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Dillon Brooks (hand) not on injury report for Saturday's game.
Dillon Brooks (hand) not on injury report for Saturday’s game. With Brooks back, Melton, Bane and the rest of the Grizzlies wings will see less minutes and usage, becoming significantly less viable fantasy options.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report
Brandon Ingram (hip) remains questionable Saturday.
Brandon Ingram (hip) remains questionable Saturday. Ingram has missed extended time and has been questionable throughout. Josh Hart and Garrett Temple have benefited most in his absence, and neither would be reliable options should he play.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report Al Horford (back), Josh Richardson (knee) both questionable Saturday. Jaylen Brown (hamstring) remains out.
Al Horford (back), Josh Richardson (knee) both questionable Saturday. Jaylen Brown (hamstring) remains out. Both Horford and Richardson are questionable while Langford is probable. Horford missing time would solidify big minutes for Robert Williams and open up Grant Williams as a low FPPM option who should have a solid minutes floor. Richardson being out would leave them thin on the wing, and open up more time for Langford and Nesmith.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report Other tagged players: Josh Richardson, Jaylen Brown, Romeo Langford Lamar Stevens (ankle) listed out on Saturday.
Lamar Stevens (ankle) listed out on Saturday. Stevens joins Love, Markannen and Sexton on the sidelines. Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen seeing as many minutes as they can handle.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report Lauri Markkanen (health protocols) remains out on Saturday.
Lauri Markkanen (health protocols) remains out on Saturday. With Sexton out and Markannen and Love still not ready to return, Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen seeing as many minutes as they can handle.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report Kevin Love (health protocols) remains out on Saturday.
Kevin Love (health protocols) remains out on Saturday. With Sexton out and Markannen and Love still not ready to return, Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen seeing as many minutes as they can handle.
As reported by: Evan Dummarrell Aaron Holiday will start for Bradley Beal on Saturday.
Aaron Holiday will start for Bradley Beal on Saturday. While Holiday steps into the starting lineup, Spencer Dinwiddie will see the biggest bump in usage. Raul Neto is also in play as a potential salary saving option.
As reported by: Joshua Robbins Other tagged players: Bradley Beal Draymond Green (thigh) expected to play Friday; Damion Lee (hip) ruled out
Green is still technically listed as questionable on the Warriors’ injury report, but head coach Steve Kerr disclosed to reporters during his pregame media availability that he expects Green to play in Friday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls after exiting mid-way through the third quarter of Wednesday’s win. There’s been no report of a minute restriction for Green, so he should be fine to deploy in daily fantasy contests as normal. As for Lee, his absence will create a void in the second unit that is likely to be filled by some combination of Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II, and/or Moses Moody at the wing positions, though Jordan Poole could also become an intriguing tournament target if he’s afforded a longer leash in a close, competitive game this evening.
As reported by: Anthony Slater via Twitter Other tagged players: Damion Lee
Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (wrist) available to play Friday
Bogdanovic and Hunter have both been upgraded from questionable and will be available to play in Friday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets after missing the Hawks’ previous game because of their respective ailments. Their return to the starting lineup will send Solomon Hill and Kevin Huerter back to the bench to resume their usual reserve roles, though with how well Huerter performed in relief of Bogdanovic, it’d be far from surprising if he’s earned slightly more than the high-teens minutes role he’s occasionally been limited to over the last several games.
As reported by: Brad Rowland via Twitter Other tagged players: De'Andre Hunter Landry Shamet (foot) available to play Friday; Deandre Ayton (leg) officially out
Shamet has officially been upgraded from questionable and will be available to play in Friday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after missing one game due to a right foot contusion, while Ayton remains sidelined with a right lower leg contusion. The return of Shamet should cap the minutes upside of Cameron Payne, as he’ll now be limited to solely minutes as the backup point guard behind Chris Paul in the rotation. As for Ayton’s absence, JaVale McGee will continue to start at the center positions despite Frank Kaminsky outplaying him off the bench and seeing substantially more minutes with both the first and second units of head coach Monty Williams’ rotations.
