Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Posts 14 points in finale
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Reath finished Sunday's 121-82 loss to the Kings with 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three steals and one block across 24 minutes.
Though Deandre Ayton (back) sat out the season finale, Reath wasn't called upon to start at center, as the Trail Blazers instead moved Moses Brown up to the top unit. Brown ended up playing just 15 minutes, however, with Reath instead seeing the most usage of any Portland center. The 27-year-old rookie closed the 2023-24 campaign with averages of 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 1.0 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 steals in 17.9 minutes per game over 68 appearances while serving as Ayton's top backup for most of the season. Both Ayton and Reath are under contract for the upcoming season, but it's unclear if Portland will head into 2024-25 with Reath as the primary backup. Robert Williams is on Portland's books through 2025-26 and had been earmarked for the backup center role before he underwent season-ending surgery in November to reconstruct a torn ligament in his right knee. Williams is expected to be fully healthy in time for training camp, and he could push Reath back down to third on the depth chart.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Heads back to bench
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Reath isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Miami, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Deandre Ayton's return to action will send Reath back to the bench. Reath is averaging 4.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 11.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Excels with 24 points in loss
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Reath ended Saturday's 114-111 loss to Denver with 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes.
Reath stepped into the starting lineup again amid Deandre Ayton's (elbow) absence, joining a crew of rookies in the first unit. The youthful combo almost pulled off a win against the short-handed Nuggets, and Reath was able to find space without Nikola Jokic's (hip) imposing presence. The Trail Blazers could use several different lineup configurations as they run out the clock this year, and the team will likely explore Reath further as part of its future plans.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Joins first unit
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Reath has been confirmed as the Blazers' starting center for Friday night's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
It was reported a few hours before tipoff that Reath was in line for the start, and it's since been made official. Reath should see plenty of opportunities to make an impact with Deandre Ayton (elbow) out of commission.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Likely starter vs. Clippers
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Reath is expected to start at center Friday against Los Angeles, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out with elbow tendinitis, so it'll be Reath who's in line for the spot start Friday night. His last start dates back to March 8 against the Rockets, when he finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Moves to bench
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Reath will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
This is an expected move with Deandre Ayton (hand) back in the lineup. Reath was terrific in his previous five games, averaging 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 2.4 three-pointers.
Reath produced 26 points (10-14 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to Minnesota.
Reath delivered his best scoring output of the season in a game the Trail Blazers went toe-to-toe against one of the best teams in the Western Conference. The big man has been trusted into a bigger-than-expected role this season due to Deandre Ayton's persistent injury issues, which ruled him out Monday due to a hand problem, and Reath has performed well, particularly when given enough minutes. He's averaging 13.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks per game when starting, but his fantasy upside is tied to Ayton's availability. As such, it's unclear what role Reath will have when the Blazers face the Thunder on Wednesday.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Scores 18 in Friday's win
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Reath ended with 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 122-92 win over the Grizzlies.
Getting the start at center in place of Deandre Ayton (hand), Reath delivered his best scoring performance he dropped 25 points on the Kings back on Dec. 26. When Ayton is healthy, Reath typically sees minutes in the teens, giving him little fantasy appeal. Should Portland's starter in the middle miss additional time, however, his 27-year-old rookie understudy might have some DFS appeal.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Inks three-year deal
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The Trail Blazers converted Reath's two-way contract into a three-year, standard NBA contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Despite his status as a two-way player, Reath had spent most of the 2023-24 season with the Trail Blazers as the top backup to Deandre Ayton. The rookie is averaging 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers, 1.1 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 17.4 minutes per game in 40 appearances (11 starts) this season.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Expected back for Tuesday
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Reath (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
Reath has missed two straight contests while recovering from a right knee injury, but he should be cleared in time to take the court Tuesday evening. The team should have another update on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Not playing Saturday
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Reath (knee) is out against New Orleans on Saturday, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Reath has been bothered by a nagging knee problem and is set to miss a second consecutive game. His next chance to play will come against Minnesota on Wednesday, and if that's the case, he'll likely have a role off the bench with Deandre Ayton and Jarace Walker both being available.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Capitalizing on limited run
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Reath closed with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 13 minutes during Sunday's 112-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Reath has moved into a fringe rotation role now that Deandre Ayton is healthy, but the former has knocked down 12 of 16 shots over his last four games. Reath averaging just 14.8 minutes per game over that span removes him from fantasy radar, but he has rest-of-season streaming credibility if Ayton misses time.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Boosts team off bench in loss
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Reath supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 22 minutes during Sunday's 134-110 loss to the Lakers.
Reath led all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring while adding a pair of threes and a quartet of assists in a blowout defeat. Reath has tallied at least 15 points in eight games this season, including in three of his last four games. Reath has recorded 15 or more points off the bench on four occasions this year.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Rejoins second unit
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Reath will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
This is an expected move with Deandre Ayton (knee) returning from a 12-game absence. Reath has fared very well as a fill-in starter this season, posting averages of 12.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.
Reath supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 127-116 loss to the Suns.
Reath has started in each of Portland's last six games, and while he is not one of the team's go-to players on offense, he has found a way to score in double digits in four of those contests. Reath will probably remain a starter until Deandre Ayton (knee) is ready to return, which might happen Wednesday against the Nets.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Balanced outing as starter in loss
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Reath posted 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal over 24 minutes in Friday's 116-93 loss to Minnesota.
Reath started his fifth straight outing, ending as one of four Portland players with 10 or more points while hauling in a half-dozen rebounds in a losing effort. Reath has scored 14 or more points in six games this year while recording at least six rebounds in eight contests.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Records first double-double in win
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Reath amassed 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 134-127 overtime win over the Nets.
Reath led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while adding a trio of blocks and ending as one of six Trail Blazers with a double-digit point total in his first double-double of the season. Reath hauled in double-digit rebounds for the first time this year while also setting a season high in blocks. Reath has finished with at least 15 points and seven rebounds in two straight contests.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Upgraded to questionable
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Reath (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Reath is amid a three-game absence due to lower back soreness. This absence comes on the heels of the 27-year-old rookie booming for 25 points Dec. 26 against Sacramento. For the season, Reath is connecting on 35.9 of 3.9 threes per game while averaging 20.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks per-36 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Unlikely to play
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Reath (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Suns.
Reath is expected to miss a third straight game. Deandre Ayton (knee) also remains out, so the Trail Blazers will rely on a combination of Jabari Walker, Ibou Badji and Moses Brown at center.
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Trail Blazers' Duop Reath: Late scratch Thursday
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Reath is a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to lower back soreness.
This is a tough blow for Portland, as they are again without Deandre Ayton (knee). Reath is coming off the best performance of his career Tuesday, as he erupted for 25 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal in 32 minutes. Moses Brown will start at center Thursday and is likely looking at a significant workload.
