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
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Josh Hart (knee) is one of four starters listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to head coach Tom Thibodeau, Hart,
OG Anunoby (thumb),
Jalen Brunson (ankle), and
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) are all considered game-time decisions. The Cavaliers are resting a couple of players since they have the East locked up, but the Knicks are only one game ahead of the Indiana Pacers for the third seed. If Hart can't suit up,
Mikal Bridges and
P.J. Tucker will likely soak up some of those minutes. Tucker shouldn't be considered for a streaming option or value play in DFS after registering just three points and six rebounds across 27 minutes in their last game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: SNY TV
April 11, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton (back) won't play on Friday against the Magic. He had an excellent game in Thursday's win over the Cavs, amassing 23 points, 10 assists, and eight boards. The Pacers are expected to enter the postseason as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, so
Myles Turner (knee),
Pascal Siakam (elbow),
Aaron Nesmith (rest), and
Andrew Nembhard (thumb) also won't suit up. As a result,
T.J. McConnell,
Bennedict Mathurin,
Thomas Bryant, and
Obi Toppin should all make excellent value plays for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Friday's contest with the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. He's a true game-time decision according to head coach Tom Thibodeau, along with
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee),
Jalen Brunson (ankle), and
Josh Hart (knee). Anunoby was forced to miss their last game due to the same thumb sprain that he's dealing with now. If he's unable to play again,
Mikal Bridges would likely soak up a lot of minutes while
P.J. Tucker and
Landry Shamet get some more run off of the bench. Tucker clocked 27 minutes in their last game and registered three points and six rebounds, so finding a streaming option may be better elsewhere.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: SNY TV
April 11, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (knee) is available for Friday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Strus will be on the floor this evening after missing the first leg of the Cavs' back-to-back set due to a knee issue. During his last outing, the 29-year-old finished with nine points, five assists and four assists across 25 minutes in a 135-113 win over the Bulls on Tuesday. He will likely start tonight with
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) still on the shelf.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been given a questionable status for Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Head coach Tom Thibodeau stated that he's a game-time decision along with
OG Anunoby (thumb),
Josh Hart (knee), and
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee). One thing to consider for fantasy managers is that Brunson sits at 64 games played right now. That means he only needs one more game to qualify for regular season awards and All-NBA teams. If they hold him out of this one, he does have one more game to play. In that case,
Miles McBride and
Cameron Payne could both be solid options. McBride posted 12 points, six assists, two rebounds, and four steals alongside Brunson in their last game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: SNY TV
April 11, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) won't play on Friday against the Pacers. He logged 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics. However, the Magic are locked into the Play-In tournament, so Orlando also won't have
Franz Wagner (knee),
Paolo Banchero (ankle), and
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) in the lineup on Friday evening. But as far as Carter is directly concerned,
Goga Bitadze will likely fill the void in the middle, with the 25-year-old averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 41 starts this season.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 11, 2025
New York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Head coach Tom Thibodeau clarified that Towns is a game-time decision, as well as
OG Anunoby (thumb),
Jalen Brunson (ankle), and
Josh Hart (knee). With four of the starting five considered game-time decisions, the Knicks' lineup could look drastically different by the time they tip off. If Towns doesn't suit up,
Precious Achiuwa would be the best value play for DFS lineups. In 40 minutes during their last game, Achiuwa posted 18 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: SNY TV
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