2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks forward
Onyeka Okongwu (toe) has been added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. It's the first game of a back-to-back set, so the Hawks might decide to give Okongwu a rest night on Sunday. He has been quiet since his 28-point outing during the season opener. Since then, Okongwu is averaging 8.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 0.3 blocks over his last four games.
Larry Nance Jr. and
Dominick Barlow figure to see extended playing time if Okongwu is unable to play on Sunday or Monday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Chouinard
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) is considered doubtful ahead of Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Quickley has been sidelined due to a right pelvic contusion that he suffered during the season opener. The Raptors continue to list him as doubtful, so it doesn't sound like he's close to a return.
Davion Mitchell figures to continue starting and will have streaming appeal until Quickley is able to play again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Josh Lewenberg
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (ankle) was able to suit up and participate during Sunday's practice. This news comes after Reaves went to the locker room during Friday's game due to an injury. Reaves was able to return to the contest, but appears to still be banged up. It seems like Reaves should be able to play during Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons.
Max Christie and
Gabe Vincent figure to see increased playing time if Reaves is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Dave McMenamin
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) was seen doing shooting drills during Sunday's practice. It sounds like Vanderbilt is making progress, but the team hasn't given a solid timetable for his return to the court. Vanderbilt has been out all season due while he recovers from foot surgery.
Jaxson Hayes should continue seeing increased minutes with Vanderbilt sidelined. Once healthy, Vanderbilt should contribute off the bench, but it probably won't be enough to warrant rostering in fantasy formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Khobi Price
2 weeks agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Ben Simmons (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Nets continue to be cautious with Simmons, but he'll suit up for this game. However, he's unlikely to play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nets are holding Simmons out of back-to-back contests, so he shouldn't be available on Monday. Simmons is coming off his best performance of the season where he scored eight points with 11 rebounds, and two blocks against the Chicago Bulls. That was an encouraging statline from the oft-injured guard.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Meghan Triplett
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has yet to play this season. As a result, tensions have been high in recent interactions between the media and some members of the team. However, it reached a boiling point on Saturday after the Sixers loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, with ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that Embiid got into an "altercation" with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. The 2023 MVP confronted Hayes, reportedly taking issue with a recent column that made mention of Embiid's deceased brother while also referencing his son. As expected, it didn't sit well with Embiid, resulting a verbal confrontation followed by the multi-time All-Star allegedly "shoving" Hayes before both were eventually separated. The league has already launched an investigation, although it's unknown if Embiid will be punished for the incident.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies forward
Desmond Bane (oblique) was diagnosed with a right oblique strain. He is considered "week-to-week." The 26-year-old has averaged 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.6% from behind the arc this season. Of course, this is a tough blow for the Grizzlies, although it is magnified, considering Bane hasn't played more than 58 games in each of the last two seasons. With
Marcus Smart (ankle) sidelined as well moving forward, the team will turn to
Jaylen Wells and
Santi Aldama to fill the void, with the duo combining for 25 points and 18 rebounds in Saturday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Fantasy managers can look in their direction while Bane and Smart are on the shelf. The same can be said for
Scotty Pippen Jr., who had 12 points and 13 assists off the bench on Saturday.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Marcus Smart (ankle) was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle, an injury he sustained during the October 30 meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He is considered "week-to-week." Smart is no stranger to injury, with the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year appearing in just 20 games in his first season with the Grizzlies in 2023-24. With that said, it's not an ideal scenario for the team, especially with
Desmond Bane (oblique) also on the shelf. But in the meantime,
Jaylen Wells,
Santi Aldama, and
Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to benefit from a production standpoint, so fantasy managers can consider each player for streaming purposes until Smart or Bane are back on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Hawkins (back) is questionable heading into Sunday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. The 22-year-old has been battling a back issue of late, so this isn't the first time he's appeared on the injury report. However, barring a setback, he should be good to go. The Pels don't have
CJ McCollum (thigh),
Dejounte Murray (hand), and
Herbert Jones (shoulder), resulting in Hawkins getting more work. Fortunately, he's taken advantage of his extra time on the court, averaging 23.0 points in his two starts. As long as Hawkins continues to produce at that level, he'll have a place on fantasy rosters. But if he can't suit up on Sunday,
Javonte Green and
Brandon Boston Jr. could see more action.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. Carter is dealing with a knee issue, keeping him off the floor for Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With
Goga Bitadze (foot) also sidelined for that one,
Moritz Wagner got the start, finishing with 14 points, five boards, and two steals. If Carter and Bitadze remain out on Sunday, Wagner will be worth streaming in all fantasy formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns guard/forward
Bradley Beal (elbow) will play on Saturday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained right elbow. As a result,
Ryan Dunn got the start, most recently scoring 16 points in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Fantasy managers can get Beal back in the starting lineup. However, Dunn's upside is capped with his return to the bench.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
2 weeks agoBrooklyn Nets utility man
Ben Simmons (back) is questionable for Sunday's contest versus Detroit. It's the first of back-to-back outings for Brooklyn, so if Simmons plays against the Pistons, he likely won't be out there on Monday against the Grizzlies. The 28-year-old started in all five of his appearances this season. But he hasn't been productive, averaging 6.2 points, 6.2 assists, and 6.0 rebounds. With
Nicolas Claxton returning to form after battling a hamstring injury to begin the year, Simmons will likely return to the bench. However, no matter his role, he hasn't been a reliable starting option for fantasy managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoIndiana Pacers center
Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) is done for the season after suffering an injury during Friday's game. Jackson suffered a torn right Achilles tendon which was a non-contact play during Friday's loss. Fellow big man
James Wiseman (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury on Opening Night. The Pacers have now lost two big men what seems like only a handful of games. That leaves
Obi Toppin and
Jarace Walker as the primary big men behind
Myles Turner. Toppin hasn't been great this season, but is worth looking at with the Pacers extremely shorthanded now. He's averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 20 minutes per game and his playing time is only going to increase now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers guard
Anfernee Simons (arm) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Simons fell on his arm during Friday's loss, but it seems like it was a minor issue. Simons appears to be fine and should play his normal workload on Saturday. He put together his worst performance of the season on Friday, but has been solid outside of that. Fantasy managers should go ahead and get him back in their lineups for this one.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Portland Trail Blazers
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is back in the starting five ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Wiggins will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a lower back strain. His return will push
Lindy Waters III to the bench, which will certainly hurt his streaming value. The Warriors are without
Stephen Curry (ankle) so Wiggins should be asked to do more on offense. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Wiggins active in their lineups on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
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