Watford chipped in four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds and one assist across 10 minutes during Thursday's 122-115 loss to Miami.
Watford has appeared in six of the Nets' last nine games. During that stretch, he's played double-digit minutes four times and has averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.5 minutes per game. Those are solid per-minute stats, but his role is too inconsistent to trust in fantasy, especially since Ben Simmons (hip) may return to action soon.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Recalled from G League
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Watford was recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets on Wednesday, NBA freelance journalist Billy Reinhardt reports.
Watford had a brief stint in the G League, as he'll rejoin the parent club a few hours after being assigned to Long Island. He's unlikely to be a significant part of Brooklyn's rotation.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Well-rounded production off bench
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Watford recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 109-105 win over the Heat.
Watford wasn't part of the Nets' rotation over the first three games of the season, but he saw double-digit minutes Wednesday and contributed in multiple areas. Part of his uptick in playing time may have been due to Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) being unavailable, and even though Watford had an encouraging performance, it seems unlikely that he'll be able to maintain consistent minutes once the team is healthier.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Solid from free-throw line in win
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Watford posted 12 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 135-103 preseason win over Ra'anana.
Watford led all Nets players in free throws made and attempted in Thursday's preseason victory while tallying a bench-high-tying point total against Ra'anana. Watford has had a strong preseason for Brooklyn through two games, averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 16.5 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Joining Brooklyn
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The Nets signed Watford to a standard, non-guaranteed contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Watford will join the Nets after spending the first two seasons of his career with the Trail Blazers. In 2022-23, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 19.1 minutes across 62 appearances. Watford will likely compete for a depth role in Brooklyn's forward rotation.
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Trendon Watford: Let go by Portland
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Watford was waived by the Trail Blazers on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Watford has been a productive reserve over the last two seasons in Portland, finishing with averages of at least 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 18.0 minutes per game in both campaigns. However, he's been let go to start free agency and will look for new opportunities elsewhere. The undrafted product out of LSU has started 22 of his 110 NBA appearances and figures to land at least a two-way deal this summer.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Will play Sunday
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Watford (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Watford should get another start at center with Drew Eubanks (ankle) unavailable, and he'll look to build off his 24-point performance from Saturday. Go ahead and get him active.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Probable Sunday
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Watford (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Watford should continue to power through the ankle issue, and with Drew Eubanks (ankle) status up in the air for Sunday's game, Watford could draw another start at center. Check back for official word on his status closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Good to go Saturday
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Watford (ankle) is available and starting Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Watford has started eight of his past nine appearances but hasn't seen more than 22 minutes in any of the past four. During the past four games, he's averaged 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Listed as probable
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Watford (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday against the Clippers.
Despite the Blazers missing so many players recently, Watford's minutes have been held in check. He still produced a quality line on Thursday versus the Spurs, scoring 16 points with six rebounds, three assists and one block in 20 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Solid production in return
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Watford registered 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 20 minutes during Thursday's 129-127 loss to the Spurs.
Watford returned to the starting lineup following a one-game absence, and despite solid production, he played only 20 minutes. With the Trail Blazers essentially shutting down most of their regulars, Watford has drawn a start in each of his past nine appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.4 minutes during that stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Good to go Thursday
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Watford (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Watford has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing Portland's previous contest. He figures to draw another start at power forward alongside Drew Eubanks with Portland resting a litany of regulars again. Over his past nine appearances (seven starts), Watford has averaged 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.8 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Listed as questionable
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Watford (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Watford is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right ankle sprain. If that's the case, Drew Eubanks (back) would likely draw the start at center, while John Butler and Jabari Walker would be candidates for increased roles off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Will be held out Tuesday
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Watford (ankle) won't play Tuesday against Memphis, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Watford played the previous two games for Portland, but he saw limited minutes. The Blazers have been evaluating several different players at power forward of late, and the absences of Watford, Jerami Grant (quadriceps), Justise Winslow (ankle), Nassir Little (ankle) and possibly Kevin Knox (knee) could pave the way for Jabari Walker and John Butler to see extensive run Tuesday.
Watford (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Watford has been playing through the ankle issue the past few games, which could explain why he hasn't logged major minutes despite Portland missing so many key players. We'll get official word on Watford closer to Tuesday's tip, but with him playing banged up, he's a somewhat risky target in fantasy hoops.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Posts 15 points while banged up
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Watford closed with 15 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Watford has been dealing with an ankle injury as of late, but finished as one of three Trail Blazers players with 15 or more points as a starter in Sunday's win over Minnesota. Watford has surpassed the 15-point mark six times this season, including in three of his last five appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Good to go Sunday
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Watford (ankle) is good to go Sunday versus the Timberwolves.
Watford has been excellent for Portland in recent weeks, but it remains to be seen how involved he will be coming off an injury. He played just 22 minutes against the Kings on March 31, scoring eight points with four rebounds, two assists and one steal.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Expected to suit up Sunday
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Watford is probable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a right ankle sprain.
Watford is expected to play Sunday despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury. He has started in all of his last four appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Cleared to play against Sacramento
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Watford (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Kings, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Watford has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing the previous two games with a right ankle sprain. He will replace Nassir Little in the starting lineup.
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Trail Blazers' Trendon Watford: Upgraded to questionable
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Watford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Watford has missed two consecutive games with a sprained right ankle but may have a chance to return Friday. If he's able to go, Nassir Little and Kevin Knox could less action. However, with four starters out for Portland, there should be plenty of opportunities for whoever suits up.
