1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (calf) is off the injury report and ready to return to action on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After logging 48 minutes across a back-to-back set, Ayton missed Saturday's game against Miami due to calf soreness. However, it was not a serious issue, as Ayton participated fully in Monday's practice. The former first-overall pick has been quiet in his most recent outings, but Ayton is averaging a double-double for the campaign with 13.9 points and 10.1 rebounds. The Nets allow the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing centers, so Tuesday's game looks like a good opportunity for Ayton to regain momentum.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (illness) faces a third consecutive absence on Tuesday against Brooklyn. After sitting out one game for rest purposes, Williams III caught an illness bug, which forced him out of the lineup on Saturday against Miami. The 27-year-old has provided backup for starting center
Deandre Ayton, along with rookie
Donovan Clingan, limiting his fantasy value. Due to the lack of playing time, Williams III has averaged only 6.6 points and 5.0 rebounds across 12 appearances in 2024-25.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers guard
Dalano Banton (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Brooklyn. The 25-year-old has been in and out of the lineup since December and might have to sit again because he is feeling under the weather. Banton had a good spell in the rotation early in the season, but this came during a time when the Trail Blazers were dealing with several injuries. He's only had a small role to play with a healthy squad, logging just six minutes last time out against Miami.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (face) will continue to sit on Tuesday against Brooklyn. He has been ruled out for a seventh straight game due to a facial contusion.
Deni Avdija (ankle) has started in Grant's place but is also carrying a questionable tag entering Tuesday. With Grant out, we have also seen more of
Kris Murray, who has averaged 6.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes this month. Murray has not been a fantasy factor, but that could change if Avdija joins Grant on the sidelines.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoLos Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (hand) is not expected to miss time despite making an early exit against Miami on Monday. Jones Jr. hurt his hand and left the contest with 10:20 to go in the final quarter. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Jones Jr. was "fine" and available to return to the game. The former dunk champion finished Monday's game with nine points in 16 minutes. Jones Jr.'s fantasy stock recently took a hit with
Kawhi Leonard's season debut. He has come off the bench in all three games that Leonard has played. But we should see Jones Jr. back among the starters as soon as Wednesday as the Clippers head into a back-to-back set, and Leonard, who remains on a minutes restriction, will likely get one night off.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Joey Linn
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nets. The former Wizard got off to a slow start to begin his career in Portland. However, he's turned it around, averaging 17.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in six games this month. With
Jerami Grant (face) already ruled out,
Kris Murray and
Scoot Henderson may spend more time on the court if Avdija misses his first contest of the 2024-25 campaign. While Murray can have some productive outings, Henderson is a much safer fantasy option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (foot) will play on Monday against the Spurs. As expected, AD has had a monster 2024-25 campaign. However, he's only missed two games this season, which is what fantasy managers have appreciated the most. Davis has averaged 29.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in two meetings with San Antonio this season, so he'll be a welcome addition to any fantasy lineup, especially for those participating in DFS contests.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jovan Buha
1 day agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is active heading into Monday's meeting with the Spurs. The multi-time All-Star has been dealing with a foot injury all year. However, he was listed as probable for this one, so most assumed he would be out there on Monday night. With that in mind, James is always a must-start in all fantasy formats. But he's averaged only 15.5 points in two games versus the Spurs during the 2024-25 campaign, giving him an unfavorable DFS outlook.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jovan Buha
1 day agoSan Antonio Spurs forward
Jeremy Sochan (back) has been ruled out heading into Monday's game versus the Lakers. The 21-year-old will now miss a second-straight contest because of low back tightness. The Spurs don't play again until Wednesday versus Memphis, so there's a chance he could be back for that one. But in the meantime,
Stephon Castle, averaging 13.8 points and 4.5 assists in 19 starts this season, could find himself back in the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Ben Simmons (back, knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Portland. The Nets will play back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Simmons will miss at least one of them. While the former 76er hasn't been a consistent fantasy contributor during the 2024-25 campaign, he's had his moments of production, recently amassing 14 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and two blocks in Sunday's one-point loss to Utah. With
D'Angelo Russell (shin) also in danger of missing this one, the team may rely on
Keon Johnson and
Reece Beekman to handle the ball, which will improve both players' fantasy outlook.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Blazers. The 28-year-old has had the best season of his career in 2024-25. He also stayed relatively healthy until missing the last five games because of a sprained right ankle. The Nets are hurting entering Tuesday night, with
D'Angelo Russell (shin),
Ben Simmons (back, knee), and
Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) all questionable in addition to
Cam Thomas (hamstring) still sidelined. As a result,
Ziaire Williams,
Keon Johnson,
Noah Clowney, and
Tosan Evbuomwan could continue to benefit on the scoring end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoMiami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers. The big man was listed as available to begin the day. However, after he was downgraded to questionable, he'll now miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign.
Jimmy Butler (suspension) remains out, so the team could rely more on
Tyler Herro to pick up the slack on the scoring end. But players like
Haywood Highsmith,
Jaime Jaquez Jr., and
Nikola Jovic may also see an increase in scoring opportunities.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Miami Heat
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets point guard
D'Angelo Russell (shin) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team lists him as questionable for Tuesday's clash against Portland. Russell is working his way back from a shin injury he suffered on Jan. 4 against Philadelphia.
Keon Johnson has taken on a significant workload since Russell exited the lineup, though he has been hit-or-miss from a fantasy perspective. Russell's injury has also allowed
Reece Beekman to enter the rotation, but his production has been limited.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday, and it also seems unlikely he'll be ready to turn around and play in the second game of the Sixers' back-to-back on Wednesday against the Knicks. On Friday, coach Nick Nurse said that Lowry had not yet reached the "day-to-day phase" in his recovery from a right hip sprain, leaving the veteran point guard out indefinitely. While Lowry is out,
Reggie Jackson will continue to serve as the team's primary backup point guard, especially with the rest of the team stretched thin due to injuries to
Joel Embiid (foot) and
Andre Drummond (toe), who have been ruled out, and
Caleb Martin (groin) who is questionable.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBrooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash against Portland. The Nets big man might miss his first action since Nov. 27.
Day'Ron Sharpe and
Noah Clowney would get a boost from Claxton's absence, with the latter already part of the starting lineup. Sharpe's per-minute production has always been good, and he has averaged 10.3 points and 8.3 rebounds as a starter for his career.
Ben Simmons (back, knee) is another option at center, but he is once again carrying a questionable tag and might not play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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