Evan Turner

Evan Turner (hand) could make his return for Portland this week

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (hand) isn't currently traveling with the team on their road trip, but he will join the team on Thursday as they prepare for the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Turner has been out since early-February with a hand injury but looks close to making his return for the Blazers. Saturday versus the Hawks looks like the target date for the wings' return. Allen Crabbe and Moe Harkless will both lose some minutes whenever Turner comes back.

Turner is averaging 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while posting a -3.7 nERD -- ranking 446th out of 474 NBA players.