6 days agoHouston Rockets forward
Cam Whitmore (knee) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Whitemore was able to play through the knee issue on Wednesday, so it appears to be a minor issue. He finished with four points across eight minutes of action. He's unlikely to see consistent playing time with
Jalen Green and
Dillon Brooks (knee) both healthy. The 20-year-old can probably be avoided in most fantasy formats right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoIndiana Pacers center
Isaiah Jackson (groin) is available ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man is set to make his season debut after sitting out the season opener. Normally, Jackson's status isn't noteworthy, but he's now the primary backup center with
James Wiseman (Achilles) done for the season. The assumption is that Jackson will absorb some of the playing time that Wiseman was going to get this season. Unfortunately, Jackson probably will still only see minutes in the teens, which makes him tough to trust while
Myles Turner is healthy.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Dustin Dopirak
7 days agoMemphis Grizzlies forward
Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Jackson will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring issue. It sounds like Jackson is trending in the right direction, so hopefully he's available for Saturday's contest versus the Orlando Magic.
Santi Aldama figures to remain in the starting five for at least one more game. He finished with 27 points, five rebounds, and two assists across 31 minutes in the season opener. Aldama is looking like a reliable streaming option until Jackson is ready to play again.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Michael Wallace
7 days agoMilwaukee Bucks guard
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He appeared on the injury report because of a calf contusion. However, it's apparent the injury won't be enough to keep him off the floor. Trent played relatively well in the opener versus the 76ers on Wednesday, finishing with 11 points and two rebounds. With
Khris Middleton (ankles) still on the shelf, Trent could benefit on the scoring end even more on Friday night, giving him some upside for those participating in deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Tidjane Salaun (finger) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The rookie forward is set to make his season debut after sitting out on Opening Night. Salaun figures to be a rotational piece to begin the season. He could immediately get consistent minutes with
Brandon Miller (glute) already sidelined. His absence could mean that
Josh Green shifts over to shooting guard which should given
Cody Martin and Salaun more minutes at small forward. For now, fantasy managers can use a wait and see approach with Salaun.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Hornets PR
7 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls. He was also on the injury report ahead of the opener against the 76ers. However, it didn't stop The Freak from finishing with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. With
Khris Middleton (ankles) still sidelined, Antetokounmpo may continue to flourish. While fantasy managers already had intentions of starting him, he could be more productive than anticipated.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoCharlotte Hornets forward
Josh Green (Achilles) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Green appears ready to make his team debut after missing Wednesday's contest. Green could see a larger role in the rotation than normal with
Brandon Miller (glute) sidelined for at least a week. The 23-year-old didn't light up the box score last season, but he could be a decent contributor if he's given enough playing time. Green has some low-end streaming appeal with the Hornets shorthanded without Miller.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Hornets PR
7 days agoToronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) will be sidelined for both Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers and Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right pelvic contusion. With Quickley unable to play,
Davion Mitchell is expected to step into the starting role for Friday's game. Mitchell logged 25 minutes off the bench in the season opener on Wednesday and will likely see increased responsibility as a starter. Quickley's next opportunity to return to action could be on Monday when the Raptors face the Denver Nuggets.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
7 days agoOrlando Magic forward
Jonathan Isaac (hip) will miss Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a left hip contusion. The 27-year-old left early in Wednesday's game versus the Miami Heat after just 11 minutes of play, where he posted three points and three rebounds. His absence will likely lead to an increase in minutes for
Moritz Wagner and Wendell Carter. Isaac's next opportunity to get back on the court could be as soon as Saturday when the Magic take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoToronto Raptors forward
RJ Barrett (shoulder) won't play in Friday's meeting with Philadelphia. This will mark his second consecutive absence due to the AC joint injury sustained during the preseason. Luckily, he's been practicing of late, so it appears he's inching his way closer to a return. With
Immanuel Quickley (Pelvis) also out,
Scottie Barnes and
Gradey Dick should lead the way offensively. At the same time,
Ochai Agbaji and
Davion Mitchell warrant streaming attention in deeper formats.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 days agoMiami Heat forward/center
Kevin Love (personal) did not practice on Friday, and it's unclear if he will play on Saturday versus Charlotte. According to Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, It's not decided whether Love will travel with the team to Charlotte for the game. Love already sat out Wednesday's season opener against Orlando for personal reasons. It's been confirmed that
Kel'el Ware (illness) will not be with the team, meaning
Thomas Bryant and
Nikola Jovic will be the only backup options behind starting center
Bam Adebayo, should Love be unavailable. Matchups against the Hornets are typically good spots for centers. Houston's big man
Alperen Sengun posted a huge line against them Wednesday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Lichtenstein
7 days agoMiami Heat center
Kel'el Ware (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Charlotte. He missed Friday's practice and will not travel to the game due to a stomach illness. Ware, the 15th pick of this year's draft, saw six minutes of action in his NBA debut on Wednesday versus Orlando. He went scoreless with one rebound. The 20-year-old played very well in the Summer League, but it looks like it will take some time until he carves out a consistent role for himself on the team. Ware's absence opens up additional playing time for
Thomas Bryant, who contributed seven points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 16 minutes versus the Magic.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Lichtenstein
7 days agoMiami Heat guard
Josh Richardson (heel) practiced on Friday. He was able to put some work in after sitting out Wednesday's season opener against Orlando. With him back in practice, it shouldn't take long until Richardson returns to the lineup. The team is scheduled to face Charlotte in its next game on Saturday. Richardson is a versatile backcourt option for the Heat, although he tends to be very injury-prone. The 31-year-old made 43 appearances last term, averaging 9.9 points with 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He will be battling for backup guard minutes with
Duncan Robinson and
Alec Burks once he's ready to play.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Adam Lichtenstein
7 days agoCharlotte Hornets guard/forward
Brandon Miller (glute) is set to miss at least a week of action. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Miller will be re-evaluated in one week after sustaining a left glute strain. The 21-year-old was hurt in Wednesday's season opener against Houston.
Tre Mann and
Seth Curry will have additional fantasy value during Miller's absence, with the former likely moving to the first unit. Mann put up 11.9 points with 4.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 28 starts last year. However, it must be noted that Mann's productive run came when
LaMelo Ball was out of the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Chris Haynes
7 days agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (knee) has received the green light to play in Friday's game against Utah. Following a good all-around effort in Wednesday's season opener against Portland, Green landed on the injury report ahead of Friday with a left knee contusion. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Green had eight points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in just 20 minutes in Wednesday's blowout win. He should contribute even more on Friday night against the Jazz, as a competitive game is expected in Salt Lake City.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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