Jahmai Mashack is Returning on Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack (ankle, nose) is returning to the court ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Mashack is back following a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and nasal fracture. Before the injury, Mashack was actually playing significant minutes in the rotation. It's unclear if that will remain the case with the Grizzlies getting healthy at the guard spot. There's some deep league value here, but Mashack remains far from a must-add fantasy player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Guerschon Yabusele is Absent on Saturday
Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Yabusele drew the start on Friday with Nick Richards (elbow) unavailable. Now, both big men are sitting out for Saturday's contest, which puts the Bulls in a bad spot. Possibly, Lachlan Olbrich draws the start, but Patrick Williams and Leonard Miller should absorb most of the extra playing time. Miller is bringing enough to the table right now to warrant a look as a streaming option on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk Moves into Starting Five on Saturday
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will move into the starting five ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Fellow guard Nique Clifford (foot) is available following a two-game absence. However, the Kings have elected to ease him back into action and start Monk on Saturday. Possibly, Clifford is going to be limited, but the team hasn't said anything about a minutes limit. Monk should play his normal role in the rotation on Saturday. This season, Monk is averaging 12.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 22.3 minutes per game. The veteran guard has played 30 minutes or more over the last three games, but could see a reduced role with Clifford back in the mix. Regardless, Monk is worth starting in most 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: James Ham
Source: James Ham
Jonathan Kuminga to Sit Out on Saturday
Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Unsurprisingly, Kuminga will take a seat in the second leg of this back-to-back set while he continues to deal with lingering knee issues. The Hawks are also without Dyson Daniels (toe) on Saturday, so the depth of this team is going to be tested. Without them available, Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher will be asked to take on larger roles. Neither player has great streaming value, but Risacher could be worth a look as a low-end option with big minutes likely coming his way on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Onyeka Okongwu Won't Play on Saturday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (finger) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man appears to have suffered a finger injury that will keep him sidelined for this game. Luckily, fellow big man Jock Landale (shoulder) is back in the mix following a one-game absence. Landale should move into the starting five and have increased fantasy value on Saturday. Mouhamed Gueye should take over as the primary backup, but Landale is the better fantasy choice between the two. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for another update on Okongwu ahead of their game against the Boston Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jock Landale is Cleared for Saturday's Game
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (shoulder) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Landale is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury. Fellow big man Onyeka Okongwu (finger) is out, which means Landale should have an expanded role. Landale should start and play 25-plus minutes without Okongwu on the court. When he gets extra minutes, Landale is usually able to capitalize. Fantasy managers in need of help on Saturday should consider Landale as a streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dyson Daniels is Ruled Out for Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Daniels was questionable coming into this game due to a left toe sprain. It appears to be significant enough to keep Daniels off the court for at least one game. His next chance to play will come on Monday against the Boston Celtics, so fantasy managers should check for another update ahead of that game. Without Daniels, Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher should see expanded roles. Neither player is an ideal streaming option, but Risacher should offer some deep league value while Daniels sits out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Nique Clifford Could Return Saturday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's action against the Atlanta Hawks. This is unexpected, considering the team announced on Monday that Clifford would be re-evaluated in one week. The 24-year-old rookie has sat out two games due to a left midfoot sprain. Clifford has become a viable fantasy option since the All-Star break, averaging 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 32.9 minutes per game. Malik Monk, Devin Carter, and Daeqwon Plowden could all lose minutes with Clifford's return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Marcus Sasser Probable Saturday
Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (hip) is probable for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old returned from a hip injury on Thursday against the New Orleans and is expected to make a second consecutive appearance. Sasser had a quiet evening on Thursday, notching seven points, two rebounds, and one assist in 16 minutes. With Cade Cunningham (lung) out, Sasser has a chance to make a bigger impact. But Daniss Jenkins, coming off a 19-point, nine-assist performance against the Pelicans, is a much more attractive fantasy option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert on Track to Return Saturday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) has been tagged as probable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's encounter with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This suggests he is likely to return after missing one contest. Detroit had a back-to-back earlier this week, and LeVert didn't play in the second game on Thursday against New Orleans due to right knee tendinopathy. LeVert could have a more important role on Saturday if Duncan Robinson (hip) remains sidelined. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect miracles from him, as LeVert has contributed only 7.3 points and 2.7 assists in 19.3 minutes per game this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Listed as Questionable for Saturday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (hip) is questionable for Saturday's action against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran has hurt his right hip and was a late scratch on Thursday night when the Pistons hosted New Orleans. Kevin Huerter moved to the first unit and had an impressive outing with 22 points. He also collected three rebounds, two assists, and one steal across 34 minutes of action. Fantasy managers might want to give Huerter a look if he remains in the starting lineup on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu Questionable to Play Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. He's experiencing soreness in his right calf and exited the lineup earlier in the week after being initially considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Houston. Anthony Edwards (knee) will remain out on Saturday, so having Dosunmu back in the lineup would be very important for the Timberwolves. The former Bull has averaged 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists over his last five appearances. With both Edwards and Dosunmu out, Mike Conley re-entered the rotation as a starter on Wednesday, totaling five points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. The veteran could get another start on Saturday, giving him more fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner Iffy for Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) could miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran big man was sidelined by calf soreness earlier this week. Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) are also battling health issues, which has boosted the playing time of Jericho Sims, Pete Nance, and Taurean Prince. All three could again have more importance on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma Questionable Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He's on the injury report due to right Achilles tendinopathy and has already missed two games. Kuzma's absence gave Pete Nance a chance to start on Wednesday against Portland, but he didn't do a lot in his expanded role. Across 31 minutes, Nance tallied six points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block. Taurean Prince also gets more minutes without Kuzma and appears to be a better fantasy target after a solid 29-minute outing off the bench in Wednesday's loss.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis May Miss Another Game Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. Portis, who is nursing a left wrist sprain, sat out Wednesday's loss to Portland and has played in only one of the last three games. Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and Myles Turner (calf) are also banged up, so the frontcourt looked very different on Wednesday night. Pete Nance and Jericho Sims both started, combining for 18 points and 10 rebounds. The two could keep their starting roles on Saturday, but it's going to be a much tougher matchup against Victor Wembanyama's crew.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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