1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Khris Middleton (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Middleton will make his way back to the court after sitting out Monday's contest for rest purposes. The Bucks have decided to shake up their lineups and will move
Taurean Prince into their starting five for now. Middleton has been a decent fantasy contributor with a three-game stretch of 20 points or more in late December. His fantasy value and playing time are certainly going to take a hit coming off the bench. Price is a low-end streaming option due to his defensive ability.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. As expected, Antetokounmpo is cleared to play despite dealing with a right knee issue. The superstar forward has missed a few games due to his knee problems this season, but the Bucks have done a nice job at managing the issue. The assumption is that Antetokounmpo is going to have a full workload during this game. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo active in their lineups.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
1 week agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Damian Lillard (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard was a late addition to the injury report due to a left calf contusion. Despite that, Lillard is available, but he might be on a minutes limit. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Bucks pull out Lillard early if the game gets out of hand. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should feel comfortable getting Lillard back in their lineups.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
1 week agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar center will now miss his second game in a row due to an illness. The Nuggets are likely going to use a committee approach to fill help the void.
Dario Saric and
DeAndre Jordan should both see more minutes during Wednesday's game. Neither of them brought much to the table on Tuesday, so fantasy managers should probably be able to find better streaming options for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Katy Winge
1 week agoNew York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the fourth game in a row that McBride has missed due to a left hamstring issue. His absence should mean increased playing time for
Cameron Payne and
Landry Shamet. Both players are only playing minutes in the teens and aren't contributing enough to be considered streaming options for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Stefan Bondy
1 week agoNew York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The superstar center is back in action after sitting out of Monday's contest due to right knee tendinitis. There is no word of Towns being limited after a one-game absence, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his full workload.
Jericho Sims played 29 minutes on Monday, so he's expected to fall in the rotation with Towns available. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Towns back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Stefan Bondy
1 week agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Andre Drummond (toe) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards, according to Ky Carlin of USA Today. Drummond's absence was expected as he was deemed doubtful earlier in the day.
Joel Embiid (foot) is also out, so
Guerschon Yabusele will likely see plenty of action and get the start at center going up against the Wizards. Dummond's next opportunity to suit up will be versus New Orleans on Friday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Ky Carlin
1 week agoWashington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man is feeling under the weather and as a result he'll sit out his fourth game of the season on Wednesday. His absence means that
Jonas Valanciunas will move into the starting five for this game. The veteran big man is averaging 11.9 points and 7.9 rebounds off the bench this season, so a move to the starting five should give him a boost in value. Fantasy managers looking for a streaming option on Wednesday should consider Valanciunas.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Washington Wizards
1 week agoWashington Wizards guard
Bub Carrington (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie guard is dealing with a lower back issue, but that won't stop him from suiting up here. There is no word on Carrington being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go here. The 19-year-old has finished with double digit points in each of his last two games. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting Carrington back in their lineups on Wednesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Washington Wizards
1 week agoWashington Wizards forward
Kyle Kuzma (calf) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Kuzma exited early on Tuesday due to a right calf contusion, but it doesn't look like it's going to cost him any time. He was listed as questionable coming into the game, but he'll ultimately suit up on Wednesday. He has been playing better lately with a 28-point performance last week. Fantasy managers who have Kuzma rostered can get him back in there on Wednesday. Kuzma has been inconsistent this season, but he's still worth rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Washington Wizards
1 week agoDespite practicing Wednesday, Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (back) will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday due to a back strain. His next opportunity to get back on the floor comes on Friday against Milwaukee which is the second half of a back-to-back set. While the 23-year-old is sidelined,
Cole Anthony should continue to start.
Jett Howard and
Trevelin Queen will get some scoring opportunities coming off the bench as well.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoThe New Orleans Pelicans announced forward
Zion Williamson (injury maintenance) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. As expected, Williamson will sit out the second half of back-to-back contests after returning on Tuesday in a 104-97 loss to the Timberwolves. In his return the 24-year-old posted 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in 28 minutes after missing 30 games this season after dealing with a right hamstring strain.
Javonte Green will likely gain some extra playing time during Williamson's absence.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (calf) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Gordon will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to a calf strain. The 29-year-old participated in most of practice on Monday, likely leading to his returning soon. His next opportunity to suit up comes on Friday against the Nets. Former Clipper
Russell Westbrook will continue to get the nod to start in place of Gordon until his return.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jokic is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to an illness. A decision on his game availability will likely be made closer to warmups. If the big man is unavailable,
Dario Saric and
DeAndre Jordan will take on expanded roles in the team rotation. However, Saric and Jordan are not viable fantasy options at center for Wednesday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoAccording to Shams Charania of ESPN, Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (oblique) is set to return against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Banchero returned to practice Wednesday after not playing since October 30th due to a torn right oblique. Fantasy managers should prepare to have the 22-year-old back in their lineup, as he had an excellent start to the season before his injury. He's posted averages of 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists during 36.4 minutes in five contests.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
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