5 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
Lauri Markkanen (eye) has been upgraded to active for Saturday night's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Markkanen has an eye contusion but will be able to play through it. The 27-year-old has been producing below his norms this season, shooting just 39.8% from the floor compared to his career average of 45.8%. He's been very solid from beyond the arc, though, as he's shooting 41.9% from three. The Kings give up over 41 three point attempts per game, giving Markkanen extra potential to go off from deep tonight. Fantasy managers in all formats need to ensure Markkanen is in their lineups before tipoff.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
5 days agoBoston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Holiday is dealing with left knee inflammation that will force him to miss his first game this season. The 34-year-old has averaged 12.8 PPG this season but his biggest impact may be felt defensively for Boston. Expect
Payton Pritchard to get the start at point guard for Boston tonight. Pritchard has averaged 16.2 PPG off the bench for Boston and is a must start in all fantasy formats. DFS managers should consider adding Pritchard to their lineups as well.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Justin Turpin
5 days agoSan Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Dallas. The 20-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, most recently amassing 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in Friday's Emirates NBA Cup loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. With
Devin Vassell (foot) getting the night off, fantasy managers could see an uptick in statistical contributions from guys like
Stephon Castle,
Zach Collins,
Keldon Johnson, and
Julian Champagnie.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jose Alvarado (hamstring) remains out heading into Saturday's meeting with the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old will now miss his third-straight contest, so his next chance to get on the floor will be on Tuesday in Dallas. The Pelicans' injury report is loaded with names, meaning fantasy managers may see expanded production from
Brandon Ingram,
Brandon Boston Jr., and
Javonte Green.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Trey Murphy III (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old recently returned to the lineup after missing the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a hamstring injury. He's played relatively well in his three appearances, averaging 14.3 points. But with Murphy logging 30 minutes in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets, he'll get the night off to rest before likely getting back on the floor for Tuesday's game in Dallas. With that in mind, the Pelicans are thin across the board due to various injuries, meaning
Brandon Ingram,
Brandon Boston Jr., and
Javonte Green could finish as New Orleans top performers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoSacramento Kings forward
DeMar DeRozan (back) remains out heading into Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The veteran also missed Friday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But considering DeRozan is one of the most durable players in the National Basketball Association, fantasy managers may see him back on the floor as early as Monday's game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks.
Domantas Sabonis (back) and
Malik Monk (ankle) are also sidelined versus Utah, so
De'Aaron Fox should handle things on the offensive end. There's also room for
Kevin Huerter,
Keegan Murray, and
Trey Lyles to smash fantasy expectations.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: James Ham
5 days agoSacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) won't play in Saturday's matchup versus the Utah Jazz. The veteran had 23 points, 12 boards, and three blocks in Friday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he's dealing with back tightness, although it's unknown how severe the issue is. With
DeMar DeRozan (back) and
Malik Monk (ankle) also out,
De'Aaron Fox is the favorite to lead the way offensively.
Trey Lyles could work his way into the starting lineup and surpass fantasy expectations, so he's worth rostering, even if it's only for one game.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jason Anderson
5 days agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (hip) remains out for Saturday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The 23-year-old has averaged only 9.2 points this season, which isn't surprising. However, category managers have at least appreciated his career-high 10.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per contest. Hopefully, Kessler's absence won't extend beyond three games. But in the meantime, the red-hot
John Collins, averaging 18.1 points during the 2024-25 campaign, is a must-start, especially if
Lauri Markkanen (eye), who is questionable, doesn't get on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (eye) is questionable for Saturday's showdown with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran hasn't met expectations during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.3 points, considerably less than last season. He's also already missed three games, so another absence would be frustrating for fantasy managers. With that in mind, if the eye contusion keeps Markkanen out of the lineup,
Cody Williams will likely take his spot. However, the 19-year-old has averaged only 4.6 points in seven starts this season, so he's not a trustworthy fantasy performer. Instead, Markkanen's absence should allow guys like
Collin Sexton,
Jordan Clarkson,
Keyonte George, and
John Collins see a bump in fantasy production.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (knee) isn't expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The former Hornet has missed the Mavs' previous five contests because of a right knee sprain. As a result,
Naji Marshall has taken his spot in the rotation and has averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals as a starter. But Marshall (illness) is under the weather, so he may not play on Saturday either. If Marshall and Washington are both sidelined for Saturday's contest, fantasy managers could see
Maxi Kleber get more involved. However, Kleber is far from a trustworthy fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoBoston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (knee) is questionable for Saturday's showdown with the Toronto Raptors. The veteran isn't as productive as when he was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he's still averaging 12.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. He's also still a sound defender. But if his left knee tendinopathy keeps him off the floor on Saturday night, it will presumably open the door for added production from
Payton Pritchard, who has averaged 16.2 points and 42.7% shooting from deep this season.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
Naji Marshall (illness) is questionable heading into Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. With
P.J. Washington (knee) sidelined recently, Marshall has been rolling with the first-five. He's played well enough, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in four starts during the 2024-25 campaign. But with Marshall and Washington uncertain for Saturday's contest, head coach Jason Kidd may need to shuffle things around, resulting in more work for
Maxi Kleber and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper. However, neither of those guys are reliable fantasy options, even with the potential for an uptick in production.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks guard
Luka Doncic (knee) is expected to play in Saturday night's game against the Spurs. It seems Doncic has been listed on the injury report for something all season. However, he hasn't missed a game. With that in mind, the 25-year-old has averaged nearly a triple-double versus San Antonio throughout his career (21 games), making him not only a must-start in redraft formats, but also a top DFS option on Saturday night.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks guard
Kyrie Irving (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Saturday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs. The 32-year-old didn't play in Thursday's two-point loss to the Utah Jazz because of a shoulder strain. As a result,
Quentin Grimes entered the starting lineup and finished with 15 points, five assists, and one steal. But now that Irving is back on the floor, Grimes is no longer a starting fantasy option. In fact, he should be dropped from fantasy rosters altogether.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges (knee) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, averaging 14.6 points and shooting a career-low 26.7% from behind the arc. With that said, there's a good chance he won't return from his three-game absence on Saturday, although the questionable tag at least suggests he's moving in the right direction. In the meantime,
Grant Williams, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 boards, and 44.4% shooting from downtown, is worth starting in deeper fantasy formats. However, Bridges' absence should mean the most to
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller, who are both in line to see a significant bump in scoring chances.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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