2 weeks agoMinnesota Timberwolves center
Rudy Gobert (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Gobert is dealing with a left-ankle sprain. The 32-year-old has yet to miss any action this season, averaging 10.8 points and 10.3 rebounds to start 2024. With a matchup against the Hornets on deck, it wouldn't be surprising if the Timberwolves gave Gobert a little extra time to heal his ankle if it's serious. Otherwise, fantasy managers should expect Gobert to get the start on Monday. If he is ruled out, though, expect
Naz Reid to get the start at center. Reid is averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds off the bench and should be targeted in all fantasy formats, regardless of whether he's coming off the bench or not.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls shooting guard
Zach LaVine (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz. LaVine is dealing with a right adductor strain. The 29-year-old has yet to miss any games this season, though he was listed as questionable going into Friday night's game against the Nets with a shoulder injury. LaVine has averaged 22.7 PPG to start the season and if he were to miss any time it'd be a big blow to the Bulls. If LaVine is ruled out on Monday then expect
Ayo Dosunmu to get the start at guard. Dosunmu is already averaging over 26 minutes per game off the bench and has made quite a few spot starts for Chicago in the past. His production should rise, as should
Coby White's numbers in LaVine's potential absence.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (hip) is listed as active for the Lakers' matchup on Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. This is the second game that Davis has appeared on the Lakers' injury report this season but neither time has resulted in him missing any games. Lakers fans and fantasy managers alike have to be thrilled with his early season production, averaging 31.8 PPG and 12.0 RPG to start the season. AD will look to continue his hot start to the season against the Pistons, who are going to be at a rest disadvantage playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. Davis is a must start in all fantasy formats on Monday.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Curry has been dealing with an ankle sprain that has kept him out of the team's last three games. The questionable mark is a step in the right direction for the 36-year-old and the Warriors, who are off to a 5-1 start. With the lowly Wizards on deck, it may not be a shock to see the Warriors let Curry rest his ankle a little longer before their next game on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. If he does start, he is obviously a must start in all formats. If not, expect
Brandin Podziemski to get another start. Podziemski has put up 14.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 6.0 APG while starting in Curry's place. Podziemski should be on all fantasy managers' radars and would make a sneaky DFS play if he gets the start on Monday.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics guard
Jaylen Brown (hip) is listed as out for Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Brown has been dealing with a left hip flexor strain that caused him to miss Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Brown has averaged 25.7 PPG and 7.2 RPG to start the season so a bit of production will be left off the table with his absence. In Saturday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets the Celtics inserted
Al Horford into the starting lineup. Expect Horford to get another start on Monday against his former team, who will be on a rest advantage on the second leg of a back-to-back. Horford has averaged 7.7 PPG to start the season and may not be a great fantasy option on Monday night as he didn't score in his spot start on Saturday.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as out for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. His status comes as no surprise given Philadelphia's extra-cautious approach with the 30-year-old's health. Embiid's recovery from a knee injury sustained in January 2024 has taken much longer than anticipated to fully recover from, leading to the extra cautious approach that resulted in a $100,000 fine for the organization. It's also led to intense criticism from the Philadelphia media which sparked an altercation between Embiid and a reporter in the locker room after Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While Embiid's timeline to the court has yet to be released, Philadelphia desperately needs the former MVP's dominating presence to return. Until then, fantasy managers should target
Andre Drummond for a center who will bring tremendous value from a rebounding perspective.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a right-adductor sprain that he appears to have sustained during Saturday's game against Cleveland. The Greek Freak has yet to miss any games this season while also dealing with other injuries, but fantasy managers will still want to monitor his status going into Monday night's game. Antetokounmpo has averaged 31.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season and is a must-start in all formats if active. If he is out on Monday, expect
Bobby Portis to pick up the extra minutes.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAccording to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) is expected to play in Monday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. The 34-year-old has yet to debut with his new club. Fortunately, George appears ready to get back on the floor. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season with the Clippers. Under normal circumstances, Paul would be considered a lock for fantasy lineups. While that is still true in most cases, he could see fewer minutes than usual versus the Suns. However, George should still get enough work to lower the ceiling of
Caleb Martin.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
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
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