Mays will return to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is returning from a five-game absence and is back with the starters. Mays played well for Portland in recent games, so it's likely he will maintain a decent role until Scoot Henderson (ankle) gets clearance.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Solid in loss Friday
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Mays ended Friday's 107-95 loss to the Lakers with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 26 minutes.
Mays started again in the absence of Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), and he put up his fourth double-digit scoring effort over his past five games. The fourth-year point guard also led the Blazers with eight assists, and he's averaging a shiny 9.0 dimes during that five-game stretch. The returns of Brogdon and Henderson will eventually eat into Mays' opportunities, but as long as he's playing 30-plus minutes per game, he's worth a look in fantasy as an assist specialist capable of sprinkling in modest scoring with non-destructive shooting percentages.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Hands out 10 dimes
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Mays closed with six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 assists, five rebounds and two blocks across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 115-99 loss to the Jazz.
Since Malcolm Brogdon went down with a hamstring injury early in the Trail Blazers' 121-118 loss to the Kings on Nov. 8, Mays has proven to be an elite source of assists. He came off the bench against Sacramento to dish out 11 assists, that dropped 12 and 10 dimes in his first two starts of the season. With Scoot Henderson (ankle) likely out until at least late November and Brogdon at risk of missing additional contests, Mays will be worthy of a roster spot in most leagues while he has a clear path to 30-plus minutes as the Blazers' starting point guard.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Double-doubles in starting role
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Mays posted 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 assists and four rebounds over 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.
Making his first start of the season with Scoot Henderson (ankle) set to miss 2-to-3 more weeks and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) also day-to-day, Mays proved to be an excellent fantasy option for managers who streamed him for assists. With Anfernee Simons (thumb) also out indefinitely and Brogdon likely to miss more time given his durability concerns, Mays could continue to produce for managers as Portland opens a four-game week. During six late-season starts in 2022-23 with the Trail Blazers, Mays posted averages of 15.3 points, 8.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 31.5 minutes while shooting 50 percent from the field and 92.3 percent from the free-throw line.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Starting Sunday
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Mays is starting Sunday's game against the Lakers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
The Trail Blazers are shorthanded in the backcourt Sunday with Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) unavailable, so Mays will join the starting lineup for the first time this season. Brogdon exited Wednesday's overtime loss to the Kings with his injury, and Mays stepped up with 18 points, 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals in 37 minutes. He'll attempt to remain productive Sunday and should see plenty of minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Contract converted to standard deal
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Mays had his two-way contract converted to a standard deal Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Mays has shown some promise off the bench for the Trail Blazers this year, including a double-double in 37 minutes during Wednesday's overtime loss to the Kings. He should have a more limited role when Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is healthy, but Mays will have a chance to continue contributing for the parent club.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Inefficient shooting in loss
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Mays racked up seven points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 16 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Grizzlies.
After seeing double-digit minutes just once through Portland's first five games, Mays has played at least 15 minutes in back-to-back contests. His increased playing time is likely due to Scoot Henderson's (ankle) absence. Mays hasn't exactly taken advantage of his opportunity, shooting just 29.4 percent from the floor over the last two contests, but he has tallied three steals during that stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Scores 21 in season finale
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Mays accumulated 21 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in 41 minutes during Sunday's 157-101 loss to Golden State.
Mays inked a 10-day deal with the Trail Blazers in late March and signed a rest-of-the-season deal on April 9. He started all six of his appearances and averaged 15.3 points with 8.3 assists per contest, but it must be noted he saw regular playing time when the Blazers had all their starters shut down and with the team out of playoff contention. Given the Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe on the roster for next season, it's hard to imagine a scenario where they opt to re-sign Mays this summer.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Signs for rest of season
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Mays signed a rest-of-season contract with the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Mays signed a 10-day contract at the end of March and has started five straight contests, posting 14.2 points, 7.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 29.6 minutes. His initial deal was set to expire, so Portland signed him to another contract for the final game of the campaign. Given his strong play, Mays should garner some interest as a free agent this summer.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Seven assists in start
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Mays registered 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 129-127 loss to the Spurs.
