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Anthony Davis (knee) and Alex Caruso (hamstring) out Sunday
Davis has officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore right knee, while Caruso has now been downgraded to out after originally being cleared to play with right hamstring soreness. Davis was limited to just 25 minutes in Saturday’s blowout loss, and he even briefly went to the locker room to receive some kind of treatment for his aforementioned ailment. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction for Danny Green, so he’ll almost certainly reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Caruso, whereas Kyle Kuzma will likely receive the starting nod at the power forward position with Davis unable to suit up this evening. To the surprise of no one, LeBron James has thrived with Davis off the court this season, and he has a 35.2% usage rate, a 42.9% assist rate, and is averaging 1.58 DraftKings and 1.52 FanDuel points per minute in a 696.0 minutes sample size.
As reported by: Tania Ganguli via Twitter Other tagged players: Alex Caruso
Jordan Poole (ankle) will play Sunday
As expected, Poole has officially been upgraded from probable and will play in Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards after missing one game due to a sprained right ankle, while Draymond Green and Kevon Looney remain questionable with their respective ailments. In Green and Poole’s absences, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Dragan Bender ended up receiving the starting nod alongside Marquese Chriss in the frontcourt, and even though they both logged 31 minutes of action, Bender was the far more productive for fantasy purposes and could be an intriguing option on tonight’s four-game slate if either Green or Looney is unable to suit up this evening.
As reported by: Nick Friedell via Twitter Danny Green (hip) available to play Sunday
Green has officially been upgraded from questionable and is available to play in Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing one game with a sore right hip, while Anthony Davis remains questionable and is a game-time decision due to a sore right knee. Davis was limited to just 25 minutes in Saturday’s blowout loss, and he even briefly went to the locker room to receive some kind of treatment for his aforementioned ailment. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction for Green, so he’ll almost certainly reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Alex Caruso, whereas Kyle Kuzma would likely receive the starting nod at the power forward position if Davis is unable to suit up this evening. To the surprise of no one, LeBron James has thrived with Davis off the court this season, and he has a 35.2% usage rate, a 42.9% assist rate, and is averaging 1.58 DraftKings and 1.52 FanDuel points per minute in a 696.0 minutes sample size.
As reported by: Mike Trudell via Twitter Draymond Green (knee) and Kevon Looney (hip) listed questionable Sunday; Jordan Poole (ankle) listed probable
Green and Looney have been listed as questionable on the initial Warriors’ injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards due to their respective ailments, while Poole is listed as probable after missing one game with a sprained right ankle. In Green and Poole’s absences, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Dragan Bender ended up receiving the starting nod alongside Marquese Chriss in the frontcourt, and even though they both logged 31 minutes of action, Bender was the far more productive for fantasy purposes and could be an intriguing option on tonight’s four-game slate if either Green or Looney is unable to suit up this evening.
As reported by: NBA Official Injury Report Other tagged players: Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole Cory Joseph (heel) active Sunday
Joseph has officially been upgraded from questionable and will be active for Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons despite dealing with a right heel contusion, while De’Aaron Fox was already cleared to play through nagging lower right abdominal tightness once again. Fox carried this same injury designation into Friday’s win, and he was still able to put together a solid fantasy performance in 33 minutes of action. If Joseph is hindered by his ailment, Yogi Ferrell would likely step into a limited role in the second unit as the backup point guard, a role that allotted 15 minutes to Joseph in the Kings’ previous game. Fox isn’t exactly priced at a discount, but he’ll still be a viable tournament option on a four-game slate since he has a 29.2% usage rate, a 24.3% assist rate, and is averaging 1.21 DraftKings and 1.20 FanDuel points per minute on the season thus far.
