6 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss his third straight game on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to soreness in his right hip. Lowry's next opportunity to return to the floor is versus the Magic on Sunday. While the 38-year-old is sidelined, the Sixers must lean heavily on
Tyrese Maxey.
Reggie Jackson,
Eric Gordon, and Jeff Dowtin are some guard options that the Sixers could also use.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoAccording to Shams Charania, New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (suspension) won't suit up against the 76ers due to being suspended one game for violating team policies. Williamson's next opportunity to return to the floor is on Sunday against Boston.
Herbert Jones (shoulder) will also be missing in action. With Williamson and Jones sidelined,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl,
Javonte Green, and Brandon Boston will take on more minutes and will potentially have more scoring chances than usual.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
6 days agoThe Orlando Magic announced that Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (oblique) is expected to make his return on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero has missed the last 34 contests due to a right oblique strain. Fantasy managers need to be aware that while the 22-year-old should jump back into the Magic's starting five, his minutes will likely be restricted in the contest. Caleb Houston and
Tristan Da Silva could see some extra minutes for the time being against Milwaukee.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Orlando Magic
6 days agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Gordon has been out eight consecutive contests due to a calf issue. If he is unavailable for this evening his next opportunity to suit up comes on Sunday against the Mavs. The 29-year-old has played well this season, but he's only been on the floor for 16 games.
Russell Westbrook will likely continue to get the nod to start in place of Gordon until his return.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (illness) has been listed on the injury report as questionable while he deals with an illness. If he's able to give it a go, he'll go up against a banged-up Golden State Warriors team who will be down
Draymond Green (back),
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle), and maybe
Trayce Jackson-Davis (eye - questionable). On the other hand,
Thomas Bryant would probably stay in the starting five if Turner doesn't suit up. Bryant posted 22 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals in their last game against the Bulls.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a back injury. The veteran is likely receiving some rest in the second half of their back-to-back after posting seven points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three blocks on Thursday. With
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) also ruled out,
Kevon Looney will likely move into the starting five unless
Trayce Jackson-Davis (eye - questionable) can suit up. Looney provides solid rebounding and blocks while Jackson-Davis would be the better streaming option if he plays.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoSacramento Kings guard
De'Aaron Fox (glute) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game and will miss Friday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The star point guard is still plagued by a right glute contusion and there hasn't been any official word on his return.
Keon Ellis has taken over the spot in the starting five and has averaged 14.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals while Fox has been out. He serves as the best streaming option in most leagues while
Kevin Huerter could be deployed into lineups in deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoNew York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has drawn a questionable status on Friday for their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks will likely need all hands on deck to beat the Western Conference-leading Thunder despite
Chet Holmgren (hip) being out. Towns was able to play against the Raptors on Wednesday and posted a stat line of 27 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and two blocks. If he's downgraded,
Jericho Sims would move into the starting five while
Precious Achiuwa would get some more minutes off of the bench. Achiuwa is the more consistent producer for fantasy managers looking for a streamer in that case.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (groin) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans after being able to practice on Thursday despite the left groin tightness he was experiencing. George only needed to miss one game this time around after posting 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals in their game against the Suns. George has been a better contributor on defense and other traditional stats outside of efficiency so far this season.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (shoulder) is now out indefinitely due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Jones will be sidelined and there likely won't be any timetable on his return for a little while. Jones left their last game against the Trail Blazers with the shoulder injury after playing 18 minutes and registering one assist and two steals. Jones has been the team's best defender, so there are some big shoes to fill for the 7-31 Pelicans. With a lot of their wings on the injury report,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and
Brandon Boston Jr. will likely be the best streaming options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
6 days agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will miss Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers while the team manages his knee injury. The superstar sharpshooter does get some back-to-back games off, so that the team can maximize his health throughout the season, and this is one of those cases. With the rest of the backcourt banged up,
Dennis Schroder and
Moses Moody (knee - probable) will likely see plenty of playing time. Schroder and
Buddy Hield would serve as the best streaming options though as they both started in their last game and posted 13 points, six assists, and 19 points with five rebounds, respectively.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (foot) will miss another game due to the foot sprain he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets. While he watches from the sidelines on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans,
Guerschon Yabusele will likely get the starting spot again since
Andre Drummond (toe) is also out. Yabusele turned in a huge game on Wednesday with 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal while knocking down five threes. He remains the best streaming option whenever Embiid is out.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (elbow/shin) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. If he's able to play, he should receive a sizeable fantasy boost with
Trey Murphy III (ankle),
Herbert Jones (shoulder), and
Brandon Ingram (ankle) all ruled out. With that being said, if he's downgraded to out,
CJ McCollum would likely lead the offense.
Javonte Green and
Jordan Hawkins would both get some extra opportunities with the latter more likely to have a bigger role in the offense.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) drew a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors while dealing with a right ankle sprain. The star point guard hasn't missed a game yet this season, so this could be his first absence through the first 39 games. If he's unable to suit up,
Andrew Nembhard and
Bennedict Mathurin will get instant boosts in fantasy value while
T.J. McConnell may move into the starting five. Nembhard had the biggest game of the three in their last game with 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoOrlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game while he deals with a lower back strain. There hasn't been any official word on when he may return, so fantasy managers will likely have to take his status day by day. In the meantime,
Cole Anthony and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope continue to be the starting backcourt. Anthony did a little of everything on Thursday against the Timberwolves with 12 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks across 27 minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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