1 hour agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Gordon has missed the last three games and is in danger of sitting out another contest. When healthy, Gordon has been playing better lately, but has been an inconsistent fantasy option this season. If he misses more time,
Zeke Nnaji (ankle) and
Peyton Watson figure to see bigger roles in the rotation. Between the two, Nnaji is the better streaming choice right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar big man has been playing through an ankle issue lately. Despite that, Jokic has still registered a double-double in four straight games. It doesn't seem that the ankle issue is impacting Jokic on the court, but maybe the Nuggets will take the cautious approach on Friday. If they do,
Zeke Nnaji (ankle) and
DeAndre Jordan figure to see more run in the rotation.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoPhoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was only able to get through 14 minutes of action on Tuesday before he re-aggravated his calf injury. Beal was able to practice on Thursday without any issues, which is a good sign heading into Friday's contest. If he sits,
Tyus Jones figures to get the starting nod, which would make him a more appealing fantasy option. Jones finished with 15 points and 12 assists during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans last week. He'd be worth a look as a streaming option if Beal is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com
2 hours agoNew York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is set to return to action after missing one game for personal reasons. Now that Towns is available again,
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will likely head back to the second unit.
Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) may fall out of the rotation entirely if he is cleared for action. Both he and Robinson are carrying questionable tags ahead of Thursday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) will remain on the shelf for Thursday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. He is struggling to shake off a left ankle sprain, missing an 11th consecutive contest. Boston Jr.'s next opportunity to return will come on Saturday in a rematch with the Rockets. In Thursday's matchup,
Jordan Hawkins and
Bruce Brown will continue to lead New Orleans' second unit. Hawkins is looking like a solid fantasy pickup at present, as he has averaged 12.3 points and 3.9 rebounds since the All-Star break.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoIndiana Pacers point guard
Tyrese Haliburton (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He will be sidelined for only the second time this season. The Pacers also remain without
Bennedict Mathurin (wrist), resulting in
Jarace Walker joining the starting lineup on Thursday.
Aaron Nesmith,
Ben Sheppard, and
T.J. McConnell should be in line for additional work as well.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 hours agoAccording to John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com, Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers due to an ankle injury. The 27-year-old will be sidelined after finishing with five points, six rebounds, and one steal across 32 minutes in a win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Having Hauser out won't make much impact on the Celtics rotation, especially with the return of superstar forward
Jayson Tatum (shoulder) after a one-game absence.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: John Karalis
3 hours agoJohn Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports that Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (shoulder) is available to suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The superstar forward was dealing with a right shoulder impingement that kept him out of action on Wednesday against Portland. Whenever Tatum is on the floor, he significantly impacts fantasy. He is a must-start for fantasy managers across the board, especially going into Thursday's showdown with the injury-stricken 76ers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: John Karalis
3 hours agoChicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (calf) will not return to action on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has expressed hopes of rejoining the lineup this week but will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. Vucevic's next chance to return will be on Saturday against the Miami Heat. On Thursday,
Zach Collins looks set to remain in a starting role, where he has averaged a double-double as Vucevic's replacement.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The team has downgraded George from questionable to out, as the nine-time All-Star battles left groin soreness.
Tyrese Maxey (back) also won't play on Thursday, so Philadelphia's offense should heavily revolve around
Kelly Oubre Jr. and
Quentin Grimes. The latter has put together a very impressive three-game stretch, averaging 29.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 steals, with 42.9 percent shooting from three-point range.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
4 hours agoAccording to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday due to a right knee posterior impingement. Thursday's contest for the Celtics is the second half of back-to-back games. Despite feeling under the weather, the 28-year-old logged 40 minutes and posted 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on Wednesday versus the Blazers.
Payton Pritchard will see plenty of minutes on the floor with Brown and many of the club's key players on the shelf. Pritchard should be on fantasy managers' radar as the 27-year-old sharpshooter has finished with 20 points in five of his last six outings.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Justin Turpin
4 hours agoAccording to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man is dealing with a lingering illness and will miss his fourth straight game.
Al Horford (toe) is also out, meaning
Luke Kornet and
Neemias Queta will take on most of the Celtics center minutes this evening. Porzingis's next chance to return to the lineup is Saturday against the Lakers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Justin Turpin
4 hours agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Horford is out for the second half of back-to-back games due to the injury. On Monday against the Blazers, the 38-year-old center finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks across 21 minutes of work. He's been sitting out one leg of back-to-backs to rest his injured toe. With
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also sidelined for the evening,
Luke Kornet and
Neemias Queta will be relied upon to take on extra minutes for the Celtics at center.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Justin Turpin
4 hours agoJustin Turpin of WEEI.com reports that Boston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (finger) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Holiday will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right-finger injury. The Celtics have multiple key players on the injury list and with Holiday's absence,
Payton Pritchard and
Derrick White will see increased roles this evening. Both players are worth a look for fantasy managers, with the Celtics significantly shorthanded right now.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Justin Turpin
12 hours agoIndiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Atlanta Hawks. He's in danger of missing a fourth consecutive game due to a sprained left wrist. Mathurin's absence has mainly elevated the fantasy value of
Aaron Nesmith, who has averaged 16.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 32.8 minutes over the past three games. This stretch includes a career night with 27 points against the Chicago Bulls.
Andrew Nembhard's minutes have also increased with Mathurin out of the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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