20 hours agoGolden State Warriors guard
Brandin Podziemski (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Saturday that Tuesday's matchup is "the target" for Podziemski's return. He has been listed as out for Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Podziemski, who will miss a fifth consecutive game on Monday, will eat into the minutes of
Moses Moody,
Buddy Hield, and
Gary Payton II once he returns to the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
20 hours agoDenver Nuggets guard/forward
Christian Braun (foot) is tagged as probable for Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. He continues to deal with inflammation in his left foot, but this hasn't yet kept Braun out of the lineup. His only absence this season came on Dec. 16. The 23-year-old has had a few quiet outings lately, but his overall numbers remain strong. Over eight March appearances, Braun has averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals. On Monday, Braun might be called upon to do even more, as Denver leaders
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) and
Jamal Murray (ankle) could miss the action.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoDenver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) may remain out for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Golden State Warriors after the team listed him as questionable for the contest. Gordon has been bothered by a calf injury all year and is now also dealing with a left ankle sprain. With him out on Saturday against the Washington Wizards,
Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup.
Peyton Watson,
Zeke Nnaji, and
Christian Braun (foot) also gain fantasy value with Gordon out of the lineup. The latter remains on the injury report but is listed as probable, which suggests that Braun will likely be available Monday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoDenver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Murray has been on the injury report for much of the season due to inflammation in his left knee, but he hurt his right ankle on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, and this new injury may prevent him from playing on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is also uncertain for Monday night, so the keys to the offense could be handed to
Russell Westbrook.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time MVP has been dealing with elbow and ankle issues recently. However, he has previously had a probable designation on the injury report. Jokic last missed a game on Jan. 15 against the Houston Rockets, leading to
DeAndre Jordan being promoted to the starting unit. If Jokic is absent again on Monday, Jordan might return to the rotation; however,
Zeke Nnaji has recently moved ahead of him on the depth chart and is likely a better fantasy option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoGolden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The Dutch rookie has landed on the injury report with ankle soreness. Post has been a regular in the rotation lately, offering low-tier fantasy value. He has averaged 9.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.8 minutes since the All-Star break. If Post sits out Monday's game, the Warriors could use
Kevon Looney more behind
Draymond Green, although head coach Steve Kerr might also choose to utilize smaller lineups.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoGolden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (back) has received a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The two-time MVP is dealing with a back issue, which may keep Curry sidelined for the first time since Jan. 28. If Curry isn't cleared to play,
Buddy Hield would likely see an increase in playing time, while Jimmy Butler,
Jonathan Kuminga, and
Moses Moody will be expected to contribute more on the offensive end.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoMemphis Grizzlies forward
Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williams appears ready to get back in action following a one-game absence due to a right ankle issue. Williams has been fairly quiet recently with three straight games of seven points or less. The 24-year-old doesn't exactly have a big role in the rotation, but possibly he sees more minutes with
Santi Aldama (calf) doubtful for this contest. Regardless, Williams is a fairly risky streaming option for Monday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
22 hours agoChicago Bulls guard
Coby White (toe) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. White continues to play through a left toe issue, so fantasy managers should expect that to remain the case on Monday. White has been asked to pick up the slack lately with the team shorthanded at the guard spot. White has done an excellent job with 21 points or more in eight straight games. White has turned into a must-start fantasy player, especially with
Josh Giddey (ankle) and
Lonzo Ball (wrist) both sidelined.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoChicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. It looks like Giddey is going to miss his third game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. This is a shame considering Giddey was on a hot streak before the injury. The absence of Giddey would mean that
Tre Jones and
Kevin Huerter continue seeing increased roles in the rotation. Huerter hasn't done much with the extra minutes lately, so Jones is the better streaming choice between the two guards right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trent was uncertain coming into this game due to a left knee issue. Despite that, Trent has been cleared to play and figures to play his normal role on Sunday. Trent offers low-end streaming appeal with back-to-back performances of 13 points or more. He's more worth a look in deep leagues rather than standard 12-team formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It appears Pippen suffered a left wrist injury during Saturday's contest. Despite that, Pippen finished with 11 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists across 29 minutes of action. Fellow guard
Ja Morant (hamstring) has already been ruled out, so Pippen should see an extended look once again, assuming he's cleared to play. Otherwise,
Luke Kennard and
Desmond Bane could be asked to play significant minutes if both Morant and Pippen are out.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
22 hours agoMemphis Grizzlies guard
Ja Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Morant sat out on Saturday due to a shoulder issue, so it appears he is over that problem. Now, Morant will miss Monday's contest due to left hamstring tightness. When healthy, Morant is a stud as seen by his 44-point performance on Friday. Sadly, it hasn't been easy keeping it on the court lately considering this is his fourth absence this month. The absence of Morant should mean that
Luke Kennard and
Scotty Pippen Jr. (wrist) should have larger roles in the rotation. Both are worth a look as streaming options, but Pippen is the better of the two, assuming he's cleared to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Grizzlies PR
23 hours agoIndiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The 25-year-old hasn't been a consistent fantasy producer this season. Still, he can play well at times, as evident by his 30-point effort on Saturday against Milwaukee. But if Nesmith misses his first game since January 14,
Jarace Walker and
Bennedict Mathurin may enter the starting lineup. Walker and Mathurin are shaky fantasy options. But their upside will increase if
Tyrese Haliburton (back) and
Myles Turner (hip) aren't available.
