2 weeks agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (foot) has been listed as questionable for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bitadze is dealing with a tendon strain in his left foot that has kept him out of Orlando's last two games. His potential absence likely won't affect much of Orlando's gameplan as the 25-year-old had yet to play more than seven minutes in any of the three games he's played in. If Bitadze is able to play his presence likely won't provide an fantasy value. Fantasy managers looking for an option at center off Orlando's bench should look towards the much more reliable
Moritz Wagner, who's averaging 11 PPG and 4.4 RPG in just over 15 minutes per game.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) is available for Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Hauser has been dealing with a back issue that's already forced him to miss three of Boston's five games so far. The 26-year-old did return to action in the Celtics' most recent game on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. He played significantly fewer minutes against the Pacers compared to the opening night blowout against the New York Knicks, but much of that can be attributed to the game against the Pacers being much closer. Tonight's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets may provide an opportunity for Hauser to receive more minutes in garbage time if Boston, a 10.5 point favorite, blows out Charlotte. Fantasy managers may have better options to get into their starting lineup. DFS managers wanting to take a shot on a cheaper option may find more value in adding Hauser to their lineup than traditional fantasy managers.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) told reporters on Friday that he is unavailable for Philly's matchup on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The news comes after Embiid practiced fully on Friday, a potential sign that the former MVP may be close to returning to the Sixers' starting lineup. The 30-year-old's knee has not been as healthy as the team previously indicated, leading the NBA to fine the organization $100,000 for misleading comments about Embiid's health. Embiid also indicated on Friday that the level of strain experienced while playing during the Olympics does not match up to what he experiences while preparing to play for the Sixers. Fans have been questioning that aspect of his return to the court, forcing him to clarify his absence from the start of the season. While Embiid works on his recovery, expect
Andre Drummond to continue to get starts at center. At 12.5 RPG it's hard to ignore his value on the boards.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Derek Bodner
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans center
Yves Missi (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It sounds like the rookie center is dealing with a right lower abdominal contusion, which means it wouldn't be shocking if he sits out. Fellow big man
Daniel Theis (ankle) is also listed as questionable for Friday's game. Whichever of them is active would see a bigger role otherwise the Pelicans could see forced to use a small-ball rotation on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Hawkins (back) is tagged as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans could be in some trouble with
CJ McCollum (groin) and
Herbert Jones (shoulder) ruled out for Friday. Hawkins has stepped up and played well with the Pelicans shorthanded, but they'd have a tough time filling the void if he sits out as well.
Jose Alvarado and
Antonio Reeves could be asked to take on bigger roles if Hawkins is unable to go on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second game in a row that Jones will miss due to a right shoulder strain. The absence of Jones should mean that
Jordan Hawkins continues getting increased looks in the rotation. He shined on Wednesday as he scored 23 points with four rebounds in 38 minutes of action. He could be worth a look as a streaming option until Jones is able to get back on the court. He should see significant playing time against the Pacers on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
D'Angelo Russell (back) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Russell continues to deal with a lower back issues, but it's not expected to keep him out of the lineup. He has been off to a slow start to the season but has the ability to be a legitimate threat because of his shooting ability. He only saw 24 minutes during Wednesday's game, so the Lakers might continue to limit him until he's fully healthy again.
Gabe Vincent might see an uptick in playing time on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It sounds like Gordon is dealing with a right knee contusion, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. Gordon finished with a season-high 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists during Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's off to an excellent start to the season, so hopefully he'll be good to go on Friday. If not,
Peyton Watson could be in line for extended run in the rotation.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (hip) appeared on the injury report on Friday but he's listed as probable. The star big man should be able to suit up against the Toronto Raptors while he's listed with right hip soreness. Most of the time, Davis is listed on the injury report as a formality, so fantasy managers should expect him to play under the probable tag. If, for some reason, he's not able to play, then
Jaxson Hayes and
Rui Hachimura would see big minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for the fourth consecutive game while he continues to go through injury management on his right knee. The veteran forward had to miss a bulk of the team's games last season due to knee issues as well. While he continues his injury maintenance, rookie
Zaccharie Risacher will likely remain in the starting lineup while
Garrison Mathews gets some minutes off of the bench.
David Roddy has also seen more opportunities with
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and
Dyson Daniels (hip) out as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoIndiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is dealing with some knee soreness and has been listed as questionable ahead of tip-off on Friday. The starting combo guard only played five minutes in their last game and now appears on the injury report. In that game,
Bennedict Mathurin,
T.J. McConnell, and
Ben Sheppard all saw more minutes. If Nembhard isn't ready to play on Friday, the same three should see a bump in production.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) has received a doubtful designation heading into their Friday contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. After taking a hard fall in their opening game, Quickley hasn't been able to get back on the court yet and it looks like he'll miss at least one more game.
Gradey Dick and
Davion Mitchell have seen the biggest increase in opportunities so far while
Jamal Shead has seen a healthy amount of minutes off of the bench. Dick has been the best value out of the streaming options though.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine (shoulder) is currently dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and has officially received a questionable tag for Friday night. The star guard has yet to miss a game this year and has played a huge part in guiding the Bulls to a 3-2 record so far. He's averaging 23.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.4 threes, and 4.0 turnovers per game. If LaVine can't suit up,
Ayo Dosunmu would see the biggest increase in opportunities while
Coby White would take on more of a scoring responsibility.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoOrlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (illness) is officially listed as questionable heading into their Friday night matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The good news is that head coach Jamahl Mosley expects Wagner to play and said that he's "feeling better." The 23-year-old has been dealing with the illness all week and has been able to suit up but his performances have suffered. The Magic will need him more than ever with
Paolo Banchero (oblique) out indefinitely.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Mason Williams
2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Brandon Miller (glute) has a chance to return on Friday after suffering a glute strain during their first game of the season. The second-year wing is a big part of the team's future, so the Hornets are always going to err on the cautious side. This is the first time he's received a questionable tag since the injury though, so it looks like he's trending in the right direction. If he suits up,
Josh Green will likely head back to the bench.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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