Nolan Smith will be inactive for Friday's game against the Rockets. Victor Claver will be active for the Blazers to help them on the wing, but he won't get enough playing time to matter in fantasy leagues. Ronnie Price has played well so far this year and has logged some minutes at shooting guard while backing up super-rookie Damian Lillard.

Nolan Smith (knee) logged 10 minutes off Portland's bench on Thursday, scoring two points with two rebounds and two assists. Smith's knee injury isn't a concern, but even at full health he's unlikely to be part of the regular season rotation -- the return of Ronnie Price (ankle) will bump him to the bottom of the depth chart.

Nolan Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's preseason game. Smith missed practice on Tuesday and it would appear he is over his hyper-extended knee trouble. He will compete for the backup point guard duties behind Damian Lillard.

Nolan Smith is expected to be available to play on Wednesday after suffering a sprained knee on Tuesday. He's fighting to be Damian Lillard's back up at point guard but has had trouble staying healthy over the last six months.

Nolan Smith (knee) missed practice on Tuesday. Smith's knee sprain comes at a bad time with talk of Will Barton (hamstring) possibly getting minutes at point guard to behind Damian Lillard. The Duke product doesn't project to have any fantasy value while Damian Lillard is healthy.

Reserve guard Nolan Smith hyperextended his left knee in Tuesday's practice, but will travel with the Blazers for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. Smith is coming off a concussion suffered in Summer League, so it's been a tough offseason for him. The fact he'll travel with the team is good news, and it looks like he avoided a major injury. If he misses time Ronnie Price would likely back up starter Damian Lillard at the point.

Nolan Smith said that he is playing backup PG right now over Ronnie Price. This isn't an official report, but it's worth noting if you're tracking the Blazers' depth chart. Neither player will hold any fantasy value without an injury to Damian Lillard.

The Blazers will decide later this month whether to exercise contract options for Nolan Smith, Elliot Williams and Luke Babbitt. Here's the scoop on each guy: Smith suffered a concussion in July but he's now healthy and ready to fight for his job in training camp. Williams (Achilles surgery) is done for the year but will likely be retained, since half his contract will be paid by insurance. Babbitt has a $2.9 million option, a hefty sum for a 3-point specialist who averaged 13 minutes per game last season.

Blazers guard Nolan Smith is "slowly recovering" from his recent concussion, but is still experiencing headaches and fogginess. Smith was lucky to have avoided more serious damage. Missing Summer League games could set him back in the hunt for backup PG minutes in Portland, but it sounds like he'll be fully recovered in time for training camp.

Nolan Smith (concussion) "continued to endure headaches and a sore neck" on Wednesday. However, Smith is believed to be on the road to recovery and his health should progress going forward. Smith will have to pass a series of tests to gain clearance to return to the court, and he's not expected to play again in summer league. GM Neil Olshey said that he was "impressed" with Smith's confidence while he was on the floor, and we expect him to serve as Damian Lillard's backup for the 2012-13 campaign.