2 weeks agoBoston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) will not suit up for Tuesday's action against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown made an early exit against the Nets on Saturday due to back spasms but is again on the injury report with a right knee posterior impingement. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has regularly played through the injury in recent weeks, but he will take the night off on Tuesday.
Sam Hauser is likely to grab Brown's spot in the starting lineup, while
Payton Pritchard will have an opportunity to contribute more off the bench. Over his previous 14 starts this season, Hauser has averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. As the playoffs approach, Tatum has begun sitting out games this month to manage a knee injury and might also miss Tuesday's matchup. With
Jaylen Brown (knee) already sidelined, players like
Kristaps Porzingis,
Derrick White, and
Payton Pritchard may be asked to carry the offense. Additionally,
Al Horford is expected to enter the starting lineup if Tatum is unavailable.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (knee) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs but is progressing in his recovery from left knee tendinopathy. Before Monday's game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that Hachimura has progressed to three-on-three work. The Japanese forward remains day-to-day. Hachimura's next chance to return will be a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday against the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks. Considering he has been out for three weeks, the Lakers may ease Hachimura back into action, limiting his fantasy appeal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Dan Woike
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward/center
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) has been listed as available for Monday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the action. A small question mark hung over Finney-Smith after he logged 36 minutes in Sunday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are currently battling injuries in the frontcourt, giving Finney-Smith a chance to show his worth. The veteran contributed across the board in Sunday's 107-96 win, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (ankle) will stay in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is good to go on Monday night despite logging a hefty 40-minute shift on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. With
LeBron James (groin) sidelined, Doncic has teamed up with
Austin Reaves to form a highly potent offensive duo. The two combined for 61 points and 14 assists in Sunday's 107-96 victory.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoPortland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Toumani Camara (calf) will exit the lineup on Monday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss only his third game of the season after hurting his right calf. Portland initially listed Camara as questionable for the game due to right calf soreness.
Kris Murray will fill the vacant spot in the starting lineup on Monday. It has been a disappointing campaign for Murray, and even as a starter, he has not made a big impact, averaging 8.5 points with 2.5 rebounds.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's tip-off against the Sacramento Kings. He was initially deemed doubtful for the game, so it was always likely that Aldama would miss a sixth consecutive contest. His next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Brandon Clarke and
Lamar Stevens carry a heavier workload with Aldama absent from the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) is ready to rejoin the action on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He has been cleared to return after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. With
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle),
Jamal Murray (ankle), and
Christian Braun (foot) out, Gordon is expected to handle a much heavier offensive workload than usual. He has been extremely efficient since the All-Star break, averaging 17.9 points per game with 56.1 percent shooting.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) will be inactive against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He is nursing a sore left wrist and has been ruled out for the contest after initially being considered questionable. Pippen Jr. has been among Memphis' most durable players and will be out for only the second time this season.
Ja Morant (hamstring) is also sidelined, so the Grizzlies' backcourt will primarily depend on
Desmond Bane and
Luke Kennard. Additionally,
Vince Williams Jr. may see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Denver Nuggets. He has shaken off a questionable tag that Post received on the initial injury report due to ankle soreness. Post will go up against a Denver frontcourt that will be without
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle), which puts him in a favorable position to perform well. Over his last five appearances, Post has averaged 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tim Roye
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (foot) will be unavailable on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He was expected to play, as the team had given him a probable designation on the initial injury report, but Denver has now ruled him out for the game. This will mark only his second absence of the season. The Nuggets will also be without
Jamal Murray (ankle) and
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle), leaving
Michael Porter Jr. and
Aaron Gordon (calf), who is expected to return to the lineup, as the only regular starters available. Both are poised to play a significant role on the offensive end alongside
Russell Westbrook.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Danny Emerman
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (back) is set to play in Monday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors leader is dealing with a lower back strain but has been listed as active for the contest. It remains to be seen whether Curry will also be healthy enough to play on Tuesday when Golden State completes a back-to-back against the Milwaukee Bucks. In recent weeks, Curry has taken his play to a new level, averaging 26.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.6 assists this month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) will not play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. He has been ruled out due to a right ankle sprain. The Nuggets will head out without Murray for the first time since Feb. 6.
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will also have the night off, so
Russell Westbrook,
Michael Porter Jr., and
Aaron Gordon will take charge of the offense. At the same time,
Jalen Pickett and
Hunter Tyson could get more work off the bench.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will not be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Serbian superstar will be absent for only the seventh time this season as he continues to deal with an elbow contusion and an ankle impingement.
Zeke Nnaji's fantasy stock will receive a big boost with Jokic's absence, while the rest of the frontcourt is also expected to do significantly more to make up for Jokic's loss.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
2 weeks agoWashington Wizards guard/forward
Corey Kispert (thumb) will be sidelined for at least two games. After injuring his left thumb during Saturday's defeat against the Denver Nuggets, Kispert has returned to Washington for an examination by team doctors. The Wizards will finish a seven-game road trip this week, facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night before heading to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
Bub Carrington and
AJ Johnson look set to receive more playing time off the bench with Kispert out.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Josh Robbins
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