DFS Alerts
Charles Bassey (shoulder) available on Monday.
Charles Bassey (shoulder) available on Monday. It’s unlikely he plays but given that Embiid is out, there’s a small chance to finds himself in the rotation.
As reported by: NBA Injury Report
Desmond Bane (back) and Ziaire Williams (knee) both questionable on Tuesday; Steven Adams (health protocols), Santi Aldama (knee) and Killian Tillie (back) remain out.
Desmond Bane (back) and Ziaire Williams (knee) both questionable on Tuesday; Steven Adams (health protocols), Santi Aldama (knee) and Killian Tillie (back) remain out.
As reported by: Grizzlies PR Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker, Markieff Morris and Caleb Martin all available on Monday.
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker, Markieff Morris and Caleb Martin all available on Monday. All six will warm up with the intention to play and it was expected they would all be available for Game 1.
As reported by: Ira Winderman George Hill (abdomen) remains out for Tuesday.
George Hill (abdomen) remains out for Tuesday. With Hill out, Jevon Carter should remain in the backup point guard role.
As reported by: Eric Nehm Marcus Smart (quad) questionable for Tuesday.
Marcus Smart (quad) questionable for Tuesday. If Smart can’t go, expect to see more Derrick White in his place.
As reported by: Gary Washburn Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr. and Tillman on Sunday
Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr. and Tillman on Sunday. The Grizzlies will continue to run with a big lineup despite matching up with the small ball Warriors. It will be interesting to see how long HC Taylor Jenkins elects to stick with this approach.
As reported by: Anthony Slater
Warriors will start Curry, Payton II, Thompson, Wiggins and Green on Sunday
Warriors will start Curry, Payton II, Thompson, Wiggins and Green on Sunday. In a surprise move, Gary Payton II will get he start over Jordan Poole for the Warriors as he looks to match up with Ja Morant. This should lead to more minutes for Payton while limiting the upside of Jordan Poole.
As reported by: Anthony Slater Ziaire Williams (knee) out Sunday
Ziaire Williams (knee)has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Williams was expected to be one of the final members of the Grizzlies rotation but without Williams these minutes could go to De’Anthony Melton or John Konchar. Neither player is expected to play an important rule barring injury and can be ignored in DFS contests at this time.
As reported by: Memphis Grizzlies Kyle Lowry (hamstring) out; Jimmy Butler (knee), Tyler Herro (illness), Max Strus (hamstring), P.J. Tucker (calf), Caleb Martin (ankle), and Markieff Morris (illness) all listed questionable for Monday
Kyle Lowry (hamstring) has been listed out for Monday’s game, while Jimmy Butler (knee), Tyler Herro (illness), Max Strus (hamstring), P.J. Tucker (calf), Caleb Martin (ankle), and Markieff Morris (illness) have all been listed questionable. Although this is a long injury report the only players that actually ended up missing a game last series were Lowry and Butler so most of the players listed should suit up. With Lowry out, Gabe Vincent will likely draw the start again and play a bigger role as a ballhandler for the Heat. He can be considered a better DFS play and will enter consideration as a value piece.
As reported by: Anthony Chiang Other tagged players: Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Max Strus, P.J. Tucker, Caleb Martin, Markieff Morris Bucks will start Holiday, Matthews, Giannis, Portis and Lopez on Sunday
Bucks will start Holiday, Matthews, Giannis, Portis and Lopez on Sunday. The Bucks will continue to run with their big starting lineup as they have done ever since Khris Middleton went down with his knee injury. We should expect to see a similar rotation to that which was used last series by the Bucks in Games 3-5.
As reported by: Eric Nehm Celtics will start Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and R. Williams on Sunday
Celtics will start Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford and R. Williams on Sunday. Robert Williams will rejoin the starting lineup for Boston and will not be under any sort of minutes restriction according to HC Ime Udoka. Williams should see the bulk of the center minutes for the Celtics with Daniel Theis available to back him up.
As reported by: Sean Grande Steven Adams (health and safety protocols), Santi Aldama (knee), and Killian Tillie (back) out Sunday; Ziaire Williams (knee) questionable
Steven Adams (health and safety protocols), Santi Aldama (knee), and Killian Tillie (back) out Sunday; Ziaire Williams (knee) questionable. With Adams out, Xavier Tillman will likely remain in the starting lineup for the Grizzlies and should continue to play an increased role. If Williams were to be ruled out, De’Anthony Melton would likely pick up his bench minutes.
As reported by: Memphis Grizzlies Other tagged players: Santi Aldama, Killian Tillie, Ziaire Williams Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr. and Tillman on Friday
Grizzlies will start Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson Jr. and Tillman on Friday. This is as expected.
As reported by: Memphis Grizzlies Naz Reid (personal) out Friday
Naz Reid (personal) out Friday. With Reid out, Greg Monroe could see some big man minutes.
As reported by: Jon Krawczynski Joel Embiid (orbital fracture, concussion) will be listed as out with no timetable of return per Shams Charania
Joel Embiid (orbital fracture, concussion) will be listed as out with no timetable of return per Shams Charania
As reported by: Shams Charania