Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Cleared to play Thursday
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Grant (Achilles) will play Thursday against the Hawks, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
This will mark Grant's first action since Dec. 18 after dealing with left Achilles tendonitis. Head coach Tiago Splitter stated before the game that while Grant will play, he won't start and will be on a minutes limit. This likely means Sidy Cissoko will get another opportunity to start at power forward.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Upgraded to probable
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Grant (Achilles) is probable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
After spending nearly a full month in recovery mode with left Achilles tendonitis, Grant finally appears to be ready to retake the floor Thursday. The Trail Blazers figure to have a minutes restriction in place for the veteran forward. Grant has averaged 21.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.8 blocks in 32.9 minutes per contest over his last 13 appearances, and it's possible Sidy Cissoko is heading to the bench Thursday, though Portland will be without Deni Avdija (back) again.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Could play Thursday
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Grant (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Grant hasn't played since Dec. 18 while dealing with left Achilles tendonitis but could return Thursday after being listed as questionable. Prior to the injury, the veteran forward was producing offensively, averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 30.3 minutes per game across 26 appearances this season, including 14 starts.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Won't play Tuesday
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors.
Grant is set to sit out his 14th straight game Tuesday, but this was the first time he received the doubtful tag since going down, which indicates progress. His next chance to play will come Thursday versus the Hawks.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Grant (Achilles) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Although Grant is likely to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis, it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. If the veteran forward is ultimately sidelined, Sidy Cissoko would likely continue to see an increased role.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Not playing vs. New York
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Grant (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Grant hasn't played since Dec. 18 due to left Achilles tendinitis. According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland, the Trail Blazers announced Jan. 1 that Grant was considered day-to-day, but it's unclear how close he might be to actually playing in games. Sunday will mark the 13th straight absence for the veteran forward.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Still out Friday
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Grant (Achilles) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game versus Houston.
Grant hasn't played since Dec. 18, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. The Trail Blazers haven't offered any updates on where Grant is in the rehab process, so for now, Grant should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Caleb Love will continue to pick up the slack in Grant's absence.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Won't play vs. Houston
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Grant will miss an 11th straight game while recovering from left Achilles tendonitis. His next chance to play is Friday's rematch against Houston, but Grant doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return. An indication that he is getting closer to a return would be if he were to be tagged as doubtful, questionable or probable (rather than out) by the Trail Blazers.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Remaining out vs. Utah
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Grant will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendonitis, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Houston. Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko will likely continue to see increased minutes with Grant sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Out again Saturday
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Grant (Achilles) is listed as out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Grant will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game due to left Achilles tendonitis. His next chance to play will come Monday against Utah. Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko should continue to see expanded roles.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Ruled out for Friday
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Grant is still dealing with left Achilles tendonitis and will miss his eighth straight game. However, the veteran forward is traveling with the Trail Blazers on their road trip, according to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland, so there remains a chance he could return for Saturday's game against the Spurs. With Grant sidelined, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko will likely continue to see increased minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Remaining out against Thunder
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Grant (Achilles) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Left Achilles tendonitis is holding Grant out for a seventh consecutive outing. Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love should soak up extra minutes until Grant is cleared to retake the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Out again Monday
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Grant (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Grant will miss his sixth straight game Monday and remains without an official timetable for a return. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday against the Thunder.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Out again
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Grant (Achilles) won't play in Sunday's game against Boston.
Grant will miss a fifth straight game due to tendinitis in his left Achilles. His next chance to play will come Monday against Dallas.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Won't play Friday
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Grant (Achilles) will be sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Clippers.
The veteran forward will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to an Achilles injury. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Celtics.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Another absence coming
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Grant (Achilles) will not play Tuesday against the Magic.
Grant will be sidelined for a third straight game, and there's been no indication that he's getting close to a return. In the meantime, more opportunities will be available for Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Ruled out Monday
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Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Grant will miss the front end of Portland's back-to-back set, marking his second consecutive absence. On a more positive note, interim head coach Tiago Splitter said the Trail Blazers are not currently concerned about the left Achilles soreness and are just being careful with the veteran forward. With Grant sidelined, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko are candidates for increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Questionable to play
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Grant (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Grant is day-to-day with soreness in his Achilles. He was unable to play Saturday against the Kings, allowing guys like Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko to play expanded roles.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Out Saturday
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Grant (Achilles) won't play in Saturday's game against the Kings.
Grant will miss his second game of the campaign as he tends to soreness in his left Achilles. The veteran forward's absence should open up more opportunities for Rayan Rupert, Sidy Cissoko and Kris Murray. Grant's next chance to play will come Monday against Detroit, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back.
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Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant: Pours in 35 in Sunday's win
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Grant had 35 points (12-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 136-131 victory over the Warriors.
The veteran forward tied Shaedon Sharpe for the team lead in points on the night, as Grant also tied his own season scoring high and set a new high in made three-pointers. He's scored in double digits in 10 straight games, averaging 22.3 points, 4.4 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.8 assists and 1.5 combined blocks and steals over that stretch.
