39 seconds agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (back) will not play on Sunday against Brooklyn. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back due to back spasms. Markkanen's absence means
Collin Sexton will be the only regular starter available for the contest. Players such as
Cody Williams and
Svi Mykhailiuk will have expanded roles on Sunday, while veteran playmaker
Patty Mills looks set to remain in the rotation. Following Sunday night, Utah will be off until Wednesday, which should help the team get back some bodies.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 mins agoAccording to the team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton (knee) is officially active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Washington Commanders. Otton has missed the previous three contests due to a knee injury. During the week, Otton was able to log two full sessions, which put him in a good position to return this evening. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to return to his typical role at the top of the depth chart. Over his previous five games, he has seen five targets per game and averaged 35.8 yards per game. Otton is worth a look as a high-floor play in DFS.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6 mins agoAccording to the team, Washington Commanders wide receiver
Jamison Crowder (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran wideout was a limited participant during practice this week and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. However, Crowder turned the corner and will suit up on Sunday night. Over his past four games, Crowder has been deployed as a depth receiver, seeing just three targets per game. However, in Week 16, he caught two touchdowns. He should be viewed as a high-risk, value play in DFS this evening, as he may only see a handful of targets in this contest.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Washington Commanders
12 mins agoGolden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) will miss a fifth straight game on Monday against Toronto. The 22-year-old is recovering from an ankle sprain and is wearing a walking boot. He's seven days into a projected three-week recovery period, so the Warriors will have to be without him for quite some time. Luckily for the team,
Andrew Wiggins (personal) has returned to the fold. The Warriors bench, featuring
Buddy Hield,
Kyle Anderson, and
Moses Moody, will also help compensate for Kuminga's loss.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
25 mins agoGolden State Warriors guard/forward
Gary Payton II (calf) has been listed as out for Monday's clash against Toronto. Following Sunday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr labeled Payton II as questionable, but it looks like he still needs some time to work himself into game shape. The defensive specialist has missed nine games due to a calf strain. Payton II's next chance to return will come on Wednesday against Minnesota.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
29 mins agoGolden State Warriors shooting guard
Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) will miss an eighth consecutive game on Monday against Toronto. Podziemski is making progress and can run at full speed, but he stated on Sunday that he isn't yet nearing a return.
Buddy Hield,
Lindy Waters III, and
Moses Moody have additional playing opportunities with Podziemski out.
Pat Spencer, who impressed with a 17-point outing on Friday against Indiana, might also find himself more involved going forward.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
36 mins agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack is considering retirement. Mack is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and has been one of the top pass rushers over the past decade. Mack was drafted with the fifth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He spent four years with the Raiders before moving to Chicago, where he called home for the next four seasons. He then joined the Chargers, where he spent the past three seasons of his career. This season, the 33-year-old tallied 39 tackles and six sacks across 16 games. Overall, Mack has tallied 107.5 sacks and 630 tackles across his 11-season NFL career.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
38 mins agoGolden State Warriors forward
Andrew Wiggins (personal) has rejoined the team and will play on Monday against Toronto. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed the news after Wiggins practiced on Sunday. Wiggins struggled in his last outing, producing nine points on 4-for-10 shooting against Miami, so having some time off might have even benefited him. Matchups against his hometown team have always gone well for Wiggins, who has averaged 20.9 points for his career against the Raptors. He has notched more points only against Sacramento.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Ohm Youngmisuk
46 mins agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against Toronto. The veteran missed Friday's game against Indiana due to a back issue. He is officially listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's action. However, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk has reported that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects to have Green available after he practiced on Sunday.
