1 day agoBoston Celtics guard
Payton Pritchard (thumb) will play in Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old was questionable heading into this contest because of a sprained thumb. Luckily, the C's will have him out there for a touch matchup with the undefeated Cavs. While Pritchard comes off the bench, he has averaged 15.5 points and shot 41.9% from behind the arc, making him a welcome addition to any fantasy lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Boston Celtics
1 day agoAccording to independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan, San Antonio Spurs guard
Devin Vassell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder due to left knee soreness. Vassell didn't play the second half of San Antonio's back-to-back Saturday against Dallas for rest purposes. However, the 24-year-old's late addition to the injury could cause some concern. If Vassell cannot suit up,
Stephon Castle,
Malaki Branham, and
Tre Jones could see an uptick in minutes on the court.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Matthew Tynan
1 day agoOn Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania said on the Pat McAfee show that New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be out for a "considerable amount of time." The Pelicans had already announced Saturday that the 24-year-old would be out indefinitely. Williamson has averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks this regular season. However, he's been limited to only six games. With Williamson out moving forward,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, can hopefully continue to fill the void in the rotation.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
1 day agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is Jokic's third consecutive contest that he missed for personal reasons. Expect
Dario Saric to be back in the starting lineup with the 29-year-old sidelined. Saric has started both games that Jokic has missed and has been a solid fantasy option rebounding-wise as he collected eight and 10 boards in his two starts.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoAccording to independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan, San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama being sidelined was not surprising after he was listed as doubtful on the Spurs injury report on Monday. With the 20-year-old out,
Zach Collins will likely start. During Collins' last outing, he registered 20 points, six rebounds, three blocks, and one steal across 26 minutes against the Mavs on Saturday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Matthew Tynan
2 days agoAtlanta Hawks guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) spent 18 minutes on the floor as he returned to action against Sacramento in Monday's 109-108 win. He made only his second appearance of the season after being sidelined for three weeks due to a hamstring injury. Bogdanovic finished the contest with six points on 2-for-7 shooting, adding three rebounds and three assists to his tally. The Serbian veteran clearly has to shake off some rust, and fantasy managers must be patient with him.
Garrison Mathews' role in the rotation is under threat following Bogdanovic's return.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoCleveland Cavaliers forward
Isaac Okoro (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's fascinating matchup against Boston. He suffered an ankle sprain against Charlotte on Sunday and might be forced to miss his first game of the season.
Dean Wade (ankle) is already ruled out, and question marks are hanging over
Caris LeVert (knee) and
Sam Merrill (ankle), meaning Cleveland's rotation could have a very different look on Tuesday. The long list of injuries might give further opportunities to
Ty Jerome, who impressed on Sunday with a 24-point, eight-assist effort.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoCleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) will not take the floor on Tuesday versus Boston. He will miss his third game of the season after spraining his left ankle against Charlotte over the weekend. Wade's fantasy impact is minimal, with the 27-year-old averaging 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, but he's been a valuable member of the rotation and certainly will be missed as Cleveland tries to defend its unbeaten record against the defending champs. Wade's absence opens up around 20 minutes of action.
Georges Niang,
Caris LeVert (knee),
Isaac Okoro (ankle), and
Sam Merrill (ankle) can all potentially benefit from his absence, but the latter three are battling injuries themselves and might join Wade on the sidelines Tuesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (hip) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus the Lakers. He has missed a week of action with a hip problem, and it's not fully clear when Kessler will be able to make a comeback. His injury has allowed
John Collins to put together a strong stretch, while
Kyle Filipowski also benefits from his absence. The two are in a strong position to continue their recent success on Tuesday, as the Lakers are ranked 26th in defensive efficiency and 23rd in rebounding rate.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoLos Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Cam Reddish (leg) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash with Utah. Reddish sat out Saturday's 104-99 win over New Orleans due to a strained tendon in his lower right leg. However, he returned to practice on Monday and appears ready to jump back into action. Reddish has averaged 4.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 21.0 minutes for the season. He hasn't been relevant in fantasy basketball, but his return will be significant, as
Max Christie's minutes will take a hit, and
Dalton Knecht might also lose some momentum. Reddish made four consecutive starts before injuring himself on Friday versus San Antonio.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Bronny James Jr. (heel) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against Utah. James last saw NBA action on Nov. 10 versus Toronto, and it looks like he will have to sit out this one due to a bruised heel. In five NBA appearances, James has scored four total points in 16 minutes. He's logged a lot more action in the G League, averaging 28.5 minutes across two outings. Shooting woes have limited him to 5.0 points per game, while James has notched 2.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in the G League.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Utah. He didn't practice on Monday, meaning it's unlikely Hachimura will be able to play, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick hasn't fully ruled him out just yet. Hachimura has been sidelined for two games already, giving
Dalton Knecht and
Max Christie larger roles. The two have looked good at times, but their inexperience at this level makes them fairly inconsistent performers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The foot injury is nothing new, so fantasy managers should expect to see his name on the injury report moving ahead. With that in mind, Davis has missed just one game so far this season after appearing in 76 during the 2023-24 campaign. He's played well, too, averaging a career-high 31.1 points with 11.2 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 42.9% shooting from behind the arc. As always, AD is a must-start, although his ceiling could be higher against the Jazz with
Walker Kessler (hip) out again.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoGolden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) will play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The multi-time All-Star was questionable heading into this contest. But fantasy managers were encouraged after head coach Steve Kerr indirectly indicated he'd be good to go. Curry missed three games this season because of an ankle injury. However, he's still playing well despite being in the league for well over a decade, averaging 22.7 points and shooting 43.2% from behind the arc. With that in mind, Curry can be safely added back to fantasy lineups, although his presence will likely mean less work and scoring opportunities for
Brandin Podziemski and
Moses Moody.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (leg) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The team announced that Johnson is dealing with left lateral lower leg inflammation. The 22-year-old has been an integral part of the Hawks' lineup, averaging 19.4 PPG, 9.9 RPG and 5.4 APG.
Garrison Mathews is starting in Johnson's place, though Johnson's absence should mean more expected points production from rookie Zaccarie Risacher and more rebounding production from
Clint Capela. Fantasy managers and DFS managers may find more value in Risacher than Capela.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Hawks
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