2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (calf) is dealing with a left calf strain and has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This will be the seventh consecutive game that he's missed after suffering the calf strain against the Miami Heat near the end of November. Since
Tre Mann (back) is also sidelined,
Vasilije Micic has become a starter with
Josh Green while
Isaiah Wong has seen some time off of the bench. Micic has been the most reliable streaming option of the three as he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 threes per game across his six starts.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward
Caleb Martin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to a right-shoulder impingement. The 29-year-old has been going through a rough stretch during the first quarter of the season, and he barely saw any playing time over the last two games. As Martin watches from the sidelines,
Kenyon Martin Jr. has been enjoying a solid streak over the last seven games. During that time, he's averaged 11.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 66.0% from the floor.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns center
Jusuf Nurkic (thigh) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Utah. The 30-year-old missed the last six games because of a thigh contusion. As a result,
Mason Plumlee took his spot in the lineup. However, with Nurkic back in the mix for the favorable matchup with the Jazz, Plumlee isn't worth starting in any fantasy lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns forward
Kevin Durant (ankle) is probable for the meeting with the Jazz on Friday night. The 36-year-old has been banged up a few times during the 2024-25 campaign, most recently missing the last three games because of a sprained ankle. But outside of that, he continues to play well, averaging 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks while shooting 44.9% from downtown. With Durant's anticipated return,
Royce O'Neale, coming off a 16-point, seven-rebound effort versus Orlando on December 8, likely won't be as productive.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (pelvis) is unlikely to play in Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves, marking his sixth-consecutive absence.
LeBron James (foot) has already been ruled out due to left foot soreness, so the Lakers could be without two of their top scoring options. As a result,
Anthony Davis would be in line for a bump in offensive production.
Rui Hachimura,
D'Angelo Russell, and
Dalton Knecht could also see an uptick in scoring opportunities.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets. The 23-year-old has been sidelined for nearly a month because of an issue with his surgically-repaired left foot. However, he may need a few more days to recover, although the questionable designation is a step in the right direction. With that in mind, since Williams has averaged only 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals this season, there aren't many fantasy managers concerned with his availability. But until Williams is back on the floor,
Ayo Dosunmu, averaging 15.5 points in 12 starts this season, should remain with the first five.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (back) is questionable for Friday's encounter with the Charlotte Hornets. The 22-year-old has played as well as expected in his first season in The Windy City, logging 11.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per contest. He's dealing with back spasms, so there's a chance it could keep him off the floor. If that is the case,
Lonzo Ball (knee), who is probable, may see additional minutes, with
Coby White and
Ayo Dosunmu also in line for more work and scoring opportunities.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup versus the Hornets. The veteran hasn't missed a game all year. He's also played extremely well, averaging 21.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 47.4% shooting from behind the arc. But if the illness keeps Vucevic off the floor,
Jalen Smith could find himself in the starting lineup. But even if Smith doesn't start, he should see enough minutes to justify his presence in fantasy lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoWashington Wizards guard
Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brogdon began the year on the shelf because of a thumb injury before making his 2024-25 debut against the Pistons on November 17. However, he'll now miss a third-straight game because of hamstring inflammation. The 32-year-old hasn't played the best in his first season in Washington, averaging only 13.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 33.3% shooting from behind the arc. But with the Wizards down Brogdon,
Kyle Kuzma (rib),
Corey Kispert (ankle), and
Kyshawn George (ankle),
Justin Champagnie,
Jordan Poole, and
Jonas Valanciunas may do most of the heavy lifting offensively.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised as Davis has been a regular on the injury report for what seems like years. Davis continues to deal with a plantar fasciitis issue on his left foot, but should be able to play through it. The Lakers are going to need to rely on Davis with
LeBron James (foot) ruled out for Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Davis to have a big workload on Friday with
Max Christie likely getting the starting nod in place of James.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Khobi Price
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (pelvis) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for this game after missing each of the last five games due to a pelvic contusion. He was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, which is good news for the Lakers. The return of Reaves would mean
D'Angelo Russell and
Gabe Vincent would likely see less minutes. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another update.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Khobi Price
2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The big man was tagged as questionable coming into this game, but Duren will officially sit out due to a wrist sprain. The loss of Duren should mean an increased role for
Isaiah Stewart in the rotation. Stewart has been quiet lately but figures to have more fantasy value with an expanded role on Thursday. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Duren unavailable.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Hunter Patterson
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot, personal) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James reportedly left practice early on Wednesday due to personal reasons. However, he is also considered day-to-day due to a left foot injury. It's uncertain which issue is actually keeping him out of this game, but regardless James will miss his second straight game on Friday.
Max Christie figures to see an expanded role with James sidelined. Christie finished with four points and four rebounds across 26 minutes during their last game.
Cam Reddish should also see an expanded role, but neither player is an ideal streaming option with James out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Khobi Price
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This was expected to happen after Hauser suffered a groin injury during their last game. The Celtics are going to be shorthanded at the forward spot with
Jayson Tatum (knee) also heading to the sideline. The expectation is that
Payton Pritchard,
Al Horford, and possibly
Drew Peterson gets additional playing time with Hauser and Tatum sidelined. Pritchard is the best streaming option between the three players for Thursday's game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (wrist) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The big man was a late addition to the injury report due to a wrist issue. Duren missed some time in November due to a wrist sprain, so possibly this is related to his wrist sprain from last month. If Duren sits,
Isaiah Stewart would likely see an increased role in the rotation. Stewart has been quiet lately, but could be worth a look as a streaming option with extra playing time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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