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Ish Wainright: Nearing deal to play overseas
Wainright is nearing an agreement overseas with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC in Israel, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.
Wainright is coming off the worst season of his three-year career. He played in only 11 regular-season games for the Suns and Trail Blazers and finished with averages of 2.1 points and 1.3 rebounds across 5.6 minutes. The 29-year-old averaged 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds across 11.7 minutes per game in his first two years with the Suns.
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Suns' Ish Wainright: Inks two-way deal with Suns
Wainright agreed to a two-way contract with the Suns on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Wainright has previous familiarity with the Phoenix organization, having played in 105 games for the club between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 season. He had made all seven of his appearances this season with the Trail Blazers, averaging 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.9 three-pointers in 6.6 minutes per contest before he was waived in January. Wainright will likely serve as a depth option for the Suns and may not be able to pick up regular rotation minutes.
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Ish Wainright: Parts ways with Portland
The Trail Blazers waived Wainright on Saturday.
Wainright was cut along with guard Skylar Mays on Saturday, opening up two spots on the 15-man roster. The big man averaged 2.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.6 minutes in his seven appearances for the Trail Blazers this season.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Makes late-game cameo
Wainright played the final 1:56 of Tuesday's 130-113 win over the Kings, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound.
After missing extensive time with an MCL sprain, Wainright was cleared to return to game action for Portland in mid-December, but it wasn't until the team's last two contests that he went used off the bench. On both occasions, Wainright checked into the game at the tail end of blowouts. He doesn't appear in line to get a look in head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation anytime soon.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Not listed on injury report
Wainright (knee) isn't listed on Portland's injury report for Saturday's game against Dallas.
Wainright suffered a left MCL sprain in mid-November and was sidelined for a few weeks before getting sent to the G League to finalize his rehab. He played 24 minutes during the Rip City Remix's loss to the G League Ignite on Thursday, but given Portland is close to full strength again, Wainright may have difficulty carving out playing time with the NBA squad.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Recalled to NBA
Portland recalled Wainright (knee) from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Wainright was sent to the G League on Monday as part of his rehab process and presumably participated in a few practices this week before playing 24 minutes in Thursday's loss to the G League Ignite. The 29-year-old big man was diagnosed with a left MCL sprain in mid-November and was expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, so he's right on track. However, even if he's available for Saturday's matchup versus the Mavericks, Wainright isn't guaranteed playing time now that Portland is close to full strength.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Rehabbing in G League
The Trail Blazers assigned Wainright (knee) to the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.
With the Trail Blazers on the road for Monday's game versus the Clippers, Wainright is presumably joining the G League affiliate to participate in practice as he takes the next step forward in his recovery from a left MCL sprain. The injury has kept Wainright sidelined since Nov. 15, but the 29-year-old big man could soon be ready for game action once he gets a few practices under his belt. Once Wainright is deemed fully healthy, however, he may not have a regular spot in coach Chauncey Billups' rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Set for prolonged absence
Wainright (knee) has been diagnosed with a left MCL sprain and will miss the next 4-to-6 weeks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Wainright has logged just six minutes for Portland after being acquired from Phoenix alongside Deandre Ayton and Toumani Camara. Wainright is set to miss the Trail Blazers' next 10 games, at minimum, which could yield extra minutes on the active roster for Kris Murray.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Ruled out Friday
Wainright (knee) will not play in Friday's game against the Lakers.
Wainright has appeared in two games this season with a total of six minutes played, so his absence won't impact the rotation much.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Dealing with knee soreness
Wainright is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers due to left knee soreness.
Wainright was a late addition to the injury report. He's totaled just six minutes over the last two games, so his potential absence shouldn't have an impact.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Rejoins parent club
Portland recalled Wainright from the G League's Rip City Remix on Tuesday.
Wainright has yet to make his 2022-23 NBA debut, but he's been active for Portland's G League affiliate since overcoming preseason a calf injury. In Monday's 122-84 loss to the Ontario Clippers, Wainright played 22 minutes for Rip City, scoring 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding four rebounds and two assists.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Available Sunday
Wainright (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Wainright will be able to make his season debut Sunday after missing the start of the campaign with a right calf strain. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game over 60 appearances with the Suns in 2022-23, and it seems unlikely that he'll have a particularly significant role with his new team.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Questionable for Sunday
Wainright (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Wainright has yet to make his 2023-24 debut due to a right calf strain, but he appears to be nearing a return. He'll likely need to prove his health in morning shootaround and pregame warmups to gain clearance to play.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Still sidelined
Wainright (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
Wainright will miss his eighth straight game to start the season due to a right calf strain. There is no current timetable for his return.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Remains out
Wainright (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Wainright has yet to play this season. His next chance to feature will come against the Kings on Wednesday.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Ruled out again
Wainright (calf) will not play in Friday's game against Memphis.
Wainright hasn't been available so far this season, and he's not expected to be a regular in the rotation once he's cleared.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Still out
Wainright (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Wainright has yet to suit up this season. It's unclear when he'll be cleared, but his next chance to play will come Friday against the Grizzlies.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Remains out
Wainright (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup in Toronto.
Wainright will miss a fourth straight game to start the regular season. Even when he's available, Wainright isn't expected to play enough minutes to crack fantasy relevancy.
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Trail Blazers' Ish Wainright: Not playing Sunday
Wainwright (calf) won't play Sunday against the 76ers.
Wainwright will be out for a third straight game, but even when he's available, he's not expected to make a big impact off the bench. His next chance to play will come during the second half of a back-to-back set against the Raptors on Monday.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kansas City, MO |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Baylor |
| Experience: 3 |