What It Means:

Brown is close to playing for the first time since January 1. The Trail Blazers will likely limit Brown's minutes in his first game back, but Deandre Ayton (hand) is doubtful, so they need some help at the center position. Brown will likely be competing with Ibou Badji, Duop Reath, and Toumani Camara for backup minutes when Ayton is active.

Brown averaged 9.1 minutes and 9.7 FanDuel points across nine games before injuring his wrist.