Kyle Anderson logged his third start of the season on Friday in Green's absence. He hasn't been valuable for fantasy managers as a bench piece.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Ohm Youngmisuk
47 mins agoNew York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (shoulder) finished with 44 points in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He added six assists, five rebounds, and one steal. The 28-year-old briefly exited the contest after suffering a right shoulder injury, although he was able to return to lead the Knicks to an impressive victory. Fortunately, it doesn't sound as the injury is anything serious, with head coach Tom Thibodeau reporting Brunson suffered a "stinger." With that in mind, he'll likely appear on the injury report heading into Monday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. If Brunson doesn't suit up for that one,
Cameron Payne, scoring 18 points on Sunday, and
Miles McBride could see an increase in fantasy contributions.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ian Begley
50 mins agoBuffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid caught all three of his targets for 47 yards in the team's 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the first round of the postseason. A large chunk of Kincaid's yards came on a 35-yard strike from
Josh Allen midway through the fourth quarter. That was the longest reception of Kincaid's season. The 25-year-old has caught three or fewer passes in seven of 14 games this season. He and other Buffalo pass catchers are difficult to trust with how Allen spreads the football around in the passing game. Kincaid and the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional round next weekend.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
54 mins agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Curtis Samuel caught three passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in the team's dominant win over the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card matchup. Samuel wasn't heavily involved (three targets) but led Buffalo in receiving yards thanks to a long catch-and-run in the fourth quarter. Already ahead two touchdowns entering the final frame,
Josh Allen found Samuel for a 55-yard score on the quarter's first play to cement Buffalo's victory. Samuel doesn't hold much value the way Allen shares the love in the passing game. He was one of five receivers to earn three targets, which only trailed
Khalil Shakir's six.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
55 mins agoGolden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) has not been listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Toronto. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday versus Indiana because of bilateral knee injury management. However, Curry practiced on Sunday and will be ready to return to action against the Raptors. The Warriors superstar struggled in his last outing, finishing Thursday's 107-104 victory against Detroit with 17 points on 2-for-14 shooting from deep, but Curry still averages 26.0 points for the month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
55 mins agoBuffalo Bills running back
Ty Johnson rushed nine times for 44 yards and caught two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown in the team's 31-7 victory over the Denver Broncos to advance to the Divisional round. Johnson was the second running back to get a touch (behind
James Cook) and was called upon more often after rookie
Ray Davis suffered a concussion and couldn't finish the game. Johnson's highlight play came on a fourth-and-one from Denver's 24-yard line late in the third quarter.
Josh Allen kept the play alive and found the 27-year-old for a sliding catch in the back of the endzone. Johnson's involvement next weekend could depend on Davis' health.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
57 mins agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Khalil Shakir caught all six of his targets for 61 yards in the team's 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the opening round of the postseason. It's the first time since Week 7 that Shakir secured all his targets and the sixth time this season. He led the Bills in receptions and targets but trailed
Curtis Samuel (68) in yards thanks to a long completion to the latter. Shakir remains
Josh Allen's favorite receiver and should be heavily involved when the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional round next weekend.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
59 mins agoAccording to the team, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers. Dean sustained this injury during the second quarter. He needed assistance to get off the field and was eventually carted to the locker room. Before exiting he tallied six tackles, with three of them being solo. Oren Burks should have an increased role for the remainder of the game.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
60 mins agoBuffalo Bills running back
James Cook carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards and a touchdown in the team's 31-7 victory over the Denver Broncos in the first round of the playoffs. The Bills attacked Denver's run defense early and often. Cook picked up 62 yards and his score on the team's first two drives. Cook's 23 carries were a season-high mark for rush attempts and touches. Unfortunately, he wasn't involved, or needed, in the passing game (zero targets). A matchup against one of the league's top run defenses (Baltimore) is next for Cook and the Buffalo Bills.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 hour agoBuffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen completed 20 of 26 pass attempts for 272 yards and two touchdowns in the team's blowout win over the Denver Broncos in the opening round of the playoffs. He added eight rush attempts for 46 yards in typical Josh Allen fashion. Allen didn't notch his first score until late in the third quarter when he found running back
Ty Johnson in the back of the end zone on a fourth-and-one from Denver's 24-yard line. He connected with
Curtis Samuel for a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown on Buffalo's next drive. Allen and the Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional round next weekend.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 hour agoOrlando Magic guard/forward
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will not play against Philadelphia on Sunday. A knee issue limited Caldwell-Pope to 11 minutes in Friday's matchup against Milwaukee. Still, he appeared to be on track to play on Sunday when the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. However, the veteran has been ruled out for the contest ahead of tip-off.
