Thomas remaining on bench: Trail Blazers C Kurt Thomas continues to come off the bench behind Marcus Camby, after starting a handful of games when Camby was injured early in the season. Nonetheless, he continues to give the team solid production as a backup, as he scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds on Friday as the Blazers defeated the Suns 109-71. (Updated 01/28/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
At 39, Thomas has played more than 20 minutes just five times this season, so Fantasy owners shouldnt expect much from the big man. He is averaging just 3.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He shouldnt be considered anything more than an emergency low-end Fantasy option in deeper formats. (Updated 01/28/2012).
01/16/2012 17:53 Blazers end skid, beat Hornets
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 22 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game skid with an 84-77 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday.
Thomas had a resurgent year, of sorts, in his first season in Chicago in 2010-11. He wasn't expected to play much but with Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah going down with injuries at different times, he became a valuable big-man off the bench for the Bulls. He played in 52 games, averaging 4.1 points with 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks. The veteran proved that he could still play some solid defense and even shot 51.1 percent from the field, matching his career high. But with Omer Asik expected to become a larger part of the system in 2011-12, it looks as though the 38-year-old could see himself on the bench more often this season. Thomas hasn't been a reliable Fantasy option for years now and would only be worth using in deeper category-based formats if he sees playing time. Plan on ignoring him in all formats on Draft Day. (Updated 8/28/11)