Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Bounces back in Wednesday's win
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Camara posted 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 136-134 win over the Jazz.
After managing just nine total points in his prior two games, Camara got more involved on the offensive end, with his 14 field-goal attempts and eight three-point attempts both being season highs in the early going. Through five games, the third-year forward is averaging 11.0 points, 5.2 boards, 3.8 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.2 steals.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Drains three treys in win
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Camara registered 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 139-119 win over Golden State.
After nearly eking out a double-double in Portland's season opener, Camara was even more productive two nights later, finishing second among the team's starters in scoring behind Deni Avdija's 26 and tying Matisse Thybulle for the team lead in steals. Camara took a big step forward as a sophomore last season, and the 25-year-old forward might be ready for a true breakout in 2025-26.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Nears double-double in loss
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Camara provided 10 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
Camara came one rebound shy of a double-double, as he had a decent performance to start the 2025-26 campaign. There's a chance he'll be a solid contributor this season, making him an intriguing option from a fantasy perspective.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Practicing Monday
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Camara (knee) practiced fully Monday, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Camara has been limited by the knee soreness this preseason, but this is certainly an encouraging sign. The forward is trending in the right direction for Wednesday's season opener against Minnesota.
Camara (knee) signed a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Camara gets a long-term deal to stay with the Trail Blazers through the 2029-30 season. The 25-year-old pro has become a key two-way piece for Portland and is coming off a season in which he averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 steals in 32.7 minutes per game across 78 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Won't play Tuesday
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Camara (knee) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors.
Camara continues to deal with knee soreness, which kept him off the practice floor Monday. The next opportunity for him to play will be Thursday's preseason finale against the Jazz.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Team-high 23 points in return
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Camara totaled 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 120-109 victory over the Spurs.
Camara returned from a one-game absence, leading the way with 23 points, just one point shy of his season best. While the Trail Blazers have gone through another underwhelming season, Camara has been one of their most consistently well-rounded players. He has emerged as one of the best wing defenders in the league while also taking his scoring to another level. Through 75 games, he has averaged 11.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 32.8 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Getting green light Sunday
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Camara (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Camara will shake off a questionable tag Sunday due to the left ankle injury that kept him out of Friday's loss to the Bulls. Over his last five outings, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 11.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.8 assists across 31.8 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy for Sunday
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Camara (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Camara could be in danger of missing a second straight game due to a left ankle injury. If that's the case, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray would be in line to see more minutes in the wings, with Thybulle potentially earning another start. Camara has been averaging 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Ruled out Friday
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Camara (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Camara has been one of the most consistent players for the Trail Blazers this season, but he'll miss this contest due to a left ankle injury sustained Thursday against Toronto. Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time in Camara's place, and the second-year forward will aim to return against the Spurs on Sunday.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy against Chicago
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Camara (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Camara is in danger of missing Friday's contest after exiting the first leg of Portland's back-to-back early due to a left ankle injury. If Camara is unable to suit up against Chicago, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Records four steals
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Camara ended Thursday's 128-107 loss to the Kings with six points (2-8 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 34 minutes.
Camara, who shook off a questionable tag due to a foot issue for this contest, made up for a quiet night on offense by racking up four steals. This was his sixth game of the campaign with at least four steals. Camara remains on pace for a ninth-round valuation in nine-category formats through 71 regular-season appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Will play Wednesday
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Camara (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing Monday's game against the Wizards with a calf injury, Camara will return Wednesday and likely send Kris Murray to the bench. Over eight games in March, Camara has averaged 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks in 35.2 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Iffy against Memphis
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Camara (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Camara is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to right calf soreness. If Camara is ultimately downgraded to out, Kris Murray could draw another start.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Won't play Monday
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Camara (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington.
Camara will miss his first game since Jan. 23 due to right calf soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Memphis. Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Camara being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Dealing with calf soreness
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Camara is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards due to right calf soreness.
Camara is in danger of missing his first game since Jan. 21. Since the All-Star break (13 games), Camara has averaged 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 34.6 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Dalano Banton and Matisse Thybulle would be candidates for increased roles.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Scores 11 points in win
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Camara chipped in 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 129-121 win over Washington.
Shaedon Sharpe took over and had a career-best performance in this win over the Wizards, but Camara posted a decent line considering the limited touches he received on offense. The second-year forward has found a way to remain consistent every time he steps on the court and has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances. He's averaging 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game in 11 outings this month.
Camara finished Thursday's 108-102 win over the Kings with four points (2-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes.
The second-year wing struggled to find his shot, but Camara's 14 boards were a new career high. It's the third time during the Blazers' current six-game win streak that the 2023 second-round pick has pulled down double-digit rebounds, and over that stretch, Camara is averaging 11.2 points, 8.7 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent (8-for-20) from long distance.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Double-doubles in victory
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Camara ended Saturday's 127-108 win over Phoenix with 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four steals over 36 minutes.
Camara secured his second double-double of the season while also tying his season-high mark in steals. The second-year pro has taken a significant step forward on both ends of the floor in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he has amassed 20 outings with multiple steals. Over his last five appearances, Camara has averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 61.9 percent from the field in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Toumani Camara: Balanced outing in return to lineup
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Camara finished Thursday's 101-79 win over Orlando with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes.
Camara returned Thursday after missing Tuesday's game due to an illness, putting forth a balanced performance that included finishing second on the team in scoring, rebounds, blocks and steals in a team-high-tying minute total. Camara recorded north of 15 points for the eighth time this season, and he has added five or more boards in seven of those contests. He has now posted at least two steals and two blocks in the same game for the second time.
