6 days agoBoston Celtics center
Luke Kornet (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't available for Friday's overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets because of a hamstring strain, resulting in
Xavier Tillman Sr. getting the start. However, Tillman hasn't been productive all season, so fantasy managers should keep him out of their lineups. Instead,
Neemias Queta, averaging 6.3 points and 5.6 boards, has streaming potential in deep fantasy setups if Kornet doesn't play.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup versus the Rockets. The 21-year-old sprained his ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets, ending his night after only seven minutes of action. He didn't suit up on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in
Isaiah Stewart getting the start and finishing with a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double with one block. Assuming Duren is absent again on Sunday, Stewart will be worth starting in all fantasy setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable heading into Sunday's meeting with the visiting Celtics. The multi-time All-Star missed a recent contest against the Cavaliers because of a groin issue. However, he's been on the floor the last two games, so he'll likely be out there versus the defending champs. As always, fantasy managers should keep him starting.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMiami Heat forward
Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play on Sunday in Minnesota. It's still a relatively new season. However, the veteran is back on the injury report because of a sprained ankle, an injury he suffered in Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately,
Tyler Herro (back) is available, which will help lessen the blow caused by Butler's absence. Of course,
Bam Adebayo could also see more scoring chances, with
Terry Rozier,
Josh Richardson,
Nikola Jovic, and possibly
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) in line to surpass expectations until Butler returns.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMiami Heat forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves. The 23-year-old recently missed time because of an illness. While he's feeling better, the team won't put him back on the floor until he's ready. But with
Jimmy Butler (ankle) sidelined, Jaquez could be in line for a more productive game if he is cleared to suit up. If not,
Josh Richardson and
Nikola Jovic could continue to benefit.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoDallas Mavericks guard
Luka Doncic (groin) is questionable to play in Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets. The multi-time All-Star amassed 30 points, seven assists, and seven boards in Friday's loss to the Suns. However, he popped up on the injury report because of a groin strain, so it's possible he won't be on the court on Sunday. If that's the case,
Kyrie Irving and
Klay Thompson should pick up most of the slack on the scoring end. In addition,
Jaden Hardy could find himself in the starting lineup and be worth streaming in deeper fantasy setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoPhoenix Suns forward
Kevin Durant (calf) suffered a left calf strain in Friday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, he will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. The 36-year-old continues to play well despite being in the league since 2007, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks while shooting 42.9% from behind the arc. The Suns are thin as it is, so losing a player of Durant's caliber is not good news for a team aspiring for a championship. While he is sidelined,
Devin Booker and
Bradley Beal should pick up some of the slack on the scoring end.
Tyus Jones,
Grayson Allen, and Royce O'Neale could also surpass fantasy expectations at times until Durant returns.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
6 days agoChicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (knee) will be available for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. The 24-year-old carries a knee problem, which has made him a regular on the injury report, but he's missed only one game this season. Working as the backup center, Smith has averaged 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 14.4 minutes. Atlanta tends to struggle against opposing centers, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points to the position this season; however, Smith is unlikely to see much action behind
Nikola Vucevic.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoChicago Bulls forward
Torrey Craig (illness) will sit out Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. He has been ruled out for the contest after initially carrying a questionable tag. Craig was a regular in the Bulls rotation last season, but he's been limited to only two games and a handful of minutes in 2024-25. The veteran misses a second consecutive game due to an illness on Saturday and will get the next chance to return on Monday night versus Cleveland.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Joe Cowley
6 days agoChicago Bulls guard/forward
Zach LaVine (adductor) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday versus Atlanta. The two-time All-Star has opened the campaign in fine form, averaging 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists with 45.8 percent shooting from three-point range.
Ayo Dosunmu's fantasy value takes a hit with LaVine's return, as he's been a member of the starting unit for the past three games. However, Dosunmu will still have a significant role to play in the rotation. Atlanta is ranked 25th in defensive efficiency, making this a good matchup for LaVine and the Bulls.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Joe Cowley
6 days agoMemphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week. The team announced Morant has been diagnosed with a posterior hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. He will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday versus Portland. Memphis is also without
Marcus Smart (ankle) and
Desmond Bane (oblique), meaning the
Scotty Pippen Jr. train is in full flow again. Making his first start of the campaign, Pippen Jr. produced his first career triple-double against Washington on Friday. As a result of the injuries,
Jaylen Wells has also become a starter.
Luke Kennard has just returned from injury and should get a chance to play a larger role as well.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
6 days agoAtlanta Hawks forward
De'Andre Hunter (knee) remains out for Saturday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. He's appeared in only two games this season, most recently finishing with 24 points and seven boards in the win over the Hornets on October 25. However, he hasn't been on the floor since, so Saturday will mark his ninth-consecutive absence. It's unknown when Hunter will be ready to return. But until he does,
Zaccharie Risacher, averaging 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks in eight starts this season, has a place in fantasy lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoBrooklyn Nets utility man
Ben Simmons (back) won't play in Saturday's game against the undefeated Cavaliers. He had one of his best games of the 2024-25 campaign in Friday's overtime loss to the Boston Celtics, amassing eight points, eight assists, six boards, and one steal. But as will be the case for Simmons for the foreseeable future, he won't play in back-to-back contests in an effort to preserve his health.
Noah Clowney could see some action on Saturday night with Simmons off the floor. However, Clowney has averaged just 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds this season, giving him little value for fantasy managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (hamstring) is expected to make his 2024-25 debut on Monday against Brooklyn. The 24-year-old, who recently signed a four-year, $112 million extension, averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 38.0% shooting from behind the arc last season. Unfortunately, he hasn't played yet this season because of a hamstring injury. Without question, this is certainly excellent news for the Pelicans, considering the team is without
Dejounte Murray (hand),
Zion Williamson (hamstring), and
CJ McCollum (adductor). While Murphy could see limited time on the floor for a few games, it shouldn't take him long to enter the starting lineup, where he should remain until Murray, Williamson, and McCollum return.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Chris Haynes
7 days agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) is out indefinitely, the team announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks this season. However, he's been limited to only six games. Fantasy managers remember when a hamstring injury forced the former Duke Blue Devil to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign, so there is obvious concern. Hopefully, that won't be the case this time around. With Williamson sidelined moving ahead,
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, could continue to fill the void in the rotation, at least until
Trey Murphy III (hamstring) or
Herbert Jones (shoulder) are back on the court.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
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