| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Jeff Teague |
| 2. Dennis Schroder |
| 3. Shelvin Mack  SidelinedShelvin Mack (calf) will not play against the Blazers on Friday. He has been out since Jan. 17 due to a calf strain. Mack did some work in practice on Thursday, but he doesn't have a target date to return. Expect Dennis Schroder to soak up the backup minutes behind Jeff Teague. Additionally, the Hawks will be less likely to rest their players with Mack not healthy. Jan 30 |
| SG | 1. Kyle Korver |
| 2. Thabo Sefolosha SidelinedThabo Sefolosha (right calf strain) will not return against the Blazers on Friday. The Hawks ruled him out quickly, so that's usually a sign that he's going to miss time. Kent Bazemore is the next man up with DeMarre Carroll (Achilles) also out on Friday. If you're in a deep league, give Bazemore a look. Jan 30 |
| 3. John Jenkins |
| SF | 1. DeMarre Carroll SidelinedDeMarre Carroll (left Achilles strain) will not play against the Blazers on Friday. He is just banged up and the Hawks will allow him to heal. Carroll has been one of the more efficient small forwards in the NBA and his steals numbers have pushed him to mid-round value on the year. His fantasy owners should bench him tonight and expect him to play on Saturday against the 76ers. Thabo Sefolosha will start. Jan 30 |
| 2. Kent Bazemore |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap |
| 2. Mike Scott |
| 3. Adreian Payne |
| C | 1. Al Horford |
| 2. Pero Antic |
| 3. Elton Brand |
| 4. Mike Muscala |
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| PG | 1. Jarrett Jack |
| 2. Deron Williams SidelinedDeron Williams (ribs) went through the majority of Thursday's practice, however, he remains out for Friday's game vs. the Raptors. Williams was able to go through some contact portions of Thursday's practice, so he is certainly making progress. We'll continue to monitor his status closely, but with Williams out, Jarrett Jack will continue to play heavy minutes for Brooklyn. Jack had taken the starting gig away from Williams even before the injury, so there are no guarantees that Williams will immediately return to the starting lineup when he's 100 percent. Jan 29 |
| 3. Darius Morris |
| SG | 1. Joe Johnson |
| 2. Markel Brown |
| SF | 1. Sergey Karasev |
| 2. Alan Anderson |
| 3. Bojan Bogdanovic |
| PF | 1. Kevin Garnett |
| 2. Mirza Teletovic SidelinedThe Nets released a statement on Wednesday saying that Mirza Teletovic (lungs) will make a full recovery. He obviously won't play again this season, but this is fantastic news and hopefully this means we will see him back out on the court soon. Teletovic is flying home to New York on Wednesday, and we will continue to track his progress every step of the way. Expect Cory Jefferson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Brook Lopez to see some extra minutes for the foreseeable future. Jan 28 |
| 3. Cory Jefferson |
| C | 1. Mason Plumlee |
| 2. Brook Lopez |
| 3. Jerome Jordan |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker SidelinedKemba Walker had successful surgery on his knee Wednesday and he is expected to be out a minimum of six weeks. There's a chance he could be out even longer than that, and his owners may be forced to evaluate other options with fantasy playoffs looming. Brian Roberts will take over as the starting point guard in Charlotte and should be picked up in most leagues, while Gary Neal and Lance Stephenson should handle the ball more as well. Jan 28 |
| 2. Brian Roberts |
| 3. Jannero Pargo SidelinedJannero Pargo (back) will not be active against the Spurs on Wednesday as expected. With Kemba Walker (knee) looking at some serious time on the sidelines, it will be up to Brian Roberts and Gary Neal to run the point for Charlotte. While Pargo is expected to be re-evaluated next week, he can be ignored in almost all leagues. Jan 28 |
| SG | 1. Lance Stephenson |
| 2. Gerald Henderson |
| 3. Gary Neal |
| 4. P.J. Hairston |
| SF | 1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 2. Jeff Taylor |
| PF | 1. Cody Zeller |
