NBA News
Donte DiVincenzo
MIN • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Donte DiVincenzo (toe) participated in Wednesday’s practice.
Having been out since January 15 with a toe injury, DiVincenzo appears on track to return at some point during the Timberwolves’ current road trip. His participation in Wednesday’s practice does not guarantee Donte will be available for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, as he is officially questionable. However, a return would give the Timberwolves another option on the perimeter, even if his minutes were restricted. Mike Conley has been DiVincenzo’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Chris Hine
Brandon Boston
NOP • G • #11
2 months ago
Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) is out for Thursday’s game against the Suns.
With Bruce Brown (rest) also out for Thursday’s game, Boston’s continued absence leaves the Pelicans light on options on the wings. Jordan Hawkins and Antonio Reeves should play more despite being reserves, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kelly Olynyk
NOP • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Kelly Olynyk (rest) and Bruce Brown (return to competition conditioning) are out for Thursday’s game against the Suns.
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights the Pelicans will play in Phoenix, so some availability issues were expected. Olynyk’s absence is more impactful, opening up a place within the starting lineup. Karlo Matkovic and Jose Alvarado are potential replacements. Both will have added value whether they start or come off the bench, as Brown is one of the Pelicans’ better reserves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray
DEN • Guard • #27
2 months ago
Jamal Murray (knee) and Aaron Gordon (calf) are probable for Thursday’s game against the Bucks.
Murray and Gordon were also listed as probable ahead of Monday’s win over the Pacers, in which the former played 33 minutes and the latter 24. However, with the Nuggets visiting the Pistons on Friday, one (or both) may get a night off for injury management reasons. Russell Westbrook and Julian Strawther would be first up for additional minutes if Murray or Gordon misses time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jonathan Kuminga
GSW • Forward • #00
2 months ago
Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) will miss Thursday’s game against the Magic but could return during the Warriors’ road trip.
Sidelined since January 4 with a sprained right ankle, Kuminga has been scrimmaging recently. He’s still awaiting final approval from the medical staff, which means a return could occur during the Warriors’ four-game road trip that begins on Thursday in Orlando. The final game of the trip is on Tuesday against the Knicks.
Source: Anthony Slater
Jaylen Clark
MIN • Guard • #22
2 months ago
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Timberwolves signed Jaylen Clark to a two-year contract.
Initially on a two-way deal, the 2023 second-round pick has played well enough this season to earn a standard contract. Clark has appeared in 17 games this season after missing the entire 2023-24 campaign with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and he has been a factor as a wing defender. The contract gives Clark some security, and while he may not significantly impact fantasy basketball, he’s a helpful option for the Timberwolves, especially defensively.
Source: Shams Charania
Bones Hyland
MIN • • #
2 months ago
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Timberwolves have signed Bones Hyland to a two-way contract.
The 26th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Hyland has struggled to establish himself as a pro. After beginning this season with the Clippers, he was waived by the Hawks after being acquired at the February trade deadline. While Hyland is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball in Minnesota, he reunites with the executive (Tim Connelly) who drafted him in Denver.
Source: Shams Charania
Cole Anthony
ORL • Guard • #50
2 months ago
Cole Anthony (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Warriors.
With Jalen Suggs sidelined indefinitely, Anthony’s injury opens up more minutes for Anthony Black in Orlando’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Charles Bassey
SAS • Center-Forward • #28
2 months ago
Charles Bassey (knee) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets.
Bassey will miss another game with a bone bruise in his left knee, leaving the Spurs light on options at the center position with Victor Wembanyama done for the season. Bismack Biyombo will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming for managers needing rebounds. Sandro Mamukelashvili will play rotation minutes off the bench, but there’s no need to consider adding him.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Trayce Jackson-Davis
GSW • Forward • #32
2 months ago
Trayce Jackson-Davis (illness) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Magic.
Jackson-Davis has a chance to return from a two-game absence, though his return won’t have a major impact on fantasy basketball. Draymond Green, Quinten Post and Kevon Looney are all ahead of TJD in the frontcourt pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dariq Whitehead
BKN • Guard-Forward • #0
2 months ago
Dariq Whitehead (knee) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Whitehead’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Nets’ rotation when healthy. Hopefully, this is not an injury that keeps him out for an extended period, as there may be “silly season” opportunities for Whitehead if the Nets aren’t in contention for a play-in spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Walker Kessler
UTA • Center • #24
2 months ago
Walker Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday’s matchup with the Kings.
