Joel Freeland will not play for Great Britain's national team during the EuroBasket tournament in September due to "NBA commitments."

Freeland recently recovered from a sore left Achilles and it sounds like he just wants to focus on earning a bigger role in his second NBA season. With Luol Deng out due to the scary illness that afflicted him in May, Great Britain isn't likely to fare well against their Group A competition -- France, Germany, Israel, Ukraine and Belgium.

Joel Freeland is dealing with a sore left Achilles' tendon, though an MRI came back negative on Friday.

Freeland did not play on Friday and the injury is reportedly not serious. With Achilles' injuries having some potential to drag on and on, you can stick this injury in his file and move along.

Joel Freeland says he doesn't believe the torn ligament in his finger will require surgery

Freeland tore a ligament in his right index finger in late March but played through the injury. Freeland's rookie season was a pretty big disappointment, but the 26-year-old British import has potential if given minutes. Freeland averaged just 9.4 minutes this season but could see that number rise next year if he remains healthy and J.J. Hickson departs in free agency.

Joel Freeland had 13 points, six rebounds, two steals and zero blocks on 5-of-10 shooting in 28 minutes on Tuesday.

J.J. Hickson started, but had just seven points and six rebounds on 3-of-8 shooting in 25 minutes. Hickson is banged up and it's possible that Freeland (and Meyers Leonard) could see the bulk of the big-man minutes in Wednesday's finale against the Warriors.

Joel Freeland (finger) failed to score or produce any stats in his one minute of action on Thursday.

He tore a ligament in his right index finger on Tuesday and looks to be good to go for the Blazers. Although, he plays just 8.5 minutes per game and has fallen way behind Meyers Leonard (eight points, five boards and one block in 26 minutes).

Joel Freeland re-tore the ligament in his right index finger during Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Freeland initially injured the finger while playing in the D-League. He says the re-injury happened when he got his finger tangled up in the jersey of a Bucks player. Freeland said he'll play through the pain and doesn't expect to miss any time but noted that it'll affect his shooting. The 26-year-old rookie hasn't performed as expected and this certainly won't help things click before next season. We'll sideline him and list him as day-to-day for now, but this shouldn't affect most leagues.

Blazers coach Terry Stotts said rookie Joel Freeland is still struggling to adjust to the speed of the NBA game.

Freeland, a 26-year-old rookie, has really underwhelmed during his brief tenure in the league thus far. Averaging 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in under nine minutes per game, Freeland is only shooting 39 percent from the field while appearing in 34 games. Freeland is putting in extra work after practice, but we're not expecting things to suddenly click.

Joel Freeland (illness) was available to play on Saturday but he did not leave the bench.

Freeland lost six pounds in two days due to gastroenteritis and there was no need for Portland to use him with Meyers Leonard available.

Joel Freeland has gastroenteritis and will not play Friday against the Jazz.

Freeland stayed behind in Portland while the Blazers travel to Utah on Thursday. However, given his minimal value, this shouldn't affect your fantasy lineup.

Joel Freeland had a career-high 11 points to go along with four rebounds in Wednesday's loss.

This was basically a garbage time situation, with most of his teammates struggling. Continue to ignore him in your fantasy league.

Joel Freeland will get the start at center against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Meyers Leonard's mental lapses are likely the determining factor here for coach Terry Stotts. Freeland is averaging just 2.2 points per game and is only a spot-start option in deeper leagues.

Joel Freeland (finger) is probable for Thursday's game.

The backup big man has averaged 2.2 points in 12 games this season.

Joel Freeland returned to action on Wednesday December 19.

Joel Freeland (torn ligament in finger) returned to practice Wednesday and appears on track to play Thursday against the Nuggets.

Freeland tore the ligament during a stint in the D-League before being re-called to Portland. With LaMarcus Aldridge (sprained ankle) out Thursday, the Blazers could use him off the bench against Denver. Still, he's unlikely to have much of a fantasy impact this season.

Joel Freeland has a torn ligament in his right index finger and he is questionable to play in Thursday's game vs. the Nuggets.

The injury was poorly timed for Freeland, as he hurt himself in his last D-League game before being called up by Portland, and the Blazers could use him as added depth with LaMarcus Aldridge iffy to play with a sprained ankle.

Joel Freeland, who was called up from the D-League on Sunday, did not play vs. the Hornets because of a sprained index finger on his shooting hand.

Freeland said that he couldn't even get shots up before the game. We're considering him day-to-day with the injury, but his availability doesn't have ramifications for fantasy owners.

The Trail Blazers recalled Joel Freeland from the D-League on Sunday.

Freeland will be active vs. the Hornets on Sunday, but he's offered no fantasy value this season.

Joel Freeland's agent said it "makes no sense" for the Blazers big man to be in the D-League because of Freeland's experience in Europe.

Unfortunately for Freeland's agent, his client's lack of impact this season gave the Blazers a pretty good reason to send him to Idaho for a few games. Freeland will likely spend the season bouncing back and forth while the Blazers try to get their young F/C some consistent minutes.

Blazers assign F/C Joel Freeland to the D-League.

Freeland hasn't made the impact that the Blazers had hoped this season and will look to get some consistent minutes in the D-League.

Joel Freeland returned to action on Saturday December 8.