Haynes: Portland's Damian Lilllard will be held out for remainder of season
According to Chris Haynes, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been shut down for the remainder of the season.
What It Means:
Lillard will not play again this season after the Trail Blazers were unable to stay in playoff or play-in contention. Expect Shaedon Sharpe to play a lead offensive role with most of Portland's normal starting lineup likely to sit.
Per Rotogrinders' Court IQ in 274.8 minutes with Lillard, Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic, and Anfernee Simons off the floor this season, Sharpe is averaging 0.84 FanDuel points per minute and a 25.2% usage rate.
Source:
Chris Haynes
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