Shaedon Sharpe

Sharpe had a pair of 30-point games in November, but over the past month, he hasn't been as successful. However, that changed in this game, and he was able to contribute some rebounds and assists while doing. Sharpe is a bit of a one-trick pony in category leagues, since points and 3-pointers have been the main areas that he has provided value in. The defensive numbers won't ever be there, but if he can contribute like he did in this game while maintaining the scoring, the rest of it won't matter.

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.

Rostered in 37% of Yahoo leagues, Sharpe is ranked just outside the top 200 in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. Portland's lack of shooting guards is likely what keeps Sharpe as highly rostered as he is since he's essentially guaranteed to play starters' minutes. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, his elite athleticism has not translated to the defensive end, where Sharpe provides little steals or blocks value.

Grant will be back in the lineup following a two-game absence, which will send Deni Avdija back to the bench. Avdija should still be worth rostering even with Grant available and starting in this game. The rest of the starters will remain the same for this game.