Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar guard has been playing big minutes lately, so he could use a day off. That being said, his absence would leave a big hole in the rotation. Anfernee Simons would likely be asked to move into the starting five, while Gary Payton II, Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson would see more minutes as well. Simons would be a popular DFS option, so fantasy managers should check back on Thursday to see if Lillard is able to play.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard regained his scoring form in Sunday's matchup against Toronto, notching a game-high 34 points in a 117-105 loss. Lillard entered the game after having a miserable 7-for-24 shooting night and only 19 points against Indiana on Friday. He was 11-for-23 from the field this time around, including 3-for-7 from outside. Nine of his points came with 12 shots at the foul line and Lillard had four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block. It was one of his most productive performances of the campaign, although Lillard also posted a season-high seven turnovers in 41 minutes. Portland's superstar has struggled for consistency lately, but a run of 10 home games in 11 outings should help him to find his rhythm. It starts on Tuesday with a matchup against the Magic, who give up the ninth-most points to opposing point guards this season.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard tied his own franchise record with 11 made three-pointers in Monday's 133-112 victory over the Timberwolves. He did it with 17 attempts, and Lillard was able to hit 13-for-21 overall from the field during a 38-point performance. Of course, sitting behind the three-point line limited his work in other areas, as Lillard had only three assists with four turnovers and collected two rebounds. Lillard has started a red-hot scoring stretch, averaging 38 points per game across his last three outings. He's missed 15 games this season with health issues, so it's understandable that Lillard is trying to make up for lost time. The recent surge has boosted Lillard's scoring average to 28.3 points, and he has registered 4.0 rebounds and 7.1 assists.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard produced a game-high 36 points in Saturday's 124-118 win over the Timberwolves, adding three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 41 minutes. However, his performance was a bit of a mixed bag, with Lillard shooting only 9-for-22 from the field with a 3-for-11 effort from downtown and committing five turnovers. The Portland leader has come back from injury strongly, averaging 32.3 points in three games with 8.7 assists and 1.7 steals. His return has had a bad effect on Anfernee Simons, although he was also able to enjoy Saturday's win with a 31-point performance. Hopefully, this wasn't a one-off thing.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) won't play on Wednesday against Cleveland. The veteran re-strained his right calf during the meeting with Utah and is expected to be out for up to two weeks. Lillard has averaged 26.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals this season, so replacing him will be nearly impossible. However, Shaedon Sharpe, averaging 8.2 points in five starts this season, will do his best. That said, Sharpe has struggled shooting this season, something category managers should consider before adding him to the roster.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) was forced to exit early during Saturday's loss to the Utah Jazz. He has been diagnosed with a strained right calf, which is not good news for the Blazers. The expectation is that Lillard will miss at least a few games because of this injury. Shaedon Sharpe will likely be asked to fill the void and is worth rostering in most fantasy formats. Sharpe has played fairly well this season and should have increased value with Lillard likely to miss time.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) won't return to Sunday's meeting with Utah. Lillard began experiencing tightness in his right calf, the same one that kept him out of the lineup for five games this season. Considering the ailment hasn't resolved, there's a good chance he won't be available on Tuesday in Milwaukee. If that's the case, 2022 No. 7 overall pick Shaedon Sharpe may fill the void. The 19-year-old has averaged 9.8 points in four stats this season, so he won't offer much to fantasy managers unless he increases his production.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard collected this third consecutive double-double on Thursday night's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He posted 25 points, 11 assists, three rebounds, and one steal on 8-for-24 shooting from the floor and 3-for-12 from deep. While his scoring and efficiency leave some to be desired, Lillard's playmaking has been on full display. The star guard is currently a top-30 fantasy player and it seems as though he'll keep rising those ranks.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard led all players in minutes played on Tuesday with 40 minutes in the team's win. The star guard logged 22 points, 11 assists, two rebounds, and one block across those minutes. He shot 8-for-20 overall and only hit two of his nine three-point attempts. Lillard has not been one of the most efficient three-point shooters and over his last five games, he hasn't been too great overall either. He's still a surefire fantasy asset across most categories and should be viewed as such.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with Dallas. He missed four games because of a right calf strain before returning against the Heat less than a week ago. However, the 32-year-old Sat out on Thursday versus New Orleans, the second of back-to-back outings. Despite playing only 29 games in 2021-22, Lillard came back with a vengeance, averaging 28.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and shooting 40.8% from deep. Obviously, fantasy managers should get him back into the starting lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will sit out Thursday's game versus New Orleans. He just returned from a right calf strain, and Lillard had no issues logging 71 minutes across two outings, but it's the second leg of a back-to-back and the team is being cautious with its star player. Lillard's recent four-game absence resulted in Anfernee Simons having a nice scoring spurt, and Shaedon Sharpe benefits from the situation as well.