Initially ruled out on Tuesday, Kessler has been upgraded to available and should see his typical workload against Sacramento. He’ll return following a one-game absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis
SAC • Guard • #23
2 months ago
Keon Ellis (ankle) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz.
Ellis injured his ankle during Monday’s win over the Hornets and was initially questionable for Wednesday night. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Kings’ rotation, which likely means Trey Lyles will see his minutes decrease. As long as the Kings’ starters are healthy, Ellis will offer limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Cameron Johnson
BKN • Forward • #2
2 months ago
Cameron Johnson (back) is available for Wednesday’s matchup with the Thunder.
Johnson will shake off a questionable tag and play against OKC at Barclays. He’s come on strong as Brooklyn’s go-to scoring option, and he should continue to operate in that manner on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alexandre Sarr
WAS • • #
2 months ago
Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will miss Wednesday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Sarr will miss a third straight game, which means Richaun Holmes should remain with the first unit. Holmes has averaged 11 points, eight rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 blocks across 29.5 minutes over his last two starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Nikola Vučević
CHI • Center • #9
2 months ago
Nikola Vucevic (calf) is out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Clippers.
Vooch will miss a second straight game, which means Zach Collins (shin) should draw another start. Collins posted a solid 19/5/1/1/1 line across 28 minutes against the Sixers on Monday, and he’s worth streaming again tonight.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porziņģis
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
2 months ago
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s tilt with the Pistons, and Luke Kornet (personal) is out.
Porzingis, Kornet and Al Horford all sat Tuesday. Horford is on track to return to the lineup, but Porzingis could miss both legs of the back-to-back set. Torrey Craig started at center on Wednesday, though he only logged 15 minutes. Neemias Queta saw 20 minutes off the bench and was the better fantasy option. If Porzingis is ultimately ruled out, expect Horford to be the biggest beneficiary, with Queta offering some deeper-league value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
Jaylen Brown (leg) and Sam Hauser (back) are questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Pistons.
Brown suffered a bone bruise in the second half of Tuesday’s win over Toronto, and he may be forced to sit for the second half of Boston’s back-to-back set. If Hauser is available and Brown isn’t, the former could see some additional run. If both are out, more work could be available for Payton Pritchard and Al Horford.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Scottie Barnes
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
2 months ago
Scottie Barnes (hip) and Jakob Poeltl (hip) are questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Pacers.
Poeltl has missed eight straight, but this is a new update for Barnes, who is a late addition to the injury report. Jonathan Mogbo and Chris Boucher should continue to see increased run for as long as Poeltl is out, while Barnes’ absence could free up some more minutes for the likes of Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Ja’Kobe Walter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder
DET • Guard • #71
2 months ago
Dennis Schroder (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Celtics.
Schroder has averaged 8.2 points and 4.2 dimes across 18.1 minutes in six games with Detroit, so his potential absence won’t cause much of a fuss amongst fantasy hoops enthusiasts. Marcus Sasser may earn some extra playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Simone Fontecchio
DET • Forward • #19
2 months ago
Simone Fontecchio (finger) will miss Wednesday’s matchup with the Celtics.
Fontecchio will miss a second straight game due to a dislocated finger, and his next chance to return will be Friday when the Pistons host the Nuggets. Fontecchio’s absence won’t cause much of an impact in the world of fantasy hoops, as his production has been minimal this season when available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LeBron James
LAL • Forward • #23
2 months ago
LeBron James finished Tuesday’s win over the Mavericks with 27 points (11-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 37 minutes.
James had a rather nondescript first three periods of Tuesday’s game, as he appeared intent on allowing Luka Doncic to take over against his former team. But in “winning time,” LeBron flipped a switch. Shooting 7-of-9 from the field in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points with five rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer. James has scored 25 points or more in four straight games and has provided top-10 value in eight-cat formats since Doncic made his Lakers debut on February 10.
Austin Reaves
LAL • Guard • #15
2 months ago
Austin Reaves accumulated 20 points (5-of-12 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in 37 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Mavericks.
