Wright moved into the starting lineup replacing LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) against the Suns on Wednesday. He scored 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT) with three rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during the away loss. Wright has only played more than 20 minutes in one other outing this season. Aldridge's timetable is still be confirmed as MRI results were inconclusive. If you need a healthy body who can contribute in the short term, and could benefit if Aldridge's injury is serious, then give Wright consideration.

Wright will get the nod Wednesday against the Suns, The Oregonian reports. Wright will receive the first opportunity to start for LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb), as he did in every one of Aldridge's 13 absences last season. While it isn't out of the realm of possibility for Wright to match his output from those outings -- 8.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, and 1.4 assists in 20 minutes per game -- Thomas Robinson and Meyers Leonard are also present to cover for a bruised and battered frontcourt.

Wright provided nine points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds, and two steals in 16 minutes during Monday's victory versus the Kings. Wright has contributed in some way, shape, or form in nearly every game since Robin Lopez fractured his right hand on Dec. 15. Additional injuries to Joel Freeland (shoulder) and LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) could hand Wright further relevance in the forward rotation, especially if Aldridge's ailment is considered serious. During the All-Star's 13 DNPs last season, Wright entered the starting lineup as a stretch four, which coach Terry Stotts may be forced to trot out in the short term. Even if Wright realizes an expanded workload, though, he's unlikely to provide much outside of three-pointers, as evidenced by 2.4 treys per 36 minutes in 2014-15.

Wright put up 10 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one steal in 10 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Hawks. After taking the court only nine times in the first 26 contests, Wright has made appearances in six consecutive games, reaching double-digit minutes in each of the past four. The four-game run includes averages of 5.5 points (on 35 percent shooting), 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 treys, one block, and one steal in 15 minutes, which he should be able to sustain following news that Joel Freeland (shoulder) is joining Robin Lopez (hand) on the pine for the next two weeks. At the very least, Wright is a great bet to post modest three-point production for the first half of January.

Wright recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 19 minutes in Friday's win against the Sixers. On the season, Wright has ridden the pine most nights, as evidence by just nine appearances in the first 26 games. However, injuries and illness have afforded him run in four of the last five outings, during which he's averaged 6.5 points (on 50 percent shooting), 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers, and one assist in 17 minutes. As long as he's knocking down treys with some regularity, coach Terry Stotts will be hard-pressed to keep Wright off the court, especially after the Blazers tossed up a franchise-record tying 43 threes Friday. The return of LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) and/or Chris Kaman (personal) on Sunday would throw a wrench into those plans, but Wright is a player to watch in case absences to others forecast an uptick in his oscillating workload.

Wright scored three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-0 FT) in 2 minutes of action against the Knicks on Sunday. Wright has been battling a pretty severe upper respiratory infection for the last couple of games, but he was able to play a couple minutes on Sunday.

Wright (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Jabari Young of CSN reports. Wright has missed the past six contests with an upper respiratory infection, but he's joined the team in New York and could play for the first time since Nov. 23. Despite being an established three-point threat, Wright has only made seven appearances this season, averaging 6.7 minutes per game.

Wright (illness) is probable for Sunday's game in New York. He has missed the last six games with an upper respiratory illness, and will go back to providing three-point shooting off the bench for the Blazers on Sunday.

Wright (illness) is with the team on the current road trip, Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl reports. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's game in New York, but won't hold much fantasy value if he plays, as the Blazers like to ride their starters.

Wright will miss Thursday's game against the Pacers with an upper-respiratory illness. Wright's illness comes on the cusp of Will Barton's return from an illness of his own. The Blazers will likely distribute the few minutes he averages among the other forwards.