Pascal Siakam (personal) has already been ruled out.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoIndiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He recently missed time because of a hip injury. However, Haliburton was back on the floor for Indiana's last three contests, recently amassing 24 points, 15 assists, six boards, and five steals in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. But if the 25-year-old can't suit up,
Andrew Nembhard will likely slide over to the one, with
Bennedict Mathurin potentially entering the starting lineup. Mathurin has averaged 16.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 45 starts this season, although he may be more productive if
Myles Turner (hip) and
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) don't play. In addition,
Pascal Siakam (personal) has already been ruled out for Monday night.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoPhil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune notes that Minnesota Twins pitcher
Michael Tonkin (shoulder) is set to begin the 2025 season on the injured list. The 35-year-old picked up what was labeled as a "slight" shoulder strain in his last outing on Feb. 28. Although he is progressing, it appears Tonkin won't make the team's Opening Day roster. The righty was solid in 2024 while spending time with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and eventually, Minnesota -- pitching to a 3.63 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 79.1 innings. Fantasy managers can expect him to slot back into his middle reliever role upon returning to health.
--Alex CiullaSource: Phil Miller
23 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins (illness) has overcome a questionable designation and will play in Sunday's intriguing matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been cleared to return to the lineup after missing Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Wiggins was a starter in his most recent appearance and could return to the first unit against Milwaukee after
Luguentz Dort (hip) was injured in Saturday's contest. In 21 starts this season, Wiggins has averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Joel Lorenzi
23 hours agoMartin Gallegos of MLB.com reports that Athletics pitcher
Michel Otanez (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing, and his status for Opening Day is in doubt. Otanez made his debut in 2024 and was solid, pitching to a 3.44 ERA with one win and one save across 34 innings. He struck out 55 batters and allowed a .214 average against him. It's unfortunate news for the hard-throwing righty, as he was set to work in a high-leverage role for the A's bullpen. Even though he has not been ruled out for the start of the season, it's hard to imagine him being ready with his shoulder impingement coming so late in spring training. Otanez struck out batters at a 36.4% rate last season and underperformed his xBA (.150) and xERA (2.49) by at least 60 points.
--Alex CiullaSource: Martin Gallegos
23 hours agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (hip) is questionable for Monday's encounter with the Timberwolves. Turner was on the floor for both halves of Indiana's back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, combining for 32 points and 11 rebounds. Unfortunately, he landed on the injury report because of a bruised hip, meaning he may miss his first game in over a month. If Turner can't get on the floor,
Thomas Bryant, averaging 14.2 points and 8.4 boards in five starts this season, should see streaming attention from fantasy managers. Bryant would also draw value interest from DFS participants, considering
Pascal Siakam (personal) won't play, and
Tyrese Martin (back) is questionable.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (illness) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, he was iffy for the contest due to an illness. Kuzma has scored in single digits for three consecutive outings and finished 0-for-4 from downtown in Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Across 32 minutes of action, he amassed eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals. On Sunday, Kuzma will face the NBA's top defensive team, which will make it difficult for him to overcome his slump.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
23 hours agoIndiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (personal) is out on Monday night versus the Timberwolves. The Pacers just completed back-to-back contests, with the 30-year-old combining for 53 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks during that span. However, he'll sit out on Monday night due to a personal issue.
