April 13, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin) won't play on Sunday against the Pelicans. The Thunder stamped their ticket as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference long ago. As expected, the club will give SGA another game off before OKC begins the hunt for an NBA Championship. The other members of the starting lineup will also sit this one out, so DFS managers could see more double-digit scoring efforts from
Isaiah Joe,
Aaron Wiggins,
Kenrich Williams, and
Jaylin Williams.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Utah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (concussion) is unavailable for Sunday's season finale matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kessler has been in the NBA's concussion protocols since April 3, and Sunday's game will be the fifth in a row he's missed.
Kyle Filipowski will see an expanded role during the Jazz season finale. Filipowski finished with a double-double in a 145-111 loss to the Thunder on Saturday. He's started 10 consecutive games averaging 14.8 points, 10.8 boards, 1.9 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks and could be a solid fantasy option against the Timberwolves.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
April 12, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Due to an illness, the 24-year-old will be out of action for the fifth straight game.
Kyle Filipowski and
Brice Sensabaugh will likely see several extra minutes during the Jazz season finale with Martin out and several other players sidelined. Martin finishes the 2024-25 regular season with averages of 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest in 43 outings.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
April 12, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
John Collins (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins will miss his 16th consecutive contest due to a lingering left ankle issue. Since the start of the new year, he has been on the floor for only 14 games. The 27-year-old veteran forward averaged 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per contest in just 40 games during the 2024-25 campaign.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
April 12, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Sunday's matchup, Markkanen will have missed 12 consecutive contests to close out the season due to a left knee injury. Since the start of 2025, the 27-year-old has sat out 28 games going into Utah's season finale. He finishes out the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during 47 appearances.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
April 12, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will be out of action for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collier will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. The 20-year-old rookie averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game in 71 outings this season. Keynote George will likely be the Jazz starting point guard for Sunday's contest instead of Collier. George posted 12 points, one rebound, eight assists and one steal during his last appearance against the Thunder on Friday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
April 12, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (elbow) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Magic. As a result,
Obi Toppin entered the starting lineup. Unfortunately, he struggled, ending the night with only four points. With
Andrew Nembhard and
Aaron Nesmith off the injury report, it's unknown if Toppin will remain with the first five. However, if he does stay in the starting lineup, there's a good chance he'll play better this time around.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton (back) will remain out for Sunday's Central Division clash with the Cavaliers. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Orlando Magic. But the Pacers are thinking about the playoffs, so Haliburton can take another game off.
T.J. McConnell got the start versus Orlando, finishing with 12 points and three assists.
Quenton Jackson, who had 13 points, could also be in line for more work, assuming he gets the call from the G League.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (neck) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The Celtics already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will allow the club to sit White and the rest of their core producers. As a result,
Payton Pritchard, who had 15 points and 10 assists in his last start, should be a popular option for DFS managers versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Boston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The veteran missed eight straight games in February and March because of an illness. He also sat out four more contests since returning for the March 15 win over the Brooklyn Nets. With that said, the Celtics have already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference heading toward the playoffs, so Sunday's result won't matter.
Al Horford (knee) also won't suit up, meaning
Luke Kornet, who had 14 points, three boards, one steal, and one block in his last start, should return to the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The C's are heading to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will enable the club to rest some of their core performers, including Tatum,
Jrue Holiday (shoulder),
Jaylen Brown (knee),
Kristaps Porzingis (illness),
Al Horford (knee), and
Derrick White (neck). Without those guys on the floor,
Payton Pritchard,
Baylor Scheierman,
Sam Hauser, and
Luke Kornet are the safest options for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The right knee injury has been an issue of late. Unfortunately, the problem may not be gone anytime soon, with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reporting Brown received "pain management injections in an effort to promote healing." The 28-year-old struggled in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks, his last time on the floor, finishing with only six points in 22 minutes of work. There will likely be more updates on Brown's condition heading into the C's first-round playoff series. But fantasy managers will undoubtedly be hoping the ailment doesn't affect his ability to suit up in the playoffs as well as the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ramona Shelburne
April 12, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (ankle) is questionable heading into Sunday's game in Atlanta. He didn't suit up for Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Without him,
Caleb Houstan entered the starting lineup, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. If Banchero,
Franz Wagner (knee),
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip), and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) all remain on the shelf, Houston is worth considering for all DFS contests. The same would apply to
Anthony Black,
Tristan da Silva,
Trevelin Queen, and
Jett Howard, with the group combining for 77 points on Friday night.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (rest) won't suit up against Detroit on Sunday. He had a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double when these clubs met on Friday evening. However, his services won't be needed for this one, especially since Milwaukee has nothing to gain or lose on Sunday.
Brook Lopez (rest) also won't play, and
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful. As such,
Kyle Kuzma (ankle), who is probable, should get some meaningful minutes.
Pete Nance and
Chris Livingston may also be worth considering for DFS lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is probable for Sunday's rematch with the Pistons.
Brook Lopez (rest) and
Bobby Portis (rest) won't play, and
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful. As a result, Kuzma could bounce between the four and five spots. Although he might see fewer minutes than normal, he should be more productive than usual while he is out there, assuming he gets the green light to suit up.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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