3 days agoAccording to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn Nets utility man
Ben Simmons (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets due to lower back management. Tuesday is the first half of back-to-back games for the Nets, and Nic Claxton will likely start in place of Simmons. However, Claxton's minutes have been restricted so far this season due to a hamstring injury in training camp.
Keon Johnson, Zaire Williams,
Shake Milton, and
Jalen Wilson will likely see more minutes on the court with Simmons out.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brian Lewis
3 days agoPortland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williams has not played so far this season due to a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred in training camp, and he has been rehabbing since. Coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday, " he is getting back out on the court," though Billups was not sure when Williams will suit up again, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reported.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoGolden State Warriors small forward
Andrew Wiggins (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 29-year-old is dealing with a lower back strain, but he's considered day-to-day. With
Stephen Curry (ankle) and
De'Anthony Melton (back) likely missing the next two contests, Wiggins could see an uptick in minutes if he is cleared and able to play through his back injury.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoThe Golden State Warriors announced Monday that guard
Stephen Curry (ankle) will be unavailable for Tuesday and Wednesday's games against New Orleans and will be re-evaluated Friday. Curry turned his left ankle twice in the same game in Sunday's loss to the Clippers. However, he did have an MRI that showed no structural damage, and the injury has been confirmed as a left peroneal strain. With the sharpshooter out for now,
Andrew Wiggins and
Brandin Podziemski could both see an uptick in minutes against the Pelicans.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Warriors PR
3 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) appeared on the injury report with right patella tendinitis, but is considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Monday. The Bucks are going to need everyone available to take on the reigning champs, so luckily Antetokounmpo should be ready to go. With
Khris Middleton (ankle) still out,
Damian Lillard and Antetokounmpo will still take on the bulk of the offensive workload. The two-time MVP is a must-start any time he plays.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoChicago Bulls guard
Lonzo Ball (knee) will likely be a mainstay on the injury report this year as he's returning from a two-and-a-half season break from basketball due to injury. He's listed as available, however, for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The only game he's missed so far was one half of a back-to-back so he could be considered a streaming option in regular games once he's able to spend some more time on the floor. He's more of an option in very deep leagues at the moment.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoAtlanta Hawks center
Onyeka Okongwu (toe) played in the first half of the team's back-to-back, but will not suit up for the second half on Monday. The big man is listed as out with toe injury management after he played 23 minutes on Sunday and registered 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. We've entered another season waiting for him to become the starter, but
Clint Capela remains in the starting five and should see extra minutes on Monday.
Larry Nance Jr. will likely see more minutes off of the bench too.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) has suffered some right knee inflammation and is considered questionable again on Monday. He went into Sunday's game with a questionable tag and was downgraded to out at the time. After sitting out the first half of a back-to-back, Hunter may have a better chance to play but fantasy managers will want to check back 90 minutes before tip-off to make sure. If he doesn't play,
Zaccharie Risacher should get some extra run while
David Roddy sees some minutes in relief.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoAtlanta Hawks guard
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will be sidelined for the third consecutive game with hamstring tendinopathy in his right leg. There hasn't been any word about his return, it seems to be a day-by-day issue where Bogdanovic sees how his hamstring feels ahead of tip-off.
Dyson Daniels,
Garrison Mathews, and
Vit Krejci will all see added opportunities. Daniels would be the most reliable fantasy option if he's on the waiver wire in any format.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Grayson Allen has been removed from the injury report and will suit up on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 29-year-old was at shootaround getting some work in with the rest of the team and will likely see some added opportunities if
Bradley Beal (elbow) is unable to give it a go. Allen is a good source of threes, some assists, and maybe a steal or two for fantasy managers competing in category leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Amanda Pflugrad
3 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Josh Okogie (hamstring) will be out again on Monday as he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain. He was seen getting some work in after the team finished with shootaround and was moving pretty well, but not at game speed just yet. When he's able to suit up, he'll likely slot back into a depth role and may take some minutes away from rookie
Ryan Dunn or
Monte Morris. There still isn't a firm timetable for his return though.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Gerald Bourguet
3 days agoHouston Rockets center
Steven Adams (knee/calf) has received a questionable tag for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. If he's able to play, this will be his first game since January of 2023. He missed all of last season while recovering from a knee injury, then suffered a setback at the beginning of this season with a calf injury. He'd likely slot in as the backup center and could even be on a minutes restriction if he does play. Otherwise,
Jock Landale should remain as the backup center.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
4 days agoOrlando Magic center/forward
Goga Bitadze (foot) makes an early-season appearance on the injury report while he deals with a left foot injury of sorts. He's listed as questionable for the team's Monday night contest against the Indiana Pacers and could leave the Magic's frontcourt quite thin.
Franz Wagner (illness) and
Jonathan Isaac (hip) are also listed as questionable at this time. That leaves
Wendell Carter Jr.,
Moritz Wagner,
Paolo Banchero, and
Jett Howard as possible options. The former three would all be viable as fantasy options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
4 days agoSan Antonio Spurs guard
Tre Jones (ankle) suffered a right ankle sprain during the team's season opener and has been ruled out for both games against the Houston Rockets. Over the weekend, head coach Gregg Popovich said that Jones could be out for as long as two weeks.
Stephon Castle will likely see some added minutes while
Chris Paul should be in the game more often too. With
Devin Vassell (foot) still out, Malakhi Branham could see some opportunities as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Tom Orsborn
4 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
Maxi Kleber (hamstring) received a questionable tag while he continues to deal with a right hamstring strain. The 32-year-old was able to play in each of the Mavericks' first two games and played 15 minutes in both of them. While he's not on the fantasy radar right now, if he has to miss this game, his minutes will likely go to some of the starters.
P.J. Washington,
Daniel Gafford, and
Dereck Lively II could all benefit in that scenario.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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