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
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
CJ McCollum (adductor) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers. The veteran wasn't available for Wednesday's loss to the Warriors because of adductor soreness. As a result,
Jose Alvarado got the start and finished with 16 points, five rebounds, two blocks, and one steal. He also shot 4-for-8 from deep. With that in mind, Alvarado should remain starting in all fantasy lineups. He'll also be a perfect value option for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (hip) won't play in Friday's game versus the Kings. The former Pelican has played well in his first four games with the Hawks, averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks. However, he's now dealing with a hip flexor strain, so he'll miss his second consecutive contest of the 2024-25 campaign. With De'Andre Hunter (knee) also out for this one,
David Roddy and
Zaccharie Risacher could continue to benefit, with the duo combining for 34 points in Wednesday's loss to the Washington Wizards.
Garrison Mathews could also see some extra minutes, although he's not a dependable fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The 28-year-old averaged 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in the Pacers' first four games this season. Unfortunately, he missed Wednesday's overtime win over the Boston Celtics because of a sprained ankle.
Isaiah Jackson got the start in that one, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.
Obi Toppin also had his best game of the 2024-25 campaign by amassing 18 points, seven boards, one block, and one steal. If Turner misses another contest, Jackson will likely remain with the first five, with Toppin getting some extra minutes off the bench. Both players would be worth adding to fantasy rosters. However, Turner must be ruled out first.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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