Whiteside started the second half after exiting during the second quarter due to a left knee injury, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside left towards the end of the second quarter after banging his knee in an awkward fall. Nothing appears to be seriously wrong as the veteran center was safely able to start the third quarter.

Whiteside had six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-119 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside could not avoid foul trouble Sunday, eventually being forced out of the game after 26 minutes. This is not actually a lot less than he has been playing to begin the season. He is off to a great start for his new team and is currently a top-40 player in standard leagues. He is shooting 83 percent from the free-throw line, something that if it sticks, could keep him inside the top-50.

Whiteside posted 22 points (9-10 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three rebounds, a steal and a block in 26 minutes Friday against Sacramento.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside provided yet another excellent line for owners Friday. Although he narrowly missed a double-double, Whiteside supplemented his usual efficiency from the field with three assists, tying his season-high from last year in just the second game of the 2019-20 campaign. Through two games, Whiteside's averaging 19.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 88.2 percent from the floor and 80. percent from the line.

Whiteside finished with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 FT), rebounds and two blocks in nutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside an immediate impact for his new team, finishing with 16 points and 19 rebounds in the loss. An interesting side note to his performance was the fact he went 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. It is only a very small sample size but if he can find a way to get his percentage back up closer to the 70 mark, his overall value will increase rapidly. Until Jusuf Nurkic (leg) returns, Whiteside is locked in as the starter and should see solid minutes on a nightly basis.

Coach Terry Stotts said Whiteside (ankle) practiced with no restrictions Monday, Peter Socotch of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has been nursing a sprained left ankle throughout camp, but as expected, he's on track to play in Wednesday's season opener after getting through Monday's practice with no issues. The big man appeared in three preseason games with Portland, posting averages of 8.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 17.3 minutes.

Whiteside (ankle) only did non-contact work at Saturday's practice, but he said he'll be ready to play in the Trail Blazers' regular-season opener Wednesday against the Nuggets, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained left ankle has limited Whiteside during camp, but it appears he'll be ready for opening tip. He appeared in three preseason games, averaging a nice 19.2 fantasy points across 17.2 minutes. While there's still some cloudiness regarding the Blazers' frontcourt rotation, Whiteside should get plenty of chances to prove he's a viable option to play starter's minutes.

Whiteside (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside's absence isn't all too surprising after the big man exited Wednesday's exhibition against the Jazz with an ankle injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Portland's regular-season opener, which will come against the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Whiteside (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Whiteside, who injured his ankle in the third quarter after landing on it awkwardly, won't return. While the exact details of the injury haven't been revealed, there's a good chance he misses Thursday's tilt with Denver s a result of the injury. If he's unable to go, look for Skal Labissiere and Moses Brown to see extended run.

Whiteside suffered an apparent ankle sprain in Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside landed awkwardly on Damian Lillard's foot during the third quarter of Wednesday's preseason game against the Jazz and was forced to exit the game. While there's a chance he could return, given the fact it's still the preseason, expect for Whiteside to be held out for the remainder of Wednesday's game. His status for Thursday's tilt with the Nuggets will also be in jeopardy, though an update clarifying his availability should come prior to tipoff.

Whiteside has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Maccabi Haifa due to load management purposes, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside recently made a return from a minor ankle injury, so it makes sense why the Trail Blazers would want to rest him against Thursday's opponent. There's been no report to suggest, however, that Whiteside is dealing with any sort of injury still.