Shaedon Sharpe

Sharpe is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

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 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.

Sharpe was replaced in the starting lineup by Deni Avdija, with coach Chauncey Billups citing defensive issues. Still, with Anfernee Simons out, the 21-year-old shooting guard managed to play 33 minutes off the bench and lead the Trail Blazers in field goal attempts. He had just 23 points on 18 shots including a 2-of-7 performance from behind the 3-point line. Sharpe won't provide much in the other categories, but he can score when given the opportunities.