Jerami Grant

Ayton and Avdija are back and will start Sunday's game. While the former fills the void left by Robert Williams, who started for Ayton on Saturday, the latter will replace Shaedon Sharpe. That preserves Avdija's fantasy value, as he was very productive as a starter when Jerami Grant was out of the lineup.

The Blazers welcome back Avdija and Ayton but will play Sunday without Anfernee Simons. His absence means Henderson will return to the starting lineup, this time as the lone point guard. Avdija has replaced Shaedon Sharpe in the lineup, with Blazers coach Chauncey Billups noting the latter's defensive struggles as the reason for the change.

Avdija has missed Portland's last three games, most recently sitting out Saturday's loss to the Rockets. If cleared, he'll provide the Blazers with added depth on the wing, likely as a reserve. Jerami Grant returned from a facial contusion on Saturday after missing nine games, and he is not on Sunday's injury report. Avdija's fantasy value takes a hit coming off the bench, but he's a player who standard league managers need to hold onto.

Grant returned to the Blazers' lineup after missing nine games on Saturday. The playing time and production were unsurprising, and he is someone to watch leading into the February 6 trade deadline. Does Portland consider moving Grant to make room for its younger wings? Or could a "shutdown" be in the cards? Given the uncertainty, fantasy managers with Grant rostered may want to begin entertaining trade offers.

Avdija returned from a one-game absence due to a right ankle sprain and replaced Shaedon Sharpe in the starting lineup. The 24-year-old small forward scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds on his way to a double-double. Avdija should remain in the starting lineup as long as Jerami Grant is also sidelined.