April 9, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. The two-time Olympic champion was unavailable on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers due to back spasms.
Haywood Highsmith received the starting nod and is likely to move back into the second unit for Wednesday's matchup. The Bulls are weak defensively, and Adebayo has not had any problems exploiting their shortcomings, averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in the matchup this season. On Wednesday, Adebayo might have increased offensive usage, as
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is listed as questionable and may miss another game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is listed as probable for Wednesday's special matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star big man is likely to play against his former team, marking his first meeting with the Lakers since they traded him for
Luka Doncic in February. Davis has suited up seven times for the Mavericks, averaging 20.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Dallas has been cautious with Davis' workload since his return from an adductor strain, with him yet to play over 30 minutes. However, he can still be dominant and has averaged a 30-point double-double this month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports that New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will suit up Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. He missed a month of action after spraining his ankle during the March 6 loss to the Lakers. Fortunately, the All-Star was cleared to return for Sunday's win over the Suns, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. It will likely take him another few games to shake off any residual rust. Despite the upside typically, Brunson may not be the safest option for DFS managers for tonight's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Sean Grande
April 8, 2025
Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making four consecutive appearances, Connaughton was unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain. He will now have to sit out another contest because of the ailment. Connaughton has averaged only 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per contest in the 2024-25 season, so his absence this evening won't be a big issue for Milwaukee.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
April 8, 2025
Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports that Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (elbow) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Siakam missed only his second game of the season on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets when he had to depart the lineup due to an elbow injury. The star forward has only scored 20 points once in his last seven outings. However, having Siakam return after a one-game absence should provide fantasy managers with a valuable asset for Tuesday's game.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Tony East
April 8, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 34-year-old big man will miss the first leg of a back-to-back set due to soreness in his right calf. Vucevic finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes in his last appearance on Sunday versus the Hornets. With Vucevic on the shelf,
Zach Collins will likely soak up most of the minutes available at center during tonight's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Josh Giddey (hip) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Giddey will be out of action for the first leg of a back-to-back set due to right forearm tendinopathy. The 22-year-old is likely being held out for injury management and rest after an impressive outing, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in a 131-117 win over the Hornets on Sunday.
Talen Horton-Tucker is likely in line for a heavier workload while Giddey is out against the Cavs.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Jaylin Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams could miss his fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Williams's next opportunity to return to the floor is Thursday evening against the Phoenix Suns. If the 22-year-old is unavailable to suit up,
Kenrich Williams will likely see more playing time than usual. In his last outing, he finished with five points and two steals across 12 minutes during Sunday's matchup against the Lakers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Washington Wizards center/forward
Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 31-year-old will be out of action due to a right shoulder contusion for the third straight game. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday evening against the Philadelphia 76ers. With Holmes out for tonight's contest, 32-year-old veteran forward
Anthony Gill will likely see more minutes on the floor. However, he is not a viable fantasy option versus the Pacers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (knee) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Vukcevic will miss his second game in a row after he was out against Boston on Sunday due to a left knee contusion. The 21-year-old big man has seen action in 32 games this season, averaging 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 13.3 minutes per contest. With Vukcevic on the shelf and the Wizards shorthanded for this evening, veteran forward
Anthony Gill will likely take on extra minutes.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The lanky big man looks set to return to action after missing Sunday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors for rest purposes.
Drew Timme replaced Claxton in the starting lineup on Sunday, notching 13 points with seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal. On Tuesday, Timme is expected to return to the bench, which will negatively impact his fantasy value. Claxton has averaged 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks for the season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Brooklyn Nets center
Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) will be sidelined for a seventh straight game on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man has been unavailable for a couple of weeks due to a right knee sprain. Brooklyn has lost
Noah Clowney (ankle) for the season, leaving
Drew Timme and
Trendon Watford as the only center options behind starter
Nicolas Claxton. Both moved into the first unit on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors and played well, but Claxton was rested for the contest. It will be much more difficult for Timme and Watford to please fantasy managers on Tuesday, with Claxton back in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
Keon Johnson (rest) will take the night off on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson has been ever-present for the Nets since Nov. 22, and the team has decided to give him some rest.
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has also been ruled out for Tuesday's contest, leading to many additional playing opportunities for the rest of the backcourt.
Reece Beekman,
Tyson Etienne,
Dariq Whitehead, and
Maxwell Lewis could all be involved more in the rotation than usual. The Nets already used Beekman as a starter on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Brooklyn Nets point guard
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ever since he returned to Brooklyn, Russell has been in and out of the lineup due to various health issues, and he is currently nursing a right ankle sprain.
Reece Beekman has just logged his first career start and may get another opportunity in Tuesday's game. He was impactful at both ends in Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors, posting 14 points, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Brooklyn Nets forward
Cameron Johnson (back) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He is struggling to recover from a lower back injury, and with only a few games left in the regular season, it would not be surprising if the Nets go the rest of the way without Johnson. With Johnson sidelined,
Trendon Watford is likely to receive a third consecutive start. Watford has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists since moving to the starting unit.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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