Logistics factor into absence of player during key matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
A player known for significant contributions during crucial games has not returned to Portland since 2019. He last played in a playoff game for the Blazers, where he scored 30 points before being traded to Miami. His absence can be attributed to logistical issues, including injuries and suspensions, that kept him from facing the Blazers on multiple occasions. His last season in the NBA was with Milwaukee, which meant he did not play in Portland at all during that time.
- •Last played for the Blazers in Game 4 of the 2019 Western Conference finals.
- •Traded to Miami shortly after the 2019 season.
- •Missed games in 2020 and 2021 due to surgery and suspension.
- •Signed with Milwaukee for the 2022-23 season.
- •Did not face the Blazers during his time with Milwaukee.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Logistics largely played a part in his absence. He was …
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