Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Starting against Denver
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Rupert is in the starting lineup to face the Nuggets on Saturday, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Rupert will get the starting nod with Anfernee Simons (knee) sidelined. This will be Rupert's first start of the campaign, and he'll join Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara, Kris Murray and Duop Reath in the starting unit.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Cleared to play Satruday
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Rupert (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Although Rupert will be available, he's not a lock to see the floor with both Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson good to go Saturday.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Deemed probable for Saturday
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Rupert is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Rupert continues to battle a minor right ankle sprain. Despite being cleared for action, Rupert hasn't appeared in either of Portland's last two games.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Available for Thursday
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Rupert (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against New York.
This is good news for Portland, as they will be without Anfernee Simons (knee) on Thursday. However, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports that Rupert may not see the floor, as the Trail Blazers are going to be cautious with his ankle.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Available to play
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Rupert (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus Miami.
Rupert has yet to see the floor in February, and he's been held to single-digit minutes in his last three appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Probable for Tuesday
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Rupert (ankle) is expected to play Tuesday against the Heat.
Rupert has missed his team's last three games while dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he's on track to return Tuesday evening. He hasn't been much of a factor for the Blazers so far this season, averaging 2.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.4 minutes (16 appearances). Expect confirmation on Rupert's availability closer to tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Out for Sunday
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Rupert (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Hornets.
The rookie guard will sit out for a third straight game, and he currently doesn't have a timetable for a return.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Remains out Friday
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Rupert (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets.
Rupert will miss his second straight contest due to a right ankle sprain. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to NBA
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Wednesday.
Rupert hasn't appeared in an NBA contest since Jan. 29 and has made just three appearances for Portland since Jan. 14. Even if he's available for Thursday's matchup versus Minnesota, which is the Trail Blazers' final contest before the All-Star break, Rupert's presence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to Portland
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Saturday.
Rupert averaged 4.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.4 minutes of action during eight appearances with the Trail Blazers in January. The 19-year-old has compiled 119 total minutes across 16 appearances with Portland this season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Returns to NBA
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The Trail Blazers recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Rupert will be available for Friday's game versus the Mavericks. However, the rookie guard is averaging just 4.5 minutes across his eight NBA appearances this season.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to NBA club
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
Rupert has been recalled following the G League's Winter Showcase. He's been solid in the G League this season, averaging 13.7 points while shooting 44.3 percent from deep across 15 appearances, but he was a non-factor during the Showcase and is unlikely to play meaningful minutes with the NBA club.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Back with Portland
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The Trail Blazers recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Friday.
A day after being sent to the G League, Rupert will rejoin the parent club. Over seven appearances with the Trail Blazers this year, he's averaged just 0.7 points in 4.4 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled to NBA
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Tuesday.
Rupert, Moses Brown and Kris Murray were all sent back to the NBA club after playing in Rip City's 107-103 win over Ontario on Monday. They'll all be available for Portland's matchup in Phoenix on Tuesday, but it's unlikely they'll play significant minutes, barring a blowout.
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Trail Blazers' Rayan Rupert: Recalled from G League
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Portland recalled Rupert from the G League's Rip City Remix on Tuesday.
Rupert has played a total of seven minutes through two appearances with Portland this season.
