2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) won't play in Friday's matchup versus the Orlando Magic. Head coach Nick Nurse indicated Embiid will be ready to return once he's healthy enough. However, that won't be on Friday night, which isn't surprising to most. With
Andre Drummond (ankle) questionable and
Adem Bona (knee) out,
Guerschon Yabusele, who is coming off a 15-point, seven-rebound effort on Wednesday, is worth being included in any fantasy lineup. However, Yabusele's outlook will change if Drummond can get on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (injury management) will not play Thursday against the Houston Rockets as he takes a rest day. In his absence,
Brandin Podziemski and
Moses Moody are likely to see expanded roles. The star guard is expected to return Friday for the team's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his most recent game, Curry posted 24 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists in 34 minutes, reminding everyone why fantasy managers will be thrilled to have him back in action.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoThe Washington Wizards announced that guard
Malcolm Brogdon (knee) will play against Dallas on Thursday. Brogdon was listed as questionable earlier, but he's since been upgraded to available despite suffering from soreness in his right knee. The 31-year-old has struggled with injuries these last few seasons. However, he has played reasonably well when healthy, posting averages of 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 24.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Washington Wizards
2 weeks agoDallas Mavericks forward
Naji Marshall (illness) will miss his third consecutive game due to an illness on Thursdays versus the Washington Wizards. Before being sidelined, Marshall had made the most of his opportunity as a starter while
Klay Thompson was on the shelf, averaging 13.1 points and 4.0 rebounds. Once he's able to get back on the floor, his fantasy value will drop, as Thompson has since returned from his injury.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoCleveland Cavaliers guard
Ty Jerome (illness) is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness for Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
Darius Garland may see additional playing time if Jerome cannot suit up.
Craig Porter Jr. and
Caris LeVert will likely also see an uptick in minutes. LeVert, who is already averaging 24.1 minutes per game, could see a significant increase in his fantasy value on Thursday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs due to a sprained right ankle. If the 23-year-old cannot play, the Bulls backcourt will be significantly depleted, with
Coby White (ankle) and
Lonzo Ball (knee) already announced as sidelined. Players like
Talen Horton-Tucker and rookie
Matas Buzelis will likely see more minutes than usual. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Giddey's status closer to tip-off.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoWashington Wizards guard/forward
Corey Kispert (ankle) will miss his first game of the season on Thursday against Dallas. He has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain, joining
Kyle Kuzma (ribs) and
Kyshawn George (ankle) on the shelf. These three have all averaged at least 26 minutes of action per game this season. This leaves a lot of minutes to be filled for the rest of the gang. Carlton Carrington and
Jared Butler should getter a bigger workload on Thursday, with
Johnny Davis also in the mix for an expanded role.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard
Coby White (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against San Antonio. A left ankle sprain will keep him out for a second consecutive game.
Lonzo Ball (knee) is also out on Thursday, and
Josh Giddey (ankle) is regarded as questionable, meaning there might be a lot of minutes available for Chicago's reserves.
Talen Horton-Tucker has done well lately and could be in line for a larger role in the rotation. He has reached double figures in scoring in five consecutive outings.
Jevon Carter should get a decent amount of action as well, as the Bulls will be short of playmakers if Giddey doesn't make it.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls point guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will not be in the lineup for Thursday's clash against San Antonio. Following his lengthy battle with a knee injury, Ball hasn't been cleared for back-to-backs, and the team has decided to keep him out from Thursday's game. We should see him back in action in Friday's matchup against Indiana. Considering he had a 33-month break from basketball, Ball has played well this season, averaging 4.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.2 steals in 16.2 minutes. With
Coby White (ankle) also out and
Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable,
Jevon Carter might get a decent workload in the rotation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPhoenix Suns center
Jusuf Nurkic (thigh) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against New Orleans. The Bosnian big man is nursing a thigh contusion and is expected to be re-evaluated on Monday, meaning he will also sit out the weekend's back-to-back against Miami and Orlando.
Oso Ighodaro and
Mason Plumlee have shared starts during Nurkic's absence. Both players have had quiet outings, although Plumlee averaged double-double numbers as a starter earlier in the campaign. Centers have typically feasted against the Pelicans this season, with only six teams allowing more fantasy points to opposing fives.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Brandon Ingram (calf) is considered questionable for Thursday's meeting with Phoenix. However, it appears likely that he will return from a five-game absence, as Ingram went through full practice on Wednesday. The team also hopes to get Herb Jones (shoulder) back against the Suns. The return of the two would be a nice boost for an injury-depleted team. Ingram is having a fine campaign and tends to do especially well in home outings, averaging 26.8 points at the Smoothie King Center compared to 17.9 points on the road.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (calf) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Cleveland. Following a 10-game absence, Gordon has played in both of Denver's games, and it looks like it's safe to assume he will be out there again on Thursday. The veteran forward stood out with 15 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the previous game against Golden State. He logged 33 on the night, so Gordon should also be free of any minute restrictions on Thursday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (ankle) will return to action in Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's back after missing Tuesday's game against the Knicks with an ankle sprain. The Georgian big man opened the month with a 12-point, 13-rebound double-double against Brooklyn and has performed well since November. Last month, he averaged 9.4 points and 7.8 rebounds with 1.9 blocks. Philadelphia is tied for the second-lowest rebounding rate in the league, putting Bitadze in a solid position to produce another double-double on Wednesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Orlando Magic
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward/center
Anthony Davis (foot) will play against Miami on Wednesday. The team has upgrad
Ed Davis from probable to available. The star big man will look to produce a bounce-back performance after being limited to 12 points on 4-for-14 shooting against Minnesota on Monday. It's not a good matchup for Davis, as he will go head to head against All-Defense First Team member
Bam Adebayo. Last season, Davis averaged only 19.0 points and 11.5 rebounds against Adebayo and the Heat.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Trevor Lane
3 weeks agoAccording to Brooklyn Nets beat reporter Erik Slater, guard
Ben Simmons (back) is available to play against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Simmons sat out Monday's game against the Bulls for back-injury management. In his most recent appearance against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the veteran guard logged 12 minutes, collecting five assists, two rebounds, and one steal. However, he was held scoreless in the contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Erik Slater
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