Portland Trail Blazers Rumors

Sharpe, who hasn't played since Jan. 11 due to core muscle surgery, could return before the end of the season, head coach Chauncey Billups told Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site Wednesday. "He is getting better, getting on the court with us," Billups said. "He did a few things in our practice the other day, I thought he looked good so I was really excited about that...We'll just keep trying to ramp him up, challenge him physically to see if he can take it."

Grant, who's currently sidelined by a hamstring injury, leads the league with 80.7 percent of his 850 shots being heavily contested this season.

Walker has connected on just 26.2 percent of 111 catch-and-shoot threes this season.

Simons posted 4-for-21 shooting alongside zero assists Sunday, joining Zach LaVine -- who is sidelined after undergoing season-ending foot surgery -- as the only guards in the league this season to post a game with more than 20 shot attempts and zero dimes.

Grant is among the players that the Lakers might target before Thursday's trade deadline, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com said on his podcast Monday that Brogdon, who's currently dealing with a knee injury, is unlikely to be traded ahead of Thursday's deadline.

Sharpe has been selected for his second consecutive Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend. He is currently dealing with an abdominal strain.

Henderson headlines the cast of participants in the 2024 Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Grant could be in high demand among contenders with Pascal Siakam now off the market, but the Trail Blazers aren't expected to move him, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

Portland gained the ability to include Grant's contract in trade talks Monday, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports.

Henderson commented Tuesday on how his experience with the G League Ignite over the past two seasons prepared him for the difficult road trips and losing streaks that Portland has gone through this month, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Thybulle is connecting on a career high 37.1 percent of 3.8 threes per game, with three-point attempts accounting for 80.0 percent of his shot diet this season.

Brogdon could be a trade target for the Knicks, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports speculates.

Portland coach Chauncey Billups wants Camara to have even more responsibility on the defensive end going forward, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Portland has "zero interest" in moving Grant before the trade deadline, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Henderson is averaging 15.6 points, 5.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 28.4 minutes across his last five appearances.

Camara came in at No. 10 on Wednesday's Kia Rookie Ladder.

Trail Blazers coach Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that there's "a chance" Brogdon, who has missed the last two games due to a right knee injury, will play in Thursday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that there's "a chance" Ayton, who has missed the team's last three games while in concussion protocol, will play in Thursday's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Sharpe has been on fire for Portland, posting averages of 26.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 4.0 three-pointers over his last five games.

Thybulle has recorded at least one steal in 11 straight games.

Grant could be traded by the Trail Blazers ahead of this season's deadline, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Trail Blazers could receive a protected first-round pick as compensation if they decide to trade Brogdon, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Williams is unlikely to be traded by the Trail Blazers after he underwent season-ending knee surgery earlier in November, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Sharpe is progressing through becoming a self-creator, earning 50.0 percent of his buckets without an assist this season after being assisted on 67.0 percent of his makes as a rookie, per CleaningTheGlass.