2 weeks agoDallas Mavericks forward/center
Maxi Kleber (back) is out for Friday's game against Golden State. Kleber had a decent showing in Thursday's win over Atlanta, finishing with seven points, six boards, and one block in 21 minutes. But he'll sit this one out because of back spasms. The Mavs also won't have
Dereck Lively II (knee), so
Daniel Gafford should get even more work. There's also a chance
Dwight Powell gets some action, although he's hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Grant Afseth
2 weeks agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Cameron Johnson (toe) is considered doubtful for Saturday's match-up with the Detroit Pistons. The 28-year-old is suffering from a left big toe sprain and is not likely to suit up. Johnson limped to the locker room during Wednesday's game versus the Indiana Pacers but was able to return to the court. He played in two of the last three games for Brooklyn but played below 25 minutes in both. He also scored just five points in both of those games, and it appears the toe injury is a significant concern. More minutes will likely go to
Dorian Finney-Smith and
Lonnie Walker IV as long as Johnson remains sidelined.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors guard
Gary Payton II (ankle) will play on Friday against the Mavericks. He was listed on the injury report because of a sore left ankle. Fortunately, the 31-year-old is good to go. Under normal circumstances, Payton wouldn't have much upside for DFS managers. However, he's worth rostering in deep DFS contests, considering
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) aren't available.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) remains out on Friday against the Mavericks. He's battling a knee issue, although it's tough to say when he'll return to the lineup.
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) is also sidelined against Dallas, so
Moses Moody and
Chris Paul could get even more work, giving them both upside for DFS managers.
Brandin Podziemski, who has struggled recently, might also be worth adding to all DFS lineups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The star guard has not suited up in the past seven games, and there is a chance he could miss another contest as he is recovering from right knee inflammation. With the regular season winding down, the Nuggets are certainly going to take precautions with their starting point guard to make sure he is healthy for the playoffs.
Reggie Jackson will likely continue to lead the first unit as long as Murray is unable to play.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (elbow) will play on Friday against Chicago. He's appeared in just three of the team's last 30 games, so there's a chance he'll be limited in his first game back from his most recent layoff. However, the 26-year-old should be on the floor enough to negatively impact the fantasy outlook of
Miles McBride, who will head back to the bench for this one.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Kristian Winfield
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (foot) is considered probable for Saturday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The 28-year-old has played through a right foot strain and has not been limited by the injury. He continues to see his regular minutes as a starter, taking on more responsibility since
Jamal Murray (knee) has been sidelined. Gordon can typically be relied on to fill the stat sheet in various ways on both sides of the ball. He has scored at least 18 points in two straight games while contributing to the rebound and assist columns. In addition, he has recorded a steal in three consecutive contests.
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks forward
Josh Hart (wrist) is available for Friday's meeting in Chicago. He was listed as probable because of a sprained right wrist, so there wasn't any doubt regarding his availability for this one. The 29-year-old narrowly had a triple-double in Thursday's win over the Sacramento Kings, meaning he'll likely see plenty of attention from DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Kristian Winfield
2 weeks agoNew York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (foot) will play on Friday against the Bulls. He has a sore right foot, something that's bothered him throughout the 2023-24 campaign. But the Knicks need him out there if the team hopes to gain ground in the Eastern Conference moving toward the postseason. With that in mind, Brunson amassed 31 points and 13 assists the last time these clubs met, meaning he's an ideal DFS option.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Kristian Winfield
2 weeks agoDenver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (hip) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. The MVP candidate will likely suit up despite dealing with left hip inflammation. He was also previously battling a wrist injury, but that ailment is no longer listed on the injury report. A healthy Jokic is terrific news for both the Nuggets and fantasy managers as he continues another season of dominance. In his most recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, he recorded a triple-double (36 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists).
--Dave Goldsholl - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 weeks agoGolden State Warriors forward
Andrew Wiggins (ankle) will come out of the lineup on Friday versus Dallas. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Wiggins was limited to 23 minutes on Thursday against Houston due to a sore left ankle. Golden State completes a back-to-back, so it makes sense to give Wiggins a bit of rest.
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) appears to be trending toward playing on Friday and should pick up most of Wiggins' minutes. The team also hopes to have
Gary Payton II (ankle) available, and his presence would also help Golden State to cope with Wiggins' absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (finger) won't play on Friday against San Antonio. The Pelicans are facing the Spurs, one of the worst teams in the NBA, so Williamson may just be getting a night off ahead of Sunday's clash with the Suns. But now that he's ruled out,
Larry Nance Jr. should be a popular DFS value option. At the same time,
CJ McCollum,
Trey Murphy III, and
Herbert Jones could also see an uptick on the offensive end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Pelicans
2 weeks agoMiami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (foot) will return to action on Friday against Houston. After missing 20 games with a foot problem, Herro received a questionable tag entering Friday, and Miami has now upgraded him to available. Herro could be limited following his long absence, but he's among the Heat's main offensive weapons and should still feature prominently in the game. Herro's return means fewer shots for
Terry Rozier and
Duncan Robinson. The latter will likely have to give up a few minutes of playing time as well.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Miami Heat
2 weeks agoOklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) has already been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Celtics. However, head coach Mark Daigneault stated the MVP candidate won't play for the remainder of the Thunder's road trip, which concludes on Sunday in Indiana. Daigneault added that Gilgeous-Alexander returned to Oklahoma City for conditioning, so it seems he has a chance to return for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Of course, the team won't push him to return sooner than necessary, even if it means giving up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference heading toward the playoffs. But with
Jalen Williams (ankle) also out, guys like
Aaron Wiggins,
Chet Holmgren,
Josh Giddey, and
Luguentz Dort could pick things up offensively.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Joel Lorenzi
2 weeks agoDallas Mavericks point guard
Luka Doncic (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's tilt against the Warriors. He was already unlikely to play after picking up a doubtful tag due to a sore right knee. There's hope Dallas' MVP candidate can return on Sunday versus Houston.
Kyrie Irving should be a usage monster without Doncic, with
Tim Hardaway Jr. also in a spot to get extra shots. Meanwhile,
Dante Exum is the likeliest candidate to move into the starting five, which will boost his fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Grant Afseth
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