The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup, but is Blazers star Jerami Grant playing in the game? Grant is among the Blazers listed on the NBA injury report as he deals with a face contusion.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, who missed nine games with a face contusion, returned during Saturday night’s 125-103 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Moda Center. Grant started and played just under 25 minutes, finishing with seven points on 2-of-7 shooting with four rebounds and three turnovers.

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, takes control of the ball from Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP AP

One player who has been getting a lot of buzz as a possible trade candidate is Robert Williams III. The young center is someone that teams are targeting because of his ability to protect the rim off the bench.

Jerami Grant started for Portland after ... Sengun scored six of Houston’s first 10 points. ... The Rockets out-rebounded Portland 61-40. Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija missed a third game because ...

Jerami Grant started for Portland after a facial ... Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) defends during the first ...

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The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup, but is Blazers star Jerami Grant playing in the game? Grant is among the Blazers listed ...

Jerami Grant started for Portland after ... Sengun scored six of Houston’s first 10 points. ... The Rockets out-rebounded Portland 61-40. Trail Blazers: Deni Avdija missed a third game because ...

Scoot Henderson was inserted into the Blazers' starting lineup against the Magic on Thursday, and he would likely start Saturday if Grant is not cleared to play. In the six games prior to his injury,

While both teams were without their stars Ja Morant and Alperen Sengun, the Memphis Grizzlies played host to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The second a