| 2. Marvin Williams SidelinedMarvin Williams (concussion) is likely going to be cleared for Saturday to face the Nuggets. He has been out since Saturday due to a concussion and a broken nose. Williams may also have a mask due to a broken nose, which isn't a new thing for him. With Williams back, Cody Zeller is a little less appealing. Jan 30 |
| 3. Noah Vonleh |
| C | 1. Al Jefferson |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo SidelinedBismack Biyombo (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise, and he's expected to be reevaluated in approximately 10 days. Biyombo will not do any impact activities during that stretch of time. Biyombo had found his groove after not playing earlier this season, and he's averaged 6.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 55.6 percent shooting over 13 games as a starter. Big Al Jefferson should move back into the starting lineup, but the Hornets are now dangerously thin behind him with just Jason Maxiell, Cody Zeller and Noah Vonleh. Jan 26 |
| 3. Jason Maxiell |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving |
| 2. Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | 1. J.R. Smith |
| 2. Iman Shumpert |
| 3. Joe Harris |
| 4. James Jones |
| SF | 1. LeBron James |
| 2. Shawn Marion |
| 3. Mike Miller |
| PF | 1. Kevin Love |
| 2. Tristan Thompson |
| C | 1. Timofey Mozgov |
| 2. Brendan Haywood SidelinedBrendan Haywood (left knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. OKC. Haywood said he got kneed in his left knee during Friday's game vs. Charlotte, and it is too swollen to play on today. However, he's barely a part of the Cavs rotation, so there aren't any fantasy implications with this news. Jan 25 |
| 3. Anderson Varejao SidelinedThe Cavaliers have been granted a $4.9 million Disabled Player Exception for Anderson Varejao, who will miss the remainder of the season due to Achilles surgery. Varejao's absence has thrust Tristan Thompson into a featured role at center, but their frontcourt remains perilously thin. It wouldn't be surprising to see them pick up a big man to relieve Thompson and Kevin Love, but fantasy owners aren't likely to benefit from any low-level transactions. Dec 31 |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| | |
| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| |
| PG | 1. George Hill |
| 2. C.J. Watson |
| 3. Donald Sloan |
| SG | 1. Rodney Stuckey |
| 2. C.J. Miles |
| SF | 1. Solomon Hill |
| 2. Damjan Rudez |
| 3. Paul George SidelinedHead coach Frank Vogel said that Paul George (leg) has increased his workload, but he's still being limited to non-contact work. George remains extremely unlikely to suit up this season, so he can remain on the waiver wire unless you're in a keeper league. We'll continue to provide updates on his progress, but there's been no indication that he will play this year. Jan 27 |
| PF | 1. David West |
| 2. Luis Scola |
| 3. Chris Copeland |
| C | 1. Roy Hibbert |
| 2. Lavoy Allen SidelinedLavoy Allen (knee) is being listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings. If Allen sits Chris Copeland will have the opportunity to step back into the rotation, but as a reserve playing behind David West, neither Allen nor Copeland can be expected to do enough statistically for consideration in most leagues. Jan 30 |
| 3. Ian Mahinmi |
| 4. Shayne Whittington |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
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| PG | 1. Ronnie Price |
| 2. Jeremy Lin |
| 3. Steve Nash SidelinedThe Lakers have been awarded a $4.85 million disabled player exception for Steve Nash, who is out for the season with nerve damage. The Lakers are over the salary cap and this exception will allow them to sign a free agent for the remainder of the season, or possibly trade for a player in the final year of their contract. We should hear reports about possible targets for L.A. in the coming days, so owners in deep leagues should keep an eye out for updates. Nov 25 |
| SG | 1. Kobe Bryant SidelinedKobe Bryant confirmed that the plan is for him to be ready to play come September when the Lakers open up their training camp. Bryant, speaking with the media the day after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair his right rotator cuff, said that his shoulder is feeling "sore, but it's okay." We'll continue to monitor Bryant's status closely, but it's worth noting that a return in September puts him one month ahead of his initial nine-month timeline, so there's a decent chance he's not ready to go by training camp. Jan 30 |