Reaves has now scored 20 points or more in four of his last six games, with three of those performances occurring with Luka Doncic on the court. Since the trade, Reaves has provided third-round value in nine-cat formats, averaging 20 points, four rebounds, six assists, 0.8 steals, one block and 2.5 three-pointers per game. Based on how he’s played, fantasy managers have nothing to worry about regarding Reaves’ value in a lineup that includes Doncic and LeBron James.
Luka Dončić
LAL • Forward-Guard • #77
2 months ago
Luka Doncic shot 6-of-17 from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line in Tuesday’s 107-99 win over the Mavericks, scoring 19 points with 15 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in 35 minutes.
Doncic faced the Mavericks for the first time since he was traded in early February. He got off to a good start offensively on Tuesday, racking up nine points, seven rebounds and four assists in the first quarter. The point total may not have been as gaudy as most anticipated, but Doncic did record his first triple-double as a Laker. Luka has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats since the trade but was under a minutes restriction in his first two appearances.
Klay Thompson
DAL • G • #31
2 months ago
Klay Thompson finished Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers with 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in 30 minutes.
Thompson was relatively quiet during the first three quarters and then heated up during the fourth. He scored 11 of his 22 points in the final frame, but the Mavericks were unable to get over the hump. The 22 points are the most Thompson has scored in a game since February 6, when he dropped 25 on the Celtics. Given how shorthanded the Mavericks are, with Anthony Davis among the absentees, they’ll need more consistent production from Klay. If he can provide that, fantasy managers will also benefit.
Dwight Powell
DAL • F-C • #7
2 months ago
Dwight Powell (hip) accounted for two points (1-of-2 FGs), five rebounds and one blocked shot in 16 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers.
Before Tuesday’s game, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Powell would be limited to 10-12 minutes in his first game back from a hip injury. He played 16 minutes and replaced Kessler Edwards (four points and three rebounds in 13 minutes) in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Powell did not provide much value outside of rebounds, and that isn’t enough to make him worth streaming while the Mavericks are shorthanded in the frontcourt. However, consistent rotation minutes won’t be an issue for Powell as long as he remains healthy.
Kyrie Irving
DAL • G • #11
2 months ago
Kyrie Irving amassed 35 points (12-of-27 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, two blocks and five three-pointers in 39 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers.
Irving was magnificent on Tuesday, and he has now scored 30 points or more in four of his last five outings. Since February 5, the Mavericks guard has been a top-10 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. With Anthony Davis (groin) out, even more of the offensive workload has fallen on Irving’s shoulders. And to the delight of fantasy managers, he’s answered the call. Dallas plays twice more during Week 17, starting with the reeling Hornets on Thursday.
Max Christie
DAL • G • #00
2 months ago
Max Christie played 37 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, accounting for 10 points (4-of-13 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one block and two three-pointers.
On the other side of Luka Doncic facing his former team for the first time was Christie, a second-round pick of the Lakers in 2022. Overall, he’s played well since being traded to Dallas. However, Christie has scored 12 points on 5-of-18 shooting in his last two appearances. In his first seven games as a Maverick, the third-year guard averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.4 three-pointers, shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 84 percent from the foul line. Christie will look to snap out of his mini-slump when the Mavericks host Charlotte on Thursday.
KJ Simpson
CHA • Guard • #25
2 months ago
KJ Simpson had 16 points (7-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Simpson moved into the starting lineup Tuesday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) out again. The 22-year-old point guard has played at least 30 minutes in three straight games now. Simpson hasn’t been particularly effective in any of those games and Charlotte has lost all three outings. It doesn’t appear that he’s much of a fantasy asset at the moment, but he’s certainly getting a bunch of minutes lately.
Buddy Hield
GSW • Guard • #7
2 months ago
Buddy Hield had 16 points (6-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers against the Hornets.
The game against the Hornets got out of hand fast and most of the Warriors’ key players played 20 minutes or less. This impacted Hield less than most. He was able to have a good game as he poured in 16 points and four three-pointers in only 20 minutes. Hield’s fantasy value is limited coming off the bench, but he’s a reliable scorer and three-point specialist.