2 days agoDetroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (knee) appeared on Friday's injury report for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but he's considered probable despite the patellar tendinopathy in his left knee. The star point guard has been a huge component to the team's success this year, so having him healthy down the stretch is very important. He's posted career-highs in multiple categories, including points (26.0), assists (9.1), and threes per game (2.1). If, for whatever reason, Cunningham is downgraded, then
Dennis Schroder would be the next one up to join the starting five.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He had 17 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block in Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, he will miss this one because of a sprained right shoulder. As a result,
Adem Bona,
Lonnie Walker IV,
Jared Butler, and
Jeff Dowtin Jr. should each see more offensive opportunities.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
2 days agoDetroit Pistons guard
Malik Beasley (illness) has received a questionable tag on Friday for their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this season, but he's suffering from an illness at the moment. So far, he's posted his best season since 2020-21 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he's unable to play in this one, his 16.2 points and 28.0 minutes per game will be left to
Dennis Schroder and maybe even
Ron Holland II. Schroder would be the safest play for any fantasy or DFS managers as he's averaged 10.7 points, 5.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 turnovers per game in 27 games with the Pistons.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Friday. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The 2023 NBA MVP dealt with the injury for the entire 2024-25 campaign. Unfortunately, it limited him to only 19 games. In addition, Embiid wasn't productive, at least compared to previous season, averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-low 29.9% shooting from behind the arc. While his days of being the best player in the league could be over, he at least could remain in the conversation. But first Embiid will need to figure out how to stay healthy, something he hasn't been able to do since being selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
2 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) remains on the injury report but has been tagged as probable for the Friday night showdown with the Detroit Pistons. Currently, the Bucks are ahead in the season series after beating the Pistons twice, but their final two games are both against each other. That means Antetokounmpo and company will need all hands on deck to make sure they stay in the fifth seed. If, for some reason, Antetokounmpo doesn't end up playing,
Bobby Portis would likely move into the starting five.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is experiencing some soreness in his right knee and has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man from France already missed the last two games, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team decided to hold him out of their last game on Sunday as well.
Adem Bona should get the starting nod at center again, while
Colin Castleton should remain the backup big, even if
Alex Reese (Achilles) does play. Bona has played well to end the season, to the tune of 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game through five games in April.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward
Justin Edwards (ribs) has drawn another questionable tag on Friday for their contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The rookie has missed the last two games due to a rib contusion and could possibly miss a third. While he's been sidelined,
Lonnie Walker IV joined the starting five alongside
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) and
Jared Butler. With Grimes also questionable, Walker and Butler could see a big bump in usage. In terms of scoring, Walker has been a bit better, as shown by his 24 points (7-17 FG) in their last game, but Butler has a bit more all-around potential. He averages 10.7 points, 4.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game in 26 games with the Sixers.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) received a questionable status ahead of Friday's tip-off with the Atlanta Hawks due to a shoulder sprain. Grimes has been a fantasy basketball hero in the playoffs, but the Sixers are actively trying to make sure they retain their first-round pick by finishing in the bottom six. That means they'll likely take the cautious route with Grimes, which makes
Jeff Dowtin Jr.,
Jared Butler, and
Lonnie Walker IV solid streaming options. Dowtin dropped 30 points, three assists, and four steals in their last game while Butler registered 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Walker even had 24 points, one assist, and one steal.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is back on the injury report for his Achilles tendinitis, but he's considered probable to play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks are locked into a play-in spot, but still could fall out of the eighth seed as they sit just one game ahead of the Chicago Bulls. Luckily, having Young against the battered and bruised Sixers should mean at least one win in these last two games. This should also make him a popular DFS option, but if he doesn't suit up for some reason,
Terance Mann would likely move into the starting lineup while
Caris LeVert would also get a bump in minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoLos Angeles Clippers guard
Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Powell sat out on Wednesday and is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. His absence would likely mean that
Derrick Jones Jr. would remain in the starting five. He finished with 18 points in 26 minutes during his last game. Also,
Bogdan Bogdanovic and
Kris Dunn would see larger roles if Powell is unable to go on Friday. Between the two, Bogdanovic is the better streaming choice for Friday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justin Russo
3 days agoLos Angeles Clippers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Zubac notched his first career triple-double during Wednesday's contest. However, Zubac appears to have picked up an ankle injury in the process, so his status for Friday is uncertain. If Zubac sits,
Ben Simmons and
Drew Eubanks would likely be asked to pick up the slack. Neither have offered much value at all this season. Simmons is a solid defender, so possibly he could have some low-end value, but fantasy managers shouldn't consider him a viable option.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoUtah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Collier missed Wednesday's game due to a hamstring injury and he appears to be in danger of missing a second game because of it. His absence allowed for
Keyonte George to move into the starting five. He finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 34 minutes of action. George has been playing a bigger role lately with 31 minutes or more in five of his last six games. He'd certainly have increased fantasy value if Collier remains out for another game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoOklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will miss his second game in a row due to an Achilles injury. The Thunder are resting most of their starters with them already locking up the top seed in the West. It remains to be seen if Hartenstein will suit up for Sunday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. For now,
Jaylin Williams figures to see an increased role in the rotation with Hartenstein ruled out. Williams offers interesting streaming appeal with Hartenstein unavailable.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Caruso played well on Wednesday, but appears to have picked up a minor ankle injury in the process. The Thunder have already locked up the top seed in the West, so they aren't going to play anyone at less than 100 percent healthy. Caruso will join a handful of other players on the bench as the Thunder are resting most of their starters. That means,
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe are likely to see significant run on Friday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the second game in a row that Gilgeous-Alexander has missed due to a shin contusion. The Thunder have already locked up the top seed in the West, so they don't have any incentive to play their top players at this point in the season. That being said,
Aaron Wiggins,
Isaiah Joe, and
Ajay Mitchell figure to see plenty of run during Friday's game. None of them are offering much streaming appeal, but Wiggins is probably the best out of the three.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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