1 week agoGolden State Warriors guard
Brandin Podziemski (illness) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Celtics. He was listed on the injury report as available on Tuesday. Yet, the illness that forced him to exit Monday's matchup with the Wizards will keep him off the floor against the defending champs. Fortunately,
Stephen Curry (ankle) is back in the lineup. At the same time,
Buddy Hield, coming off a 20-point, five-rebound, two-steal effort, remains a viable starting fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
1 week agoCleveland Cavaliers guard
Caris LeVert (knee) will return for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans. The 30-year-old missed the Cavs' previous two games because of right knee soreness, opening the door for more minutes for
Isaac Okoro and
Sam Merrill. While Okoro should continue to start with
Dean Wade (illness) and
Max Strus (ankle) sidelined, LeVert's presence could lower his ceiling. Merrill, who had 12 points, five boards, and two steals in 27 minutes on Monday versus the Bucks, is still worth streaming in deeper fantasy formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Serena Winters
1 week agoCharlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Detroit Pistons. The 23-year-old is battling ankle soreness. However, after testing things during pre-game warmups, he'll suit up against a Detroit team that has won two-straight games. Ball, averaging a career-high 28.6 points with 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, remains a must-start despite the chance of re-injury.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Will Palaszczuk
1 week agoPortland Trail Blazers guard
Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The 21-year-old has been sidelined with a labral tear and was expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. While it appears he could be nearing a return, there's still a chance that won't happen on Thursday night. But even if Sharpe is in uniform, he'll likely see reduced minutes while he works his way back. With that in mind, his potential absence should mean more minutes for guys like
Scoot Henderson,
Toumani Camara, and
Rayan Rupert.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Sean Highkin
1 week agoAtlanta Hawks forward
David Roddy (illness) will play on Wednesday versus the Knicks. He was dealing with an illness, resulting in a questionable designation. However, the 23-year-old will be out there. With
De'Andre Hunter (knee) still out, Roddy, who had 11 points, six boards, and three assists in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics, should warrant streaming consideration.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Hawks
1 week agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Knicks. The 26-year-old will now miss a seventh consecutive contest because of a knee injury, so his next chance to get back on the floor will be on Friday in Detroit. Without Hunter,
Zaccharie Risacher, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, has streaming potential in deep redraft setups. On the other hand, his 20.0% shooting from deep hasn't been welcomed by category managers.
David Roddy (illness), who had 11 points, six boards, and three assists in Monday's meeting with the Celtics, also has a place in most fantasy lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Hawks
1 week agoAccording to Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, forward
Jaylen Brown (hip) is considered "day-to-day." He's dealing with a hip flexor strain and will miss his third consecutive contest when the C's play the Warriors on Wednesday. Without question, Brown has been a top fantasy producer this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. Although he's shot a rough 26.7% from behind the arc, category managers hope to get him back on the floor, possibly as early as Friday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. In the meantime,
Neemias Queta, coming off a 10-point, seven-rebound, one-block outing versus the Hawks on Monday night, has streaming potential.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
1 week agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (rib) will play on Wednesday versus the Knicks. The 26-year-old was limited to only 23 minutes because of a rib injury in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. But he's good to go for the meeting with New York. Young has averaged 23.9 points, 11.0 assists, and 1.3 steals this season. Yet, he's logged 4.9 turnovers and shot 30.7% from behind the arc. Still, Young remains a top fantasy option, especially since his shooting woes should come to an end at some point.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Hawks
1
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agoHouston
Rockets
forward
Tari
Eason
(illness)
is
listed
as
questionable
for
Wednesday
night's
matchup
against
the
San
Antonio
Spurs.
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an
illness
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1 week agoHouston Rockets forward
Dillon Brooks (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Brooks is dealing with an illness. If forced to miss tonight's game it would be the first game he's missed all season. The 28-year-old is averaging 11.4 PPG and 4.0 RPG this season. His moderate offensive production won't be what's missed most, though, as Brooks' defensive presence will be the glaring issue for Houston if absent. Houston holds a 104.5 defensive rating with Brooks on the court and a 124.9 defensive rating with him off. If Brooks is unable to suit up, expect
Amen Thompson to be inserted into the starting lineup with fellow forward
Tari Eason also listed as questionable for tonight. Thompson is averaging 10.0 PPG and 5.9 RPG while the Rockets hold a 110.4 defensive rating with him on the floor, making him a suitable defensive replacement for Brooks.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
John Konchar (quad) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be Konchar's fourth straight game missed thanks to a right quad contusion he's been dealing with. The 28-year-old also missed two other games this season with a heel injury and has only been able to play in three games this season. He's averaged just five points per game this season while taking just six shots total in the three games he's played in. Fantasy managers with Konchar on their roster likely can cut bait until he gets on a hot streak given his lack of playing time so far. Those looking for an option off Memphis' bench should look to
Scotty Pippen Jr. as the leader for the second unit.
Jake LaRavia may be a sneaky second option also, averaging 7.4 PPG and 5.9 RPG.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1
week
agoMemphis
Grizzlies
guard
Luke
Kennard
(foot)
is
listed
as
questionable
for
Wednesday
night's
game
against
the
Los
Angeles
Lakers.
Kennard
has
yet
to
make
his
2024-2025
season
debut
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to
a
muscle
strain
in
his
foot
he
sustained
during
preseason
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1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Hawkins (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hawkins is dealing with lower-back tightness, an issue that kept him out of Monday night's loss against the Portland Trailblazers. The 22-year-old had found his way into the starting lineup thanks to an injury to
CJ McCollum before Monday night's absence. Hawkins has averaged 17.6 points this season while shooting 37.5% from three and will be depended on against a tough Cavaliers team if healthy. If Hawkins is to miss Wednesday's game, then expect
Brandon Boston Jr. to get the start. Boston has averaged 9.8 points this season but put up 20 in his start against Portland on Monday night. Both should be considered viable options for all fantasy formats on Wednesday, while Boston would make a sneaky DFS play if Hawkins cannot suit up.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoCleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (illness) will miss his second consecutive game on Wednesday night when the Cavaliers face off against the New Orleans Pelicans. Wade missed Monday night's win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday dealing with the same illness. Wade's averaged 6.9 PPG and 4.4 RPG this season. Wade's absence shouldn't scare Cleveland much given his minimal production and a matchup against a weakened New Orleans Pelicans team. Expect
Isaac Okoro to start in his place as was the case on Monday night. Okoro is averaging 5.0 PPG this season. Though shooting 46.7% from three is appealing, his minimal volume in Cleveland's offense means there are better options available to fantasy managers on the waiver wire.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Cody Martin (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday night's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Martin had been dealing with a minor illness but hasn't missed any time. Expect the 29-year-old to continue coming off the bench for Charlotte. Martin's averaging 10.0 PPG this season while shooting 37% from three. While the three-point shooting percentage seems encouraging, fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent production going forward as he's failed to play more than 20 minutes in each of the Hornets' last two games. Better options are likely available on the waiver wire that fantasy managers should prioritize until Martin either catches a hot streak or finds his way back into the starting lineup.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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