With Murray sidelined Tuesday, the Trail Blazers should lean on Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija from the starting lineup. Scoot Henderson appears to be a prime candidate for increased run, while the versatile Dalano Banton could pick up extra minutes from Portland's bench.

The Miami Heat will compete against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 11, 2025. Key players Tyler Herro and Anfernee Simons will be in focus. With

Tyler Herro missed his first game of the season due to a groin injury, and in his absence, Miami Heat could not stop Chauncey Billups' Blazers. Led by Anfernee Simmons and center DeAndre Ayton, they earned their 15th win of the season by winning 116-107.

A new challenge. A new lineup. A new distraction. Add it all up and it turned into a new definition of disappointment for the Miami Heat.

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups provided injury updates ahead of Tuesday night's home game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.

A right ankle sprain will prevent Thybulle from making his regular-season debut Saturday once again, and his next chance to play arrives Tuesday against the Nets. Toumani Camara should remain an established starter at small forward for the Blazers going forward,