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Will Barton will remain in the Blazers' rotation for the time being, The Columbian reports. "He's still playing like Will, but he's been playing in the context of the team," said coach Terry Stotts. "I felt like he had two out of three pretty good games and deserves to stay in the rotation."

Barton will remain in the Blazers' rotation for the time being, The Columbian reports. "He's still playing like Will, but he's been playing in the context of the team," said coach Terry Stotts. "I felt like he had two out of three pretty good games and deserves to stay in the rotation."

Analysis:

Barton has logged time in five consecutive games, including at least 13 minutes in four of those outings. On the backs of a 20-point, 11-board performance last Wednesday, he boasts averages of eight points (on 53.6 percent shooting), 2.6 rebounds, and one assist in 16.2 minutes during that stretch. Potential owners should note that the lineup is mostly intact, though, with only Joel Freeland (knee) definitely out of commission Monday, meaning work could be more difficult to come by. On the other hand, his recent strong play could result in more reserve wing minutes than the likes of Dorell Wright and CJ McCollum, which makes Barton a consideration in deeper formats.

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