2 weeks agoToronto Raptors guard/forward
Scottie Barnes (finger) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has sustained a joint contusion on one of the fingers of his right hand. Toronto has begun to rest its big names regularly in recent weeks, but Barnes has made 10 consecutive appearances.
Ochai Agbaji (rest), who is returning to the lineup on Thursday, will help fill the void left by Barnes if he can't play. Meanwhile,
Ja'Kobe Walter,
A.J. Lawson, and
Jamison Battle will also have additional playing opportunities.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors point guard
Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will be taken out of the lineup for rest purposes.
Jamal Shead is likely to come into the starting lineup to fill in for Quickley, who is expected to return to action on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Shead has provided decent fantasy value as a starter, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in the role. He may even be busier than usual on Thursday night, as Portland allows the 11th-most fantasy points in the league to opposing point guards.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (rest) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is a scheduled rest day for Poeltl, who has sat out every other game over the last four weeks. Poeltl's absence elevates the fantasy value of
Orlando Robinson and
Jonathan Mogbo. In the most recent game Poeltl missed, both players had productive outings. In a 127-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Robinson notched 13 points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal, while Mogbo finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard
Damian Lillard (calf) may be back on the floor sooner than expected. "He's hopeful to get cleared in the next week or week and a half to go full-go and then resume basketball in games for the Bucks," ESPN's Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Lillard has been out of action since March 18 due to a blood-clotting issue related to his right calf. It looks like the Bucks could get him back into the lineup for the playoffs, which begin on April 19. Until then,
Ryan Rollins will continue to roll as the starting point guard. He has recently started to feel more comfortable in the role, averaging 17.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists over the past three games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is likely to play on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo missed a matchup against the Denver Nuggets last week, but this is his only absence since the All-Star break. The Bucks need wins on the board, and Antetokounmpo must play to get them, especially with
Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable. Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in each of his last five appearances, picking up three double-doubles during that stretch. Last time out against the Phoenix Suns, he reached a double-double with assists, finishing a 133-123 win with 37 points, five boards, 11 dimes, one block, and three steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. James is set for another head-to-head battle against
Stephen Curry despite being on the injury report with a left groin strain, which sidelined the Lakers superstar for seven games last month. Since returning, James has struggled with his shooting, going 43.4 percent from the field to average 18.7 points per game. He will attempt to regain form against a team that has struggled to contain him this season. Over three meetings with the Warriors, James has posted 32.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists with 57.1 percent three-point shooting.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAccording to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after playing in four consecutive contests. Holiday on the shelf will boost the fantasy stock of
Payton Pritchard. Pritchard's production has risen to 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in games without Holiday this season, even as he has continued to come off the bench during these outings.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Zack Cox
2 weeks agoAccording to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (toe) won't play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He has been dealing with a left big toe sprain for a while and will need some time off to manage the lingering injury. Boston's frontcourt will also be without
Kristaps Porzingis (illness), leaving
Luke Kornet,
Neemias Queta, and
Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet has more fantasy appeal as he finished 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Zack Cox
2 weeks agoAccording to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. A mysterious illness caused Porzingis to miss a couple of weeks at the beginning of last month, and he is still coping with its effects, which led him to miss another game Wednesday night.
Al Horford (toe) is also out for the contest, so
Luke Kornet will have a hectic night in the frontcourt.
Neemias Queta and
Xavier Tillman Sr. will likely provide cover at center.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Zack Cox
2 weeks agoKelly Iko of The Athletic reports that Houston Rockets guard
Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. VanVleet will be out of action due to lingering ankle soreness. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 57 outings this season. Fantasy managers should expect guard
Amen Thompson to soak up some extra minutes with VanVleet on the shelf for this evening's matchup.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Kelly Iko
2 weeks agoChris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Wade was ruled out late due to an illness that will keep him out of action for the first time since February 20. While the 28-year-old is out of the mix,
Sam Merrill,
Javonte Green and
Isaac Okoro will likely be in line to receive extra minutes coming off the bench this evening.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
2 weeks agoBrad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lingering Achilles issue won't likely keep Young from playing on Wednesday as he's been active in 10 consecutive contests. Young appeared to pick up an eye injury and was forced to leave Tuesday's game against Portland in the first quarter. He did, however, return to finish the game. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned since there isn't any mention of Young sustaining an eye injury on the team injury report.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
2 weeks agoESPN's Shams Charania reports that Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN. Embiid's season was shut down in late February as he and the 76ers met with doctors to determine a treatment plan for his lingering knee issues. It was determined that surgery was the best option for the 31-year-old. According to Charania, it will be the second surgery on that left in the last 14 months. The big man played in just 19 games this season, posting averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 blocks over 30.2 minutes per contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoAccording to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast, Atlanta Hawks guard
Keaton Wallace (shoulder) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old will miss his 11th consecutive contest due to a strained left shoulder. Wallace has averaged 5.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 16.2 minutes per contest in 28 games. A timetable hasn't been set for when we return to the floor. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Knicks.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
2 weeks agoIndiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence,
Aaron Nesmith and
Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Nesmith received a significant boost in playing time and rewarded head coach Rick Carlisle's trust with a team-high 24 points. He also made contributions on the defensive end, blocking two shots and snagging one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
Page 23 of 30...212223242526...
RADIO
