2 weeks agoLos Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available and is set to make his season debut against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. As expected, Leonard will be on a minutes restriction during his first game back in action. The return of Leonard is a welcoming sight for the Clippers who could desperately use his help right now.
Derrick Jones Jr. figures to move to the bench and will lose fantasy appeal with Leonard returning.
Norman Powell also is likely to lose some fantasy value once Leonard is back up to full speed. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Leonard back in their lineups while Leonard remains a risky play for DFS contests on Saturday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Law Murray
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (oblique) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Vincent has missed the last three games and appears to be in danger of missing another due to an oblique injury. His absence doesn't mean a ton considering he's only playing minutes in the teens right now. However, the newly acquired
Shake Milton will probably see an uptick in minutes if Vincent is unable to go on Sunday. Milton hasn't done much since the trade over to the Lakers, so fantasy managers can ignore him as a fantasy option right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Trevor Lane
2 weeks agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Caruso is set to miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering hip issue. It doesn't sound like Caruso is nearing a return to the court. That being said,
Luguentz Dort and
Cason Wallace figure to continue seeing increased roles in the rotation. Wallace is playing big minutes, but isn't much of a scoring option. Dort is the slightly better fantasy option, but both players are low-end streaming options while Caruso is out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoSan Antonio Spurs forward
Jeremy Sochan (back) is set to play against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. After missing Friday's game due to the back issue, Sochan is ready to take the court for the rematch with Denver. Sochan has been on a strong run over the past two weeks with impressive performances, including two games with 14 or more rebounds. He'll face a tough challenge against the Nuggets, but he'll have a chance to make an impact as he returns to the starting lineup.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (right calf tightness) is available for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls after being listed as probable. Brunson has been logging heavy minutes, playing 40 or more in two of his last three games, including an impressive 55-point outing against the Wizards. Despite dealing with the calf issue, the star point guard will suit up and continue to lead the Knicks offense. Brunson has been outstanding this season, averaging 25.1 points and 7.7 assists per game, while maintaining his efficiency.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (ankle) is considered probable for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. After sitting out Thursday's game against Portland, Davis bounced back on Friday with a strong performance, totaling 18 points and 19 rebounds in the win over Atlanta. He has been dominant on the boards recently, recording 13 or more rebounds in three consecutive games, while also contributing significantly on the defensive end with 11 combined blocks and steals.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. James has been managing a left foot injury, but it doesn't seem to be severe enough to keep him out of action. The veteran star continues to impress, having scored 30 points or more in his last two games while contributing in multiple ways, including eight assists in each of those contests. Fantasy managers can expect more of the same as long as he continues to suit up.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Khris Middleton (ankles) is good to go heading into Saturday's matchup with Portland. The veteran had bilateral ankle surgery during the offseason and has been working his way back. Fortunately, he's coming along, most recently amassing 12 points in 24 minutes in Thursday's narrow loss to the Brooklyn Nets. While Middleton still has a way to go, he deserves some attention on Saturday against a Portland team that has struggled on the defensive end this season.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Bucks
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers. As usual, the multi-time MVP appeared on the injury report because of right patella tendinopathy. However, his status was never really in doubt. Antetokounmpo has missed six games this season. But he's made up for it from a statistical standpoint, averaging a career-high 32.4 points with 11.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks. As such, Antetokounmpo is a must-start, obviously, and he might exceed expectations against a Portland club that has allowed 117.2 points per contest this season.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Bucks
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal (hip) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Beal's availability is welcome news for the Suns and fantasy managers, given his occasional injury concerns. This season, he's averaging 18.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. While his performances have been up and down recently, he's scored at least 27 points in two of his last four games. Facing the fast-paced Pacers, Beal could be in line for another solid outing.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDetroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (left knee soreness) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cunningham had been listed as probable but is now cleared to play and will continue his role as the centerpiece of Detroit's offense. The star guard has proven capable of elite production, including two triple-doubles in the past month, making him a valuable fantasy asset whenever he is on the court.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray is questionable for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards due to right elbow soreness. It's unclear when the injury occurred, but his availability is now in doubt. Murray has been great for fantasy managers this season, averaging 15.5 points, 7.7 assists, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game. He recently posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 assists in a game against Washington. If he's unable to suit up, players like
Jose Alvarado, and
Jordan Hawkins could see increased roles.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Noah Clowney (hip) has been upgraded to available for Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Clowney missed one game after taking a hard fall earlier in the week but will be able to gut it out on Saturday. The 20-year-old should be expected to make the start tonight as he has in five of his last six games. In that span he's averaged 12.0 PPG and 4.2 RPG. He should make an intriguing fantasy option on Saturday, especially if Brooklyn uses him to attack from deep as he's shooting 44.7% from three in his last six games.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (foot, face) is officially active and in the starting lineup for the Sixers' matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid has been able to play in four of Philly's last five games, averaging 31 PPG and 9.3 RPG. These averages are what fantasy managers are more accustomed to from the 30-year-old who's been dealing with injuries for much of the past calendar year. Embiid should be considered a must start in all fantasy formats, especially against a weak Brooklyn Nets team.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Adam Aaronson
2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Brandon Miller (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miller has missed six of Charlotte's last seven games dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 22-year-old has been a solid option in Charlotte's offense when healthy, averaging 21.4 PPG this season. If active, fantasy managers can expect him to take quite a few shots from deep as Cleveland's defense is prone to three-point shooters. If not, expect
LaMelo Ball (if active) to be the best fantasy option for the Hornets. If neither can go, expect
Miles Bridges to become the main focal point of Charlotte's offense.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
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