Andrew Nembhard Misses Fourth Consecutive Game
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's on the injury report due to thoracic and lumbar injury management, sitting out a fourth consecutive contest. With Nembhard out of the picture, Quenton Jackson has enjoyed a stint as a starter and is expected to lead the backcourt again, especially with T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also unavailable. Jackson has averaged 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game since Nembhard departed the lineup. Kam Jones and Ethan Thompson also benefit from Nembhard's absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam Unavailable Tuesday Night
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Cameroonian star injured his left ankle on Friday night against Charlotte and could be done for the rest of the season. After Tuesday, the Pacers will have only three more games to go. Jalen Slawson stepped into the first unit as Siakam's replacement on Sunday against Cleveland and is likely to maintain the spot after a productive outing. Across a team-high 33 minutes, Slawson had 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Matas Buzelis Misses Second Straight Game Due to Illness
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) won't play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, missing a second consecutive game. The 21-year-old hasn't overcome an illness, which knocked him out of the lineup over the weekend. Leonard Miller started in Buzelis' place on Sunday against Phoenix, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds and scoring 17 points. He looks to be a solid option for fantasy managers again on Tuesday, especially given the matchup. In a starting role, Miller has averaged 12.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey Out on Tuesday
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's juicy fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old is managing a left hamstring injury and won't be part of the Bulls' lineup for the third time in four games. Collin Sexton (finger) is expected to make another start on Tuesday night. He has averaged 15.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in a starting role this season. Giddey's absence also raises the fantasy ceiling for Tre Jones, who led the Bulls with 29 points in Sunday's 120-110 loss to Phoenix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams Won't Play Against Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't suit up on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champions play a back-to-back in Los Angeles, and Williams will be held out on Tuesday for hamstring injury management. He will likely be brought back into the lineup on Wednesday against the Clippers. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace are the likeliest candidates to fill in for Williams in the first unit. Meanwhile, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins may see an uptick in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Remains on the Shelf Tuesday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. A week ago, Edwards returned from a knee injury, but he has played in only two of Minnesota's four games. The four-time All-Star wasn't himself in these games and is now back on the shelf with the same right knee issue. It's a concerning situation for the Timberwolves, who haven't secured a postseason spot yet. With Edwards unavailable, Mike Conley figures to get another start. Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland will also carry additional fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Victor Wembanyama Sustains Bruised Rib Versus 76ers
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama sustained a bruised rib during Monday's win over Philadelphia. He was injured early in the second quarter in a collision with Paul George. Wembanyama returned to the game midway through the second frame, but he asked to be subbed out with 44.3 seconds left until halftime. The MVP candidate didn't play in the second half, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in 16 minutes. San Antonio will return to action on Wednesday night against Portland, and Luke Kornet, who notched 10 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes on Monday, would have an expanded role if Wembanyama misses time.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade Set to Sit Out Again on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) and forward Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tyson will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a lingering toe injury, while Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with an ankle issue. Both players remain without a clear timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant Unavailable on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant is out for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant is set to miss tonight's action due to calf injury maintenance. The 28-year-old big man logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Max Strus Ruled Out Against Grizzlies
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left foot injury maintenance. The 30-year-old finished with four points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen Available on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen missed Sunday's game against Indiana due to knee injury management. With several Cavs players set to miss tonight's action, Allen could see heavy frontcourt usage, making him a solid streaming option. The 27-year-old big man collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes of work on Thursday against Golden State.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley Active Against Memphis
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He returns after missing Sunday's game against Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old big man to have a heavy workload tonight, as many of his Cavs teammates are slated to sit out. Mobley finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 32 minutes in his last outing during Thursday's 117-108 win over Golden State.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill Set to Suit Up on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell will have the final set of a back-to-back off for left ankle maintenance after posting 38 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against Atlanta. James Harden (personal) is also sidelined, so Dennis Schroder is set for a busy evening despite seeing a limited role most recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
James Harden Out Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (personal) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Harden is set to sit out tonight due to personal reasons. The 38-year-old finished with 28 points, seven assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to play comes on Wednesday against Atlanta. Donovan Mitchell (ankle) will also have the evening off for left ankle maintenance, leaving the Cavs backcourt shorthanded. They will have to lean on Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter to take on extra minutes. The two guards have seen limited roles recently, and that will continue once Mitchell and Harden return to action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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