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Kelly Oubre Jr. Available Against Toronto
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (ankle) will play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Raptors. The veteran didn't suit up for Monday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained ankle. As a result, Lonnie Walker IV moved into the starting lineup and finished with 11 points, five rebounds, and five assists. While Walker […]
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Jusuf Nurkic Good To Go Against Atlanta
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (shin) will play on Wednesday against Atlanta. The 30-year-old has missed time sporadically over the last few weeks because of various issues. However, a shin contusion put his availability in jeopardy versus the Hawks. With that said, Mark Williams is available, meaning Nurkic will have a tough time doing anything […]
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Alex Caruso Ruled Out On Wednesday Night
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (illness) won't play on Wednesday against Boston. He's missed 23 games this season. But the 30-year-old is sidelined versus the defending champs because of an illness. However, OKC won't play again until Saturday in Detroit, so there's a chance he'll feel better by then. Caruso has averaged only 6.5 […]
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Scottie Barnes Out On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't play on Wednesday against Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has averaged 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks this season. While his three-point shooting needs work, his absence will open the door for others to get more involved. With RJ Barrett (personal), Immanuel Quickley (rest), Gradey […]
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Jaylen Brown Probable For Wednesday Night
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is expected to play on Wednesday versus OKC. Unlike Jayson Tatum (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), who are both questionable, Brown is probable, so fantasy managers will likely see him on the floor. He is coming off a stellar showing, amassing 26 points, eight boards, seven assists, three steals, […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Back On The Injury Report
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder. The 29-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks this season, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. He's also appeared in only 32 games, most recently missing the last six games because of an illness. If Porzingis is available, […]
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Jayson Tatum May Miss Another Game
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against OKC. He wasn't available for the March 5 win over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a shoulder injury. But after playing in the following two contests, the 27-year-old wasn't on the floor for Monday's win over the Utah Jazz because of a […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Out On Monday Night
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) won't play on Monday against the Bulls. The 25-year-old has missed the last two games because of a hip injury. But he was observed taking shots on Monday night, so fantasy managers shouldn't rule him out when the Pacers meet the Bucks on Tuesday. T.J. McConnell (ankle) is questionable, […]
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Al Horford Out Against The Jazz
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) won't play on Monday versus Utah. He's listed as out because of a toe sprain. But it's not uncommon for the veteran to miss games, so fantasy managers may see him back on the floor on Wednesday night against OKC. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out, Horford would have […]
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Jayson Tatum Sidelined Versus Utah
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) won't play on Monday against Utah. He didn't suit up for the March 5 win over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a shoulder issue. But this time, he'll sit out because of a knee injury. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe) are also out, so, Sam Hauser, […]
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Jaxson Hayes Out Again On Monday Night
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (knee) won't play on Monday in Brooklyn. The Lakers won eight-straight games before suffering a loss to the Celtics on Saturday night. Not only that, but the team saw LeBron James (groin) go down, with the multi-time All-Star anticipated to miss at least a few weeks. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) […]
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Jose Alvarado Available Versus Memphis
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hip) will play on Sunday against Memphis. He had 17 points and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. But Alvarado was listed as questionable for this one because of hip soreness, although that has been the norm over the last few games. With CJ McCollum and […]
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Rudy Gobert A Game-Time Decision On Sunday
According to Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, center Rudy Gobert (back) is a game-time decision regarding his availability for Sunday's meeting with the Spurs. The multi-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year is currently carrying a questionable tag after missing the last 10 games because of a back injury. Naz Reid has been handling […]
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CJ McCollum Sitting Versus Memphis
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the visiting Grizzlies. The veteran amassed 17 points, five boards, and one steal while shooting 4-for-7 from deep in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. But McCollum and Zion Williamson will take the night off to rest. Bruce Brown is off the injury […]
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Zion Williamson Out On Sunday Night
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (rest) won't play on Sunday against Memphis. The former Duke Blue Devil logged 28 minutes in Saturday's blowout loss to the Rockets, finishing with a team-high 20 points with two steals. CJ McCollum (rest) will also take the night off. As a result, Jose Alvarado (hip), who is questionable, […]