Myles Turner (hip) is questionable, so the team may be down their starting bigs against Minnesota. But as far as Siakam is concerned,
Obi Toppin may slide into the starting lineup. But even if the former Knick doesn't start, he could see more work on the scoring end, especially if Turner,
Tyrese Haliburton (back), and
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are ruled out.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard
Damian Lillard (groin) will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Despite dealing with groin soreness, Lillard has been upgraded from probable to available. The star guard will hit the floor for a second consecutive night. He finished Saturday's 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Lillard is now on a run of three consecutive double-doubles and will surely be highly motivated on Sunday against MVP candidate
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
23 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's big clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was initially listed as probable on the injury report after delivering a highly productive 35-minute effort in Saturday's victory over the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo finished the game with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and one steal. This gave Antetokounmpo his sixth double-double over the past seven games. The stretch also includes one triple-double.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
23 hours agoPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder
Brandon Marsh (knee) left Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles early after picking up a knee bruise. The good news is that he was removed from the game for precautionary reasons and is on record stating that if it were the regular season, he "most definitely" would have stayed in the game. The 27-year-old slipped on the warning track in the first inning, landing hard on his knee. He'd again land on the same knee in the third, making a catch in center field. While it isn't thought to be a significant issue, manager Rob Thomson noted that he won't play on Monday as previously scheduled. Fellow outfielder
Max Kepler also left Sunday's outing early, and the Phillies are beginning to get thin at that position. Fortunately, both can be considered day-to-day.
--Alex CiullaSource: Todd Zolecki
23 hours agoMiami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (lower leg) is considered questionable for Monday's showdown against the New York Knicks. Following a strong stretch of performances, Wiggins settled for eight points in 22 minutes during Saturday's blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and may now be forced to sit out some action due to a left lower leg contusion. Wiggins' exit from the lineup could give
Jaime Jaquez Jr. a fresh opportunity to start. In previous outings as a starter this season, Jaquez Jr. has averaged 12.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 steals. There is a possibility that
Pelle Larsson might also be more involved in the action.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward/center
Zion Williamson (personal) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's action against the Detroit Pistons. He may be out for a second consecutive game for personal reasons.
Kelly Olynyk (finger) and
Yves Missi (sprain) are also iffy for Monday's contest, meaning we could see a lot of
Karlo Matkovic,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and
Mo Bamba in the contest. Matkovic is the best fantasy option of the trio and has recorded two double-doubles over the past four games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
23 hours agoThe Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Minnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list. Lewis pulled up early, trying to beat out a grounder during Sunday's spring training outing, and immediately exited the game. The 25-year-old is set for an MRI on Monday, but the team expects him to start the year on the IL. It's unfortunate news for him, as injuries plagued Lewis' season in 2024, with a quadriceps injury and adductor strain robbing him of a significant portion of the year. The former first-overall pick was solid pre-All-Star break last season (.292 average), but his play suffered after the adductor ailment. Expect teammates
Willi Castro and
Brooks Lee to fill in at third base during his absence.
--Alex CiullaSource: Bobby Nightengale
23 hours agoThe Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent punter Ryan Stonehouse over the weekend. The details of the contract weren't released, but it's assumed to be a one-year deal for possibly league minimum. Stonehouse lead the league in punt yards with 4,779 during his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. He was on pace for another stellar season in 2023, but suffered a season-ending knee injury 12 games into the season. The 25-year-old saw his numbers take a dip in 2024, which is likely why the Titans decided to go in a different direction. It's worth noting that Jake Bailey is still on the Dolphins roster, so this could be to add competition during training camp.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: spotrac.com
23 hours agoThe Seattle Seahawks recently signed free-agent quarterback
Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal. According to Mike Florio, the Seahawks are Darnold are able to part ways after the 2025 season, assuming they want to. Darnold will receive $37.5 million, fully guaranteed for the upcoming season. After that, Darnold's salary will move to $27.5 million, but the Seahawks can opt-out after Super Bowl LX. This allows the Seahawks to escape the deal after one season. The organization is hopeful that Darnold can be an upgrade over
Geno Smith, who they traded to the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this offseason. The Seahawks have made some major changes this offseason, including cutting
Tyler Lockett, trading
DK Metcalf, and signing wide receiver
Cooper Kupp. We'll see what happens this upcoming season, but it appears the Seahawks can opt out of the deal if this experiment doesn't go well.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mike Florio
24 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Luguentz Dort (hip) will not suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The highly-rated defender suffered a hip injury in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. Dort's exit from the lineup opens up a starting spot for Sunday's game. It may be filled by
Aaron Wiggins (illness) if he shakes off a questionable tag before the game.
Isaiah Joe and
Alex Caruso are also among the candidates to start.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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