1 week agoSan Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Detroit. The rookie has only missed one game this season. Yet, with the Spurs likely to have a tough time making the Play-In, the team may take the cautious approach by keeping him off the floor. Castle has played well throughout his inaugural campaign, averaging 14.0 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals. But if he can't suit up, it should mean more scoring chances for
Devin Vassell,
Harrison Barnes, and
Chris Paul.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoAccording to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that guard
Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mathurin is playing after carrying a questionable tag earlier due to a sprained left ankle. The 22-year-old has received a few starts recently but has shifted back to a bench role with
Andrew Nembhard and
Aaron Nesmith back in the lineup. He's registered at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, and he could make an impact for fantasy managers during tonight's matchup.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Dustin Dopirak
1 week agoTim Bontemps of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks forward
Anthony Davis (adductor) will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. However, according to Bontemps, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said Davis will be on a 28-minute limit for tonight's game in Brooklyn. Davis has been out of action since February 8, his first game as a Maverick. With the big man's minutes restricted in his return, he is likely a risky option for fantasy managers for this evening's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
1 week agoSacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (ankle) will return from a three-game absence for Monday's clash with the Celtics. It hasn't been a quality month for the veteran, missing time because of hamstring and ankle issues. He'll also return against one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association. Still, Sabonis is a must-start for fantasy managers. His presence will likely mean less work for
Jake LaRavia, who has had double-digit scoring outings in each of his last three appearances.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Sam Amick
1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Missi could miss his second straight game due to soreness in his right hip. The 20-year-old rookie could join seven teammates already sidelined for tonight's contest.
Karlo Matkovic will likely get the nod to start at center for the second game in a row in place of Missi. On Sunday against the Pistons, Matkovic finished with eight points and 11 rebounds across 16 minutes.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
1 week agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (knee) is available for Monday's game in Orlando. The 26-year-old missed 12 games before returning for Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, he didn't do much, finishing with only five points in 17 minutes. With
LeBron James (groin),
Luka Doncic, and
Austin Reaves available, Hachimura could struggle to find scoring opportunities against an Orlando team that has allowed a league-best 106.1 points per game this season, even if he plays more than he did on Saturday night.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Mike Trudell
1 week agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (groin) is available for Monday's clash with the Magic. The 40-year-old suffered a strained groin during the March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics. As a result, he was sidelined for seven games. James returned for Saturday's loss to the Bulls, finishing with 17 points, six boards, four assists, and three steals. With that said, he could have trouble getting anything going on Monday versus a Magic team that has allowed only 106.1 points per game this season, the best mark in the NBA.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Mike Trudell
1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Bruce Brown (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown will be sidelined for the second half of back-to-back games to rest after posting 12 points, two assists and one rebound across 35 minutes on Sunday against the Pistons. With Brown out,
Jordan Hawkins and
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely have plenty of minutes and scoring opportunities, especially with seven Pelicans players unavailable this evening.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
1 week agoOrlando Magic guard
Cole Anthony (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Lakers. He's battling a sprained toe, so he'll miss his third-straight game on Monday night.
Cory Joseph, who had 11 points in the win over the Wizards on Friday, will presumably remain in the starting lineup.
Anthony Black, who had 13 points, six assists, and one block in that one, should also see more work than usual. But
Franz Wagner and
Paolo Banchero will likely handle most of the opportunities on the offensive end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoDallas Mavericks forward
Anthony Davis (adductor) will play on Monday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. AD was listed as doubtful on Sunday night, so most had assumed he wouldn't be out there. However, he'll return to the floor after being sidelined since February 8, his first game as a Maverick. With Dallas down
Daniel Gafford (knee) and
Dereck Lively II (ankle), Davis may need to hold things down at the five. But there's also a chance
Kai Jones remains in the middle, with Davis moving over to the power forward spot. Either way, the former Laker will likely see a minutes cap, making him a risky option for fantasy managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Mike Curtis
1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
CJ McCollum (rest) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. McCollum will get the night off to rest after dropping 40 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes in Sunday's 136-130 loss to the Pistons. The 33-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest.
Yves Missi (hip) could also be sidelined, as he is listed as questionable due to right hip soreness. McCollum will likely be back in action against Golden State on Friday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
1 week agoAs expected, Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) will be out of action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic has been dealing with an ankle issue and will miss his fifth consecutive contest. The Nuggets start a five-game homestand tonight, and the big man will likely return soon. Fantasy managers can expect veteran center
DeAndre Jordan to start versus the Bulls. He most recently posted 11 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 38 minutes of work in a 116-111 win over the Rockets on Sunday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (back) won't play on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williamson will be out of action for the third consecutive contest due to a back contusion. The 24-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest.
Yves Missi (hip) could also be sidelined, as he is listed as questionable due to right hip soreness. The Pelicans won't be making the postseason, so how much Williamson will play during the final 10 regular season games is unclear.
Kelly Olynyk,
Jose Alvarado,
Jordan Hawkins and
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely have heavy workloads this evening with so many Pelicans on the shelf.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Damian Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game due to a sore right calf. The Bucks aren't going to risk Lillard's health if they don't have to with the playoffs coming in just a few weeks. The timing of this extended absence couldn't come at a worse time for fantasy managers though.
Ryan Rollins has moved into the starting five but has had a limited fantasy ceiling in both points and category leagues. Two names to look for streaming-wise have been
Gary Trent Jr. (probable - back) and
Kevin Porter Jr. Both saw more minutes than Rollins despite coming off of the bench, while Porter registered 18 points, six assists, and three rebounds in their last game on Saturday.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains on the injury report as usual but he's considered probable on Monday and should play against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will likely be the team's focal point once again with
Damian Lillard (calf) ruled out. In their last game against the Sacramento Kings with Lillard sidelined, Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and only two turnovers while shooting 12-for-20 from the floor. Look for him to have another big game against the Suns who have one of the worst defenses in the NBA (26th in Defensive rating).
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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