Cissoko will start against the Raptors on Friday, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Deni Avdija (back) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Cissoko will rejoin the starting lineup. As a starter this month (seven games), the two-way player has averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.3 minutes per game.

Cissoko isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko will move to a bench role with the Blazers finally getting healthy. He was a solid contributor offensively in his last appearance as a reserve, dropping 14 points on 5-for-8 from the field Jan. 5 against Utah.

Cissoko (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Miami, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko was upgraded to probable a few hours before tipoff, and he's now been cleared to take the court despite dealing with an illness. He's drawn seven straight starts for the Blazers and is averaging 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.3 minutes during that stretch.

Cissoko (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game versus the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Cissoko is feeling better and will get out there for Thursday's game. However, with Jerami Grant (Achilles) and Jrue Holiday (calf) also expected to play, there will be fewer minutes available for Cissoko.

Cissoko is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko is feeling under the weather, but we'll have a better idea of his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround. If he's not able to give it a go, Rayan Rupert might see an uptick in minutes.

Cissoko finished Sunday's 117-110 victory over the Kings with eight points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 34 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko drew another start Sunday with Jerami Grant (Achilles) downgraded to out shortly before tipoff. However, Cissoko wasn't all that sharp and was the only starter to be held to single figures in the scoring column. He added some production on the defensive end but has otherwise struggled, averaging 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals over his last seven games.

Cissoko ended with six points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 117-101 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko remained with the starters despite the return of Jerami Grant, as Deni Avdija (back) missed his second straight contest. Cissoko's fantasy appeal is limited to very deep leagues for the moment, as he's averaging 6.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 22.7 minutes over his last eight outings.

Cissoko notched 13 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and three steals in 22 minutes during Friday's 111-105 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko started his second straight game, and after going scoreless in his first opportunity Wednesday, he bounced back nicely in this contest. He's trending up in deeper formats, posting averages of 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 22.2 minutes per contest.

Cissoko is in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Rockets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko will make his 13th start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of Kris Murray (back). Over his last five outings (two starts), Cissoko has averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.6 threes, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 23.0 minutes per game.

Cissoko is not in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Cissoko has started each of the Trail Blazers' last two games, but he'll cede his spot in the starting five to Kris Murray on Friday. Across 17 appearances off the bench this season, Cissoko has averaged 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.