CJ McCollum - Knee Injury - Should Return Later This Week
CJ McCollum has now missed the Portland Trail Blazers last three games due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old suffered the injury during the Blazers defeat to the San Antonio Spurs last Saturday, and despite being re-assessed at the weekend, McCollum remains out. Nevertheless, it is believed that the shooting guard's injury is minor, and McCollum is expected to return to the court later this week.
Kelly Oubre Jr. - Thumb Injury - Out For Season
Kelly Oubre Jr. was enjoying the best month of his career until he suffered a thumb injury during the Suns trip to New Orleans. The injury has caused the 23-year-old to miss the Suns last three games, and the team has since confirmed that Oubre Jr. won't be seen on the court again this season:
Kelly Oubre Jr. today underwent a procedure on a sprained left thumb after suffering the injury in the Suns’ game at New Orleans on March 16. His expected recovery time is approximately four to six weeks.