April 4, 2025
Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (knee) won't play on Friday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Hachimura will be out of action with a minor knee injury after finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists across 34 minutes on Thursday against Golden State. He will likely return on Sunday against Oklahoma City. While Hachimura is on the shelf,
Dorian Finney-Smith and
Dalton Knecht could see a fantasy boost with more minutes and extra scoring opportunities for tonight's matchup.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Dave McMenamin
April 4, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (calf) remains on the injury report for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard is considered questionable after missing the last five consecutive games with a left calf contusion. He was listed as doubtful ahead of their last game, so he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's forced to miss one more game,
Dennis Schroder,
Tim Hardaway Jr., and
Malik Beasley should all continue getting some extra minutes. Especially with
Tobias Harris (heel) ruled out, Schroder and Hardaway will be leaned on for some more offense. In their last game, Schroder posted 15 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Hardaway registered 23 points (8-14 FG), three assists, and three rebounds.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (elbow) has received a questionable status due to elbow bursitis and may not suit up against the Utah Jazz on Friday. If there's ever a good time to get a rest game, the Pacers would likely choose this one against a banged-up and last-place Jazz team. So, if Siakam doesn't suit up, while
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) are both questionable, they could be very thin in the frontcourt.
Obi Toppin,
Jarace Walker, and
T.J. McConnell could all see a big bump in minutes and usage. In their last game, Walker played the most out of the three and posted 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is dealing with some ankle soreness and has been listed on the injury report as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Since his big injury stretch towards the beginning of the season, Nesmith has only missed one game since January 14. In their last game against the Charlotte Hornets, he registered 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and shot 3-for-9 from deep. If he's unable to play,
Obi Toppin could see some more minutes if
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) gets ruled out as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff race. If he's forced to miss another game,
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell should both get a little bump in minutes again. The former is still available in a wide range of leagues and averages 10.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Friday against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness.
Lauri Markkanen (knee) and
John Collins (ankle) have been ruled out for at least a week, so that means the vacant minutes should move down to
Kyle Filipowski and
Brice Sensabaugh. Both can be solid streamers in a pinch, especially Filipowski, who has started in each of the last six games and averaged 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 threes per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Seth Curry (back) is dealing with some lower back tightness but is considered probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He hasn't had much value across any fantasy format until recently, when the Hornets suffered even more hits to their starting lineup. In his last two games, Curry saw 26 minutes or more and slotted into the starting five. He posted 11.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 threes per game, which could help any fantasy manager still in their fantasy playoffs.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Mark Williams (back) has been tagged as probable for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Across his last 11 games played, Williams has registered double-doubles in nine of them while averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since
LaMelo Ball (ankle) and
Brandon Miller (wrist) both won't return this season, the Hornets have needed offensive firepower from the rest of the lineup. Williams has provided a much-needed inside presence on both ends of the court and is a great play in every fantasy format as long as he's healthy.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs.
DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 points, 17 rebounds, one block, and one steal. With that in mind, if Jokic is good to go on Friday, Jordan isn't worth starting in any fantasy format. The same can be said about
Jalen Pickett and
Hunter Tyson, even if
Aaron Gordon (calf),
Jamal Murray (hamstring), and
Christian Braun (foot) aren't available.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. He took a fall in a recent meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and was ruled out heading into Tuesday's 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result,
Gui Santos saw a few extra minutes and finished the night with four points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. It isn't known if Kuminga's minutes will be scaled back in this one. But his presence should mean Santos will only see 15-20 minutes of action.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Trevor Lane
April 3, 2025
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets small forward
Jalen Wilson (ankle) will be in action on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team downgraded Wilson from questionable to out due to right knee soreness. While the 24-year-old is on the shelf, the Nets will likely turn to
Tyrese Martin and
Trendon Watford to absorb some of the now-available minutes for tonight's contest. Watford will likely start with Wilson and
Cameron Johnson (back), who are both sidelined. He's averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 24.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: C.J. Holmes
April 3, 2025
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (ankle) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. George will be out of action for the sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old rookie has played in 64 games this season, averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest. While George is sidelined,
Justin Champagnie will likely take on extra minutes after finishing with eight points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block during 30 minutes of work against the Kings on Wednesday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old will be out of action due to a right shoulder contusion. Holmes exited Wednesday's games against the Sacramento Kings after sustaining the injury. He posted two points during the two minutes he played in. His next chance to return to the floor is an away game against the Celtics in Boston on Sunday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. He last played on March 27 versus the Pacers and finished with eight points, one rebound and two assists across 14 minutes on the floor. His next chance to suit up comes on Sunday versus the Boston Celtics.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 3, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will play on Thursday versus Minnesota. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of a sore ankle. Yet, he was able to suit up for Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. With
Cameron Johnson (back) ruled out, Russell should be one of the Nets' top producers on Thursday evening.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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