Portland center Branden Carlson moved from out to day-to-day with a concussion in the injury report posted Saturday morning. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 27, the date of the Trail Blazers' game at the Lakers.
What happened
Carlson's status changed from Out to Day-To-Day in the injury report posted Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9:56 a.m. ET. The listed injury is a concussion to the head. He was first listed out on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and his status went back and forth between Out and Day-To-Day on Thursday, Oct. 22. The report's comment says Carlson has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento. The report gives an expected return date of Oct. 27. No further detail on his recovery is announced.
What it means for the Trail Blazers
Portland's next game is at the Lakers on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 11:00 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). That is the same date as his listed expected return. The Trail Blazers are 2-0, the 4th seed, with a two-game winning streak. Carlson has not played this season, so they are 0-0 with him and 2-0 without him. Last season he played 42 games, averaging 11.6 minutes, 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists. Without him, Deni Avdija leads the rotation at 30.5 minutes and 22.0 points. Damian Lillard (28.3 minutes), Sidy Cissoko (25.8), Toumani Camara (24.9) and Ja Morant (24.8) follow. Jrue Holiday plays 23.6 minutes, Donovan Clingan 20.6 and Scoot Henderson 19.9.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Carlson stays day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game at the Lakers. The report lists Oct. 27 as his expected return, but a final status for that game is not announced. Portland has other injuries to track. Chris Youngblood is day-to-day with a left ankle issue. Shaedon Sharpe is out with a right knee issue.
Is Branden Carlson playing at the Lakers on Oct. 27?
Not announced. Carlson is day-to-day with a concussion, and the injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 27, the date of the game. His status for that game has not been announced.
When will Branden Carlson be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 27. He was ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento. No further timeline is announced.