Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Jerami Grant scored 20 points, Avdija added 18 points and 14 rebounds,

Anfernee Simons had 28 points and out six assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Jerami Grant scored 20 points, Avdija added 18 points and 14 rebounds,

The Portland Trail Blazers returned to practice Tuesday following the All-Star break to prepare for Thursday’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers at 7 p.m. On the court were Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III,

Update: Deni Avdija (quad) is availalbe. Jerami Grant (knee) is out. • • • The Portland Trail Blazers caught a break leading up to their game Sunday afternoon at the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will take the day off to rest.

Murray is not in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. The Blazers will receive reinforcements in the frontcourt since Jerami Grant (knee) and Robert Williams (knee) are available,

Grant will miss a second straight game, and Sunday's game is the first half of a back-to-back set. In Grant's absence, Shaedon Sharpe may stick in the starting lineup, while Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Scoot Hunderson are also candidates for increased roles.

The Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up to take on the Philadelphia 76ers today but they will be shorthanded for this game. Portland has already ruled out mul

Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards.