McLemore will move to the bench for Monday's game against the Magic, Blazers radio voice Jay Allen reports.

EDGE Analysis

With CJ McCollum making his return after an 18-game absence, McLemore will relinquish his starting role, as the Blazers will go with McCollum and Anfernee Simons in the backcourt with Nassir Little at small forward. McLemore had started the last four contests in place of McCollum and Norman Powell (COVID-19 protocols), the latter of whom will remain out Monday. In that four-game stretch, McLemore posted 15.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.5 threes per contest.

McLemore notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

CJ McCollum (chest) is scheduled to return next week and while Damian Lillard's (abdomen) absence leaves a thin backcourt, McLemore's role as a starter at off-guard will be coming to a close. He may have some secondary value as McCollum regains his sea legs, but the veteran's production will only come from the second unit once McCollum is at 100 percent.

McLemore closed with 18 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 140-108 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

McLemore was one of six Trailblazers with double-digit scoring, and has now combined for 38 points over his previous two games. Fueled by a strong 9-for-17 shooting clip from beyond the arc, McLemore is a verified sniper. Averaging a career-best 41.9 percent from deep, he's attempting a hearty 5.1 threes per game across 23 appearances. With the Trailblazers in shambles, his rest-of-season role is worth monitoring.

McLemore logged 20 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 114-108 win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

McLemore notched his second straight start in place of Norman Powell (COVID-19 protocols) and finished with his third effort of 20-plus points this season. The veteran also chipped in a season-high five boards and two blocks in an all-around strong performance. McLemore will likely return to a reserve role when Powell and/or CJ McCollum (personal) return to action, so he isn't a priority fantasy pickup despite Monday's solid showing.

McLemore amassed 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 103-88 win over Sacramento.

EDGE Analysis

McLemore drew his first start of the 2021-22 campaign with Damian Lillard (abdominal), CJ McCollum (lung) and Norman Powell (COVID-19) all sidelined. In his first season with Portland, the 28-year-old is averaging 7.8 points and 1.1 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game. However, as long as the aforementioned trio remains out, McLemore is expected to see an uptick in usage.

McLemore will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Blazers radio voice Jay Allen reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blazers placed Norman Powell in COVID-19 protocols earlier in the day, so they'll need to dig deep into the bench with Damian Lillard (abdominal) and CJ McCollum (lung) also sidelined. It'll be the first start of the season for McLeMore, who played 18 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Cavs. Fantasy-wise, McLemore isn't a very appealing option, but he's occasionally capable of getting hot from three-point range.

McLemore (COVID-19 protocols) will be available Friday against the Lakers, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a two-game absence due to protocols, McLemore is back Friday. In his past 12 appearances, he's averaged 7.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 15.8 minutes.

McLemore (COVID-19 protocols) is probable against the Lakers on Friday, according to Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620.

EDGE Analysis

McLemore is not on the NBA's injury report anymore and will try being ready before an upcoming Blazers-Lakers game Friday at Los Angeles. Fortunately for him, CJ McCollum continues to recover from a lung injury. His absence will allow McLemore additional playing time.

The Trail Blazers placed McLemore in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's one of five Portland players to enter the league protocol since Christmas Eve, joining Dennis Smith, Trendon Watford, Keljin Blevins and Robert Covington. Unless he tests out of protocol early, McLemore will likely miss multiple games, starting with Monday's tilt against the Mavericks.

McLemore chipped in 28 points (10-16 FG, 8-13 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-116 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

McLemore had easily his best game of the season, as he caught fire from beyond the arc and helped push Portland past Charlotte on a night when the Blazers hit 21 threes as a team. Normally, McLemore is not a player fantasy managers can count on, but he should continue to see a boost in minutes so long as CJ McCollum (lung) is out. Dennis Smith (knee) and Tony Snell (personal) also sat out Friday.