April 28, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (abdomen) is questionable for Tuesday's postseason showdown with the Bucks. The 22-year-old averaged 12 points in the first three games of the series against Milwaukee. However, he suffered an abdominal contusion and wasn't available for Game 4 on Sunday. Although Mathurin hasn't been a reliable fantasy option for DFS managers, his absence should at least open the door for
Jarace Walker to see more work, with the 2023 No. 8 overall pick coming off a 12-point, five-rebound effort.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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April 28, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Monday versus Miami. He wasn't available for Saturday's win over the Heat because of a great toe sprain, an injury that bothered him toward the end of the regular season.
Sam Merrill got the start in Game 3, although he went scoreless in 19 minutes. Instead, it was
De'Andre Hunter and
Ty Jerome who shined without Garland, with the duo combining for 34 points, 14 assists, and three steals. DFS managers should continue to see increased involvement from the pair. The same can be said for
Max Strus,
Evan Mobley,
Jarrett Allen, and
Donovan Mitchell.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Danny Cunningham
April 27, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) will play on Sunday versus Orlando. The right knee impingement isn't expected to go away anytime soon, so DFS managers will likely see him on the injury report for the rest of the postseason. But unless Brown suffers a setback along the way, he'll likely continue to see north of 30 minutes per contest. However, his presence should mean
Sam Hauser, who would have been in line to start, will likely remain on the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Boston Celtics
April 27, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is questionable for Monday's encounter with the Miami Heat. He didn't suit up for Game 3 on Saturday because of a left great toe sprain, an Injury he battled toward the end of the regular season. As a result,
Sam Merrill entered the starting lineup. However, Merrill went scoreless, with
De'Andre Hunter and
Ty Jerome combining for 34 points, 14 assists, and three steals.
Jarrett Allen also returned to form, ending with a team-high 22 points, his highest of the postseason. If Garland remains sidelined, Hunter, Jerome, Allen,
Evan Mobley, and
Max Strus should all receive more scoring chances.
Donovan Mitchell, coming off a 13-point effort, should turn things around.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 27, 2025
Detroit Pistons guard
Jaden Ivey (calf) is still recovering from the broken left Fibula he sustained during the January 1 win over the Orlando Magic. Fortunately, Ivey is moving in the right direction, with the team reporting that his current activities include "a progression of basketball shooting and skill work," which have been accompanied by "continued re-conditioning and strength work." He had a down year in 2023-24. Yet, with J.B. Bickerstaff at the Helm, Ivey averaged a career-high 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 40.9% shooting from downtown during the regular season. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Still, the Pistons are one game away from being bounced from the postseason by the Knicks, meaning Ivey likely won't be back in the lineup until the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks along the way.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Pistons PR
April 26, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (pelvis) won't play on Saturday against the Rockets. He had 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals in Game 1. However, the veteran was injured in Game 2, limiting him to only seven minutes of action. Without Butler,
Moses Moody,
Stephen Curry,
Draymond Green, and
Brandin Podziemski should all benefit on the scoring end.
Jonathan Kuminga, who had 11 points in Game 2, might also remain in the rotation, potentially even entering the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Slater
April 26, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Sunday's postseason meeting with the Knicks. He logged 18 minutes in Game 1. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old has been burdened by left knee inflammation, costing him the last two games of the series. If Stewart can get back on the floor for Game 4,
Tim Hardaway Jr., coming off a 24-point effort, should remain in the starting lineup.
Dennis Schroder, who had 18 points in Game 4, will likely also stay more involved.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Sunday's playoff clash with the Magic. Brown has been working through this knee injury over the last few weeks, so he'll likely be out there for Game 4, assuming he hasn't suffered a setback. With
Jrue Holiday (hamstring) already ruled out,
Al Horford is anticipated to stay in the starting lineup. But if Brown is downgraded,
Sam Hauser and
Payton Pritchard should receive more minutes, with
Derrick White,
Jayson Tatum, and
Kristaps Porzingis the favorites to lead the way offensively.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
Boston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (hamstring) won't play on Sunday versus Orlando. He didn't do much on the scoring end in the first two games of the series, combining for only 10 points. Still, he was certainly missed on Friday night in the loss to Orlando, especially on the defensive end. Without Holiday in the lineup,
Al Horford, who had six points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in Game 3, will presumably stay in the starting lineup, with
Luke Kornet potentially remaining more involved from off the bench.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (illness) is questionable for Saturday's postseason clash with the Pistons. Robinson isn't feeling well, resulting in his absence from Saturday's practice. The 26-year-old no longer has a minutes restriction, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. Still, he hasn't done much for DFS managers outside of his rebounding efforts, totaling only eight points in the first three games of the series. If Robinson can't suit up,
Precious Achiuwa will likely see more minutes. Still, Thibodeau will presumably continue to run his starting lineup into the ground, leaving little room for anyone else to get involved.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is available for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Clippers. He continues to battle a left shoulder strain. Fortunately, the 26-year-old hasn't missed a game during the series. Porter has struggled, hitting the double-digit scoring mark just once in his last three games. But with
Russell Westbrook (foot) out, Porter could benefit on the scoring end.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) won't play on Saturday against the Clippers. The multi-time All-Star combined for 29 points in the first two games of this series. Unfortunately, he had only three points in Game 3 and was limited to eight minutes of action. It's unknown if Westbrook will be ready to return for Game 5. In the meantime,
Peyton Watson and
Jalen Pickett should see more work from off the bench. Still, interim head coach David Adelman will presumably give his starting lineup all the minutes they can handle, which could make it difficult for Watson and Pickett to do anything meaningful for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Law Murray
April 26, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Saturday against the Heat. He played well in the first two games of the series. Unfortunately, a great toe sprain, an injury Garland battled during the regular season, will keep him off the floor for Game 3. Without Garland in the lineup,
Donovan Mitchell will likely see a bump in usage.
Ty Jerome and
De'Andre Hunter should also benefit from a fantasy standpoint, no matter their roles.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 26, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) was not present during his "usual" pregame warmup time heading into Saturday's postseason clash with the Heat. He played well in Game 2, finishing with 21 points and nine assists. However, Garland appeared on the injury report for Game 3 because of a great toe strain, an injury he dealt with during the regular season. Kenny Atkinson can go in several different directions regarding the starting lineup if he can't suit up. Still, Garland's absence will likely result in an uptick in usage for
Donovan Mitchell, with
Ty Jerome expected to see plenty of attention from DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
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