Trail Blazers' Meyers Leonard: Starting on Thursday

Leonard will draw the start in Thursday's tilt against Memphis, Jason Quick of Comcast SportsNet reports.

Analysis:

Leonard is starting in place of Ed Davis as a result of a last minute lineup change by head coach Terry Stotts. Leonard will figure to see an increase to his 15.8 minutes per game as long as he remains in the starting five. He's averaging 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per contest this season.