1 week agoIndiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (ankle) has been tagged as questionable due to an ankle sprain for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran backup has only missed one game so far this season and is in danger of missing his first since November 8. He's averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals across 18.4 minutes per game. If he's unable to play,
Bennedict Mathurin and
Ben Sheppard could see some extra minutes off of the bench. Mathurin registered eight points, one rebound, one assist, and one block on 21 minutes in their last game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoWashington Wizards forward
Alexandre Sarr (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets while he continues to deal with an ankle sprain. The rookie big man was unable to play on Sunday and has played in just two games out of the last 11. If Sarr is forced to remain on the sidelines,
Richaun Holmes would likely stay in the starting center spot. On Sunday, Holmes posted 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and four turnovers across 29 minutes.
Tristan Vukcevic saw 19 minutes off of the bench, so he could also get some added opportunities.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoChicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (calf) has been added to the team's injury report on Monday afternoon while he deals with calf tightness. Right now, the veteran big man is considered probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, but popping up on the injury report this late is never a good sign. If he's unable to play,
Zach Collins would likely move into the starting lineup since he's the only center on the depth chart that's not injured.
Julian Phillips may see some added opportunities as well after getting 24 minutes in their last game which turned into nine points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 week agoMiami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hand) suffered a fractured shooting hand during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks and was not able to return after the first quarter. The team reported that X-rays were taken and they showed a break on his second metacarpal. There's a strong possibility that Jovic will miss an extended period of time, just like
Tyler Herro did after breaking his hand during the Heat's 2023 playoff run. In the meantime, it seems
Davion Mitchell,
Kel'el Ware, and
Duncan Robinson will receive plenty of minutes. Mitchell and Ware were already in the starting lineup and saw 33 minutes or more in their last game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Chiang
1 week agoCharlotte Hornets center
Mark Williams (foot) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings with injury management on his left foot. This is partially expected since Williams hasn't played both halves of a back-to-back and the Hornets have a game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Jusuf Nurkic should see a significant bump in minutes for this contest. In four games with his new team, Nurkic averages 7.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. He'll likely be a popular streamer in regular fantasy leagues as well as an option in DFS lineups.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
1 week agoMinnesota Timberwolves forward
Julius Randle (adductor) has missed the last 10 games with an adductor injury but could be slated to return during the team's current road trip. As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is "optimistic" about getting the three-time All-Star back during their road trip, along with
Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Randle has seen quite the dip in stats since joining his new team, with averages of 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 threes, and 2.8 turnovers per game. Once Randle and DiVincenzo return,
Jaylen Clark,
Terrence Shannon Jr., and
Nickeil Alexander-Walker could all see a hit in fantasy impact.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
1 week agoMinnesota Timberwolves guard
Donte DiVincenzo (toe) hasn't played since January 15 due to a toe injury that he suffered against the Golden State Warriors. At the time, reports stated that he would avoid surgery and was set to be out for at least three weeks. Now, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, the team is optimistic about getting him back on the court during their four-game road trip that spans from Monday to Sunday. Across 40 games, DiVincenzo has averaged 11.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.6 threes per game this season.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
1 week agoBrooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (nasal) remains on the team's injury report for his nasal fracture but has been listed as active for their Monday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has had his fair share of struggles with injuries this season but has appeared in 49 games while averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks across 26.8 minutes per game. He should remain in the starting center spot as
Day'Ron Sharpe continues to get backup minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (illness) has been listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The seven-footer is feeling under the weather and may have to come out of the lineup following a pair of big performances. Kessler gobbled up 36 rebounds during the team's back-to-back set against Oklahoma City and Houston.
Kyle Filipowski stands to benefit the most from Kessler's absence and will likely take his spot in the starting lineup. In the most recent game Kessler missed, Filipowski racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds in 37 minutes as a starter.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has played through a lower back issue lately and even managed to complete a back-to-back set on Friday and Saturday. However, the questionable designation leaves Markkanen's status up in the air again.
Walker Kessler (illness) is also questionable on the injury report. At the same time,
Collin Sexton (ankle) and
John Collins (back) remain out, so
Isaiah Collier may be the only regular starter in the lineup against the Trail Blazers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz forward/center
John Collins (back) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He is troubled by back issues and will miss a second consecutive game.
Kenyon Martin Jr. filled in for Collins in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. He put in a decent performance against his former team, notching 11 points and four rebounds in a 125-114 victory.
Brice Sensabaugh,
Kyle Filipowski, and
Cody Williams are also potential beneficiaries of Collins' absence. Another chunk of frontcourt minutes may open up on Monday, as
Lauri Markkanen (back) and
Walker Kessler (illness) are both listed as questionable for the game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz guard
Collin Sexton (ankle) will miss a ninth consecutive contest on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Utah's spark plug injured his left ankle at the start of the month. On Saturday, the team announced that Sexton has resumed on-court activities and will be re-evaluated early next week. It's possible that Sexton will be ready to return to action on Wednesday when the Jazz host the Sacramento Kings. Utah will also be without
Jordan Clarkson (foot) and
John Collins (back) for Monday's game, giving
Brice Sensabaugh and
Kenyon Martin Jr. a chance to remain in the first unit.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoUtah Jazz guard
Jordan Clarkson (foot) will remain absent on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Sixth Man of the Year is dealing with a foot injury and will be out for the third time in four games.
Collin Sexton (ankle) is not ready to return either, meaning
Isaiah Collier and
Keyonte George should continue to receive a lot of work in the backcourt. George was moved to a bench role in late January, but he has continued to log 30-plus minutes regularly and ran the show with 30 points in Saturday's win against the Houston Rockets. Collier has notched five double-doubles in his past nine appearances as a starter.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) will not play on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to left knee soreness. With
Deandre Ayton (calf) also still on the mend,
Donovan Clingan and
Jabari Walker will fill the minutes at the center position. The latter impressed with 20 points and 14 rebounds in Saturday's blowout win against the Charlotte Hornets. Clingan has had a couple of quiet showings but is averaging 7.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in a starting role.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (calf) is likely to make a third consecutive appearance on Monday against the Indiana Pacers, as the team lists him as probable for the game. Gordon continues to deal with a calf injury that has affected him throughout the season. Nevertheless, he has missed only two of the last 17 games and appeared completely fine on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gordon scored a team-high 24 points in 35 minutes during a 123-100 loss, marking the most minutes he has played since November.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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