6 days agoAccording to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Isaac Okoro (shoulder) will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. Okoro posted 12 points, one rebound, one steal and one assist across 20 minutes on Monday versus the Nets before suffering the shoulder injury. While the 23-year-old is out,
Dean Wade and
Georges Niang will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
6 days agoToronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (ankle) might return to action on Thursday against Brooklyn, with the team listing him as questionable for the game. He suffered a nasty ankle sprain against the Knicks last week, but it looks like Barnes could end up missing just two contests because of the injury. It's been an injury-hit campaign for the 2024 All-Star, as Barnes has been limited to 14 outings. He's averaging 20.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.3 steals. Brooklyn has the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league, so Barnes should do plenty of damage if he's cleared to return on Thursday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoCharlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's encounter with Washington. He sprained his left ankle against Philadelphia on Monday and might be forced to come out of the lineup after making 21 consecutive appearances. It's been a big year for Miller, as he's averaging a career-high 21.5 points with 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Miller's absence would open up extra playing opportunities for
Cody Martin and
Tidjane Salaun. The Hornets players will likely be a hot commodity among fantasy managers on Thursday, as the Wizards allow a league-high 123.0 points per game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoHouston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (knee) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against New Orleans. The talented big man has been nursing a sore left knee lately but hasn't yet missed any games. Sengun is a major part of how the Rockets play, averaging 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.
Steven Adams (ankle) is also listed as questionable for the game, meaning
Jabari Smith Jr. and
Jock Landale might share the center minutes against the Pelicans, who allow the fourth-most fantasy points in the league to opposing fives.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (heel) is in danger of missing Thursday's game against Chicago, with the team considering him questionable for the matchup. Porzingis exited Sunday's action against Washington with a heel contusion, and considering his injury history, it wouldn't be surprising if the team gave him some time off. However, Porzingis participated in Wednesday's practice, which is a good sign that he will be available against the Bulls.
Al Horford (rest) is ready to return to action, so even if Porzingis is in the lineup, the Celtics might keep his workload light.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoSacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers. He didn't practice on Wednesday and has landed on the injury report with a back contusion. Sabonis has previously missed two games this season, with
Trey Lyles (calf) filling in for him in the starting unit. Lyles has sat out nine games with a calf injury but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday. He averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists as a starter when Sabonis was out earlier in the season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoLos Angeles Lakers forward/center
Anthony Davis (foot) is considered probable for Thursday's action against Sacramento. He's battled a foot problem for the entire campaign but has missed only one contest, so it's safe to assume Davis will be out there on Thursday night. He's coming off a big 40-point double-double against Memphis and has looked back to his best lately after slumping earlier in the month. The Kings allow the second-fewest points in the league to opposing centers, but Davis produced a full line with 31 points on 10-for-15 shooting in the matchup when the teams met for the first time this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Kings. After missing two games, James was back in the lineup on Sunday versus Memphis. However, he still isn't 100 percent healthy, leaving the NBA-s all-time leading scorer with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's action.
Gabe Vincent might get another shot as a starter if James is out, with
Anthony Davis (foot) carrying an extra load offensively, along with
Austin Reaves and
D'Angelo Russell.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoDallas Mavericks guard
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Clippers. With
Luka Doncic (heel) on the shell, Irving would get to play a huge role in the contest, but he might join his backcourt mate on the sidelines on Thursday. However, Irving came through a full practice on Wednesday, so there's a good chance he will be available. Irving's offensive numbers have dipped this month, as he has been limited to 20.4 points per game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoDallas Mavericks point guard
Luka Doncic (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers. Doncic has missed a pair of practices lately and will sit out his seventh game of the season. With
Jaden Hardy (ankle) also out and
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) questionable, we should see a lot of
Spencer Dinwiddie and
Quentin Grimes in Thursday's game. However, it's a bad fantasy matchup, as the Clippers play with the slowest pace in the league and have a top-10 defense.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoSacramento Kings forward
Trey Lyles (calf) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, and there's a chance he could be available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. If either
Domantas Sabonis or
Keegan Murray can't play, Lyles could see a larger role in the frontcourt. He's shown his fantasy potential before, like when he posted 12 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double against the Atlanta Hawks on November 18th. Fantasy managers should check for updates as Thursday's game approaches to see if Lyles takes on a bigger role.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: Brenden Nunes
7 days agoSacramento Kings guard
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a shoulder sprain. It's unclear how he will be labeled on the injury report, so fantasy managers should check for an update on Thursday. Huerter has been struggling with his shooting this season, posting a career-low 31.1% from beyond the arc and averaging only 9.9 points per game, his lowest since his rookie season. Hopefully, he can round back into form and stay healthy moving forward. If he is sidelined,
Keon Ellis would likely see increased playing time.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: Brenden Nunes
7 days agoAccording to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Nuggets and Nets held "exploratory talks" surrounding forward
Cameron Johnson. The former Sun has been rumored to be on the move for a while. But with teams having more flexibility to make trades, things are starting to pick up steam. Johnson had a rocky 2023-24 campaign. However, he's having the best year of his career, averaging 18.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 43.3% shooting from behind the arc. A trade with the Nuggets would likely involve
Michael Porter Jr. Either way, it's unknown how much progress was made between both sides. With that in mind, Johnson would surely see a dip in production in Denver, considering he'd be sharing the floor with multi-time MVP
Nikola Jokic.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Evan Sidery
7 days agoSacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (ankle) did not practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with left ankle soreness. Murray missed his first game of the season on Monday, and his status for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers remains uncertain. Fantasy managers should monitor updates as more clarity emerges. The 24-year-old has been a key contributor for the Kings this season, averaging 36.2 minutes, 12.4 points, and 7.7 rebounds per game, so his absence could open up opportunities for
Keon Ellis and
Doug McDermott.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: Brenden Nunes
7 days agoAccording to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Heat aren't interested in acquiring Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Bradley Beal (knee). Talks surrounding a trade involving
Jimmy Butler have picked up momentum over the last week, with the veteran expressing his desire to suit up in Phoenix or Golden State. However, with the Suns strapped for cash, a move for Butler would most likely need to involve Beal. But with a no-trade clause along with an extensive injury history, Phoenix could have a tough time dealing the former Wizard to any team, even if it's not to the Heat. The situation is worth monitoring. For now, Beal is probable for Thursday's meeting with the visiting Pacers after missing the last two games with swelling in his left knee. As a result,
Royce O'Neale, will likely head back to the bench, although it shouldn't impact his workload much.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Evan Sidery
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