Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (knee) is listed as probable against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been kept off the court with inflammation in his left knee and has played in only two of the last 10 Suns games. Little's absence has yet to matter a lot for the Suns, as he's been limited to only 12.5 minutes a night across 34 games this season. However, he could see some playing time if Eric Gordon (knee) is unavailable.

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday against Denver. The 24-year-old is kept off the court by inflammation in his left knee. Little's absence doesn't mean a lot for the Suns, as he's been limited to only 12.5 minutes a night across the season, although the former Trail Blazers could currently get some extra work with Devin Booker (ankle) on the shelf. His next chance to return comes on Thursday in a clash with Toronto.

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (knee) isn't available for Thursday's matchup against Houston. The 24-year-old is dealing with inflammation in his left knee. Little played less than a minute in the last game against the Lakers, so his absence won't impact the Suns in any way. Following a decent campaign in 2021-22, Little's play has deteriorated, and he hasn't done anything to boost his stock this season. The former first-round pick has averaged 3.9 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.5 minutes through 34 appearances.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (leg) and Nassir Little (knee) have both been upgraded to active on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. So far, the Suns have been a revolving door of injuries, but they at least get two contributors back in this easier Sunday night matchup. Gordon will likely move into the starting lineup since Bradley Beal (ankle) is out. Little, on the other hand, will remain in a bench role where he sees around 20 minutes. Gordon becomes a startable option across all fantasy leagues again while Little would be more of an option for those in deeper leagues.

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (concussion) won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. He took a bad fall on Friday versus Sacramento, suffering an orbital fracture, and Little needs to clear concussion protocol before being available for selection again. Yuta Watanabe and Keita Bates-Diop could see an increased workload off the Suns bench in Little's absence., although both players carry very little fantasy value.

Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little logged just four minutes in Friday's meeting with Sacramento and will need to clear concussion protocol before being available to return to the lineup. He had to exit the contest after taking a heavy fall in the first quarter. Little's absence likely won't hurt the Suns much, but he put in a few strong performances last month when Phoenix was short of healthy bodies. Yuta Watanabe, Jordan Goodwin, and Chimezie Metu logged the most action off the bench on Friday, as Kevin Durant (ankle) and Grayson Allen (groin) joined Bradley Beal (back) on the sidelines.

Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

The Portland Trail Blazers finally satisfied Damian Lillard's trade request on Wednesday, and forward Nassir Little and guard Keon Johnson ended up on the Phoenix Suns in the fallout of the comings and goings. The Suns also netted Jusuf Nurkic and Grayson Allen while Portland got Deandre Ayton out of Phoenix in the swap. Little took a step back last year after a decent 2021-22 season that saw him average 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 threes, and 0.9 blocks in 25.9 minutes over 42 games (23 starts). Johnson only averaged 4.7 points during 10.4 minutes a year ago, so he's likely hard-pressed to see meaningful run in the desert, too. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on names such as Matisse Thybulle and ... [More]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little underwent a successful abdominal surgery to repair a right-side core injury, which is similar to the one he received last offseason. The 23-year-old seemed to return fully healthy at the beginning of the season but had a stretch of missed games for a little over a month before the All-Star break. He's struggled to expand on the role that he's been in, but depending on what happens with Damian Lillard, he may get some more opportunities.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (ankle) is out ahead of Sunday's matchup with Minnesota. Portland could be without Cam Reddish (back) as well, so Kevin Knox II may see some extra minutes from the bench. Knox had nine points, five assists, and a steal the other night against the Kings, so he has some value for DFS participants.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (concussion) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was held out of Wednesday's game, but it appears he has cleared concussion protocol. There should be minutes available with Damian Lillard (calf) and Jusuf Nurkic (knee) both uncertain to play. Little hasn't done a ton this season, but could be a viable streaming option with the Blazers shorthanded. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to game time to see which players are actually active for this game.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Utah. He has a troublesome left calf and could end up sitting out his first game of the campaign. The 22-year-old has had a couple of strong performances this month, but he doesn't do a lot most times, averaging only 15 minutes off the bench. He has been able to get 6.1 points and 2.5 rebounds in the limited action. Little's absence could help Trendon Watford back into the rotation, but Justice Winslow should be able to cover most of his minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little has agreed to a four-year, $28 million extension with the team. This will keep the 22-year-old in Portland through the 2026-27 season. While he has yet to play more than 48 games in a season, his production has increased each year. Across 42 games this past year, he dropped 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He may present some value in deep fantasy leagues, but his playing time could take a hit after Portland brought in Jerami Grant and Jabari Walker. As of right now, there are better players to target.

Portland Trail Blazers power forward Robert Covington (knee) and small/power forward Nassir Little (shoulder) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Dallas. The duo's absence will leave Portland massively shorthanded on the wing, paving the way for Tony Snell and CJ Elleby to see a significant minutes bump. Covington has struggled statistically during his second season with the Blazers, averaging just 7.7 PPG on 39 percent shooting overall. Little has seen his minutes total nearly double from where it sat last year, parlaying his elevated workload into 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per outing. The next chance for either to suit up comes Friday against the Rockets.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (knee) will be active for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He injured his knee last Wednesday and struggled during Friday's game. However, Little is feeling good enough to play here and should get significant minutes. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about Little. He should get at least 30 minutes or more during most games.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day due to a non-COVID related illness. However, the Blazers have decided to give him the day off to rest. His next chance to play would be on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. In the meantime, Robert Covington and Larry Nance Jr. will be asked to step up on Tuesday. Both could be streaming options and low cost DFS choices for Tuesday's slate.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Little is dealing with a non-COVID illness that could force him out of this contest. That being said, Robert Covington could move into the starting five and have plenty of streaming appeal. Also, Ben McLemore could see an increased role. Either way, both players should have streaming appeal and some DFS value for Tuesday's slate, assuming Little is out.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He has missed each of his last four games due to a left ankle sprain. The Blazers could certainly use him out there with Damian Lillard (abdominal) and C.J. McCollum (lung) already ruled out. Also, Anfernee Simons (ankle) and Ben McLemore (hip) are questionable for Wednesday. CJ Elleby could be a tempting streaming option and Little would be asked to pick up the slack, assuming he's able to play on Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers small forwards Norman Powell (quad) and Nassir Little (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Detroit. Powell's absence with a right quad contusion has now hit multiple games, and with Little -- his backup -- unavailable, Tony Snell and Larry Nance Jr. can be seen as next in line to get added run. Powell has shot a career-best 50.5 percent from the field across his first 18 games, with Little playing a valuable role for Portland's second unit with an average of 8.3 points and 5.3 boards per contest. The next chance for either player to get back into action comes Thursday vs. the Spurs.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nassir Little will make his second straight start in Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is filling in for the injured Norman Powell (knee), who was ruled out just a few hours before the game. Little had a solid all-around performance in his previous start on Monday. Facing the Los Angeles Clippers, he played 32 minutes and compiled 10 points, four rebounds, two blocks, two steals and two three-pointers. He's certainly worth considering as a cheap DFS option for Wednesday.