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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Consistency is Key to Oklahoma City's SuccessAmid a season of riches for Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, a shining reason as to why it has been so successful come...
Shaedon Sharpe - Doing light shootingPortland head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) has resumed light shooting work, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
ImpactJust under one month removed from undergoing core-muscle surgery, Sharpe seems to be coming along as expected in his recovery, but he's still a long ways away from being ready to play in a game. The Trail Blazers plan to re-evaluate Sharpe in late March, at which point he could be cleared to increase his on-court work. Sharpe has an outside chance of playing a few games in April before the season ends, but fantasy managers in most competitive leagues shouldn't bother with rostering him until then.
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Malcolm Brogdon - Still dealing with elbow discomfortHead coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Brogdon is increasing his activity but is still experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com rep...
ImpactBrogdon will miss his 13th consecutive game Friday versus Houston due to right elbow tendinitis, and based on Billups' comments, the veteran guard still looks to be at the week-to-week stage of his recovery. Given Brogdon's status as a veteran on a non-contending team, the Trail Blazers aren't likely to rush him back into action until he's 100 percent healthy. He's difficult to justify holding in most redraft leagues at this point in the season.
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Toumani Camara - Listed as questionableCamara (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Houston.
ImpactCamara has missed the past two games for Portland, but he remains day-to-day. If Camara is unable to suit up Friday, Kris Murray would likely soak up the majority of his minutes.
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Jabari Walker - Iffy for FridayWalker is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a right hip contusion.
ImpactPortland is still dealing with several injuries to their frontcourt. In addition to Walker, Deandre Ayton (hand) is doubtful and Jerami Grant (hamstring) is questionable. Walker has averaged 25.0 minutes across four March appearances with 12.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Jerami Grant - Questionable for FridayGrant is questionable to play Friday against the Rockets due to soreness in his right hamstring.
ImpactFriday's game will be the first of a back-to-back, so it wouldn't be shocking to see Grant hit the sidelines. If he opts to sit, Jabari Walker would have an opportunity to start and would make for an attractive streaming option.
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Scoot Henderson - Doubtful for FridayHenderson (thigh) is doubtful to play Friday against the Rockets.
ImpactHenderson is expected to return this weekend, but it sounds like it'll be Saturday and not Friday. Anfernee Simons, Kris Murray and Ashton Haggans will continue to pick up the slack in his absence.
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