Nets' Jamal Crawford: Expected to play Thursday

Crawford (hamstring) will be available Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Greg Logan of Newsday reports.

Crawford has played in just one game during the restart, missing the past four due to a hamstring injury. He should take the floor for the Nets' final seeding game Thursday, however. Once the playoffs come around, the veteran may find himself in a real role, assuming he can stay healthy.