6 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (knee) has suffered a bone bruise to his right knee and will be out for at least two weeks. According to Michael Scotto, the 26-year-old will be re-evaluated at the two-week mark to see if he'll need to miss any more time after that. In his last game on Wednesday, Bridges played 35 minutes and posted 27 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Either
Cody Martin or
Grant Williams will likely take over that starting spot but both of them are riskier streaming options right now.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Michael Scotto
7 days agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. This doesn't come as a huge surprise after Morant was forced to exit early on Wednesday due to injury. The Grizzlies haven't given a timetable for Morant, so the assumption is that it's a day-to-day issue.
Scotty Pippen Jr. should see heavy playing time with Morant sidelined on Friday. Pippen finished with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes of action on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider Pippen a solid streaming option while Morant is out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
7 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As expected, LaVine will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering groin issue.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Coby White should both see increased playing time and scoring chances with LaVine absent. Both players struggled from the floor on Wednesday, but are worth looking at as streaming options with the Bulls lacking legitimate scoring options.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: K.C. Johnson
7 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The superstar forward is back after sitting out of Monday's game. Antetokounmpo figures to have a normal workload, but could see the bench early if the Bucks are able to blowout Utah. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo back in their lineups on Thursday.
Bobby Portis figures to head back to the bench and will take a hit in value. It's worth noting that the Bucks play on Friday as well, so it's possible that Antetokounmpo sits out in that one if his groin is still giving him issues.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ben Steele
1 week agoCharlotte Hornets guard
Brandon Miller (shoulder) is considered probable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Miller dropped 19 points with six rebounds during Wednesday's game, but he picked up a shoulder injury in the process. The fact he's listed as probable means Miller should be good to go, but fantasy managers should check back. The Hornets would be in bad shape if Miller sat out with
Miles Bridges (knee) already ruled out.
Seth Curry and
Cody Martin could be asked to play big minutes if Miller is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Hornets PR
1 week agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Bridges suffered a hypertension of his right knee during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game. He was able to return to the contest, but the Hornets are going to take the cautious approach here. It sounds like Bridges is considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned.
Cody Martin is likely to move into the starting five, which should give him increased value for at least one game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Hornets PR
1 week agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine (groin) is considered as doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine is now in danger of missing his third game in a row due to a groin issue. The assumption is that LaVine is day-to-day, but the team hasn't given many updates. His absence should result in more playing time for
Ayo Dosunmu and
Coby White. Both players will see an increase in playing time and fantasy value until LaVine is able to return. Fantasy managers should prepare to be without LaVine on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoSan Antonio Spurs forward
Devin Vassell (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vassell has yet to play this season while he recovers from foot surgery. The organization was hopeful he'd return during the first week of November, but that didn't happen. Although, there's hope that Vassell could make his season debut against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect Vassell to be limited during his first few games. However, Vassell should be a solid fantasy asset once he's back to full health.
Stephon Castle should take a hit in playing time once Vassell is ready to go again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
1 week agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is listed as out on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man has missed the last two games due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The team is currently considering Carter as day-to-day, but this is the type of injury that is really only healed by rest. Both
Goga Bitadze and
Moritz Wagner should see extended run in the rotation until Carter is available again. Both players are worth a look as streaming choices with Carter missing at least one more game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mason Williams
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. It looks like the Bucks are trying to shake things up after a rough 1-6 start to begin the season. Jackson figures to replace
Gary Trent Jr. in the starting unit for at least one game. Jackson posted seven points with seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action on Monday. Fantasy managers should take a look as Jackson as a low-end streaming choice for Thursday's small slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Chris Haynes
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1 week agoToronto Raptors power forward
Jonathan Mogbo (hip) was limited to 18 minutes against Sacramento on Wednesday. He exited the game in the fourth quarter with a right hip pointer injury. The 23-year-old rookie notched five points and five rebounds before leaving. Mogbo has looked promising early in the campaign, averaging 6.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 17.7 minutes. However, he could now be forced to miss some time. Toronto also lost
Ja'Kobe Walter (shoulder) on Wednesday, which means the team's depth will be tested even further going forward.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Blake Murphy
1 week agoPhiladelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) didn't finish Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He sat out the entire fourth quarter, finishing with 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting in 32 minutes. Luckily, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse called Maxey's exit "precautionary" after the game. It was announced that Maxey is dealing with hamstring soreness, which doesn't sound like a serious issue. He gets Thursday off before Philadelphia faces the Lakers on Friday night. Maxey will likely land on the injury report ahead of the game, but it's possible he will remain in the lineup. However, if he can't play,
Kyle Lowry will run the Sixers offense.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Aaronson
1 week agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) was forced to make an early exit against Charlotte on Wednesday. He sprained his left ankle early in the game, finishing scoreless in eight minutes with three rebounds and one assist. The team announced that Duren will be considered day-to-day. It seems like the talented big man escaped serious injury on Wednesday, but he might still have to sit out some games.
Paul Reed entered the rotation on Wednesday and played well at both ends, while
Isaiah Stewart could get extra work on Friday versus Atlanta. The Hawks are giving up the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing centers this season, making this a good matchup for Detroit's big men. A meeting with Houston on Sunday is also a favorable spot for them.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 week agoUtah Jazz point guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash with the Bucks. Due to a hamstring injury, the 20-year-old rookie has yet to play this season. However, he participated fully in Wednesday's practice, signaling that Collier might be ready for his NBA debut on Thursday. Collier was the 29th pick out of USC in the 2024 draft. He's got a bunch of people ahead of him on the depth chart and isn't expected to make a significant contribution in 2024-25.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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