| 2. Wayne Ellington |
| 3. Jordan Clarkson |
| SF | 1. Wes Johnson |
| 2. Nick Young SidelinedNick Young (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday. He said he can do some straight-line running, but he can't cut yet, and he is being listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Knicks. If he's out, the Lakers will use more Jeremy Lin in the second unit while Wayne Ellington will have more scoring opportunities. Jan 30 |
| PF | 1. Ed Davis |
| 2. Carlos Boozer |
| 3. Ryan Kelly |
| 4. Julius Randle SidelinedJulius Randle underwent surgery on Tuesday morning to replace the screw in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, and a full recovery is expected. Randle had the screw inserted after breaking that metatarsal during his senior year of high school, and this procedure was a preventative measure to make sure his foot does not become an issue later in his career. This surgery was unrelated to the broken leg he suffered back in October, and he remains out for the 2014-15 season. Jan 6 |
| C | 1. Jordan Hill |
| 2. Robert Sacre |
| 3. Tarik Black |
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| PG | 1. Mike Conley SidelinedMike Conley (wrist) is probable to play against the Thunder on Saturday. It's nice to see the Grizzlies will get their star point guard back, but they didn't miss him in their last two games. Conley should have his hands full in what should be a great game on Saturday night. If you added Beno Udrih, you can let him loose. Jan 30 |
| 2. Beno Udrih |
| 3. Nick Calathes |
| 4. Russ Smith |
| SG | 1. Courtney Lee |
| 2. Vince Carter SidelinedVince Carter's MRI revealed a "left foot tendon injury" and he will be re-evaluated next week. It looks like Carter dodged a bullet here, as there was some fear that he had sustained a fracture to his foot. It's unclear at this point exactly how long Carter will be sidelined, but Tony Allen will likely soak up most of Carter's reserve minutes. Jan 30 |
| 3. Jordan Adams |
| SF | 1. Tony Allen |
| 2. Jeff Green |
| PF | 1. Zach Randolph |
| 2. Jon Leuer |
| 3. Jarnell Stokes  SuspendedJarnell Stokes has been suspended two games for fighting with his D-League teammates Kalin Lucas. Stokes is not a part of the Grizzlies rotation so there aren't any fantasy implications here. Jan 29 |
| 4. Tyrus Thomas |
| C | 1. Marc Gasol |
| 2. Kosta Koufos |
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| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Mario Chalmers |
| 2. Shabazz Napier |
| 3. Tyler Johnson |
| SG | 1. Dwyane Wade SidelinedDwyane Wade (hamstring) will not travel initially during Miami's upcoming four-game road trip. Wade said a best-case scenario for his return would be 2-3 weeks, so he wouldn't have played in any of these games anyway. While he's sidelined, Chris Bosh will be the main man on offense, with Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole, and Shabazz Napier all seeing some increased opportunity. Jan 30 |
| 2. Norris Cole |
| SF | 1. Luol Deng SidelinedLuol Deng (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks. The Danny Granger Express rolls on for at least one more night. Deng will miss fifth game of the 2014-15 season on Friday and Granger will presumably get the start after putting up 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three treys in place of Deng on Tuesday. James Ennis should see some increased run with Deng and Dwyane Wade (hamstring) both out on Friday, but Granger is the better fantasy option of the two. Jan 29 |
| 2. Danny Granger |
| 3. James Ennis |
| PF | 1. Chris Bosh |
| 2. Josh McRoberts SidelinedPat Riley denied that the Heat offered Josh McRoberts (knee surgery) to the Nets in a package for Brook Lopez. Riley told reporters that he hasn't "offered anyone to anybody," though he's been engaged in undisclosed trade talks. "There’s a lot of conversation but we’re not active," Riley said. "We’re not about to give up assets that we don’t have, that we need, to make a lateral move out of desperation ... If it’s a player to take us into the future, we’ll think about it. It’s fluid." Jan 23 |
