Afflalo missed practice Saturday due to a sore left hamstring, Al Iannazzone of News Day Sports reports.

The injury doesn't sound like anything serious, but should still be monitored. Afflalo is expected to start at shooting guard for the Knicks this season.

Afflalo agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Knicks on Thursday, ESPN New York reports.

The deal includes a player option for the second year, enabling Afflalo to get back on the market next summer when the cap is expected to take a significant leap. The veteran spent last season with the Nuggets and Blazers, averaging13.3 points per game. He figures to slide easily into the starting shooting guard spot for New York.

Afflalo opted out of the final year of his contract Tuesday, Jabari Young of Comcast SportsNet reports.

Afflalo had until Monday night to make a decision and, as expected, he'll decline his $7.4 million option for next season, making him a free agent. The 29-year-old will be on Portland's radar, but the team has other issues to sort out, namely the futures of Wes Matthews and LaMarcus Aldridge, beforehand.

Afflalo is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract, ESPN reports.

Afflalo, who was traded to the Blazers at the deadline, has a $7.4 million player option for the 2015-16 season, but he's expected to opt out and seek a longer-term deal. The 29-year-old figures to have no shortage of suitors, despite taking a step back this season after a stellar 2013-14 campaign. There's a chance he could return to Portland, though the Blazers will need to assess Wesley Matthews' situation first.

Afflalo was held scoreless (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) with one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes during Monday's win versus the Grizzlies.

In his second game in the lineup since missing five due to a strained shoulder, Afflalo was unable to connect from the floor Monday, as he did in a five-point, six rebound performance Saturday. The inability to fill Wesley Matthews' (Achilles) shoes at two-guard has afflicted the Blazers throughout the first round, but CJ McCollum has exploded off the bench behind Afflalo, racking up 22 points, nine rebounds, four steals, four three-pointers, and two assists over the past two contests. Afflalo should continue to get the nod at shooting guard, but his ineffectiveness should make way for McCollum to play in crunch time, where the second-year guard managed well Monday.

Afflalo started at shooting guard and played 27 minutes in his return to the court Saturday. He put up five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, and one assist before fouling out.

Afflalo could be an intriguing option to use for Monday's Game 4 against the Grizzlies, as with Mike Conley (face) out, the Blazers backcourt could have a little more breathing room on offense. Afflalo was out with a shoulder injury since April 11.

Afflalo (shoulder) will start in Game 3 against the Grizzlies on Saturday, The Columbian reports.

This will be the first time that Afflalo takes the court since suffering a strained right shoulder on Apr. 9. His move into the starting lineup should move C.J. McCollum back to his normal role off the bench. Although, it's possible that Afflalo may not be able to handle his normal 32.1 minutes per game after rushing back from injury so soon.

Afflalo (shoulder) is listed as probable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Grizzlies, Erik Gundersen of The Oregonian reports.

Afflalo has not played in the first two games of the series after he suffered a strained right shoulder late in the regular season. After going through a full workout Friday, he's on track to return to the lineup, and he'd likely supplant Allen Crabbe as the starting two guard.

Afflalo (shoulder) won't suit up Wednesday at Memphis, the Blazers' official site reports.

Afflalo tested out his healing right shoulder prior to the game and still didn't feel right, so he'll remain on the pine for the maximum two weeks that was expected after suffering the initial injury on Apr. 10. With a few more days of rest, expect him to return once the series returns to Portland on Saturday.

Afflalo (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game at Memphis.

Afflalo holds the goal of active status in Game 2 of the Blazers' first-round series, but at this point, he's only managed to shoot midrange jumpers and has yet to extend his range to the three-point arc. The health of his right shoulder is improving, as evidenced by the upgrade from doubtful to questionable. Thus, it wouldn't surprise if Afflalo is available, though a return to the starting five in place CJ McCollum may be too much to ask at this point.