As reported by: Jason Anderson via Twitter De'Aaron Fox (abdominal) will play Sunday
Fox has officially been upgraded from questionable and will play in Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons despite dealing with lower right abdominal tightness, while Cory Joseph remains questionable and is a game-time decision with a right heel contusion. Fox carried this same injury designation into Friday’s win, and he was still able to put together a solid fantasy performance in 33 minutes of action. If Joseph is unable to suit up, Yogi Ferrell would likely step into a limited role in the second unit as the backup point guard, a role that allotted 15 minutes to Joseph in the Kings’ previous game. Fox isn’t exactly priced at a discount, but he’ll still be a viable tournament option on a four-game slate since he has a 29.2% usage rate, a 24.3% assist rate, and is averaging 1.21 DraftKings and 1.20 FanDuel points per minute on the season thus far.
As reported by: Jason Anderson via Twitter Paul Millsap (ankle) and Noah Vonleh (ankle) out Sunday
Millsap has officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to a sprained right ankle, while Noah Vonleh will also be unavailable because of a sprained right ankle, but he hasn’t been apart of the regular rotation since being acquired from the Timberwolves at the trade deadline. In Millsap’s absence, Jerami Grant will receive the starting nod at power forward, and he has consistently been allotted minutes in the low-30s as a starter when Millsap was sidelined for an extended period of time earlier in the season. While Grant and possibly Michael Porter Jr. benefit the most from additional playing time, Nikola Jokic has a 30.3% usage rate, 38.5% assist rate, 18.4% rebound rate, and is averaging 1.52 DraftKings and 1.49 FanDuel points per minute with Millsap off the court.
As reported by: the Denver Nuggets via Twitter Other tagged players: Noah Vonleh Fred VanVleet (shoulder) and Serge Ibaka (knee) out Sunday
VanVleet and Ibaka have officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets due to the respective ailments that have now forced them to miss two games, while Marc Gasol remains sidelined with left hamstring tightness and is still without a firm timetable for a return. In their absences, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson received the start alongside Pascal Siakam in the frontcourt and was adequate for fantasy purposes in just under 28 minutes of action, whereas Chris Boucher was allotted just 16 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss. Norman Powell returned from a lengthy injury layoff in that contest and wasn’t hindered in the slightest en route to a fantastic fantasy performance in 36 minutes, so he’ll be a great option on a four-game slate, along with Siakam and Kyle Lowry, who each own a minimum of a +2.7% increase in usage rate and are averaging at least +0.14 more fantasy points per minute with VanVleet, Ibaka, and Gasol off the court this season.
As reported by: Blake Murphy via Twitter Other tagged players: Serge Ibaka Anthony Davis (knee) and Alex Caruso (hamstring) questionable Sunday; Danny Green (hip) probable
Davis and Caruso have officially been listed as questionable on the initial Lakers’ injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans due to their respective ailments, while Green is listed as probable after missing one game with a sore right hip. Davis was limited to just 25 minutes in Saturday’s blowout loss, and he even briefly went to the locker room to receive some kind of treatment for his aforementioned ailment. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction for Green, so he’ll almost certainly reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Caruso, whereas Kyle Kuzma would likely receive the starting nod at the power forward position if Davis is unable to suit up this evening. To the surprise of no one, LeBron James has thrived with Davis off the court this season, and he has a 35.2% usage rate, a 42.9% assist rate, and is averaging 1.58 DraftKings and 1.52 FanDuel points per minute in a 696.0 minutes sample size.
As reported by: Kyle Goon via Twitter Other tagged players: Alex Caruso, Danny Green Luka Doncic (thumb) out Sunday
Doncic has officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sprained left thumb, while Jalen Brunson and Willie Cauley-Stein remain sidelined and are still without firm timetables for a return. Head coach Rick Carlisle didn’t disclose who would receive the starting nod with Doncic and Brunson both unavailable, but regardless of starting lineup, Delon Wright and J.J. Barea figure to see extended playing time, though Barea hasn’t been allotted more than 23 minutes in any game this season. It should come as no surprise that Kristaps Porzingis has thrived with Doncic off the court, and he has a 29.7% usage rate, a 17.2% assist rate, and is averaging 1.41 DraftKings and 1.37 FanDuel points per minute in a 393.7 minutes sample size.