With the Trail Blazers essentially shutting down most of their regulars, Mays, who's operating under a two-way contract, has drawn four straight starts and finished with at least 10 points and six assists in each of those contests. During that stretch, he's averaged 15.5 points, 7.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 29.5 minutes with 60/52/100 shooting splits.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Stellar all-around outing in loss
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Mays ended Tuesday's 119-109 loss to Memphis with 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Mays continues to take advantage of increased playing time and notched season highs in points, rebounds and minutes during Tuesday's loss. The third-year guard is operating under a 10-day deal and has drawn three straight starts, averaging 17.0 points, 7.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds with 60/57/100 shooting splits during that stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Skylar Mays: Signs with Portland
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The Trail Blazers signed Mays to a 10-day contract Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Mays spent the 2022-23 G League season with the Mexico City Capitanes. He could see some minutes at the NBA level during the final weeks of the regular season with Damian Lillard (calf) shut down. However, he's unlikely to have serious fantasy value unless Portland shuts down more members of the regular rotation in an attempt to get younger players, like Mays, more playing time.
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Skylar Mays: Team-high scoring tally Monday
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Mays tallied 25 points (10-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, one rebound and one steal across 39 minutes in Mexico City's 111-98 loss to Birmingham on Monday.
Mays led the Capitanes in scoring while eclipsing the 20-point mark for the third time in the last four games. The 2020 second-round pick of the Hawks also has been more aggressive from behind the arc of late, draining multiple threes in three consecutive games while putting up between seven and 11 attempts from distance in those contests.
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Skylar Mays: Stellar in Wednesday win
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Mays totaled 24 points (10-19 FG, 1-3 Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals across 32 minutes in the Capitanes' 122-116 win over Greensboro on Wednesday.
Mays filled out the stat sheet impressively while tying for second in scoring and leading the Capitanes in assists. The one-time draft pick of the Hawks has scored over 20 points in four of his last seven contests, shooting at least Wednesday's 52.6 percent in each of those games.
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Skylar Mays: Productive line in win
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Mays delivered 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven assists, one rebound and one steal across 37 minutes in the Capitanes' 122-107 win over Capital City on Sunday.
Mays continues to unsurprisingly thrive at the G League level, with Sunday's game marking his fifth straight with at least 15 points. The 2020 second-round pick of the Hawks has also been a solid facilitator, dishing out at least five assists in five of the last seven contests.
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Skylar Mays: Second straight 23-point effort
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Mays managed 23 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes in the Capitanes' 109-105 win over Ontario on Monday.
Mays managed to replicate his scoring total from Sunday's loss to Ontario, which came largely on the strength of a 9-for-16 showing from the field. The 2020 second-round pick of the Hawks has been a seamless fit with the Capitanes in his first seven games, averaging 20.3 points, 7.0 assists and 5.4 rebounds across 34.9 minutes per contest while shooting an efficient 49.0 percent.
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Skylar Mays: Productive off bench Sunday
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Mays delivered 21 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes in the Capitanes' 122-121 win over Lakeland on Sunday.
Mays paced the second unit in scoring while producing his first double-digit scoring tally since Jan. 24. The LSU product is contributing 8.7 points, 3.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game thus far this G League season during 15 games with Delaware and Mexico City.
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Skylar Mays: Subpar performance in loss
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Mays recorded eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 loss to Grand Rapids.
Mays has failed to score in double figures for three straight games. However, he somewhat salvaged his production Tuesday by finishing with five rebounds and five assists for the fourth time this season. Across 22 appearances, Mays is averaging 12.1 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 26.1 minutes.
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Skylar Mays: Modest production in loss
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Mays managed 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and five steals in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 loss to College Park.
Mays scored in double figures for the first time over his past four appearances and grabbed a season-high eight boards during Wednesday's narrow loss. Across 15 appearances, the 25-year-old is averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Skylar Mays: Scores 26 points off bench
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Mays registered 26 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 127-117 win over the Raptors 905.
Mays scored a season-high 26 points off the bench, marking his third 20-plus point outing over his past four games. Across 10 appearances, the 25-year-old has averaged 15.8 points, 4.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.5 minutes per game.
