Grant Out Friday with Achilles Tendonitis; Traveling with Team for Potential Saturday Return

Jerami Grant (left Achilles tendonitis) has been officially ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, marking his eighth consecutive absence. Despite the continued sideline, the veteran forward is traveling with the Trail Blazers on their current road trip, suggesting a potential return for Saturday's contest against the Spurs. With Grant unavailable, Kris Murray and Sidy Cissoko are expected to continue receiving increased minutes in the rotation.