Bucks Waive Cam Thomas

The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas on Monday night, marking the second time this season that the 24-year-old has been cut by a team. On Feb. 5, Thomas was waived by the Brooklyn Nets, who drafted him in the first round in 2021. After the Bucks picked him up, Thomas started his career in […]

Caleb Martin, Brandon Williams Remain Out Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (heel) and guard Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Monday against the Golden State Warriors. Martin has been ruled out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report, while the team has downgraded Williams from doubtful to out. Dallas will be without both players for the third consecutive […]

Brandon Ingram a Late Scratch Versus Jazz

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) was a late scratch for Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right heel inflammation. Ingram wasn't on the injury report and was announced as a starter before the team made a late change, promoting Ja'Kobe Walter to the first […]

Moses Moody, De'Anthony Melton Available Monday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) and guard De'Anthony Melton (hand) have been cleared to play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Moody has missed 10 games due to a wrist sprain and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Meanwhile, the team has upgraded Melton's status from probable to available. The […]

Cody Williams Ruled Out Monday

Utah Jazz guard/forward Cody Williams (shoulder) won't suit up on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out after Utah initially listed Williams as doubtful. The 21-year-old has been one of the offensive leaders for the Jazz recently, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a starter. With […]

Drake Powell Slated to Miss Monday's Matchup With Portland

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Drake Powell (knee) is unavailable to suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. The 20-year-old rookie is set to sit out the last leg of a back-to-back due to left knee injury management after he logged eight points, three assists […]

Aaron Nesmith Will Play Monday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has shaken off a questionable tag and will suit up on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He is managing a right ankle injury but is ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance. Despite producing a five-point dud on Saturday against San Antonio, Nesmith has averaged 15.6 points and 2.0 […]

Andrew Nembhard Available Against Magic

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been upgraded to available for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. The team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. While Nembhard has been held back by various health issues in recent weeks, he had a great outing on Saturday against San Antonio, putting up 25 […]

Nique Clifford Out Tuesday Against Hornets

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte after exiting his previous outing early, leaving Sacramento without one of its recent high-minute starters. His absence should open more runs for Malik Monk and Devin Carter. Monk is coming off 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes, making […]

Norman Powell Returns to Action Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (calf) will be back in action on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He didn't play in Saturday's loss to Houston due to a calf problem. Powell has battled health issues throughout the season and has made only three appearances in March. He is averaging 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and […]

Russell Westbrook to Miss Second Straight Game

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte, marking his second straight absence. His absence could continue to open backcourt minutes for Malik Monk and Devin Carter, especially if Killian Hayes (foot) is also unavailable. Monk erupted for 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes in his […]

Quentin Grimes Won't Play Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and has been officially ruled out ahead of tip-off. Philadelphia also won't have its Big Three and Kelly […]

Devin Vassell Cleared to Play Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against Miami after recently dealing with tightness. He has averaged 14.6 points, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 33.1 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady but capped fantasy value alongside De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle. Vassell remains a hold […]

Vit Krejci Unavailable Against Nets

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Krejci is set to miss his fifth straight contest due to a bruised left calf. His next chance to return is on Wednesday against Milwaukee. While the 25-year-old is out of action, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle will continue […]

Stephon Castle Iffy for Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Miami after missing the last two contests due to soreness. If the rookie guard remains out, Dylan Harper could continue seeing expanded minutes after delivering 24 points, one three-pointer, four rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes during his last start. Harper […]

Bennedict Mathurin Remains Out Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will remain out for Monday's game against Milwaukee, extending his absence to four straight contests. His continued absence has opened steady rotation minutes on the wing. Kris Dunn logged five assists, two steals, and two blocks in 32 minutes off the bench in his last outing and remains […]

Isaiah Collier Still Sidelined Monday

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will miss another game Monday against Toronto, marking his third straight absence due to injury management. With Keyonte George (hamstring) also sidelined, Utah has leaned heavily on Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng to handle point guard duties. Mbeng logged 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 45 minutes […]

Nique Clifford Exits Early on Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (ankle) exited early and was unable to return during Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. Clifford left the game after rolling his ankle early in the fourth quarter. The Kings decided to hold him out for the rest of the night, but the severity of the injury is unknown right […]

Kevin Porter Jr. to Miss Third Straight Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his third straight absence because of right knee inflammation. His continued absence keeps Ryan Rollins in an expanded role after he delivered 26 points, three three-pointers, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 33 […]

Grayson Allen to Miss Fourth Straight Game

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a left knee issue, marking his fourth straight absence. His continued absence keeps Collin Gillespie in a larger role after the starting guard logged 33 minutes with 18 points, four three-pointers, four rebounds, and […]

Josh Hart Good to Go Sunday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing one contest with a right knee issue. Hart should resume his usual starting role and minutes workload after averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games. His ability to contribute […]

Jaylen Brown Available Sunday Against Timberwolves

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being listed as probable because of a left quad contusion. The All-Star wing appears set to handle his usual workload after avoiding an absence. Brown has averaged 30.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games […]

Luka Doncic Set to Play Monday Against Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be available for Monday's game against Detroit after the league rescinded his 16th technical foul, removing the automatic one-game suspension. Doncic continues to deliver elite fantasy production, averaging 39.8 points, 5.4 three-pointers, 7.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 2.6 steals across his last five games while logging 39.2 minutes. […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 22: 3/23 -3/29

The fantasy playoffs are heating up, and with each new week, managers are presented with more challenges as star players continue to drop like flies with injuries (my condolences to those who lost Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards in recent weeks). I'm expanding the list to 20% and under this week to be […]

Russell Westbrook Out Against Brooklyn

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will not play Sunday against the Nets because of right foot soreness. The veteran guard's absence could open more backcourt minutes for Killian Hayes and Devin Carter. Hayes recently produced eight points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes, while Carter scored 24 points […]

Luka Doncic Facing One-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is expected to miss Monday's game against Detroit after picking up his 16th technical foul Saturday, though the team has reportedly filed an appeal. The Slovenian superstar dominated in his last outing, recording 33 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals. With 38.1 percent of the team's usage […]

De'Anthony Melton Cleared to Play Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks after being listed as questionable, marking his first time playing both ends of a back-to-back this season. Melton's minutes have fluctuated, but he has remained fantasy relevant, averaging 16.0 points, 1.6 three-pointers, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over […]

Jaylon Tyson Ruled Out Versus Pelicans

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after being listed as doubtful. His absence should keep extra wing minutes available for Keon Ellis and Sam Merrill. Merrill started the last game and finished with 13 points, three three-pointers, one rebound, three assists, one steal, and one block in […]

Donovan Mitchell Available Saturday Against New Orleans

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (eye) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans after missing one contest with a left eye contusion. Mitchell is expected to reclaim his usual high-usage role alongside James Harden, continuing to anchor Cleveland's scoring and playmaking. In his last appearance, Mitchell posted 19 points, one three-pointer, eight rebounds, three […]

Austin Reaves Cleared to Play Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (hip) is available for Saturday's game against Orlando after being added to the injury report with left hip soreness. Reaves should continue handling a secondary playmaking role, though his fantasy ceiling remains tied to the presence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Over his last five games, he has […]