April 9, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. A right thumb injury knocked Avdija out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs, and it could rob him of another game on Wednesday night.
Matisse Thybulle replaced Avdija in the starting unit on Sunday, while
Kris Murray received additional minutes off the bench. Although Murray was the more productive of the two, history has shown that neither player can be relied upon for consistent fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He may have to skip a third consecutive game due to lower back inflammation.
Trey Lyles is likely to log another start if Murray cannot return to the lineup. Lyles has seen heavy usage over the last couple of games, averaging 39.0 minutes a night, but his efforts have not translated well into fantasy basketball. In the two starts, Lyles has averaged 7.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Denver Nuggets. He injured his left calf on Monday against the Detroit Pistons and could be done for the rest of the regular season. Monk's early exit on Monday gave
Devin Carter a spot in the rotation. He finished with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 22 minutes. Carter will likely get a bump in minutes again on Wednesday night, but fantasy managers should not get too excited about this, as the 23-year-old struggled to fill the box score against the Pistons.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Houston Rockets point guard
Fred VanVleet is unlikely to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. VanVleet is experiencing soreness in his right ankle and looks set to sit out for the second time in four games.
Tari Eason was brought into the starting unit when VanVleet missed a 143-105 win against the Utah Jazz on April 2. However, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka might have different plans for Wednesday, as he could also be without
Alperen Sengun (back) and
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin), who are both considered questionable for the game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Houston Rockets forward/center
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is attempting to overcome left groin soreness before tip-off. If Smith Jr. is unable to play,
Tari Eason will likely receive additional minutes, with
Jae'Sean Tate or
Cam Whitmore possibly re-entering the rotation. Meanwhile, if Smith Jr. gets the green light to play, he may see increased usage in the frontcourt since
Alperen Sengun (back) is also questionable for the game, and his absence would open up significant minutes at the center position.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man from Turkey is dealing with soreness in his lower back and might be absent from the lineup for only the fifth time this season.
Steven Adams and
Jock Landale are likely to see increased usage if Sengun is ruled out for the game.
Jabari Smith Jr. (groin) can also fill minutes at center, but he isn't at 100 percent either and has joined Sengun on the injury report with a questionable designation.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. He could be removed from the lineup due to a sore back. Since moving to Philadelphia, Grimes has taken his game to the next level, averaging 26.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.8 steals since the beginning of March.
Lonnie Walker IV and
Ricky Council IV may be required to contribute significantly to the offense in Wednesday's game, particularly with
Justin Edwards (ribs) also listed as questionable.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He will likely sit out a sixth consecutive game as the Nuggets hit the court for the first time since the stunning firing of head coach Michael Malone. It will be interesting to see what adjustments interim head coach David Adelman makes to the lineup and rotation.
Russell Westbrook has filled in for Murray in the starting unit for most of the season, but he has run with the starters only once in the last five games that Murray has missed.
Jalen Pickett has recently seen increased usage in the first unit, yet he has been unproductive on most nights.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (back) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. The two-time Olympic champion was unavailable on Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers due to back spasms.
Haywood Highsmith received the starting nod and is likely to move back into the second unit for Wednesday's matchup. The Bulls are weak defensively, and Adebayo has not had any problems exploiting their shortcomings, averaging 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in the matchup this season. On Wednesday, Adebayo might have increased offensive usage, as
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) is listed as questionable and may miss another game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 9, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is listed as probable for Wednesday's special matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The star big man is likely to play against his former team, marking his first meeting with the Lakers since they traded him for
Luka Doncic in February. Davis has suited up seven times for the Mavericks, averaging 20.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks. Dallas has been cautious with Davis' workload since his return from an adductor strain, with him yet to play over 30 minutes. However, he can still be dominant and has averaged a 30-point double-double this month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports that New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will suit up Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. He missed a month of action after spraining his ankle during the March 6 loss to the Lakers. Fortunately, the All-Star was cleared to return for Sunday's win over the Suns, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. It will likely take him another few games to shake off any residual rust. Despite the upside typically, Brunson may not be the safest option for DFS managers for tonight's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Sean Grande
April 8, 2025
Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward
Pat Connaughton (ankle) is ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making four consecutive appearances, Connaughton was unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain. He will now have to sit out another contest because of the ailment. Connaughton has averaged only 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per contest in the 2024-25 season, so his absence this evening won't be a big issue for Milwaukee.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
April 8, 2025
Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports that Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (elbow) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Siakam missed only his second game of the season on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets when he had to depart the lineup due to an elbow injury. The star forward has only scored 20 points once in his last seven outings. However, having Siakam return after a one-game absence should provide fantasy managers with a valuable asset for Tuesday's game.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Tony East
April 8, 2025
Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic (back) is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 34-year-old big man will miss the first leg of a back-to-back set due to soreness in his right calf. Vucevic finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes in his last appearance on Sunday versus the Hornets. With Vucevic on the shelf,
Zach Collins will likely soak up most of the minutes available at center during tonight's contest.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 8, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Josh Giddey (hip) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Giddey will be out of action for the first leg of a back-to-back set due to right forearm tendinopathy. The 22-year-old is likely being held out for injury management and rest after an impressive outing, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and one steal in a 131-117 win over the Hornets on Sunday.
Talen Horton-Tucker is likely in line for a heavier workload while Giddey is out against the Cavs.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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