April 7, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (ankle) may exit the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Reaves has sprained his right ankle, which might cost him his fourth game since the start of March. The Lakers have a lengthy injury list, which includes
LeBron James (groin) and
Luka Doncic (groin), so the team may have a completely different look in Tuesday's contest. However, the squad could return to near full strength for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Boston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up,
Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (groin) is considered questionable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP is managing a groin injury, which sidelined him for seven games last month. Since his return to the lineup, James has played in all nine games.
Luka Doncic (groin) and
Austin Reaves (ankle) are also iffy for Tuesday's game, meaning players such as
Jordan Goodwin and
Dalton Knecht may have much larger roles to play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Boston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks, his former team. The 29-year-old has battled an illness for a large portion of the 2024-25 campaign. However, it most recently kept him off the floor for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards.
Luke Kornet got the start, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. With
Al Horford (knee) already ruled out, Kornet should get more minutes than usual. However, Kornet's fantasy ceiling will increase even more if Porzingis can't suit up.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been added to the injury report with a right groin strain and may take some time off to rest as the Lakers begin another back-to-back on Tuesday night.
LeBron James (groin) and
Austin Reaves (ankle) are also on the report as questionable, so the Lakers' bench may have a big role to play against the Thunder.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is considered questionable 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 may 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 game this season, so his absence is not a big deal for the Bucks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's showdown with the Knicks. This Injury has already cost him a few games. Fortunately, he was able to suit up for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards, finishing with 15 points and five assists in 21 minutes.
Al Horford (knee) has already been ruled out, and
Jayson Tatum (ankle) and
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are questionable. As such, there are plenty of guys who can step into the starting lineup, although
Payton Pritchard,
Sam Hauser, and
Luke Kornet are the favorites to do something meaningful for fantasy managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks are expected to have Antetokounmpo back in the lineup after he missed Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans with a minor knee issue. The game marked the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was likely just managing Antetokounmpo's workload. Antetokounmpo has recorded triple-doubles in each of his last two outings, including a historic 35-17-20 stat line in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He wasn't available for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. As a result,
Al Horford (knee) slid into the starting lineup, finishing with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Horford has already been ruled out, so
Sam Hauser, amassing 18 points, eight rebounds, and one block on Sunday, may work his way into the starting lineup if Tatum misses his second-straight contest.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Bulls. The Cavs are looking to lock up the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the team will try to do it without their top scorer, who sprained his ankle in Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Of course,
Jarrett Allen,
Darius Garland, and
Evan Mobley should get more involved on the offensive end. However, there's room for increased fantasy production from
Ty Jerome and
De'Andre Hunter, with the duo combining for 31 points on Sunday.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Miami Heat forward
Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) has been named a starter for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was initially uncertain whether Highsmith would feature against Philadelphia, as he was considered questionable for the game. But the 28-year-old has been cleared to play and will fill in for
Bam Adebayo (back) in the first unit. In previous starts this season, Highsmith has posted 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Even as a starter, Highsmith is not an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Miami Heat
April 7, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) will be active for Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. The veteran floor general, who recently turned 39, will make only his second appearance since Feb. 9. Lowry has been managing a right hip injury for several weeks. When he returned from a 23-game absence last Tuesday against the New York Knicks, Lowry finished scoreless across 16 minutes of action, dishing out two assists while picking up two steals and one block. His role is expected to remain minimal on Monday evening.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
April 7, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (heel) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. He has been downgraded from questionable to out, resulting in his third consecutive absence.
Dennis Schroder will remain in the starting unit on Monday, while Harris' absence also elevates the fantasy value of
Ausar Thompson and
Malik Beasley. Harris has played in only one of the last five games, so it remains to be seen whether he will recover well enough from his heel injury to be available for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (lower leg) will hop back into action on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. He is set to return from a one-game absence, having shaken off a questionable tag. On Monday, Duren has a chance to register his first five-game double-double streak of the season. He has averaged 15.8 points and 13.8 boards with 1.8 blocks over his past four appearances. Duren finished this season's first meeting with the Kings with 13 points and 10 rebounds. However,
Domantas Sabonis, who leads the NBA in rebounding, skipped that game. Monday's battle on the boards promises to be more challenging for Duren.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2025
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Philadelphia 76ers forward
Justin Edwards (ribs) won't suit up against the Miami Heat on Monday. Edwards left Saturday's contest versus Minnesota due to a rib contusion and will be out of action Monday. His next opportunity to return to the floor is Wednesday against the Wizards. While the 21-year-old is sidelined, Lonnie Walker will likely see an uptick in minutes. Walker finished with 18 points, three rebounds, five assists and one block in 38 minutes against the Timberwolves in his last appearance.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
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