Guerschon Yabusele Ruled Out On Monday
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (personal) will not suit up on Monday due to personal reasons. This leaves a pretty big hole in the rotation after he was in the starting five against the Minnesota Timberwolves and saw the court for 37 minutes. Since Andre Drummond (toe) remains sidelined, Collin Castleton should see a sizeable jump in minutes, while Adem Bona will get plenty of opportunities as long as he stays out of foul trouble. Bona would be the better of the two for DFS purposes as shown by his 13.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game through the month of April.Source: NBA Injury Report
Justin Edwards Listed As Questionable On Monday
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ribs) has been given a questionable tag for their Monday night matchup with the Miami Heat due to a rib contusion. The rookie has been a popular addition in fantasy basketball leagues and DFS lineups down the stretch as he's received more and more playing time. In fact, for the month of March, he averaged 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. With that being said, Lonnie Walker IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino would be the top streaming options if Edwards can't suit up. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Walker posted 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds while Hood-Schifino had seven points, two assists, and one rebound.Source: NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris Iffy For Monday's Game Versus Kings
2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (heel) is in danger of missing his third consecutive game after picking up a questionable status for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran has been suffering from some soreness in his left heel. The Pistons have already clinched a playoff berth, so they're likely going to be a bit cautious with only four games remaining on their schedule. If Harris is forced to miss another game, Dennis Schroder and Ausar Thompson should both continue to see a bump in usage. Malik Beasley should also keep seeing big minutes off the bench. Thompson has the highest fantasy ceiling of the three as displayed by his last game, where he posted 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block.Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren Tagged As Questionable On Monday
2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (lower leg) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings and could miss his second consecutive game due to the same lower leg issue. The young big man has already hit a career-high in games played in a season and boasts averages of 11.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. If he's unable to play on Monday, Isaiah Stewart should get another starting nod. In their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Stewart registered 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three blocks. He serves as a great streaming option and a cheaper DFS option if he gets another start.Source: NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis Uncertain To Play Against Pistons
2 weeks agoSacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (hand) has been a popular addition down the stretch of the fantasy basketball season, but has been listed as questionable for the team's Monday night game against the Detroit Pistons. The scrappy, defensive guard has only missed two games this season and played 39 minutes in their last contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. If he's unable to play, that would likely force Malik Monk back into the starting five after seeing just 20 minutes Sunday when he registered eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and four turnovers. Devin Carter would likely see a bump in minutes as well, but his production has been too inconsistent to be used as a streamer or in DFS lineups.Source: NBA Injury Report
Keegan Murray Questionable On Monday With Back Issue
2 weeks agoSacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (back) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons while he deals with back soreness. Murray has only been forced to miss three games all season, and this could be his second consecutive absence due to the back issue. While he sat out their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Trey Lyles moved into the starting lineup and received 40 minutes. In that time, he posted seven points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two steals while shooting 2-for-6 from the floor. Lyles isn't a great option for streaming or DFS lineups even if Murray doesn't play, so fantasy managers should take a look at some different teams for that purpose.Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Brunson Officially Back Versus Phoenix
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's matchup with the Suns. He's been sidelined for a month after tweaking his ankle during the March 6 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Miles McBride (groin), Cameron Payne (ankle), and most recently, Delon Wright, had been filling in. However, even though Brunson could see limited action in his first game back from the lengthy layoff, he should handle most of the minutes at the one, leaving little room for involvement from anyone else.Source: Peter Sblendorio
Jayson Tatum Out On Sunday
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Washington. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is also out. But, truth be told, both players shouldn't be needed to get by the 17-win Wizards. With that said, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown (knee), who is available, should lead the way offensively, with Al Horford, Payton Pritchard, and Jrue Holiday in line for bigger roles.Source: Boston Celtics
Anfernee Simons Out Again On Sunday Night
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) remains out for Sunday's matchup with the Spurs. In addition to Simons, Deni Avdija (thumb), Jerami Grant (knee), Deandre Ayton (calf), and Scoot Henderson (concussion) are also sidelined. As a result, Toumani Camara (ankle), who is available, Dalano Banton, and Shaedon Sharpe are the favorites to lead the way offensively. On the other hand, Jabari Walker, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray have upside for the DFS managers looking for value.Source: Portland Trail Blazers
Toumani Camara Available Versus The Spurs
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (ankle) is available for Sunday's meeting with the Spurs. The Blazers are already down Jerami Grant (knee), Deni Avdija (thumb), Scoot Henderson (concussion), and Deandre Ayton (calf). Anfernee Simons (forearm) remains questionable. As a result, Camara should be busy on Sunday night, so he should be considered a must-start in any fantasy setup.Source: Danny Marang
Deni Avdija Ruled Out On Sunday Night
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (thumb) won't play on Sunday against the Spurs. The Trail Blazers are barely alive for the postseason. However, the team will need to figure out how to win on Sunday night without one of their top producers. To make matters worse, Jerami Grant (knee), Scoot Henderson (concussion), and Deandre Ayton (calf) are out, with Toumani Camara (ankle) and Anfernee Simons (forearm) still questionable. With that in mind, Shaedon Sharpe and Dalano Banton could be busier than usual, with Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle, and Donovan Clingan potentially in line for bigger roles on the offensive end.Source: Danny Marang
Scottie Barnes Ruled Out Versus The Nets
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't suit up on Sunday against the Nets, marking his second-consecutive absence. Barnes was absent for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. As a result, Jonathan Mogbo entered the starting lineup and finished with six points, eight rebounds, and one block. However, Jakob Poeltl (hand) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) are also out for this one, so Mogbo should see a bump in production behind Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and RJ Barrett.Source: NBA Injury Report
LeBron James Ready To Go Versus OKC
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Sunday's meeting with OKC. The Lakers are hoping to lock up the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference. However, Los Angeles has a tough task on the horizon versus arguably the best team in the National Basketball Association. With that in mind, James struggled the last time he faced the Thunder back in November, finishing with only 12 points while committing five turnovers.Source: NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley Resting Versus The Nets
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) won't play against the Nets on Sunday afternoon. Quickley may only suit up just a few more times before the Raptors call it a year. But as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Jamal Shead, who had 10 points and two steals in his last start, should once again fill the void in the rotation. Shead may be more productive if Scottie Barnes (hand) isn't available.Source: NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl Out Against The Nets
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) won't play on Sunday against the Nets. It's unknown how many more times Poeltl will see work for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, considering the Raptors aren't going to the postseason. But as far as Sunday's matinee is concerned, Orlando Robinson, who had 14 points, five rebounds, and one steal in his last start, should fill the void in the rotation. It's also worth noting that Poeltl didn't play when these clubs last met on March 26, with Robinson amassing 23 points and 12 rebounds as a member of the starting lineup.Source: NBA Injury Report