Caleb Houstan will fill in for Caldwell-Pope in the starting lineup. Houstan recently enjoyed a four-game stint as a starter but didn't offer much fantasy-wise. He averaged 7.3 points and 1.8 rebounds across 24.5 minutes in that role.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoAccording to the team, Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Darius Slay Jr. (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers. Before exiting, Slay tallied two tackles (both solo) and an interception. While sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Isaiah Rodgers to see most of the snaps.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
1 hour agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward
Caleb Martin (groin) will not suit up for Sunday's contest against Orlando. He was a late addition to the injury report and has been ruled out due to a sore right groin.
Eric Gordon will move to the starting unit as Martin's replacement. The veteran sharpshooter has had a tough campaign but recently netted 15 points with four makes from downtown in another spot start. However, it might be tough for Gordon to replicate the performance on Sunday, as the Magic allow the fewest three-point attempts per game in the league.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (foot, face) will not return to action in Sunday's matchup against Orlando. He will miss a fourth consecutive game after being initially regarded as questionable for the contest. Philadelphia will also be without
Andre Drummond (toe), meaning
Guerschon Yabusele is set for another busy outing.
Adem Bona will serve as the backup center. Yabusele was quiet in the last game against New Orleans, but he has averaged a solid 10.8 points and 6.3 rebounds for the month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoCleveland Cavaliers guard
Ty Jerome (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indiana. This comes as no surprise after Cleveland listed Jerome as doubtful on the initial injury report. Jerome's absence should slightly boost
Sam Merrill and
Caris LeVert from a fantasy perspective, while
Craig Porter Jr. might break back into the rotation as an additional ball-handler. Jerome's first chance to return will come on Tuesday when Cleveland will square off against the Pacers in a rematch.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Ethan Sands
1 hour agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (rest) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against Brooklyn. Following a 31-minute outing against Phoenix on Saturday, the Jazz are resting the seven-foot giant.
John Collins (hip) also remains out of the lineup, and several other frontcourt pieces are questionable for the contest. This could lead to
Drew Eubanks and
Micah Potter featuring heavily in the rotation. On paper, it's a good matchup for Utah's healthy big men, as Brooklyn allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoAccording to the team, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins (stinger) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jenkins sustained this injury during the first quarter. Sixth-round selection Travis Glover replaced Jenkins on their drive. Fantasy managers should expect Glover to remain in that role while Jenkins is sidelined.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Green Bay Packers
2 hours agoUtah Jazz forward/center
John Collins (hip) remains out on Sunday versus the Nets. The 27-year-old has played in only one of Utah's previous 10 games. But he's listed as out due to injury management purposes, so it appears he's nearing a return. Fantasy managers have enjoyed Collins' production this season, with the veteran averaging 17.9 points, his highest mark since the 2019-20 campaign. In the meantime,
Brice Sensabaugh (illness) and
Kyle Filipowski (ankle) could see more minutes. But if neither of those players get on the floor,
Micah Potter may get a few extra minutes of action, although not enough to warrant fantasy consideration.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (elbow, shin) will be active against Boston on Sunday. Murray is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, but he has been upgraded from questionable to available. The 28-year-old will have a significant role in slowing down Boston's backcourt, and Murray should also have a major part to play on the offensive end. He has averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.0 steals across six January appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
2 hours agoAccording to the team, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (lower leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Wyatt sustained the injury in the opening quarter. While sidelined, Kenny Clark, Karl Brooks, and Tedarrell Slaton will see most of the snaps on the Green Bay defensive line.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Green Bay Packers
2 hours agoPhoenix Suns forward
Royce O'Neale (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday night against the Hornets. The veteran, who has averaged a career-high 10.5 points this season, missed the Suns' previous six games because of a sprained ankle. While O'Neale will likely get on the floor, he could have trouble doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers, considering
Kevin Durant,
Devin Booker, and
Bradley Beal are healthy and active.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoPhoenix Suns center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) won't play on Sunday night versus Charlotte. The veteran has been the subject of trade talks of late, with recent reports suggesting the Suns have had discussions with the Hornets about a potential swap. But for now, he remains in Phoenix, although he likely wouldn't have played even if he were available, considering he was kept off the floor during the Suns' previous two contests. At any rate,
Mason Plumlee will remain in the middle. However, Plumlee can't be trusted to do anything outside of his contributions on the glass.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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