1 day agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to lower back tightness. This marks a concerning shift in status for the 23-year-old, who had initially been listed as probable. If Thomas is unable to play,
Ziaire Williams and
Keon Johnson could see expanded roles, while
Shake Milton may also step up to help fill the void. Thomas has been playing heavy minutes this season, averaging 34.2 per game along with an impressive 24.6 points.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: Brooklyn Nets
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers guard
Anfernee Simons (illness) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Oklahoma City. An illness has already knocked him out for a couple of games, and he might miss another one.
Scoot Henderson has rolled with the starters during Simons' absence. He's been inconsistent all year and doesn't look like a good fantasy option at present.
Dalano Banton's minutes have also been on the up lately, and he's coming off a 23-point performance against Atlanta. Banton has averaged 13.3 points for the month, but his scoring form faces a big test on Wednesday, as the Thunder own the league's best defensive rating (102.4).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Deandre Ayton (finger) has been listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Oklahoma City. He's dealing with a right index finger injury, and it looks like the Trail Blazers will be without Ayton for a fourth consecutive game. If that's the case,
Donovan Clingan should continue to start. The seven-foot-two rookie produced a monster effort with a double-double and eight blocks against Minnesota last week but has been inconsistent.
Robert Williams III also benefits from Ayton's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) has been ruled out for the next three games. It appears Lowry suffered a right hip strain during Monday's scoreless outing against the Miami Heat. Now, Lowry will be shut down and re-evaluated next week. The Sixers are also without
Tyrese Maxey (hamstring), but he's currently listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. If he sits,
Jared McCain,
Eric Gordon, and
Reggie Jackson would all continue seeing significant roles in the rotation. McCain is by far the best option out of the bunch in terms of fantasy production.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
1 day agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) has been upgraded from out to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Maxey has missed the last six games due to a right hamstring strain. It sounds like he's on the verge of returning which is great news for this Sixers team. Fellow guard
Kyle Lowry (hip) has been ruled out for at least the next three games. That means,
Jared McCain should see heavy minutes if Maxey and Lowry are both out. McCain has been excellent lately and is someone who needs to be rostered in most formats.
Reggie Jackson and
Eric Gordon figure to gain minutes as well if Maxey remains out. If active, Maxey might be on a minutes limit during his first game back, so fantasy managers should be mindful of that.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
1 day agoDallas Mavericks point guard
Luka Doncic (knee) will play against New Orleans on Tuesday. He returns to the lineup after missing one game. Doncic produced a rare dud in his last outing and should be amped up to get back to his best against the Pelicans.
Quentin Grimes will land back on the bench with Doncic's return. Grimes has had a couple of good outings recently, but he's been a starter on these occasions. The 24-year-old doesn't have fantasy value as a reserve.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tim MacMahon
1 day agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (hip) has already missed the last five games due to injury and it doesn't sound like he's on the verge of returning. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said on Tuesday that Morant's imaging on his hip came back positive. Despite that, Morant is still considered week-to-week, so this isn't great news for fantasy managers. The assumption is that Morant will be out until at least early December.
Scotty Pippen Jr. and
Jaylen Wells have been picking up the slack with Morant being sidelined. Both players are worth looking at while the Grizzlies are shorthanded in the backcourt.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Damichael Cole
1 day agoCharlotte Hornets guard
Tre Mann (back) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn. He's returning to the lineup after sitting out one game. Mann has enjoyed a good start to the campaign, averaging 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 24.7 minutes off the bench. However, he might have a difficult time on Tuesday, as only nine teams allow fewer bench points than the Nets. Mann's return will likely push
Vasilije Micic out of the rotation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoMemphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (ankle) suffered an injury during Sunday's win over the Denver Nuggets. Since then, Edey underwent imaging that looked promising, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. However, the rookie center is currently being listed as week-to-week by the organization. That's a shame considering Edey was putting together a promising start to his rookie campaign. The loss of Edey means more playing time for
Jay Huff,
Brandon Clarke and
Santi Aldama in the rotation going forward. Between the trio, Aldama might be the best streaming choice given he's scored double digits in four of his last six games.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Damichael Cole
1 day agoCleveland Cavaliers shooting guard
Sam Merrill (ankle) will be back in the lineup as a starter on Tuesday against Boston. He's been sidelined for three games with ankle inflammation. Merrill makes his return at a good time because the Cavaliers have lost some rotational pieces for Tuesday's game. This should guarantee him plenty of playing time. The 28-year-old has averaged 6.8 points in 19.7 minutes this season but might get past the 25-minute mark on Tuesday, with
Caris LeVert (knee) and
Isaac Okoro (ankle) missing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Serena Winters
1 day agoCleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Isaac Okoro (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Okoro has been downgraded from questionable to out after he suffered a sprained left ankle during Sunday's game. The Cavs are also without
Caris LeVert (knee), so that could mean big minutes for
Georges Niang. The expectation is that Niang will play minutes in the mid or high 20s with the Cavs shorthanded. He has finished with double digit scoring in three of his last four games. Fantasy managers should consider Niang as a possible streaming option without Okoro available.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sam Amico
1 day agoCleveland Cavaliers guard
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. LeVert was tagged as questionable ahead of this game due to left knee inflammation. The team has decided to hold him out which will result in his third absence this season. The absence of LeVert should mean more playing time for
Ty Jerome and
Georges Niang. Neither player is a reliable fantasy option, but it's worth noting that Jerome is coming off a 24-point performance during his last game. He might be worth a look as a streaming choice on Tuesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sam Amico
1 day agoChicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (feet) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old hasn't missed a game this season, which is good news, considering he missed time during the 2023-24 campaign because of a foot injury. It's unknown if his surgically-repaired foot is giving him trouble. But for now, fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about bilateral foot soreness. Williams has played as well as expected this season, averaging 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 39.4% shooting from deep. Unfortunately, that type of production won't earn him a consistent place in some fantasy lineups. If he's sidelined on Wednesday,
Jalen Smith could be in line for more work.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: K.C. Johnson
1 day agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is suiting up for Tuesday's game versus the Hornets. The 31-year-old has a left ankle sprain but will play through it. After missing two games, Finney-Smith returned to the starting lineup on Friday and has played well in his last two outings, scoring at least 15 points in both games against the New York Knicks. As a vital part of the Nets' rotation, he averages nearly 30 minutes per game, contributing 10.9 points and 4.8 rebounds during this year's campaign.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoOrlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, per Dan Savage of the Magic's official site. Carter was able to practice Tuesday after missing eight straight contests due to left plantar fasciitis. The 25-year-old has consistently contributed when on the floor, averaging 8.3 points and 8.8 rebounds this season. If the big man can go, he will likely see limited minutes, and
Moritz Wagner,
Jonathan Isaac, and
Goga Bitadze will continue to see expanded roles in the frontcourt.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Dan Savage
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