Similar to Sunday’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers’ road game Wednesday against the Utah Jazz features extensive injury reports from both teams.
Such is life during the NBA regular season in April.
The Blazers announced forward Deni Avdija (right thumb sprain) and guard Anfernee Simons (right forearm contusion) are questionable to play Wednesday. Center Duop Reath is also questionable to play due to right knee tendinitis.
Blazers players Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III and Bryce McGowens are all out for the contest.
INJURY REPORT 4/9 @ UTA:
OUT
Ayton (L Calf Strain)
Grant (R Knee Tendinitis)
Henderson (Concussion Protocol)
McGowens (R Rib Fracture)
Williams III (L Knee Injury Management)
QUESTIONABLE
Avdija (R Thumb Sprain)
Reath (R Knee Tendinitis)
Simons (R Forearm Contusion)
According to Utah’s latest injury report, several players won’t suit up Wednesday against the Blazers: forwards Taylor Hendricks, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Cody Williams, and KJ Martin; guards Jordan Clarkson and Elijah Harkless; and center Walker Kessler.