Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Limited again despite start
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Camara registered five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 114-110 victory over the Pacers.
Camara started for the eighth consecutive game, yet struggled to make any sort of real impact. Despite starting, his playing time was under 20 minutes for the third time in the past five games. Since being elevated to the opening unit, Camara has been well outside the top 200 in standard leagues, making him a non-factor outside of very deep formats.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Scoreless in loss
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Camara didn't score any points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), but he did log three assists, two steals and a rebound in Wednesday's 109-95 loss to Cleveland.
This game marked Camara's second start, relegating Matisse Thybulle to the bench. After a relatively efficient showing against Utah on Tuesday, he did not do much to help the shorthanded Trail Blazers as they extended their losing streak to five. On the plus side, Camara has exceeded 22 minutes in every game this season except the opener. However, the lack of production to show for it (5.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks per game) is quite concerning. As Anfernee Simons (thumb), Scoot Henderson (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) remain out, expect the rookie to see extended minutes until they return.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Will play Sunday
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Camara (wrist) will play in Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies,Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Camara's status was in question due to a wrist sprain, but after taking part in warmups he has been cleared to play. The rookie has seen a respectable role to begin his career, averaging 6.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.5 minutes per game across six contests. Camara saw 31 minutes last game with Scoot Henderson sidelined with an ankle injury, so he could be in store for another significant workload with Henderson out again.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Camara won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Camara drew the start in Portland's preseason finale with several would-be starters sidelined but played only 12 minutes. As expected, he'll rejoin the reserves for Wednesday's opener, and it's unclear how large of a role he'll command.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Joins starters
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Camara will start Monday's preseason finale against Phoenix.
Camara continues gaining momentum towards carving out a rotation role for the Trail Blazers. The rookie is joined by Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Jabari Walker and Duop Reath in the starting lineup.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Looks good in NBA preseason debut
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Camara racked up 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 14 minutes Tuesday in a 106-66 preseason victory versus New Zealand.
Camara was perhaps the most impressive player for Portland in the team's preseason opener, as he finished second on the club in scoring with an efficient 5-for-6 mark from the field, including a pair of triples. The Dayton product rounded out his stat line with four boards and three dimes while looking very comfortable on the court. Camara likely benefited from an opportunity standpoint when he was traded to a rebuilding Blazers squad after Phoenix took him with the 52nd pick in June's NBA draft, and he could build a case for a more-than-minor bench role with a strong preseason following an impressive showing during the Summer League.
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Suns' Toumani Camara: Shimmers in Summer League finale
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Camara logged 20 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 11-12 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 23 minutes of Saturday's 102-79 Summer League win against the Grizzlies.
Camara finished Summer League on a high note, posting a double-double in 23 minutes of Saturday's tilt. He corralled game highs in both points and rebounds and was a force on the interior, pulling down five offensive boards and getting to the line 12 times. Though Camara was selected 52nd overall in the 2023 NBA draft, he's made a case to push for early minutes for a revamped Suns roster.
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Suns' Toumani Camara: Available Friday
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Camara is expected to be available for Friday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Camara is not carrying an injury, but he was given the night off for rest Tuesday against the Pelicans. He's had a strong Summer League so far, averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in two games.
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Suns' Toumani Camara: Resting against Pelicans
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Camara is resting for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
This is the second night of a back-to-back, so the Suns are taking it easy on the rookie. He's likely to be back in action Friday against the Jazz.
