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
April 12, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks center
Brook Lopez (rest) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. These clubs met on Friday night, with Lopez finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks. However, Milwaukee is heading into the playoffs having already secured the No. 5 seed, so most of the team's core performers, including
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder), also aren't anticipated to suit up. But as far as the middle is concerned,
Kyle Kuzma (ankle), who is probable, might spend the bulk of his time at the five.
Pete Nance,
Chris Livingston, and
Tyler Smith are also in line to see plenty of work.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's rematch against the Pistons. Milwaukee is locked into the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, so the multi-time All-Star will likely sit this one out after producing a 32-point, 15-assist, 11-rebound triple-double in the win over Detroit on Friday night.
Bobby Portis (rest) and
Brook Lopez (rest) also won't suit up, so the team will lack size underneath the rim.
Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is probable, meaning there's a good chance he gets some action at the four and five spots.
Chris Livingston and
Pete Nance could also see plenty of minutes and scoring opportunities, especially with
Kevin Porter Jr. (wrist),
Taurean Prince (knee), and
Gary Trent Jr. (knee) doubtful.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports that guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is available for Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
OG Anunoby (thumb) and
Josh Hart (knee) are also in, while
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is out. One thing to consider for fantasy managers is that Brunson sits at 64 games played right now, so he only needs one more game to qualify for regular season awards and All-NBA teams. He's averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 33.7 minutes across three outings after a 15-game absence due to an ankle injury.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Kristian Winfield
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks forwards
OG Anunoby (thumb) and
Josh Hart (knee) will play on Friday against the Cavaliers. Anunoby and Hart weren't available for Thursday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. As a result,
Miles McBride and
Precious Achiuwa moved into the starting lineup, with the duo combining for 30 points, 12 boards, nine assists, six steals, and three blocks. While the absence of
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) should keep them involved, they aren't expected to be nearly as productive for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is probable for Friday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Due to rest purposes, Garland sat out Thursday's game against the Pacers, but he will likely play this evening. The Cavs clinched the first seed in the Eastern Conference, so if Garland is good to go, he could see limited action this evening. The 25-year-old has been a key piece to Cleveland's success, averaging 18.0 points, 6.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 31.9 minutes per contest across 74 games this season.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) won't play on Friday against Cleveland. KAT had 25 points, 10 boards, five assists, and one steal in Thursday's loss to the Pistons. He also had seven turnovers. However, as some expected, Towns will get the night off.
Mitchell Robinson, who had 14 points and 14 rebounds while filling in for Towns in the April 1 win over the 76ers, will move into the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ian Begley
April 11, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
De'Andre Hunter (rest) will sit out Friday against the New York Knicks. Hunter will be out of action to rest after an impressive outing against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Despite the Cavs' 114-112 loss, Hunter posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block across 32 minutes.
Isaac Okoro,
Javonte Green and
Dean Wade are all in line for extra minutes with Hunter on the shelf against the Knicks.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (rest) will be out of action for Friday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Merrill gets the evening off to rest after posting 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in a losing effort to the Indiana Pacers 114-112 on Thursday. With Merrill sidelined, 24-year-old forward
Isaac Okoro will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor and extra scoring opportunities during tonight's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (elbow) won't play on Friday against Orlando. The former Raptor had 10 points and eight boards in Thursday's win over the Cavs. However, the Pacers are locked into a playoff spot, so Siakam,
Tyrese Haliburton (back),
Aaron Nesmith (rest),
Andrew Nembhard (thumb), and
Myles Turner (knee) also won't suit up.
Obi Toppin, averaging 28 points and seven rebounds in two starts this season, will likely fill the void at the four spot.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Indiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (knee) won't play on Friday against the Magic. The Pacers are going to the playoffs. As a result,
Tyrese Haliburton (back),
Pascal Siakam (elbow),
Aaron Nesmith (rest), and
Andrew Nembhard (thumb) also won't suit up. But as far the middle is concerned,
Thomas Bryant, averaging 12.6 points and 8.0 rebounds in seven starts this season, will likely get all the minutes he can handle on Friday night.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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