2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against Boston. He's set to return from a two-game absence. Thompson battled an illness last week and also missed time due to a groin problem. Following a bout with blood clots, Thompson has been limited to five appearances this season. He's averaged 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 15.2 minutes. Thompson is capable of helping out fantasy managers in many areas, but he needs more playing time to make a significant contribution.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (adductor) is considered doubtful for Thursday's clash with the Pistons. He missed the second half of Saturday's 127-121 loss to Memphis due to an adductor strain, and it appears likely that Hauser will miss Thursday's game entirely because of the injury. Prior to last weekend, Hauser enjoyed a strong stretch of games, including his best scoring performance of the season with a 20-point effort against Detroit last week. He's averaging 8.5 points in 22.2 minutes. Hauser's absence may give
Drew Peterson a role in the rotation, who recently logged 25-plus minutes in back-to-back games. However, Peterson wasn't impactful, so he's not a good fantasy option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (toe) will suit up for Thursday's battle against Detroit. The veteran missed Saturday's matchup against Memphis with a toe injury, but he's not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Horford has started in all but one appearance this season, posting 9.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. With
Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup, he will likely have to come off the bench in most games going forward. However, question marks hang over
Jayson Tatum (kneecap) and
Sam Hauser (adductor) on Thursday, which might lead to Porzingis and Horford starting together.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (kneecap) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He's trying to overcome right patella tendinopathy. The five-time All-Star recently missed a meeting with the Pistons due to the ailment. With
Sam Hauser (adductor) doubtful for the game,
Drew Peterson might return to the frontcourt rotation on Thursday.
Kristaps Porzingis and
Al Horford are also expected to do additional work. At the same time, there would be extra scoring opportunities for everybody involved.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAccording to ESPN's Shams Charania, Miami Heat forward
Jimmy Butler is reportedly open to a trade involving the Suns. There are a few teams already rumored to be interested in his services. But if talks between Miami and Phoenix intensify, it's unknown exactly how both sides would make it happen, considering both are strapped for cash.
Bradley Beal also has a no-trade clause. At any rate, Butler is still a capable producer. However, he hasn't been able to stay healthy over the years. With the 35-year-old averaging only 19.0 points this season, it's possible he may be even less productive with the Suns, especially with
Kevin Durant and
Devin Booker on the roster.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoAccording to ESPN's Shams Charania, Toronto Raptors forward
Scottie Barnes (ankle) will "miss several weeks" due to a right ankle sprain suffered in Monday's loss to the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old already spent time on the shelf this season because of a right orbital fracture, costing him 11 games, so it's not an ideal situation. Barnes, who agreed to a lucrative contract extension during the offseason, has averaged career-highs in points (20.6), rebounds (8.4), and assists (7.4). But with Toronto winning just two games while he was sidelined earlier in the season, the team will need to figure out how to stay afloat until he returns. With
Immanuel Quickley (elbow) also out,
RJ Barrett will be tasked with picking up more of the scoring load.
Gradey Dick,
Davion Mitchell,
Ochai Agbaji, and
Ja'Kobe Walter may also see an uptick in offensive opportunities for the foreseeable future.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors forward
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday versus Houston. He missed Sunday's matchup against Minnesota with an ankle issue. Officially, Wiggins has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's action. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr declared Wiggins is "ready to go" after he had a full practice session with the team on Tuesday. Wiggins' performance levels fluctuate, but he enjoyed a meeting with the Rockets last week, posting 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
Gary Payton II will likely return to a bench role with Wiggins in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Bay Area
2 weeks agoHouston Rockets point guard
Fred VanVleet (knee) appears ready to rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Golden State. He missed Sunday's 117-106 win against the Clippers with a knee contusion but isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game. VanVleet's most recent appearance came against the Warriors, and it was a struggle for him with 5-for-16 shooting and 13 points in a 99-93 loss. He also had a difficult time in this season's first head-to-head meeting and was limited to 9.3 points on 21.2 percent shooting in the matchup in 2023-24, so it looks like the Warriors have worked out what stifles VanVleet offensively.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoHouston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup matchup against Golden State. He's dealing with a sore left knee and might be out for the first time this season. With backup center
Steven Adams (knee) also questionable for the contest, Houston's frontcourt could be very thin against the Warriors.
Jabari Smith Jr. and
Jock Landale will handle the center minutes if Sengun and Adams aren't available. It's a good matchup for centers, as Golden State allows the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing fives.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been labeled as probable ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup game against the Knicks. Hunter continues to manage a knee injury, and he took a blow to the head in Sunday's loss to Denver, but the 27-year-old is set to make a 12th consecutive appearance. Atlanta has seen the best of Hunter lately, as he's finished each of the last four games with 20-plus points. Hunter took a whopping 20 shots in 24 minutes on Sunday and should get additional offensive duties again in Wednesday's game if
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and
Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) remain sidelined.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) has a questionable designation on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Knicks. A quadriceps contusion might keep Bogdanovic off the court for the second straight game.
Garrison Mathews and
Vit Krejci get extra work with Bogdanovic out, but neither was productive in Sunday's heavy loss to Denver. The two combined for only five points and four assists off the bench despite both seeing 20-plus minutes of action.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) might miss a second straight game on Wednesday versus the Knicks. He's been listed as questionable on the injury report. Following back-to-back double-doubles, Johnson exited the lineup on Sunday against Denver due to a sore shoulder. This pushed
Larry Nance Jr. to the starting lineup for only the second time this season. Nance Jr. hasn't played a lot for the Hawks, but the veteran forward proved that he can get the job done. He finished with 16 points, four rebounds, three assists, and a couple of steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against Atlanta. He might miss his first game of the season because of an ankle sprain. New York's bench mob, featuring
Miles McBride,
Cameron Payne, and
Precious Achiuwa, will likely be more involved in the game if Hart doesn't get cleared for Wednesday night. McBride offers the most fantasy value out of the three, but he's been quiet offensively in recent games, finishing back-to-back outings with eight points.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is probable heading into Wednesday's matchup versus the Atlanta Hawks. KAT wasn't available for Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. However, he was back on the floor for the win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday evening, finishing with a massive 24 points, 15 rebounds, two blocks, and two steals. But if Towns suffers an unforeseen setback,
Precious Achiuwa, coming off a seven-point, six-board, two-block effort, could work his way into the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is expected to play on Wednesday in New York. The former Sooner is on the injury report because of right Achilles Tendinitis. However, this injury isn't anything new, so he should play barring a setback. Young has averaged just 20.9 points and shot 31.0% from behind the arc, both down from last season. Fortunately, he has logged a career-high 12.2 assists. Young is always a capable fantasy producer. Yet, he may be even more productive against the Knicks if
Jalen Johnson (shoulder),
De'Andre Hunter (knee), and
Bogdan Bogdanovic (quadriceps) are sidelined.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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