17 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Kevon Looney (illness) appears to be on track to return to action on Wednesday against Atlanta. He has been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of the game. Looney missed Monday's matchup against the Clippers due to an illness. The veteran has been limited to a backup role behind
Trayce Jackson-Davis, but Looney remains a major force on the glass. Despite seeing only 15.7 minutes of action per game, he's averaging a team-high 8.4 rebounds while scoring 5.8 points. Atlanta's rebounding rate is in the league's bottom tier, meaning the Warriors' big men should have a good outing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward
Kyle Anderson (neck) might have to skip Wednesday's meeting with Atlanta. He's on the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain. Anderson has so far featured in 12 of the Warriors' 13 games, posting 5.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 16.6 minutes. Anderson's versatility makes him an intriguing fantasy option, but he doesn't see enough regular action on the Golden State roster to help out managers on a consistent basis.
Jonathan Kuminga and
Moses Moody should take care of Anderson's minutes if he's out on Wednesday. It's a juicy fantasy matchup for the Warriors against a team that plays with a high pace but has a leaky defense.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoNew York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. He's recovering from left knee inflammation. Working as New York's sixth man, McBride has put up 10.7 points in 26.4 minutes this season while dishing out 2.5 assists. With him not out there, the starters carry a heavy load, with
Cameron Payne,
Tyler Kolek, and
Pacome Dadiet getting extra work off the bench. Payne produced a 17-point, seven-assist effort in Monday's win over Washington, but it came in a blowout win, and he's hardly a reliable fantasy option. Meanwhile, Kolek and Dadiet are both rookies who are still trying to find their feet at this level.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
17 hours agoLos Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando. Powell injured his left hamstring against Golden State on Monday. The 31-year-old will drop out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a very good campaign for Powell, who's averaging a career-high 23.3 points in 33.4 minutes. Powell also leads the team in scoring, meaning the Clippers will be in a rough spot without him on Wednesday.
James Harden will likely take on more scoring responsibilities, with either
Amir Coffey or
Terance Mann getting the nod to start.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPhoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal (calf) won't play against the Knicks on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old will now miss his fifth-straight contest, which is not ideal, considering the team is also without
Kevin Durant (calf). Even worse,
Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable heading into Wednesday's game. At any rate,
Oso Ighodaro and
Ryan Dunn should continue to start, although
Grayson Allen, who had 17 points off the bench on Monday, is a much safer fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPhoenix Suns center
Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The veteran has been burdened by an ankle injury. While he's mostly played through it, it finally kept him off the floor for Monday's loss to the Orlando Magic.
Mason Plumlee got the start in that one, ending the night with 11 boards, eight points, and six assists. With that said, Plumlee will retain streaming value if Nurkic can't get back on the floor for Wednesday's contest.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (foot) will play on Tuesday versus Utah. The 31-year-old has been dealing with a foot injury for a while, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect this to go away anytime soon. Fortunately, he should continue to play, barring a setback. Davis has had an MVP-caliber season thus far, averaging a career-high 31.1 points with 11.2 boards and 2.0 blocks while shooting 42.9% from deep. Of course, he needs to be in any fantasy lineup imaginable. Davis could also thrive even more with
Walker Kessler (hip) sidelined.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Dave McMenamin
1 day agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is probable heading into Wednesday's meeting with the visiting Hawks. The veteran sharpshooter is dealing with a case of left knee bursitis. He carried a questionable designation ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. However, Curry was out there, finishing with 26 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. He also shot 40% from behind the arc. With that in mind, if Curry suffers a setback and doesn't play, it may mean more minutes and scoring opportunities for
Buddy Hield,
Jonathan Kuminga, and
Brandin Podziemski.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAtlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus the Warriors. Johnson has played well this season, averaging career-highs in points (19.4), rebounds (9.9), and assists (5.4). He missed Monday's one-point win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday because of left leg inflammation. If the 22-year-old can't suit up against Golden State,
Garrison Mathews may remain in the starting lineup. However,
Dyson Daniels and
De'Andre Hunter are the players who could continue to benefit the most, with the duo combining for 38 points on Monday.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoIndiana Pacers guard
Ben Sheppard (oblique) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old missed Monday's contest due to a left oblique strain, but coach Rick Carlisle expressed optimism that it won't turn into a long-term issue. If Sheppard is unavailable,
Jarace Walker and
Quenton Jackson could see an increase in playing time. Sheppard has been a consistent part of the Pacers' rotation, averaging 21.0 minutes and 5.8 points per game. Fantasy managers will want to check for updates closer to game time to see if Sheppard suits up.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoHouston Rockets guard
Jalen Green (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers, leaving his availability uncertain. The 22-year-old has had an up-and-down season, averaging 19.7 points per game and playing in every game thus far. In his most recent contest, he came close to a double-double with 21 points and 9 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks. Fantasy managers should check for updates later Wednesday to see if Green suits up. If he's unable to play,
Reed Sheppard and
Aaron Holiday could take on more responsibility in the Houston backcourt.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The 28-year-old missed Monday's contest against the Raptors due to right calf soreness, but head coach Rick Carlisle expressed optimism that the big man could return for Wednesday's matchup. If Turner remains sidelined,
Enrique Freeman would likely step in for additional minutes. A key contributor this season, Turner has averaged 17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game, making his potential return something fantasy managers will be eagerly watching.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBrooklyn Nets guard/forward
Cam Thomas (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte. He will miss his first game of the season due to a back problem.
Ziaire Williams and
Keon Johnson will likely take care of most of Thomas' minutes, while
Dennis Schroder and
Cameron Johnson will have the ball more in their hands on the offensive end. Thomas' first opportunity to return comes on Friday versus Philadelphia.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Evan Barnes
1 day agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls as he continues to manage right patella tendinopathy. The former MVP is expected to play through the injury, but if he is ruled out,
Bobby Portis would likely step into the starting lineup. Fantasy managers will be eager to see Antetokounmpo suit up, given his dominant season averages of 31.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Earlier this season against Chicago, he delivered a stellar performance with 38 points and 11 rebounds.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt against Denver. He missed a clash with the Nuggets on Sunday and was already listed as questionable for Tuesday's game. Health issues have limited Smart to only seven appearances in 2024-25, and he's been way off his game even when he has been on the court, posting 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
Vince Williams Jr. and
Luke Kennard have a chance to play more with Smart out of commission, but they haven't exactly set the world alight this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
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