As reported by: Duane Rankin via Twitter Other tagged players: Deandre Ayton Brandon Ingram (hip) ruled out Friday; Naji Marshall (knee) available to play
Ingram has officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Friday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right hip contusion that’s now forced him to miss seven consecutive games, while Marshall has been cleared to return from a one-game absence because of a knee injury. Since Zion Williamson still without a timetable for a return to game action, the Pelicans are extremely thin at the power forward position with Ingram unable to suit up and his absence could elevate Marshall and Trey Murphy into more prominent roles in the rotation with the second unit. However, Garrett Temple will join the starting lineup alongside Josh Hart and Jonas Valanciunas in the frontcourt, and while Marshall has historically been the more efficient producer of the three for daily fantasy formats, head coach Willie Green has seemed to not want to give Marshall extended run despite multiple opportunities to do so.
As reported by: Daniel Sallerson via Twitter Other tagged players: Naji Marshall Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) ruled out Friday
Despite being listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report as probably, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out and won’t play in Friday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained right ankle. The Bucks are still without Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton, so in the absence of Giannis, his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo will more than likely receive the starting nod at power forward position, though his minute range typically varies widely from start to start. However, with how depleted Milwaukee is in the frontcourt, players like Thanasis, Semi Ojeleye, and Jordan Nwora could see substantial minute totals in tonight’s contest if Sandro Mamukelashvili doesn’t end up cracking head coach Mike Budenholzer’s rotation as the backup center this evening.
As reported by: Eric Nehm via Twitter Bam Adebayo (knee), Tyler Herro (back), and Max Strus (knee) available to play Thursday
Adebayo, Herro, and Strus have all been cleared and will be available to play in Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers following their original questionable designations on the Heat’s injury report. With Jimmy Butler sidelined, head coach Erik Spoelstra will more than likely opt to start Caleb Martin alongside Duncan Robinson on the wing to keep Herro in his typical sixth man role off the bench. Herro and Adebayo came into Miami’s previous contest with same designations and were still able to log at least 33 minutes of game action apiece, so barring some unforeseen report of a minute restriction, both players should be expected to handle their usual allotment of minutes this evening.
As reported by: Ira Winderman via Twitter Other tagged players: Tyler Herro, Max Strus Bam Adebayo (knee), Tyler Herro (back), and Max Strus (knee) questionable Thursday
Adebayo, Herro, and Strus have all been included on the Heat’s initial injury report and are currently listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers due to their respective ailments. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler was previously ruled out with a sprained ankle he sustained during Wednesday’s loss and Markieff Morris will miss a second straight game with the side effects of whiplash stemming from Monday’s on-court altercation. Adebayo and Herro came into Miami’s previous contest with same designations and were still able to log at least 33 minutes of game action apiece, so barring some unforeseen report of a minute restriction, both players should be expected to handle their usual allotment of minutes if cleared to play this evening.
As reported by: Anthony Chiang via Twitter Other tagged players: Tyler Herro, Max Strus Jimmy Butler (ankle) and Markieff Morris (whiplash) ruled out Thursday
As expected, Butler and Morris won’t play in Thursday’s second leg of a back-to-back set against the Los Angeles Clippers due to their respective ailments, while Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Max Strus are all currently listed as questionable on the Heat’s injury report. With Butler sidelined, head coach Erik Spoelstra will more than likely opt to start Caleb Martin alongside Duncan Robinson on the wing to keep Herro in his typical sixth man role off the bench. Herro and Adebayo came into Miami’s previous contest with same designations and were still able to log at least 33 minutes of game action apiece, so barring some unforeseen report of a minute restriction, both players should be expected to handle their usual allotment of minutes if cleared to play this evening.
As reported by: Anthony Chiang via Twitter Other tagged players: Markieff Morris