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
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (nose) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Thursday versus the Houston Rockets. Kessler is dealing with a nose fracture, and Utah is playing it safe with injuries since they have no chance of making the playoffs. The Jazz will have a limited roster against Houston with Kessler and multiple other rotation pieces out.
Omer Yurtseven has started in Kessler's place, and he's averaged 13.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals on 61% field goal shooting in those three games. Utah is running out the season, and unexpected players like Yurtseven benefit from improved fantasy value to end the season.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Knicks. He's on the injury report because of a knee contusion. However, the C's are the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, so Tatum could just be getting a night off to rest. With
Jaylen Brown (hand),
Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), and
Jrue Holiday (leg), among others, also in danger of missing Thursday's contest,
Derrick White,
Payton Pritchard,
Sam Hauser, and
Luke Kornet could get plenty of action.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoBoston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (hand) is listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash with the New York Knicks. The Celtics are the top team in the Eastern Conference by a mile, so some of their players may be rested heading into the postseason. With
Jayson Tatum (knee),
Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), and
Jrue Holiday (leg), among others, also carrying injury designations,
Sam Hauser,
Luke Kornet, and
Payton Pritchard could end up smashing through their DFS ceilings.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz guard
Collin Sexton (illness) will miss Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Sexton is battling an illness that will force him to miss his second consecutive game after playing every game of the season beforehand. Utah is having a lackluster season limited by injuries, but Sexton was a rare bright spot. The Jazz have no reason to rush Sexton or other players back early, with the team having nothing left to play for.
Johnny Juzang started in place of Sexton in the last game to boost his fantasy value.
Talen Horton-Tucker and
Jason Preston also have greater opportunities off the bench with more guard minutes open.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoNew York Knicks forward
Julius Randle (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday. The 29-year-old dislocated his right shoulder in January. While he tried to get back on the floor for the playoffs, he ultimately needed to go under the knife. Randle had another quality year, averaging 24.0 points and 9.2 rebounds in 46 games. He will be re-evaluated in five months, so it appears he might be ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. Considering Randle had played at least 71 games in the previous three seasons leading up to this one, the surgery shouldn't be enough to lower his fantasy stock significantly.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ian Begley
3 weeks agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Markkanen will miss his seventh consecutive game after aggravating a right shoulder impingement to continue the woes in an injury-limiting season. Utah's one-time All-Star has played in just 55 games this season. The Jazz revealed that Markkanen would be re-evaluated on a timetable that should be met in a few days, but it is unlikely he will play again with Utah out of contention. Forwards
Brice Sensabaugh,
Luka Samanic,
Taylor Hendricks, and
Darius Bazley receive more minutes with Markkanen and others out for boosted fantasy value.
--Joey Haverford - RotoBallerSource: Andy Larsen
3 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Khris Middleton (ankle) isn't available for Wednesday's clash with Orlando. The 32-year-old logged 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Boston Celtics, finishing with 12 points, nine assists, and six boards. However, he also turned the ball over seven times. Nonetheless, it's the second game of a back-to-back, so Middleton will take the night off to rest. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) also sidelined for this one,
Damian Lillard,
Bobby Portis, and
Brook Lopez should pick things up on the scoring end. At the same time,
AJ Green,
Pat Connaughton,
Jae Crowder, and
Malik Beasley could also get more involved offensively.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 weeks agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. The 29-year-old went down with a non-contact injury in Tuesday's win over the Celtics. Of course, there was a great deal of concern regarding the injury. However, Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI, which revealed he is dealing with a strained soleus. Milwaukee has two games left before the postseason commences, although things don't look promising regarding his availability. But as far as Wednesday's contest is concerned,
Khris Middleton (ankle) is also out to rest. As a result,
Damian Lillard,
Bobby Portis, and
Brook Lopez are expected to pick up most of the slack. There's also a chance guys like
Jae Crowder,
AJ Green,
Malik Beasley, and
Pat Connaughton get more involved.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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