3 weeks agoGolden State Warriors guard/forward
Klay Thompson (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Trail Blazers. The veteran has played in 29 of the last 30 games but could come out of the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back due to right knee tendonitis. If that's the case,
Chris Paul and
Brandin Podziemski will be counted on to make a bigger contribution on Thursday. The rest of the Warriors bench might get extended playing time as well, as the matchup is projected to be a very one-sided affair. Vegas has Golden State as a 14-point favorite on the road.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Portland. The four-time All-Star made an early exit on Sunday against Utah due to an apparent back problem, and he's now on the injury report with a knee contusion.
Jonathan Kuminga and
Trayce Jackson-Davis have the most to gain from a fantasy perspective if Green can't play on Thursday. This is a favorable matchup for Golden State's big men against a bad rebounding team that struggles on the defensive end.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward/guard
Naji Marshall (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Marshall has missed the last two games with his shoulder limiting him on the court and further weakening New Orleans' depth.
Brandon Ingram missing 11 straight games allowed Marshall to get extra minutes to contribute more before being forced out with shoulder issues. The Pelicans have incentive to keep Marshall out on Thursday in the first half of a back-to-back.
Dyson Daniels and
Larry Nance Jr. will benefit from more playing time if Marshall misses another game.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Brandon Ingram (knee) is ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. There is optimism for Ingram returning soon after doing more in practice, but he will miss his 11th consecutive game. Ingram has two more regular season games after this to return before the postseason and play-in games start.
Trey Murphy III has stepped up most with averages of 16.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over those 11 games in Ingram's absence.
Larry Nance Jr. and
Herbert Jones also get extra frontcourt minutes that come without Ingram to boost their value.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoGolden State Warriors power forward/center
Dario Saric (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Saric has been a solid bench player for Golden State, but he has missed the last 11 games while dealing with right-knee soreness. The Warriors would benefit from Saric's return since
Draymond Green is also questionable for the game, and depth may be weakened. However, it is unlikely Saric will have much of an impact when he does return. Names like
Trayce Jackson-Davis and
Jonathan Kuminga will have more fantasy value than Saric, and that only increases if Saric misses another game.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoAccording to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will miss the rest of the regular season. The multi-time All-Star suffered a calf injury during Tuesday's win over the Boston Celtics and underwent an MRI, revealing a strained Soleus. He'll undergo daily treatment and receive routine evaluations moving ahead. However, it appears there's a chance Antetokounmpo may also miss the postseason or at least part of it. But until he's back in the lineup,
Damian Lillard and
Khris Middleton should see a surge in offensive opportunities.
Bobby Portis, who plays well when Antetokounmpo isn't available, could also continue to benefit.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Clippers guard
Russell Westbrook (hand) won't play on Wednesday in the rematch with Phoenix. The 35-year-old had a triple-double when these clubs met on Tuesday night. However, Westbrook will join
Paul George (knee),
James Harden (foot), and
Kawhi Leonard (knee) on the shelf for this one. As a result,
Ivica Zubac,
Amir Coffey,
Terance Mann,
Bones Hyland, and
Norman Powell could easily surpass their usual DFS expectations.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoDenver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Timberwolves. Murray's presence on the injury report isn't anything new since returning from a seven-game layoff. But he's been on the floor for the Nuggets' previous two contests, most recently scoring 28 points on Tuesday in the win over Utah. With that in mind, the battle with the Timberwolves could go down to the wire, so Murray could see more work than he saw on Tuesday, giving him a higher ceiling from a DFS standpoint.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Jamal Murray
3 weeks agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (hip) is available for Wednesday's pivotal clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 29-year-old had a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double in Tuesday's win over the Utah Jazz. However, he once again made an appearance on the injury report, although that's been a theme over the last few weeks. But now that Jokic is officially cleared, DFS managers should strongly contemplate getting him in their lineups, considering he's averaged 30.7 points and 12.0 rebounds in three meetings with the Timberwolves during the 2023-24 campaign.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz guard
Kris Dunn (foot) is ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Houston Rockets. Dunn is missing his third straight game with a foot injury limiting his play. Utah is among the many teams out of contention prioritizing playing it safe by resting all banged-up players. Dunn joins
Collin Sexton and
Jordan Clarkson as three Jazz guards missing time and opening up more playing time.
Johnny Juzang and
Keyonte George get the starting guard spots to improve their fantasy value.
Talen Horton-Tucker will also see more usage increase coming off the bench on the limited roster.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Knicks. This injury has bothered him for at least a few weeks, and with the C's coasting to the postseason, he could get another night off to rest. With
Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and
Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) also on the injury report,
Luke Kornet may get more work than he can handle at the five. Of course, more minutes are never a bad thing concerning Kornet's DFS potential.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz forward/center
John Collins (back) is officially ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Collins will miss his sixth consecutive game after back spasms started limiting his availability. Utah falling out of playoff contention led them to play it safe with Collins and other banged-up players sitting out.
Brice Sensabaugh has benefited the most from Collins' absence, with averages of 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in the previous five games.
Luka Samanic,
Taylor Hendricks, and
Omer Yurtseven all have increased fantasy value with Collins and multiple other frontcourt players out on Thursday.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoAccording to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard
Jrue Holiday (knee) and the Celtics agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension. The 33-year-old was traded to the Celtics before the 2023-24 campaign after spending his last three seasons with the Bucks. Although his scoring numbers have dropped significantly since last season, he remains one of the most capable defenders in the National Basketball Association. While retaining Holiday will help keep Boston competitive moving ahead, it also opens up some much-needed cap space. Unfortunately, Holiday is no longer a consistent fantasy asset, and his durability over the years has also been an issue. Still, his upside is still higher than most, and it should stay that way for at least a few more seasons.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz guard
Jordan Clarkson (back) is officially out for Thursday's game versus the Houston Rockets. This will be the eighth consecutive game missed by Clarkson thanks to a lingering back injury. Clarkson last played on March 25, but that was his only game played while missing 14 of 15 games.
Talen Horton-Tucker has seen the biggest fantasy boost after playing 32 minutes in Utah's last game against the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz missing Clarkson,
Collin Sexton, and
Kris Dunn gives Tucker a strong usage rate against the Rockets in the backcourt.
Keyonte George and
Johnny Juzang both have higher ceilings, as well as the starting guards.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoBoston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks. He's been getting routine days off to rest, and with Boston sitting comfortably as the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, the C's may start resting their starters. But with Porzingis,
Al Horford (toe), and
Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) on the injury report versus New York,
Luke Kornet may get his share of minutes at the five, giving him plenty of upside for DFS participants.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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