
On a night when Donovan Clingan (two points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes) didn't have much of an impact, Walker stepped up with a big night off the bench. The 22 points were a season-high for the Blazers forward, who shot 6-of-6 from beyond the arc. While an afterthought in most fantasy leagues, Walker has provided 14th-round value in nine-cat formats since the All-Star break, which aligns with Clingan's value. He certainly isn't a must-add, but deep-league managers should not overlook Walker while the Blazers remain without Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III.
Wednesday's game will be the seventh straight missed by Williams, who is dealing with a sprained left knee. With the Time Lord unavailable to face the franchise that drafted him, Duop Reath and Jabari Walker will continue to absorb the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan.
Clingan drew an eighth straight start with Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams on the sideline. The rookie's production has been a mixed bag, and Monday's 13/13 line was his first double-double since February 12 and just his fourth of the season. The points and rebounds might be erratic, but he's averaged 7.4 points, 9.5 boards and 2.4 swats across 18 starts, making him a worthwhile streaming option while he's running with the first unit.
With Grant and Williams will remain sidelined for another game due to knee issues. This will be Grant's third straight absence, while Williams will miss his sixth straight game. Deni Avdija, who had a triple double on Sunday, will continue to start in place of Grant. Duop Reath and Jabari Walker will continue to fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan with Williams sidelined.
Sunday's game will be the fifth straight that Williams has missed with a sprained left knee. With Deandre Ayton (calf) also out, the Trail Blazers will again rely on Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker to fill the void. While Clingan has been the more popular pickup in fantasy leagues, Walker can provide deep-league value off the bench.