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was able to make his return from a strained calf on Monday night, but still made an appearance on the injury report. It seems as though it was just in case he was feeling any effects from their previous game. While he had a rough game with just 19 points, six assists, and four turnovers, the star guard didn't seem too bothered by any lingering pain. He's always a must-start when he plays, so he'll look to right the ship on Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard got back to work Monday night, ending a four-game absence with a 19-point effort in a 110-107 win over Miami. It was a rough outing for the Blazers star, but he closed it out in style, delivering a pair of key assists inside the final minute, including on Josh Hart's game-winning triple. Lillard himself managed to hit three shots from deep, but he was only 4-for-12 from the field and could have ended up with very poor scoring numbers if it wasn't for an 8-for-9 effort at the charity stripe. In total, Lillard had six assists in the game with four turnovers and three rebounds in 35 minutes. The six-time All-Star made a pretty quick return from a calf strain, sitting out only 10 days. He logged his usual minutes, so it looks like fantasy managers have no reason to worry about Lillard's status going forward.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (calf) is now set to miss at least one to two weeks. The calf strain that he suffered during Wednesday's loss to Miami didn't sound too severe at the time. Now the report is that he needs to be re-evaluated after missing some time. In the meantime, Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simonsand Josh Hart should all see more minutes and opportunities. Lillard said himself that he would have kept playing if it was a playoff game, so that's encouraging news that he shouldn't be out too long.

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard missed the end of Wednesday's loss to Miami with a right calf strain. He noted after the game that his calf was feeling tight already before tip-off. It tightened up even more over the course of the game and Lillard decided to exit. He added that he would've continued to play if this would've been a playoff game, so it looks like the ailment isn't too serious, but Lillard said that he will likely skip Friday's contest against Houston. Rookie Shaedon Sharpe, who had the best game of his young career on Wednesday with 15 points and eight rebounds, is set for a bigger role with Lillard out, and there should be more shots available for Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Josh Hart.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard finished with 41 points during the win over LeBron James and the Lakers on Sunday. The 32-year-old looked good in this one, going 15-for-25 from the field and 6-for-13 from deep while adding five rebounds, two assists, and a block. After playing only 29 games last season, Lillard picked up right where he left off and is averaging 30.5 points in 2022-23. He's not a generous distributor, and his percentage from behind the arc isn't the best. However, category managers should continue to benefit from Lillard's scoring totals moving ahead, assuming he remains healthy.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (rest) won't suit up for Tuesday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Fantasy managers don't have to worry as it doesn't sound like this is injury related. It sounds like the Blazers are just being cautious with their star guard in a meaningless game. Lillard hasn't been great during the preseason, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect that to carry over into the regular season. Anfernee Simons, Keon Johnson, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, and Jusuf Nurkic will start for the Blazers on Tuesday night.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (abdomen) declared he feels "great" after undergoing abdominal surgery early in January. The multi-time All-Star had been dealing with the injury for years. However, it became unbearable, forcing him to go under the knife. It was undoubtedly a chaotic year for Lillard, who appeared at times to be on his way out of Portland. Yet, he now seems happy and optimistic about the team's current roster, adding that he plans on finishing his career with the Trail Blazers. The 32-year-old has been an MVP-caliber superstar since entering the NBA in 2012, averaging 24.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and shooting 37.3% from deep. As long as Lillard stays healthy, he has a realistic chance of ending the 2022-23 campaign as a top-five fantasy option, so managers in all formats should strongly consider drafting him heading into October.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year, $122 million contract extension, potentially keeping him on the roster through the 2026-27 campaign. The multi-time All-Star has been an MVP-caliber player, averaging 24.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 37.3% from deep throughout his career. He missed 53 games last season due to abdominal surgery. However, Lillard feels the time off did his body and mind some good, so he should be back to full strength (or close to it) by training camp. Nonetheless, the injury may cause the 31-year-old to slide during fantasy drafts. But as long as he stays healthy, he will remain one of the most potent fantasy options on the planet.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to offer star point guard Damian Lillard a two-year contract extension that is worth more than $100 million, according to sources of Bleacher Report. Lillard is currently signed on through the 2023-24 season with a player option for 2024-25. If he were to agree to a two-year extension, he'd be under team control through 2025-26. The team's recent acquisition of veteran forward Jerami Grant has helped improve the franchise's standing with Lillard. The Blazers now look to be in better shape to compete this coming year and the franchise will most certainly be using that fact as leverage to land the extension.