| 3. Shawne Williams |
| 4. Udonis Haslem |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside |
| 2. Chris Andersen |
| 3. Justin Hamilton  Inact ListJustin Hamilton will be inactive for Tuesday's game vs. OKC. Tyler Johnson will be in uniform tonight, but neither Johnson nor Hamilton can be considered an option in any league. Jan 20 |
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| PG | 1. Ricky Rubio SidelinedTimberwolves' head coach Flip Saunders said that Ricky Rubio (ankle) will not play this weekend, but he did not rule out the possibility of Rubio making his return next week. There's a slim chance that Rubio will be available for Monday's game against Dallas, but with the way things have been going, we wouldn't get too excited. Rubio was initially believed to be targeting a return for Christmas day, but has continually had his timeline pushed back further and further. However, when Rubio does finally make his return, he'll hurt the value of Zach LaVine and Mo Williams. Jan 30 |
| 2. Zach LaVine |
| 3. Lorenzo Brown |
| 4. Mo Williams SidelinedMo Williams (personal) will not play against the 76ers on Friday. Zach LaVine will get another start at point guard. LaVine had one of his best games as a pro on Wednesday and he'll look to keep it going. Williams should be considered as questionable for Saturday against the Cavs. If you're OK with taking some risk because the Wolves will play Lorenzo Brown minutes in the 20s, give LaVine a look as a plug-and-play in a favorable matchup. Jan 30 |
| SG | 1. Kevin Martin |
| 2. Chase Budinger |
| 3. Troy Daniels |
| SF | 1. Andrew Wiggins |
| 2. Shabazz Muhammad SidelinedShabazz Muhammad (oblique) and Robbie Hummel (hand) have both been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the 76ers. Neither player is expected to be back any time soon, so this news should come as a surprise to no one. With Muhammad sidelined, Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Martin, and Thaddeus Young will continue to be the main guys on offense for the Timberwolves. Jan 30 |
| 3. Robbie Hummel SidelinedRobbie Hummel suffered a broken hand during Sunday's game against the Hawks, and he is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. It's a tough blow for Minnesota, as they can't seem to catch a break with injuries this season. By the time he returns to action in March, Minnesota will likely have Shabazz Muhammad (abdominals) and Kevin Martin (wrist) back into their rotation, so Hummel can be dropped in almost all leagues. Chase Budinger should pick up a few extra minutes off the bench in the meantime. Jan 25 |
| 4. Glenn Robinson III |
| PF | 1. Thaddeus Young |
| 2. Anthony Bennett |
| C | 1. Nikola Pekovic |
| 2. Gorgui Dieng |
| 3. Miroslav Raduljica |
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| PG | 1. Brandon Knight |
| 2. Kendall Marshall SidelinedKendall Marshall has been ruled out for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. This is a tough blow for Marshall and we wish him all the best in his recovery. This news leaves the Bucks pretty shorthanded in the backcourt and it will be up to guys like Jerryd Bayless and O.J. Mayo to fill the void off the bench. We will pass along further updates as needed. Jan 17 |
| 3. Jorge Gutierrez |
| SG | 1. O.J. Mayo |
| 2. Jared Dudley |
| 3. Jerryd Bayless |
| SF | 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 2. Khris Middleton |
| 3. Damien Inglis SidelinedDamien Inglis (foot) will undergo surgery on Monday, and he will be out for the remainder of the season. Inglis didn't log a single second in his first season with the Bucks. After fracturing his right foot during a pre-draft workout, Inglis' CT scan in late-October revealed the fracture wasn't healing properly, and he'll undergo another procedure to address that. Jan 4 |
| PF | 1. Ersan Ilyasova SidelinedErsan Ilyasova (groin) will miss Thurday's game against the Magic. The Bucks may go into Thursday's game short-handed as Zaza Pachulia (calf) is questionable. Jared Dudley and Johnny O'Bryant are the biggest fantasy beneficiaries of Ilyasova's absence, while John Henson could join them as he's due to start if Pachulia can't suit up. Jan 29 |
| 2. John Henson |
| 3. