Dalano Banton

Banton has missed four of the team's last five games, which has allowed Scoot Henderson to play a few extra minutes off the bench. If Banton returns for this one, Henderson, who has been playing well, will lose out on a few minutes.

Counting Saturday, Banton has missed four of Portland's last five games. His absence means a few more minutes for Scoot Henderson, who has been firmly entrenched in the Trail Blazers' rotation.

Banton has missed three of their last four games, but his role when healthy is much smaller than it was earlier in the year. Scoot Henderson should play a few extra minutes off the bench if Banton is sidelined again.

Banton missed two games with a hip injury last week before returning for Monday's game against the Mavericks. The 25-year-old point guard is out again Thursday. While his absence doesn't significantly impact fantasy basketball, it's a blow to the Trail Blazers' bench depth.

Banton is back after a two-game absence, giving Chauncey Billups another option off the bench. His return will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but the Blazers will need all the options they can muster to defend the Mavericks.