Ryan Dunn on Track to Return Monday
Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (wrist) appears ready to return to action on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Dunn hasn't played for five games due to a wrist injury. Before he sprained his right wrist, Dunn made three consecutive starts, filling in for Grayson Allen. Allen has just returned from injury, meaning we will likely see Dunn re-enter the Suns rotation as part of the second unit. As a reserve, Dunn has averaged only 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Uncertain for Monday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He could miss a second consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. Jaquez Jr. has impressed this season, producing 16.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game off the Miami bench. Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware led the second unit on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Simone Fontecchio is in a position to log more action without Jaquez Jr. available, but he didn't see the floor in Saturday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Coby White Returning to Bulls Lineup Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. White missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He hasn't played on consecutive nights since making his season debut in the middle of November. While he has been dealing with some efficiency issues, White's overall productivity has been good, as the 25-year-old has averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 30.6 minutes. Orlando has recently improved its defense, now ranking ninth in the league for defensive efficiency, making this potentially a tricky matchup for White.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paolo Banchero Unavailable Monday
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't be returning to the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. The Magic star is recovering from a left groin strain, and the team hasn't announced a timetable for his return. In his absence, Tristan da Silva figures to receive another start. The 24-year-old has lost momentum recently, posting double-digit points only once in the past four games. Overall, da Silva has averaged 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in a starting role this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Larry Nance Jr. to Miss 3-4 Weeks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (calf) will miss 3-4 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. The veteran sustained a Grade 1 soleus strain in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a backup, Nance Jr. is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game this season. With Jarrett Allen (finger) also exiting the lineup on Sunday and ruled out for around a week, Evan Mobley will be in for a busy time in the Cavaliers frontcourt. He led the team in scoring with 27 points and had 14 rebounds in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen to Miss a Week of Action
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will be sidelined for approximately one week, the team announced on Sunday. Allen is dealing with a finger injury, missing four of the last five games. It is now clear that he will sit out at least four more matchups. Cleveland's frontcourt has also lost Larry Nance Jr. (calf) for several weeks, creating opportunities in the lineup for Thomas Bryant and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. The latter made a positive impact in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics, leading his team with a plus-19 rating in 22 minutes. Tomlin finished with seven points, two rebounds, and one steal.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
Nikola Jokic Listed as Probable for Monday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable designation for Monday's tilt against Anthony Davis (calf) and the Dallas Mavericks. The Serbian superstar continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but it looks like he will play through the injury again. Jokic hasn't yet skipped any games this season and is once again averaging a triple-double. He has posted 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game. Impressively, Jokic didn't miss a single shot from the field on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns, going 7-for-7 during a 26-point effort in a 130-112 win.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Davis Likely to Play Against Nuggets Monday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. After coming back from a calf injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis skipped the second leg on a back-to-back on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. In his return, Davis had 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in 28 minutes. Dwight Powell took Davis' starting spot on Saturday and will drop back to the bench on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable for Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) is listed as probable for Monday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The former MVP is managing a left adductor injury but is expected to remain in the lineup. Antetokounmpo should be fresh for the game after playing only 19 minutes in Saturday's blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. Despite seeing limited action, Antetokounmpo still had 29 points in the contest and missed a double-double by just two rebounds. In his first meeting with the Wizards this season, Antetokounmpo went for a 37-point, 14-rebound double-double in just 27 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schroder Won't Play Sunday
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. He will be out for a third consecutive game with a hip flexor strain. Schroder was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Without Schroder, Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, and Keon Ellis have an opportunity to play more. Westbrook has been the most consistent fantasy performer of the trio and is fresh off his 206th career triple-double.
Source: James Ham
Source: James Ham
Andre Drummond Available Versus Atlanta
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (knee) will play on Sunday versus the Hawks. He was listed as questionable, although the knee contusion won't be enough to keep him off the floor. However, with Joel Embiid (knee) returning from his nine-game absence, Drummond will head back to the bench, significantly lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Dave Uram
Source: Dave Uram
VJ Edgecombe Cleared to Suit Up on Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers forward VJ Edgecombe (hamstring) will play on Sunday against Atlanta after missing the last three games. The rookie has played well in his inaugural year, averaging 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.6% from behind the arc. He'll be back on a night when Joel Embiid (knee) will return from his nine-game absence. All things considered, Edgecombe should be plugged back into all fantasy lineups, with Quentin Grimes, who had 19 points in Friday's NBA Cup win over the Nets, heading back to the bench.
Source: Austin Krell
Source: Austin Krell
Joel Embiid Back on Sunday Night
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Hawks after missing the last nine games. He'll likely see fewer minutes than usual. However, the 31-year-old will return against a Hawks team that will be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness). With that said, Embiid can be added back into all fantasy lineups despite being on a minutes watch.
Source: Kyle Neubeck
Source: Kyle Neubeck
Craig Porter Jr. Available on Sunday Night
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) will play on Sunday night against Boston after missing the last three games because of a strained left hamstring. The Cavs will be without Jarrett Allen (finger), Lonzo Ball (knee), Sam Merrill (hand), and Larry Nance Jr. (calf), meaning there will be minutes up for grabs. While Porter will presumably come off the bench, he should see enough minutes to warrant starting consideration in any fantasy setup.
Source: Ethan Sands
Source: Ethan Sands
Trey Murphy III Out Again on Sunday Night
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) won't play on Sunday night against the Lakers, marking his second-straight absence. The Pelicans are hurting, with Zion Williamson (hamstring), Jordan Poole (quadriceps), Herbert Jones (calf), and Jordan Hawkins (illness) also on the shelf. As a result, fantasy managers can anticipate more production from Jose Alvarado, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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