Trail Blazers Acquire Norman Powell
Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors. Portland agreed to send guard Gary Trent Jr. and guard Rodney Hood to Toronto in the deal. Powell gives the Trail Blazers a much-needed third scoring option behind Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, making them an even deadlier three-point shooting team in the process. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a breakout year, with career-best marks of 19.6 points per game and 2.8 triples made per game on 43.9 percent shooting. Powell's usage will drop down a few ticks in Portland, though he should get plenty of open looks with Lillard and McCollum attracting offensive attention.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward Source: Adrian Wojnarowski
Norman Powell Returns To Clippers Lineup Sunday
Norman Powell (hamstring) will make his return to the lineup on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Powell has been unavailable for the past seven games and has actually logged just nine minutes of action since Feb. 13. Due to his long absence, Powell may be under a minutes restriction on Sunday. Despite his recent health issues, Powell is still on track for a career year, as he is averaging 23.8 points in 33.0 minutes. With Powell's return, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir Coffey are expected to see reduced playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell Set To Miss Another Game Friday
Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, which will be his seventh consecutive missed game since suffering a hamstring strain on March 2. Despite missing Powell, the Clippers have gone 4-2 over the last six games while Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir Coffey both get bumps in playing time and opportunities. Bogdanovic is averaging 15.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 threes per game during that stretch while Coffey is posting 8.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.3 threes per contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Norman Powell Out At Least 10 Days
Norman Powell (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 10 days after suffering a right hamstring strain. The 31-year-old has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 23.8 points with 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while shooting 42.4% from behind the arc. Unfortunately, the latest update means he'll miss at least six games, although it's possible he could be out longer. With Powell sidelined, Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is coming off a 13-point, four-rebound showing in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, should remain in the starting lineup, with Amir Coffey potentially earning more minutes.
Source: Joey Linn
Los Angeles Clippers forward Source: Joey Linn
Norman Powell Out With Strained Hamstring
Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. After missing five games due to a knee injury, Powell was back in the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he strained his right hamstring and played only nine minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Amir Coffey will be expected to step up during Powell's absence. Powell's first opportunity to return is on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, but since he is dealing with a muscle injury, it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out several games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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