2 weeks agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. At the time, it was considered to be minor, but the star combo guard will miss multiple weeks. According to Brett Siegel, the team is "optimistic" that Maxey will be back before the end of month and his absence shouldn't be dragged out like Joel Embiid's (knee). In the meantime, Kyle Lowry, Jared McCain, and Eric Gordon will all see some added minutes.Source: Brett Siegel
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) will miss one to two weeks with a lower-back strain, according to the team's official page on X. The 22-year-old cracked the starting rotation over the last few games while the Pelicans suffered multiple injuries to their backcourt. With another injury to a guard, they'll be very thin for the next week at least. Jose Alvarado has also entered the starting five, while Brandon Boston Jr. and Javonte Green will get even more minutes while the others are on the mend.Source: New Orleans Pelicans
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has received a questionable tag for the team's Friday night contest against the Orlando Magic. The Duke product was able to give it a go on Wednesday, left briefly with an undisclosed injury at the time, but finished out the game. While his scoring and efficiency has taken a bit of a dip, Williamson has increased his rebounding and block numbers so far. If he's unable to suit up, however, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis will see some added minutes and opportunities.Source: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has suffered a bone bruise to his right knee and will be out for at least two weeks. According to Michael Scotto, the 26-year-old will be re-evaluated at the two-week mark to see if he'll need to miss any more time after that. In his last game on Wednesday, Bridges played 35 minutes and posted 27 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Either Cody Martin or Grant Williams will likely take over that starting spot but both of them are riskier streaming options right now.Source: Michael Scotto
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. This doesn't come as a huge surprise after Morant was forced to exit early on Wednesday due to injury. The Grizzlies haven't given a timetable for Morant, so the assumption is that it's a day-to-day issue. Scotty Pippen Jr. should see heavy playing time with Morant sidelined on Friday. Pippen finished with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes of action on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider Pippen a solid streaming option while Morant is out.Source: Grizzlies PR
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As expected, LaVine will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering groin issue. Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White should both see increased playing time and scoring chances with LaVine absent. Both players struggled from the floor on Wednesday, but are worth looking at as streaming options with the Bulls lacking legitimate scoring options.Source: K.C. Johnson
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The superstar forward is back after sitting out of Monday's game. Antetokounmpo figures to have a normal workload, but could see the bench early if the Bucks are able to blowout Utah. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo back in their lineups on Thursday. Bobby Portis figures to head back to the bench and will take a hit in value. It's worth noting that the Bucks play on Friday as well, so it's possible that Antetokounmpo sits out in that one if his groin is still giving him issues.Source: Ben Steele
2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) is considered probable ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Miller dropped 19 points with six rebounds during Wednesday's game, but he picked up a shoulder injury in the process. The fact he's listed as probable means Miller should be good to go, but fantasy managers should check back. The Hornets would be in bad shape if Miller sat out with Miles Bridges (knee) already ruled out. Seth Curry and Cody Martin could be asked to play big minutes if Miller is unable to play.Source: Hornets PR
2 weeks agoCharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Bridges suffered a hypertension of his right knee during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game. He was able to return to the contest, but the Hornets are going to take the cautious approach here. It sounds like Bridges is considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. Cody Martin is likely to move into the starting five, which should give him increased value for at least one game.Source: Hornets PR
2 weeks agoChicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (groin) is considered as doubtful ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine is now in danger of missing his third game in a row due to a groin issue. The assumption is that LaVine is day-to-day, but the team hasn't given many updates. His absence should result in more playing time for Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Both players will see an increase in playing time and fantasy value until LaVine is able to return. Fantasy managers should prepare to be without LaVine on Thursday.Source: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoSan Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vassell has yet to play this season while he recovers from foot surgery. The organization was hopeful he'd return during the first week of November, but that didn't happen. Although, there's hope that Vassell could make his season debut against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect Vassell to be limited during his first few games. However, Vassell should be a solid fantasy asset once he's back to full health. Stephon Castle should take a hit in playing time once Vassell is ready to go again.Source: Shams Charania
2 weeks agoOrlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is listed as out on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man has missed the last two games due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The team is currently considering Carter as day-to-day, but this is the type of injury that is really only healed by rest. Both Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner should see extended run in the rotation until Carter is available again. Both players are worth a look as streaming choices with Carter missing at least one more game.Source: Mason Williams
2 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. It looks like the Bucks are trying to shake things up after a rough 1-6 start to begin the season. Jackson figures to replace Gary Trent Jr. in the starting unit for at least one game. Jackson posted seven points with seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action on Monday. Fantasy managers should take a look as Jackson as a low-end streaming choice for Thursday's small slate.Source: Chris Haynes
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2 weeks agoToronto Raptors power forward Jonathan Mogbo (hip) was limited to 18 minutes against Sacramento on Wednesday. He exited the game in the fourth quarter with a right hip pointer injury. The 23-year-old rookie notched five points and five rebounds before leaving. Mogbo has looked promising early in the campaign, averaging 6.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 17.7 minutes. However, he could now be forced to miss some time. Toronto also lost Ja'Kobe Walter (shoulder) on Wednesday, which means the team's depth will be tested even further going forward.Source: Blake Murphy