7 days agoAccording to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (concussion) is expected to play versus the Miami Heat on Friday. Murray has missed three straight games after being placed in concussion protocol on November 1st after suffering a concussion versus the Timberwolves. If the 27-year-old's time on the court is limited on Friday, expect
Christian Braun and
Peyton Watson to grab some of the minutes that could be potentially available.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Bennett Durando
7 days agoPhoenix Suns guard/forward
Bradley Beal (elbow) will play on Friday versus the Mavericks. The elbow injury isn't anything new, so most were aware that there was a good chance he'd be out there on Friday night. With
Devin Booker (illness) also cleared to suit up, it should mean fewer minutes and scoring opportunities for
Royce O'Neale,
Grayson Allen, and
Tyus Jones.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
7 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (illness) will play on Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report because of an illness. However, he's good to go.
Bradley Beal (elbow) is also cleared to suit up, meaning fewer minutes and scoring opportunities will be available for guys like
Grayson Allen,
Royce O'Neale, and
Tyus Jones.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
7 days agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (knee) will be suiting up for Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was listed as questionable Friday morning due to a right knee contusion. The 34-year-old has played in all eight Warriors games this season, averaging 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 27.5 minutes. If Green times is limited,
Trayce Jackson-Davis,
Kevon Looney, and
Kyle Anderson will all see an uptick in minutes.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Tom Withers
7 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Grant Williams (back) will take the court against the Pacers on Friday despite dealing with some lower back soreness earlier in the day. He was initially listed as probable after sustaining the injury during Wednesday's win over the Pistons. With
Miles Bridges (knee) out, the 25-year-old is expected to be part of the starting lineup. Across eight contests, Williams is averaging 8.6 points, 2.6 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
7 days agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Gary Trent Jr. (back) won't play in Friday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old began the season in the starting lineup. However, he's struggled this season, resulting in a demotion to the bench in favor of
Andre Jackson Jr., who had seven points, four assists, and four steals in Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz. With that said, Trent wouldn't have been featured in most fantasy lineups, so his absence on Friday won't be much of a blow to managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
7 days agoAccording to Orlando Magic beat writer Adam Koffler, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green announced that power forward
Zion Williamson will not play in Friday's game against Orlando because of tightness in his left hamstring. The 24-year-old attempted to participate in the game on Wednesday but temporarily left due to an unspecified injury; however, he managed to complete the game. With Williamson unavailable,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and
Daniel Theis are expected to receive more minutes on the court.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Adam Koffler
7 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (illness) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Hornets. The veteran was listed as questionable. But an illness will keep him off the floor against Charlotte. McConnell isn't a consistent fantasy producer, considering he has averaged 9.8 points and 4.1 assists this season. However, his absence could mean more work for
Ben Sheppard, who will likely draw value attention from DFS managers on Friday evening.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tony East
7 days agoBoston Celtics center
Luke Kornet (hamstring) won't play on Friday versus the Nets. With
Kristaps Porzingis (foot) sidelined, Kornet has been getting some work from off the bench for the C's. However, he injured his hamstring in Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors and will now miss his first contest of the 2024-25 campaign.
Al Horford will handle things in the middle. But there's room for
Xavier Tillman Sr. to get more involved, although fantasy managers will be taking a risk by putting him in the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Luke Kornet
7 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (illness) is now questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. He's not feeling well, so fantasy managers will anxiously await an update regarding his availability. If Booker can't play,
Kevin Durant and
Bradley Beal (elbow) are the favorites to pick up the slack on the scoring end. At the same time,
Royce O'Neale,
Grayson Allen, and
Tyus Jones could exceed expectations if Booker can't get on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
7 days agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze will start in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. With
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out again, Bitadze will remain with the first five. The 25-year-old has played well in his two starts this season, averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals. While Bitadze's free-throw shooting could use some work, he remains a practical streaming option for fantasy managers against a New Orleans team plagued by injuries.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brett James
7 days agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play in Friday's meeting with the visiting Hawks. He tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's one-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets, limiting him to just eight minutes of work.
Isaiah Stewart got more involved, finishing with seven boards, six assists, one steal, and one block. Duren's next chance to get on the floor will be on Sunday versus Houston. In the meantime, Stewart is worth streaming in any fantasy format, and he'll likely draw value attention from DFS participants. In addition,
Paul Reed, who had 13 points in 12 minutes versus Charlotte, should be viewed as a risky, high-upside option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoAccording to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will miss his third consecutive contest on Friday against Charlotte due to a sprained left ankle. Nesmith suffered the injury during the Pacers' loss to the Pelicans one week ago and has been wearing a walking boot since. During the 25-year-old's absence, second-year players
Ben Sheppard and
Jarace Walker have seen an uptick in minutes on the court.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Dustin Dopirak
7 days agoAccording to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat forward/center
Kevin Love (conditioning) will not be available for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Love hasn't played in a game this season for personal reasons. He appears close to playing form and could make his season debut versus the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Thomas Bryant and
Haywood Highsmith have taken more prominent roles in rotation during Love's absence.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Ira Winderman
7 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (knee) has been listed as probable ahead of the Friday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite dealing with a sore knee, Nembhard has been able to start and play north of 28 minutes in each of the last two games. He'll likely continue in the same role and may even take on some extra minutes if
T.J. McConnell (illness) is unable to suit up. Nembhard hasn't been much of a contributor points-wise, but his assist and steal numbers are suitable for deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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