Chris Youngblood moved to day-to-day with left calf soreness after sitting out Monday's preseason game against London. The injury report lists Oct. 13 as his expected return, the same day Portland plays at Sacramento.
What happened
Youngblood is day-to-day with a calf and leg issue, according to Monday's injury report, filed at 2:37 PM ET. No previous status is listed for the 24-year-old guard. The report's comment states Youngblood is out for Monday's preseason game against London with left calf soreness. His expected return is listed as Oct. 13. There is no earlier entry on this injury in the timeline provided.
What it means for the Trail Blazers
Portland's next game is at the Kings on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10:00 PM ET. The 2026-27 regular season has not started, so the Trail Blazers carry no record yet. Youngblood was a deep reserve last season, 2025-26, appearing in 34 games for 5.4 minutes, 2.1 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists per outing. Portland's rotation minutes without him have run through Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, Scoot Henderson and Kris Murray, a group that does not rely on Youngblood's bench minutes. With no regular-season games played, there is no record with or without him to cite.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Youngblood's status changes before the Oct. 13 game at Sacramento, which is also his listed expected-return date. No further recovery timeline is announced. The same report has Robert Williams III and Damian Lillard day-to-day for rest, and Shaedon Sharpe out with a right knee issue, as Portland works through its preseason schedule.
Is Chris Youngblood playing at Kings?
He is day-to-day with left calf soreness. The injury report lists Oct. 13, the date of the Kings game, as his expected return, but his availability for that game is not confirmed.
When will Chris Youngblood be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 13, 2026. No further timeline has been announced.