Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Turns in 25 points
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Brogdon finished with 25 points (8-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 118-113 overtime loss to the Jazz.
Brogdon matched Shaedon Sharpe with a team-high 25-point effort, and his wealth of experience is currently giving him the edge over Scoot Henderson, who continues to work his way back from injury. Although the team handed Henderson the keys to begin the season, Brogdon was added to provide much-needed experience during the rebuild. His acquisition has paid off, as the loss of Henderson and Anfernee Simons (thumb) opened the door for the former Boston standout. Simons' return will reshuffle the lineup somewhat, but Brogdon's fantasy value should remain high through mid-December.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Brogdon amassed 18 points (7-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 108-102 loss to the Bucks.
Brogdon paced Portland offensively, handing out a team-high assist total while finishing second in scoring. He set a season high in assists and has recorded 10 or more dimes three times this year. Brogdon also appears to have moved past the minute restriction he was on following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, as he saw 34 minutes after playing just 24 and 25 minutes, respectively, during his first two games back in action.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Operating on minutes restriction
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Brogdon will be on a minutes restriction for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Despite Scoot Henderson returning to action against Utah, Brogdon is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Due to Wednesday's contest being the second leg of a back-to-back, Brogdon will likely play around the 25 minutes he logged against Phoenix on Tuesday.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Full go Wednesday
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Brogdon (hamstring/rest) wasn't listed on Portland's injury report for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz.
Brogdon returned to action Tuesday following a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury and posted 19 points (6-14 FG), five assists and one rebound in 25 minutes. It was presumed the reigning Sixth Man of the Year would be sidelined or limited during the second half of a back-to-back set, but it appears he'll be full go Wednesday. If Scoot Henderson (ankle) makes his return, Brogdon may come off the bench after starting Tuesday's loss to Orlando.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Posts 19 points in return
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Brogdon (hamstring) ended with 19 points (6-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists and one rebound across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 120-107 loss to the Suns.
Portland got a major piece of their roster back in Brogdon, who had missed the previous five games with a hamstring strain. He'll likely stick on the top unit as the Trail Blazers' starting point guard until rookie first-round pick Scoot Henderson (ankle) completes his reconditioning process in the G League. The team will also be without Anfernee Simons (thumb) for at least a few more weeks, so Brogdon should see an expanded opportunity in an off-ball role with the top unit or as Portland's sixth man once Henderson is back in the fold. Given that Tuesday's game marked the front end of a back-to-back set, Brogdon could be a candidate to sit Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Cleared to play
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Brogdon (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns and will join the starting lineup.
Brogdon will be returning from a five-game absence, and there's no word of any restrictions. Skylar Mays has held down the fort admirably for the Trail Blazers in Brogdon's absence, so it will be interesting to see how the backcourt rotation shapes up.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Upgraded to questionable Tuesday
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Brogdon (hamstring) is questionable to play Tuesday against Phoenix.
Brogdon is ramping up amid a five-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. Skylar Mays and Toumani Camara have been frequent additions to the starting lineup for Portland, although it's unclear who Brogdon would supplant if he slides back in as a starter upon his eventual return.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out Sunday
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Brogdon (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City.
Brogdon is set to miss a fifth straight game due to a nagging hamstring injury. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Tuesday. Skylar Mays will likely continue handling the playmaking responsibilities in the meantime, as Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Anfernee Simons (thumb) remain out as well.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out again Friday
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Brogdon (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game against the Lakers.
This will be the fourth game in a row on the sidelines for Brogdon. His next chance to play will be Sunday against the Thunder. Skylar Mays will continue to handle the playmaking responsibilities in the meantime.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out Wednesday
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Brogdon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Brogdon will miss a third straight game Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain. With Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Anfernee Simons (thumb) also inactive, the Trail Blazers' backcourt will be shorthanded again. Skylar Mays has excelled in an increased role recently, averaging 13.0 points and 11.0 assists per game in Brodgon's absence.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Out for Tuesday
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Brogdon (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Utah.
Brogdon will miss his second consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain. Portland will be banged up entering a back-to-back set Tuesday and Wednesday, as Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Anfernee Simons (thumb) are also inactive.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Ruled out Sunday
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Brogdon (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Lakers.
Brogdon left Wednesday's matchup against Sacramento with a left hamstring strain, and the injury will force him to miss at least one additional contest. Skylar Mays and Shaedon Sharpe should see more opportunities in the backcourt as a result, especially with Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Anfernee Simons (thumb) also sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Exits with hamstring strain
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Brogdon has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Kings with a left hamstring strain, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. He produced five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in five minutes.
Brogdon picked up a third straight start at point guard in place of Scoot Henderson (ankle) but lasted less than one quarter before going down with an injury of his own. The Trail Blazers will return to action Sunday against the Lakers, but given that hamstring injuries often entail multi-week recoveries, Brogdon could be on track to miss time. At least for the rest of Wednesday's game, Skylar Mays is expected to take on extra minutes at point guard, while wing Shaedon Sharpe could shoulder a higher-volume scoring role out of the backcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Pours in 24 points in start
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Brogdon closed Friday's 115-113 overtime win over the Grizzlies with 24 points (6-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 assists, seven rebounds and three steals in 44 minutes.
Brogdon was already a prolific contributor off the bench, but Scoot Henderson's (ankle) injury earned him his first appearance of the season in Portland's starting lineup. The veteran was on the court for the majority of the game alongside Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant, and all three players were able to clear the 20-point mark while handling usage rates north of 20 percent. The Trail Blazers appear to be taking a day-to-day approach with Henderson, but it wouldn't be surprising if he missed Sunday's rematch with the Grizzlies to put Brogdon in position for another start.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Will start at point guard
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Brogdon is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Brogdon will start at point guard with Scoot Henderson (ankle) out, and he will play in the backcourt alongside Shaedon Sharpe, who has been upgraded to available due to a thumb injury. Brogdon is averaging 18.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game off the bench this season.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Big night off bench
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Brogdon logged 21 points (9-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 99-91 victory over Toronto.
The veteran guard has looked very comfortable in his role as the leader of Portland's second unit, popping for at least 18 points in four straight games to begin the season. Brogdon has seen extra minutes since Anfernee Simons (thumb) went down in the Trail Blazers' opener, and as long as the 30-year-old can stay healthy himself, his usage should allow him to continue his productive run.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Logs team-high 20 points from bench
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Brogdon closed with 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Clippers.
The Trail Blazers intend to give Scoot Henderson every opportunity to succeed as the team's floor general, but Brogdon was brought in to provide support at the position, and it will be no surprise to see Brogdon and Shaedon Sharpe step in to provide some punch in the second unit. Brogdon was a direct replacement for Henderson in the first half, but they shared time on the floor in the third and fourth quarter. The usage is a good sign that the Blazers will utilize Brogdon as an off-guard option as well, which will give him more viability as a fantasy target.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Not on injury report
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Brogdon is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Brogdon was rested in the preseason finale back on Oct. 16 and didn't end up making any appearances. Brogdon could potentially be a key contributor for the second unit in Portland, but it's no secret that he may be flipped to a contender down the road.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Remains out Monday
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Brogdon (rest) is inactive for Monday's preseason game against the Suns.
Brogdon completes the 2023 preseason without logging a minute for the Trail Blazers. The 30-year-old is a candidate to suit up for Portland at some point in the regular season, but likely only as a means to buoy his trade value.
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Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon: Not playing Saturday
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Brogdon (rest) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Brogdon has yet to make his preseason debut for the Blazers. His next chance to play will come against the Suns, but Brogdon is perhaps more likely to be traded than to be part of Portland's 2023-24 plans.
