Jerami Grant

Despite the injury, Grant played 42 minutes in Saturday's win over the Mavericks. If Grant cannot play on Monday, Kris Murray will take on a more significant role in the Portland rotation. Murray would only be worthy of consideration in deep leagues.

Grant is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Philadelphia due to a facial contusion.

While Grant continues to provide minimal value as a rebounder, averaging 3.5 boards per game, Sunday's effort was one of his best of the season. He grabbed six in Phoenix, two shy of his season-high and the first time Grant's recorded that many boards in a game since November 20. While Grant is ranked just outside the top 100 in 9-cat formats, the production in categories outside of points and 3-pointers limits his fantasy ceiling. Portland plays twice during Week 8, beginning with Denver on Thursday.

Clingan moves into the starting lineup for Sunday's game, replacing Jabari Walker. However, fantasy managers should not expect the rookie to play starters' minutes, as he remains restricted in his second game back from a sprained MCL. With Clingan's minutes increasing and Robert Williams (conditioning) cleared to play, Walker's minutes will take a significant hit.

Grant contributed 32 points (12-19 FG, 8-10 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to San Antonio.