April 11, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) will be available to play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that the former MVP is suiting up and ready to go. These last two games against the Pistons are important for playoff seeding and the Bucks are still without
Damian Lillard (calf). Antetokounmpo will likely be a popular play in DFS lineups since he'll be the focal point of the team yet again.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
April 11, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Ty Jerome (knee) will miss Friday's contest against the New York Knicks due to left knee injury management. Jerome will be out for the second half of back-to-back games after finishing with 24 points, six assists, two rebounds, and one block in 26 minutes against the Pacers on Thursday. The Cavs will likely rest several players for their last two games as they prepare for the playoffs. Jerome's last chance to suit up is during the team's regular season finale on Sunday afternoon versus the Pacers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Paolo Banchero (ankle) won't play on Friday against Indiana. The Magic are bound for the Play-In tournament, so the team will give Banchero,
Franz Wagner (knee),
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee), and
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) the night off. As a result, DFS managers could see increased production from
Cole Anthony,
Goga Bitadze,
Caleb Houstan, and
Anthony Black.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons center/forward
Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to right knee inflammation. Since he's been playing more of a backup role, it shouldn't cause too much of a shakeup in the rotation.
Jalen Duren should see a big chunk of minutes and
Paul Reed will likely get some more playing time as well. The Bucks have a lot of size in the frontcourt, so Reed may be a sneaky, yet risky, play in DFS. Reed has only played more than 19 minutes in a game one time this year, so the safest bet is finding a different option.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is cleared to play in Friday's meeting with the 76ers. The former Oklahoma Sooner had a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double in Thursday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. As usual, he was listed on the injury report because of Achilles Tendinitis. But the Hawks need to secure the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, so he will be out there. Young has faced the Sixers just once this season, amassing 28 points and eight assists, giving him plenty of appeal for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Hawks
April 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (knee) appeared on Friday's injury report for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but he's considered probable despite the patellar tendinopathy in his left knee. The star point guard has been a huge component to the team's success this year, so having him healthy down the stretch is very important. He's posted career-highs in multiple categories, including points (26.0), assists (9.1), and threes per game (2.1). If, for whatever reason, Cunningham is downgraded, then
Dennis Schroder would be the next one up to join the starting five.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) won't suit up for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He had 17 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block in Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, he will miss this one because of a sprained right shoulder. As a result,
Adem Bona,
Lonnie Walker IV,
Jared Butler, and
Jeff Dowtin Jr. should each see more offensive opportunities.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
April 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Malik Beasley (illness) has received a questionable tag on Friday for their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old hasn't missed a game yet this season, but he's suffering from an illness at the moment. So far, he's posted his best season since 2020-21 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he's unable to play in this one, his 16.2 points and 28.0 minutes per game will be left to
Dennis Schroder and maybe even
Ron Holland II. Schroder would be the safest play for any fantasy or DFS managers as he's averaged 10.7 points, 5.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 turnovers per game in 27 games with the Pistons.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Friday. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The 2023 NBA MVP dealt with the injury for the entire 2024-25 campaign. Unfortunately, it limited him to only 19 games. In addition, Embiid wasn't productive, at least compared to previous season, averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-low 29.9% shooting from behind the arc. While his days of being the best player in the league could be over, he at least could remain in the conversation. But first Embiid will need to figure out how to stay healthy, something he hasn't been able to do since being selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
April 11, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) remains on the injury report but has been tagged as probable for the Friday night showdown with the Detroit Pistons. Currently, the Bucks are ahead in the season series after beating the Pistons twice, but their final two games are both against each other. That means Antetokounmpo and company will need all hands on deck to make sure they stay in the fifth seed. If, for some reason, Antetokounmpo doesn't end up playing,
Bobby Portis would likely move into the starting five.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is experiencing some soreness in his right knee and has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man from France already missed the last two games, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team decided to hold him out of their last game on Sunday as well.
Adem Bona should get the starting nod at center again, while
Colin Castleton should remain the backup big, even if
Alex Reese (Achilles) does play. Bona has played well to end the season, to the tune of 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game through five games in April.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Justin Edwards (ribs) has drawn another questionable tag on Friday for their contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The rookie has missed the last two games due to a rib contusion and could possibly miss a third. While he's been sidelined,
Lonnie Walker IV joined the starting five alongside
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) and
Jared Butler. With Grimes also questionable, Walker and Butler could see a big bump in usage. In terms of scoring, Walker has been a bit better, as shown by his 24 points (7-17 FG) in their last game, but Butler has a bit more all-around potential. He averages 10.7 points, 4.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game in 26 games with the Sixers.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard
Quentin Grimes (shoulder) received a questionable status ahead of Friday's tip-off with the Atlanta Hawks due to a shoulder sprain. Grimes has been a fantasy basketball hero in the playoffs, but the Sixers are actively trying to make sure they retain their first-round pick by finishing in the bottom six. That means they'll likely take the cautious route with Grimes, which makes
Jeff Dowtin Jr.,
Jared Butler, and
Lonnie Walker IV solid streaming options. Dowtin dropped 30 points, three assists, and four steals in their last game while Butler registered 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Walker even had 24 points, one assist, and one steal.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard
Trae Young (Achilles) is back on the injury report for his Achilles tendinitis, but he's considered probable to play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hawks are locked into a play-in spot, but still could fall out of the eighth seed as they sit just one game ahead of the Chicago Bulls. Luckily, having Young against the battered and bruised Sixers should mean at least one win in these last two games. This should also make him a popular DFS option, but if he doesn't suit up for some reason,
Terance Mann would likely move into the starting lineup while
Caris LeVert would also get a bump in minutes.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 10, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Norman Powell (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Powell sat out on Wednesday and is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a shoulder injury. His absence would likely mean that
Derrick Jones Jr. would remain in the starting five. He finished with 18 points in 26 minutes during his last game. Also,
Bogdan Bogdanovic and
Kris Dunn would see larger roles if Powell is unable to go on Friday. Between the two, Bogdanovic is the better streaming choice for Friday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justin Russo
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