2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks agoSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is currently suffering from an undisclosed health issue that will keep him away from the team indefinitely. According to Shams Charania, the legendary head coach will not be on the sidelines for at least the team's upcoming road trip and was not there for their latest win on Saturday. Assistant Mitch Johnson will act as the interim head coach in the meantime while thoughts and prayers are with Popovich for him to return soon.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (concussion) is listed as out for Monday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Murray sustained a concussion in Friday night's playoff rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves and missed Saturday night's game against the Utah Jazz. With Murray going through concussion protocol, it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss more time to allow a proper amount of time to heal. In his absence, expect the Nuggets to start veteran
Russell Westbrook in his place. Westbrook has gotten off to a rocky start with Denver, scoring more than six points just twice this season. Westbrook could be a decent fantasy option for those looking for help with assists, but in most formats he will not be a reliable option until proven otherwise.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal (elbow) is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Beal is dealing with a right elbow sprain that's kept him out of one game this season, though he was able to play in Phoenix's most recent game on Saturday. Given that he started in Saturday night's game it should be considered likely for Beal to play on Monday night even with the questionable tag. However, if the 31-year-old isn't able to play, expect
Ryan Dunn to get the start. Dunn has averaged 7.8 PPG this season but has scored 13 points and 16 points in his two starts in Beal's place this season. Beal should be considered a must start in all fantasy formats if he gets the start. If Dunn gets another start he should be considered a solid option in all fantasy formats and would be a very sneaky play in DFS formats.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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