5 days agoBoston Celtics center
Luke Kornet (hamstring) won't play on Friday versus the Nets. With
Kristaps Porzingis (foot) sidelined, Kornet has been getting some work from off the bench for the C's. However, he injured his hamstring in Wednesday's matchup with the Warriors and will now miss his first contest of the 2024-25 campaign.
Al Horford will handle things in the middle. But there's room for
Xavier Tillman Sr. to get more involved, although fantasy managers will be taking a risk by putting him in the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Luke Kornet
5 days agoPhoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (illness) is now questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. He's not feeling well, so fantasy managers will anxiously await an update regarding his availability. If Booker can't play,
Kevin Durant and
Bradley Beal (elbow) are the favorites to pick up the slack on the scoring end. At the same time,
Royce O'Neale,
Grayson Allen, and
Tyus Jones could exceed expectations if Booker can't get on the floor.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Duane Rankin
5 days agoOrlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze will start in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. With
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out again, Bitadze will remain with the first five. The 25-year-old has played well in his two starts this season, averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals. While Bitadze's free-throw shooting could use some work, he remains a practical streaming option for fantasy managers against a New Orleans team plagued by injuries.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Brett James
5 days agoDetroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play in Friday's meeting with the visiting Hawks. He tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's one-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets, limiting him to just eight minutes of work.
Isaiah Stewart got more involved, finishing with seven boards, six assists, one steal, and one block. Duren's next chance to get on the floor will be on Sunday versus Houston. In the meantime, Stewart is worth streaming in any fantasy format, and he'll likely draw value attention from DFS participants. In addition,
Paul Reed, who had 13 points in 12 minutes versus Charlotte, should be viewed as a risky, high-upside option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoAccording to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will miss his third consecutive contest on Friday against Charlotte due to a sprained left ankle. Nesmith suffered the injury during the Pacers' loss to the Pelicans one week ago and has been wearing a walking boot since. During the 25-year-old's absence, second-year players
Ben Sheppard and
Jarace Walker have seen an uptick in minutes on the court.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Dustin Dopirak
5 days agoAccording to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat forward/center
Kevin Love (conditioning) will not be available for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Love hasn't played in a game this season for personal reasons. He appears close to playing form and could make his season debut versus the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Thomas Bryant and
Haywood Highsmith have taken more prominent roles in rotation during Love's absence.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Ira Winderman
5 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (knee) has been listed as probable ahead of the Friday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. Despite dealing with a sore knee, Nembhard has been able to start and play north of 28 minutes in each of the last two games. He'll likely continue in the same role and may even take on some extra minutes if
T.J. McConnell (illness) is unable to suit up. Nembhard hasn't been much of a contributor points-wise, but his assist and steal numbers are suitable for deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoIndiana Pacers guard
T.J. McConnell (illness) picked up a questionable tag heading into their Friday night matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The backup point guard is dealing with an illness, so it will likely be a game-time decision based on how he's feeling. Since
Andrew Nembhard (knee) is considered probable, he'll see some extra minutes while
Bennedict Mathurin and
Ben Sheppard should see more opportunities as well.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Rui Hachimura (illness) has been tagged as questionable for Friday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with an illness. The 26-year-old was unable to suit up for their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies as well, so hopefully he makes a return to the lineup. If he's unable to play, however,
Dalton Knecht and
Cam Reddish are likely to see more minutes again like they did in the Grizzlies game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoLos Angeles Lakers center
Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable ahead of the Friday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar big man is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but it looks like he'll be able to play through some pain in this game. He's been the key to the Lakers' success so far this year as he's been the anchor on both sides of the ball. He's averaging a career-high 32.6 points per game to go along with 11.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per contest. As long as he's healthy, he should be in every single fantasy lineup.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoMiami Heat forward
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (conditioning) has received a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He's currently going through some return to play conditioning and it's unclear if he's fully ready to return to the court. The second-year wing has missed the last two games but has a chance to return. If his conditioning isn't where it needs to be,
Nikola Jovic and
Josh Richardson will see some added minutes in his absence.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoMiami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (back) appeared on the injury report but is considered available for the team's Friday night contest against the Denver Nuggets. The lethal scorer continues to be a mainstay on the injury report but it hasn't held him back from playing yet this season. So far, Herro averages 22.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 4.0 threes, and 2.3 turnovers per game. Fantasy managers can continue to depend on him for scoring and threes while he contributes here and there in boards and assists.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoWashington Wizards forward
Kyle Kuzma (groin) will remain sidelined on Friday while he heals from a strained groin. This will be his fourth consecutive missed game after suffering the strain on October 28 against the Atlanta Hawks. While he's been out, the Wizards have embraced the new youth movement.
Alexandre Sarr,
Kyshawn George, and
Bilal Coulibaly have all joined the starting five while
Corey Kispert has seen plenty of minutes from the bench. All of which are solid streaming options in 12-team leagues and deeper.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (knee) will miss his second game in a row dealing with a sprained right knee. The former Charlotte Hornet has been part of the starting lineup throughout the start of the season, but will make way for
Naji Marshall while he remains on the sidelines. With
Dereck Lively II (shoulder) also watching from the sidelines,
Daniel Gafford will also see more minutes.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Dwight Powell will see some opportunities off of the bench, but they serve as streaming options in deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
5 days agoDallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (shoulder) will be sidelined again on Friday while he deals with a sprained shoulder. The second-year big man suffered the injury on November 3 against the Orlando Magic, so this will be his third consecutive missed game. In his place,
Daniel Gafford will take over the starting role while
Naji Marshall and
Dwight Powell receive some more opportunities as well. Gafford and Marshall, however, would be the better streaming options.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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