Camara (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Camara has been one of the most consistent players for the Trail Blazers this season, but he'll miss this contest due to a left ankle injury sustained Thursday against Toronto. Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time in Camara's place, and the second-year forward will aim to return against the Spurs on Sunday.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy against Chicago
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Camara (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Camara is in danger of missing Friday's contest after exiting the first leg of Portland's back-to-back early due to a left ankle injury. If Camara is unable to suit up against Chicago, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Shut down with ankle injury
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Camara won't return to Thursday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle injury.
Camara had a tough night before exiting, as he'll finish the matchup with five points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes. Shaedon Sharpe and Dalano Banton are next in line for minutes with Camara sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Records four steals
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Camara ended Thursday's 128-107 loss to the Kings with six points (2-8 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 34 minutes.
Camara, who shook off a questionable tag due to a foot issue for this contest, made up for a quiet night on offense by racking up four steals. This was his sixth game of the campaign with at least four steals. Camara remains on pace for a ninth-round valuation in nine-category formats through 71 regular-season appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Posts well-rounded line
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Camara accumulated 19 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 loss to the Celtics.
This game was another good example of Camara's upside in nine-category formats with his ability to contribute across the board. Across 69 regular-season games, Camara is on pace to return top-100 value with averages of 11.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.6 three-pointers.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Will play Wednesday
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Camara (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing Monday's game against the Wizards with a calf injury, Camara will return Wednesday and likely send Kris Murray to the bench. Over eight games in March, Camara has averaged 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks in 35.2 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy against Memphis
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Camara (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Camara is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to right calf soreness. If Camara is ultimately downgraded to out, Kris Murray could draw another start.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Won't play Monday
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Camara (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington.
Camara will miss his first game since Jan. 23 due to right calf soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Memphis. Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Camara being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Dealing with calf soreness
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Camara is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to right calf soreness.
Camara is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 21. Since the All-Star break (13 games), Camara has averaged 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 34.6 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Matisse Thybulle would be candidates for increased roles.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Scores 11 points in win
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Camara chipped in 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 129-121 win over Washington.
Shaedon Sharpe took over and had a career-best performance in this win over the Wizards, but Camara posted a decent line considering the limited touches he received on offense. The second-year forward has found a way to remain consistent every time he steps on the court and has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances. He's averaging 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game in 11 outings this month.
Camara finished Thursday's 108-102 win over the Kings with four points (2-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes.
The second-year wing struggled to find his shot, but Camara's 14 boards were a new career high. It's the third time during the Blazers' current six-game win streak that the 2023 second-round pick has pulled down double-digit rebounds, and over that stretch, Camara is averaging 11.2 points, 8.7 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent (8-for-20) from long distance.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Double-doubles in victory
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Camara ended Saturday's 127-108 win over Phoenix with 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four steals over 36 minutes.
Camara secured his second double-double of the season while also tying his season-high mark in steals. The second-year pro has taken a significant step forward on both ends of the floor in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he has amassed 20 outings with multiple steals. Over his last five appearances, Camara has averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 61.9 percent from the field in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Balanced outing in return to lineup
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Camara finished Thursday's 101-79 win over Orlando with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes.
Camara returned Thursday after missing Tuesday's game due to an illness, putting forth a balanced performance that included finishing second on the team in scoring, rebounds, blocks and steals in a team-high-tying minute total. Camara recorded north of 15 points for the eighth time this season, and he has added five or more boards in seven of those contests. He has now posted at least two steals and two blocks in the same game for the second time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Questionable with illness
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Camara (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
After missing Tuesday's win over the Heat with an illness, Camara's game status against Orlando remains uncertain. Given the nature of Camara's ailment, the team will likely wait until closer to Thursday's tipoff to update his designation. If the 24-year-old is unavailable for Portland, the Blazers would figure to lean on Deni Avdija from the first unit and give Scoot Henderson extra playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Late addition to injury report
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Camara is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Heat due to an illness.
Camara hadn't been on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing his second contest of the season Tuesday due to an illness. If Camara is ultimately downgraded to out, Kris Murray (chest) and Deni Avdija are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Season-high 18 points in loss
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Camara supplied 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 39 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Lakers.
Camara posted a season-high 18 points Thursday, scoring in double figures for the second game in a row. The second-year pro has been slightly inconsistent as a scorer thus far, though he is on pace to surpass his numbers from last year through 32 regular-season appearances. Over his last five outings, Camara has averaged 8.2 points and 8.2 rebounds across 32.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy for Monday
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Camara (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Camara missed Saturday's contest due to a left foot sprain which now has his status for Monday in question. If he is unable to go, Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert could see increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Won't play due to left foot sprain
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Camara (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Camara was able to play through a right foot issue earlier in the year, but he will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to a left foot sprain. It's unclear whether the injury is severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest against the 76ers. Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert are in line to see additional playing time due to Camara's absence.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Nursing left foot sprain
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Camara (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Camara played through a right foot injury earlier in the season, but he is now in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign Saturday due to a left foot sprain. Deni Avdija could be inserted into the starting lineup if Camara is unable to play. Since and including Dec. 1, Camara has averaged 8.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 30 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Doubtful for Sunday
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Camara (foot) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Camara injured his right foot in the first quarter of Friday's 140-99 loss to the Jazz and has been diagnosed with a sprain, although the doubtful tag suggests his chances of playing are slim. In Camara's likely absence, Deni Avdija will likely step into the Trail Blazers' starting lineup while Kris Murray and Rayan Rupert will see an uptick in playing time off the bench.