As reported by: Brad Townsend via Twitter Khris Middleton (neck) out Sunday
Despite being listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report, Middleton has been ruled out and won’t play in Sunday’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets due to neck soreness that has now forced him to miss two games, while Kyle Korver is expected to miss at least two games with a sore back. In Middleton’s absence, Donte DiVincenzo will more than likely remain in the starting lineup alongside Eric Bledsoe in the backcourt, but he essentially split time with Pat Connaughton and Sterling Brown on the wing, which lowers all of their floors and ceilings on today’s single-game early slate. However, Antetokounmpo becomes an even more elite option with Middleton off the court this season, as he owns a 38.2% usage rate, 37.2% assist rate, 21.1% rebound rate, and is averaging 1.93 DraftKings and 1.88 FanDuel points per minute in a 706.8 minutes sample size.
As reported by: Eric Nehm via Twitter Cameron Johnson (hip, back) and Aron Baynes (rib) available to play Saturday
Johnson and Baynes will officially be available to play in Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with their respective ailments while Deandre Ayton was already confirmed as a starter following his original questionable designation on the injury report with right hip soreness. Johnson made several trips to the locker room during Friday’s loss, but he was able to play the final eight minutes of the fourth quarter and close the game with the other Suns’ starters. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction, but if Ayton is limited for some reason, Baynes would likely step into a larger role in the frontcourt rotation, but he hasn’t played more than 16 minutes in any of his five games since returning from an extended injury layoff, which may allow Cheick Diallo to enter the rotation and absorb a meaningful minutes after accruing a DNP-CD in three of the previous four contests.
As reported by: Duane Rankin via Twitter Other tagged players: Aron Baynes Deandre Ayton (hip) will start Saturday
Ayton has officially been upgraded from questionable and will start Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with right hip soreness, while Aron Baynes remains listed as probable with a rib contusion. Johnson made several trips to the locker room during Friday’s loss, but he was able to play the final eight minutes of the fourth quarter and close the game with the other Suns’ starters, and head coach Monty Williams is hopeful he’ll be cleared to play in tonight’s contest. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction, but if Ayton is limited for some reason, Baynes would likely step into a larger role in the frontcourt rotation, but he hasn’t played more than 16 minutes in any of his five games since returning from an extended injury layoff, which may allow Cheick Diallo to enter the rotation and absorb a meaningful minutes after accruing a DNP-CD in three of the previous four contests.
As reported by: the Phoenix Suns via Twitter Draymond Green (knee) out Saturday
Green has officially been downgraded from questionable and won’t play in Saturday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns due to a sore left knee, while Jordan Poole was already ruled out with a sprained right ankle and Andrew Wiggins will return from a one-game absence because of back spasms. With Green unable to suit up, Wiggins will likely move over to the de facto starting point guard position with Poole and Ky Bowman unavailable, whereas recently-signed Mychal Mulder figures to help shoulder the load as an offensive ballhandler in the first and second units as well. There is almost no sample size with Poole and Bowman off the court since the conclusion of the NBA trade deadline, but Wiggins has a 24.8% usage rate and is averaging 1.07 DraftKings and 1.08 FanDuel points per minute in a 192.8 minutes sample and figures to see an even bigger boost in his usage and assist numbers this evening.
As reported by: Connor Letourneau via Twitter Eric Gordon (knee) will play Saturday
As expected, Gordon has officially been upgraded from questionable and will play in Saturday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics after missing one game due to a right knee contusion. There haven’t been any reports of a potential minute restriction for Gordon, so he’ll more than likely be fine to handle a normal minute workload off the bench, and he managed to log at least 24 minutes in each of his previous two games prior to sitting out Wednesday’s blowout win. Danuel House Jr. and Robert Covington have remained in the starting lineup at the forward positions, and Covington was solid fantasy purposes once again in just over 29 minutes of action last time out, whereas House has consistently disappointed when both James Harden and Russell Westbrook are available. Clearly, Covington appears to have the more secure minute floor of the two, and he has averaged 1.02 DraftKings and 1.05 FanDuel points per minute since being traded to Houston prior to the deadline.
As reported by: Craig Ackerman via Twitter