Afflalo (shoulder) said his goal is to play in Wednesday's Game 2 against the Grizzlies, but he remained non-committal regarding his status, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

Afflalo, who did not play in Game 1, said he's "definitely progressing" but is still "taking it day-to-day." At this point, he should remain questionable with the expectation that more information will be available following Wednesday's shootaround. If Afflalo is cleared to play, he could supplant C.J. McCollum as the starting shooting guard.

Afflalo (shoulder) could return for Game 2 against the Grizzlies, Comcast Sports Northwest reports.

Afflalo participated in pregame warmups before Game 1 on Sunday, but ultimately missed the game because of the shoulder issue. However, more optimism seems to surround his status for Game 2. The team should provide an update on Afflalo at some point over the next few days, clarifying his status heading into a crucial matchup as the Trail Blazers try to avoid dropping the first wo contests of the series.

Afflalo (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies, Peter Edmiston of 56 WHBQ 87.7 FM reports.

Afflalo managed to take part in pregame warmups but he's apparently still not able to face competition. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday.

Afflalo (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's playoff opener at Memphis.

Afflalo has participated in drills the past few days, including light shooting with his off hand Wednesday and point-blank attempts with his recovering right shoulder Friday. Afterward, he appeared to be in pain, and his availability Sunday supports his current state of health. He's now within the 1-to-2 week recovery timetable given on Apr. 10, meaning upcoming workouts will go a long way to determining his next appearance.

Afflalo (shoulder) continued his workout regime Friday but his availability for Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies is still uncertain, The Columbian reports.

Afflalo still seems to be in the recovery process after straining his right shoulder a week ago. His initial timetable for a return to the court was 1-2 weeks, so it's hard to determine where he stands since Portland hasn't released any updates to his status. As a result, the 29-year-old should be considered a game-time decision ahead of Sunday.

Afflalo (shoulder) fit in some light drills during Wednesday's morning shootaround, CSN Northwest reports.

In conjunction with the drills, Afflalo shot with his left, non-shooting hand, which doesn't exactly relay the current health of his strained right shoulder. He remains unsure of his availability for Game 1 of the playoffs but is hopeful that the Blazers begin the first round Sunday in order to give him an extra day of rest and recovery.

Afflalo (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a strained right shoulder and will miss 1-to-2 weeks.

The injury occurred late in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, as Afflalo was seen favoring the shoulder while on the bench during a timeout. Initially feared to be a tear of some sort, the 1-to-2 week timetable comes as somewhat of a relief to the Blazers, though with the playoffs set to begin in eight days, they'll need Afflalo at peak health after losing Wes Matthews (Achilles) for the season. In Afflalo's absence, Allan Crabbe and C.J. McCollum will see increased time, and McCollum is most likely to move into the starting five.

Afflalo (shoulder) will undergo further testing Friday, The Oregonian reports.

Afflalo didn't seem to express much concern about the injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss to the Warriors, but it certainly looked worrisome, as he was unable to lift his arm above the shoulder in the locker room after the game. The tests should provide more clarity on the situation, though the Blazers are surely experiencing some nervousness right now. The team has already lost Wesley Matthews for the season due to a ruptured left Achilles' tendon, so the potential of an extended absence for Afflalo would cripple their depth on the wing.

Afflalo exited Thursday's game late in the fourth quarter with a possible tear in his shoulder, TNT's Lewis Johnson reports via The Oregonian's Jason Quick.

If Afflalo's injury is indeed a shoulder tear of some sort, it could put a bit of a damper on the Trail Blazers' hopes of a deep playoff run. The acquisition of Afflalo became crucial following a season-ending injury to Wesley Matthews, sending him to the starting lineup. If his injury turns out to be anything serious, C.J. McCollum would likely be the top candidate to be inserted into the starting lineup in his place. However, the team should release an update on his status at some point in the coming days verifying his availability moving forward.

Afflalo scored 21 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) with five rebounds and two steals in 29 minutes Saturday.

Despite this big scoring line, Afflalo remains a player who should be kept on the waiver-wire on standard leagues and is averaging just 10.3 points in his last four games. He had failed to top double-digits in scoring in five games before Saturday's explosion, so relying upon him is a risky proposition.