April 2, 2025
Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports that Houston Rockets guard
Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. VanVleet will be out of action due to lingering ankle soreness. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 57 outings this season. Fantasy managers should expect guard
Amen Thompson to soak up some extra minutes with VanVleet on the shelf for this evening's matchup.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Kelly Iko
April 2, 2025
Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Wade was ruled out late due to an illness that will keep him out of action for the first time since February 20. While the 28-year-old is out of the mix,
Sam Merrill,
Javonte Green and
Isaac Okoro will likely be in line to receive extra minutes coming off the bench this evening.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
April 2, 2025
Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lingering Achilles issue won't likely keep Young from playing on Wednesday as he's been active in 10 consecutive contests. Young appeared to pick up an eye injury and was forced to leave Tuesday's game against Portland in the first quarter. He did, however, return to finish the game. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned since there isn't any mention of Young sustaining an eye injury on the team injury report.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
April 2, 2025
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN. Embiid's season was shut down in late February as he and the 76ers met with doctors to determine a treatment plan for his lingering knee issues. It was determined that surgery was the best option for the 31-year-old. According to Charania, it will be the second surgery on that left in the last 14 months. The big man played in just 19 games this season, posting averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 0.9 blocks over 30.2 minutes per contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
April 2, 2025
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast, Atlanta Hawks guard
Keaton Wallace (shoulder) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old will miss his 11th consecutive contest due to a strained left shoulder. Wallace has averaged 5.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 16.2 minutes per contest in 28 games. A timetable hasn't been set for when we return to the floor. His next chance to play is Saturday versus the Knicks.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
April 2, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence,
Aaron Nesmith and
Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Nesmith received a significant boost in playing time and rewarded head coach Rick Carlisle's trust with a team-high 24 points. He also made contributions on the defensive end, blocking two shots and snagging one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Indiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old big man was a late scratch for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness and has not yet fully recovered.
Thomas Bryant moved into the starting five on Monday but had a fairly quiet evening with seven points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
Obi Toppin and
Jarace Walker provided frontcourt backup off the bench, making many fantasy managers happy by combining for 34 points. If Turner remains out on Wednesday, it will once again take a collective effort to make up for his absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Boston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (toe) has been labeled doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been nursing a left big toe sprain for a while and appears to need to take some time off to manage the injury. Boston's frontcourt may also be without
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Monday, leaving
Luke Kornet,
Neemias Queta, and
Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet is the most appealing from a fantasy perspective, and he was in fine form in his last outing, notching 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's win over the San Antonio Spurs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after featuring in each of the last four games. Holiday's absence would boost the fantasy stock of
Payton Pritchard,
Sam Hauser, and
Baylor Scheierman. Pritchard's production has risen to 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in games without Holiday this season, even as he has continued to come off the bench during these instances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Boston Celtics forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. A mysterious illness caused Porzingis to miss a couple of weeks at the beginning of last month, and he is still coping with its effects, possibly leading him to miss another game Wednesday night.
Al Horford (toe) is also iffy for the contest, so
Luke Kornet may have an extremely busy night in the frontcourt.
Neemias Queta and
Xavier Tillman Sr. would provide cover at the five.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. He has an issue with his right knee and could be unavailable for a second consecutive game.
Sam Hauser typically benefits from Brown's absence and had eight points with three rebounds and three assists in Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston opted for
Xavier Tillman Sr. in the starting lineup against a big Grizzlies frontcourt on Monday, but Hauser might have the opportunity to start in place of Brown Wednesday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it likely that he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. A calf injury has paused his impressive season.
Dennis Schroder is filling in for Cunningham as the starting point guard and will have an opportunity to post a third consecutive double-double in Wednesday's game. At the same time,
Malik Beasley's offensive role has grown. He finished Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as Detroit's top scorer, hitting 6-for-13 from deep en route to 27 points.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 2, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He looks ready to make a fourth consecutive appearance. Overall, Davis has played four times since returning from an adductor strain. While playing with a minutes restriction, he has averaged 14.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steals. Davis will likely have his minutes monitored again on Wednesday night, which means fantasy managers will receive only limited value from him.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 1, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. After missing Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors, the feisty Frenchman was not included in the initial injury report for Tuesday's game, but he has now been ruled out due to a sore right knee.
Alex Reese and
Marcus Bagley will receive more playing opportunities on Tuesday, while
Adem Bona will continue to start at center. Bona has had a strong eight-game stretch, averaging 12.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Aaronson
April 1, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Towns was added to the injury report late and has been downgraded from questionable to out as the Knicks get ready to kick off a back-to-back set. The team has a big matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers coming up on Wednesday night, and Towns may be ready to jump back into action for that one. On Tuesday,
Mitchell Robinson will start at center instead of Towns, while
Precious Achiuwa could also receive additional work in the frontcourt.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Fred Katz
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