Aaron Nesmith Available Against Trail Blazers
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will play in the second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was initially listed as questionable after a 24-minute outing in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. On Tuesday night, Nesmith notched 14 points with 4-for-6 shooting from three-point range but didn't contribute much else. He will look to make a bigger impact in a more favorable matchup on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren Cleared to Face Nets
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets after dealing with a left hip contusion and should handle his usual workload if the game stays competitive. The All-Star big man has averaged 19.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 30.4 minutes over his last five games while shooting 56.1 percent from the field and 81.3 percent from the line. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, Holmgren should stay locked into lineups during the fantasy playoffs
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard Remains Out Wednesday, T.J. McConnell Makes Another Start
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will miss a third consecutive game due to a right calf contusion. Meanwhile, T.J. McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play and will make another start at point guard. McConnell produced a 10-point, 10-assist double-double in 20 minutes on Tuesday against the Knicks. However, he could have a lighter workload on Wednesday due to the back-to-back situation, making him a risky fantasy option. With Nembhard out, Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones will also get more work in the backcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland Will Play Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darius Garland (toe) will suit up for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report before being cleared to play. Garland will probably be back on the injury report on Thursday when the Clippers complete a back-to-back set with another home game against New Orleans. On Wednesday night, Garland will aim to post a second consecutive double-double in a favorable matchup. He finished Monday's loss to San Antonio with 25 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ivica Zubac Available Wednesday Against Portland
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers and is set to appear in his fifth consecutive contest despite regularly landing on the injury report. He logged 11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 27 minutes in his last game and is averaging 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes with Indiana. His return limits Jay Huff's upside to deep-league formats. Zubac should remain a useful option for managers targeting rebounds and field-goal percentage as long as he stays active.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kawhi Leonard Cleared to Return Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will rejoin the fun on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was in danger of missing a second straight game due to an ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Leonard's status from questionable to available. Leonard has been special in recent weeks, averaging 29.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals since the All-Star break. He should fill the box score with ease in a pace-up spot against a defensively-challenged team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ace Bailey Slated to Suit Up Wednesday
According to Ben Anderson of KSL News in Salt Lake City, Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bailey missed Sunday's contest against Sacramento while in the league's concussion protocol. If the 19-year-old experiences any setbacks, Andersson Garcia, who recorded three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block across 43 minutes on Sunday, would likely be called upon to handle an expanded role once again.
Source: Ben Anderson
Source: Ben Anderson
Pascal Siakam has No Timetable for a Return
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that forward/center Pascal Siakam (knee) is making good progress but still lacks a timetable for a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Siakam will miss his seventh straight game tonight due to a right knee sprain. Carlisle thinks the star forward will play again this season, but until then, Kobe Brown, Micah Potter (triceps), and Jarace Walker will likely continue to take on expanded roles.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
Source: Dustin Dopirak
Moses Moody Without a Timetable for Return to Action
Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports that Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) hasn't progressed as well as the team had hoped and he remains without a timetable for return. Moody has missed seven consecutive contests due to a sprained right wrist. The Warriors had hoped he would return during their road trip, which ends March 23, but he is still wearing a brace on his right hand. Gary Payton II and Will Richard will continue to take on extra time during Moody's continued absence.
Source: Nick Friedell
Source: Nick Friedell
Naz Reid Sidelined on Wednesday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Reid rarely misses time, but a right ankle sprain will keep him sidelined for this contest. The 26-year-old has missed just one other game all season. Anthony Edwards (knee) will also be out, opening up additional minutes for Bones Hyland, Kyle Anderson, and Joan Beringer. Hyland profiles as a viable short-term streaming option after posting 22 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes against Phoenix on Tuesday.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Source: Timberwolves PR
Bucks Want to Shut Giannis Antetokounmpo Down for the Rest of the Season
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks want forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to shut down for the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has pushed back on that plan and wants to return to action. The superstar will be re-evaluated in a week, but for now, he and the organization appear to be at odds over ending his season. Antetokounmpo has already missed 32 games this campaign.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Stephen Curry Hopes to Return Before End of Month
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are hopeful that guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return before the end of March. Curry has been out of action since the beginning of February due to a right knee injury. He's recently ramped up his on-court activity, but it appears the star guard will still be considered week-to-week. The 38-year-old's continued absence will keep the backcourt usage spread across Brandin Podziemski, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton II (lower leg), De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jonathan Kuminga Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's action against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old is dealing with a knee problem, but he managed to return to action Monday night against Orlando. However, Kuminga had only seven points on 2-for-7 shooting. Over his last two appearances, Kuminga has shot 18.2 percent from the field and hasn't made a positive impact since beginning his Hawks career with a strong three-game stretch. If Kuminga can't play on Wednesday, the rest of the bench will absorb his minutes, but no one stands out as a strong fantasy contributor. Jock Landale was the only other reserve to play more than 10 minutes on Monday, so Hawks head coach Quin Snyder doesn't seem to trust his second unit much.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
GG Jackson II Back in Action Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has removed Jackson II from the injury report after he missed some time due to a sore right foot. Jackson II's return will push Rayan Rupert back to the bench. After a tough night against Chicago on Monday, Rupert's fantasy value takes a further hit with a return to bench duties. Jackson II has been a solid option for fantasy managers since the All-Star break, averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ty Jerome Good to Go Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ty Jerome (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report, indicating he is available for action on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Jerome has been in and out of the lineup since the All-Star break and missed Monday's loss to Chicago due to a shoulder contusion. Even when available, Jerome has averaged only 22.2 minutes per game. Nevertheless, he offers plenty of fantasy value, posting averages of 20.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. As a result of Jerome's return, Rayan Rupert and Jahmai Mashack (ankle) will have significantly smaller roles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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