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Joel Freeland | Center/Forward

Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 2/7/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 232
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Joel Freeland says he doesn't believe the torn ligament in his finger will require surgery
Freeland tore a ligament in his right index finger in late March but played through the injury. Freeland's rookie season was a pretty big disappointment, but the 26-year-old British import has potential if given minutes. Freeland averaged just 9.4 minutes this season but could see that number rise next year if he remains healthy and J.J. Hickson departs in free agency. Apr 18 - 4:03 PM
Source: Erik Gundersen on Twitter

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Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland had 13 points, six rebounds, two steals and zero blocks on 5-of-10 shooting in 28 minutes on Tuesday.

J.J. Hickson started, but had just seven points and six rebounds on 3-of-8 shooting in 25 minutes. Hickson is banged up and it's possible that Freeland (and Meyers Leonard) could see the bulk of the big-man minutes in Wednesday's finale against the Warriors.
Related: J.J. Hickson
Apr 17 - 1:30 AM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Blazers F Joel Freeland is playing through bursitis in his left heel.

Freeland isn't going to miss any time, but it's a condition that will need some rest after the season. The British import is playing just 8.8 minutes per game off the Blazers' bench this season.
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Apr 5 - 2:53 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland (finger) failed to score or produce any stats in his one minute of action on Thursday.

He tore a ligament in his right index finger on Tuesday and looks to be good to go for the Blazers. Although, he plays just 8.5 minutes per game and has fallen way behind Meyers Leonard (eight points, five boards and one block in 26 minutes).
Related: Meyers Leonard
Mar 21 - 10:55 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland re-tore the ligament in his right index finger during Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Freeland initially injured the finger while playing in the D-League. He says the re-injury happened when he got his finger tangled up in the jersey of a Bucks player. Freeland said he'll play through the pain and doesn't expect to miss any time but noted that it'll affect his shooting. The 26-year-old rookie hasn't performed as expected and this certainly won't help things click before next season. We'll sideline him and list him as day-to-day for now, but this shouldn't affect most leagues.
Source: CSNNW.com
Mar 21 - 3:41 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Blazers coach Terry Stotts said rookie Joel Freeland is still struggling to adjust to the speed of the NBA game.

Freeland, a 26-year-old rookie, has really underwhelmed during his brief tenure in the league thus far. Averaging 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in under nine minutes per game, Freeland is only shooting 39 percent from the field while appearing in 34 games. Freeland is putting in extra work after practice, but we're not expecting things to suddenly click.
Source: CSNNW
Mar 8 - 7:25 AM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland (illness) was available to play on Saturday but he did not leave the bench.

Freeland lost six pounds in two days due to gastroenteritis and there was no need for Portland to use him with Meyers Leonard available.
Related: Meyers Leonard
Feb 3 - 12:54 AM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland has gastroenteritis and will not play Friday against the Jazz.

Freeland stayed behind in Portland while the Blazers travel to Utah on Thursday. However, given his minimal value, this shouldn't affect your fantasy lineup.
Source: Blazers on Twitter
Jan 31 - 4:06 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland had a career-high 11 points to go along with four rebounds in Wednesday's loss.

This was basically a garbage time situation, with most of his teammates struggling. Continue to ignore him in your fantasy league.
Jan 2 - 9:47 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland will get the start at center against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Meyers Leonard's mental lapses are likely the determining factor here for coach Terry Stotts. Freeland is averaging just 2.2 points per game and is only a spot-start option in deeper leagues.
Related: Meyers Leonard
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 09:06:00 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland (finger) is probable for Thursday's game.

The backup big man has averaged 2.2 points in 12 games this season.
Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 02:32:00 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland (torn ligament in finger) returned to practice Wednesday and appears on track to play Thursday against the Nuggets.

Freeland tore the ligament during a stint in the D-League before being re-called to Portland. With LaMarcus Aldridge (sprained ankle) out Thursday, the Blazers could use him off the bench against Denver. Still, he's unlikely to have much of a fantasy impact this season.
Source: The Oregonian
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland has a torn ligament in his right index finger and he is questionable to play in Thursday's game vs. the Nuggets.

The injury was poorly timed for Freeland, as he hurt himself in his last D-League game before being called up by Portland, and the Blazers could use him as added depth with LaMarcus Aldridge iffy to play with a sprained ankle.
Source: Blazer Banter on Twitter
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 04:03:00 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

Joel Freeland, who was called up from the D-League on Sunday, did not play vs. the Hornets because of a sprained index finger on his shooting hand.

Freeland said that he couldn't even get shots up before the game. We're considering him day-to-day with the injury, but his availability doesn't have ramifications for fantasy owners.
Source: Chris B. Haynes on Twitter
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 11:56:00 PM
Joel Freeland - F/C - Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers recalled Joel Freeland from the D-League on Sunday.

Freeland will be active vs. the Hornets on Sunday, but he's offered no fantasy value this season.
Source: Trail Blazers on Twitter
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 12:45:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Damian Lillard
2Eric Maynor
3Nolan Smith
SG1Wesley Matthews
2Will Barton
3Elliot Williams
SF1Nicolas Batum
2Victor Claver
3Sasha Pavlovic
4Luke Babbitt
PF1LaMarcus Aldridge
C1J.J. Hickson
2Meyers Leonard
3Joel Freeland