1 week agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old was initially questionable but will be sidelined as he manages a left plantar fascia strain sustained in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to Dallas. The big man is also dealing with ongoing right knee tendinitis, adding to his challenges. Fortunately for Orlando,
Goga Bitadze (foot) has been cleared to play and should help fill the gap. Carter Jr. has been a solid fantasy contributor this season, averaging 8.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 26 minutes per game, and managers will be hoping for a quick return.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) is officially questionable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The talented forward missed Sunday's game, and his status for Monday remains uncertain. If he sits out again, players like
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and
Jamal Cain could see increased minutes. Fantasy managers are hoping for consistent health from Williamson this season, as he's been a strong contributor when on the court, averaging 21.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoSacramento Kings star guard
De'Aaron Fox (hand) is dealing with a ligament issue in his left pinky on his shooting hand, but he intends to play through it. The speedy guard dislocated the finger during training camp, though X-rays were negative. The injury hasn't impacted his scoring efficiency, as he's shooting a solid 47.7 percent from the field across six games this season. So far, he's averaging 23.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 2.5 steals per game and continues to make a strong impact on both ends of the floor.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: Chris Biderman
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Pat Connaughton (left adductor strain) is expected to be available for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 31-year-old went scoreless in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, and while the strain may impact his performance, he's anticipated to push through it. Through six games this season, Connaughton has provided 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game off the Bucks' bench.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Khris Middleton (ankle) will miss another game as he rehabs from ankle surgery in the off-season. This doesn't come as surprising news as there haven't been many updates on his injury status in practice lately. While he remains out,
Gary Trent Jr. and
Taurean Prince continue to see big minutes with the starting five. The Bucks fell to 1-5 to start the year though, so they'll be looking forward to inserting Middleton into the lineup when he's ready.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoChicago Bulls guard/forward
Josh Giddey (illness) popped up on the team's injury report early Monday afternoon with a non-COVID illness. At the moment, he's listed as probable, so they're expecting him to still suit up. His status should be monitored though in case he doesn't feel well when it gets closer to tip-off. If Giddey has to watch from the sidelines,
Coby White will likely get some more on-ball duties while
Ayo Dosunmu could move into the starting five.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: KC Johnson
1 week agoSacramento Kings guard
Kevin Huerter (illness) left the team's shootaround session early on Monday and is still considered questionable for the game against the Miami Heat. He was forced to watch from the sidelines during their last game against the Raptors, and it seems that he's not fully recovered from his illness just yet. If he has to remain sidelined for another game,
Malik Monk,
Keon Ellis, and
Doug McDermott will all see added opportunities.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Chris Biderman
1 week agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) still doesn't seem ready to take the court after suffering a pelvic injury in the season opener. On Monday, and before their last game, Quickley is considered doubtful to re-join the team. Fantasy managers can continue to go with their plan B.
Gradey Dick,
Ochai Agbaji, and
Davion Mitchell have all been solid streaming options, but the former two have been better in shallower leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (back) is still dealing with lower back spasms and has received a questionable tag ahead of Monday's tip-off with the Chicago Bulls. The star wing has missed the team's last two contests, so getting him back into the lineup would do wonders for their chances to grab a win. Markkanen has dealt with a lot of injury issues over the last few seasons and the Jazz haven't rushed him back, so he could miss another game to err on the cautious side. If he doesn't suit up,
John Collins and
Kyle Filipowski will see added minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
D'Angelo Russell (foot) has received a probable tag on Monday and should be able to suit up against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran combo guard was listed with a right foot contusion which seems like it's not too severe to keep him off the floor. He'll continue in his starting spot along with the usual starting five as
Austin Reaves (ankle) and
Anthony Davis (hip) are also considered probable. Russell has been a solid option for points, assists, and threes in category leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Austin Reaves (ankle) is expected to play on Monday against the Detroit Pistons despite being listed with a sprained ankle. The 26-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this year and has provided a high-quality scoring punch from the wing. He's a starter in any fantasy format as he's averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 threes per game to start the year. Since he's expected to suit up, he should remain a fantasy starter.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoGolden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (back) will have to miss his fourth game in a row while dealing with a strained lower back. The two-way guard experienced a lot of back issues last season with the 76ers, and it caused him to miss more games than he played. Hopefully, the strain isn't too severe and he can return to the court soon. In the meantime,
Brandin Podziemski,
Moses Moody, and
Buddy Hield have seen added opportunities. If
Stephen Curry (ankle) returns, however, they wouldn't be the strongest streaming candidates.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoCleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Caris LeVert (knee) is suffering from some knee soreness, which has made him questionable to go up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The 30-year-old missed the team's last matchup with the Bucks for the same reason, so it's unclear if he'll be able to give it a go at the moment. If he's unable to suit up again,
Isaac Okoro should see extended minutes off of the bench along with
Sam Merrill.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoWashington Wizards forward
Kyle Kuzma (groin) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a right groin strain. There hasn't been a firm timetable for his return and the Wizards likely won't rush him back as they give some of their younger prospects extended time on the court.
Alexandre Sarr has spent some extra time with the starting five along with
Bilal Coulibaly and
Marvin Bagley III has seen a few opportunities off of the bench. The former two have served as better streaming options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoGolden State Warriors forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is expected to play on Monday against the Washington Wizards. The veteran wing has received a probable status while dealing with a lower back strain that kept him out of two games. He was, however, able to play 31 minutes in their last contest against the Houston Rockets. If
Stephen Curry (ankle) doesn't suit up, Wiggins will likely take on a bigger offensive workload again.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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