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Aaron Gordon Doesn't Return To Sunday's Loss To OKC
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) didn't return to Sunday's loss to OKC. He looked good early on. However, the 29-year-old experienced calf tightness and exited the game after only seven minutes, finishing with five points and two rebounds. Gordon has had multiple stints on the shelf because of the calf injury this season, so […]
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Nikola Jokic's Elbow "Fine" After Loss To OKC
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) finished Sunday's loss to OKC with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. He also got after it on the defensive end by amassing three blocks and one steal. The three-time MVP injured his elbow early in the contest and slowed down the rest of the way. But head […]
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Amen Thompson In A Walking Boot, Needs An MRI
Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) exited Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He narrowly missed a triple-double, amassing 15 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Unfortunately, the 2023 No. 4 overall pick suffered an ankle injury late in the contest. Thompson, averaging 14.0 points, 8.3 boards, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals this season, […]
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LeBron James Anticipated "To Miss At Least 1-2 Weeks"
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is "expected to miss at least 1-to-2 weeks." The 40-year-old had a massive 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists in Saturday's 10-point loss to the Boston Celtics. However, he suffered a strained groin late in the contest. James will undergo another evaluation […]
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LeBron James Suiting Up Versus Boston
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play on Saturday against Boston. The foot injury is nothing new, and he was listed as probable, so most fantasy managers already planned on having him in the lineup. The Lakers have won their last eight games, most recently beating the Knicks in overtime on Thursday night. […]
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Luka Doncic Available On Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) will play on Saturday against Boston. He has a bruised knee. However, the Lakers have won their last eight contests, so it's hard to imagine Doncic would have missed a nationally televised game versus the defending champs. The 26-year-old had 32 points, 12 assists, seven boards, and four […]
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Jusuf Nurkic Out On Saturday
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) won't play on Saturday versus the Nets. Mark Williams (left foot) didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Nurkic getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic and Williams both sidelined against Brooklyn, […]
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Mark Williams Out Again On Saturday
Boston Celtics center Mark Williams (left foot, injury management) won't play on Saturday against Brooklyn. He wasn't available for Friday's one-point loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Jusuf Nurkic (neck) getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic doubtful, Moussa Diabate, averaging 6.4 […]
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LaMelo Ball Won't Play Against Brooklyn
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle, injury management) won't play on Saturday versus Brooklyn. He didn't feel well heading into Friday's meeting with the Cavaliers. However, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was good to go, although he finished with only 13 points before fouling out after just 23 minutes of action. Miles Bridges, […]
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De'Aaron Fox May Undergo Surgery In The Coming Weeks
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) may undergo surgery within the next few weeks. The former Sacramento King has been battling a left pinkie injury. Although surgery has always been on the radar, it may come sooner than expected, with Fox planning to visit a specialist in Los Angeles on March 17 when the […]
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LeBron James Likely To Suit Up Versus Boston
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left foot, injury management) is probable for Saturday's showdown with the Celtics. The 40-year-old is back on the injury report because of his ailing left foot. However, he hasn't missed a game since the February 8 loss to the Indiana Pacers, so that trend will likely continue on Saturday […]
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Luka Doncic Probable For Saturday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is expected to suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Celtics. The Lakers have won eight-straight games, so the team can make a statement by taking out one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association on Saturday night. But Los Angeles will need Doncic in the […]
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Jrue Holiday Questionable Against The Lakers
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers. He's missed the last four contests because of a finger injury. But, truth be told, Holiday hasn't been the most consistent fantasy option during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging only 10.8 points per game, the second-lowest mark of his career. Sam Hauser […]
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Jaylen Brown Off The Injury Report
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is off the injury report heading into Saturday's showdown with the Lakers. He wasn't available for Thursday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum, who had 35 points, moved over to the three, with Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet entering the starting lineup. But with Brown back in the […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Questionable For Saturday Night
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the visiting Lakers. He's missed the last four contests because of an illness. But it appears the 29-year-old has a better chance of returning to the lineup. Al Horford, who didn't play on Thursday versus Philadelphia, is off the injury report, meaning he […]
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