Remaining sidelined
Zeller (personal) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Zeller has yet to play this season due to being away from the team. With there being no official timetable for the veteran big man's return, Zeller can be considered out indefinitely.
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Trae Young PG | ATL
Hawks' Trae Young: Iffy against Cleveland
Young is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to right Achilles tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Young is in danger of missing just his second game of the season Wednesday due to an Achilles injury. If the star guard is unable to suit up against Cleveland, Kobe Bufkin and Vit Krejci are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bruce Brown SG | TOR
Raptors' Bruce Brown: Will remain out Wednesday
Brown (knee/conditioning) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Brown will miss yet another game, but he's now being listed with a conditioning tag, suggesting his season debut is around the corner. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Miami.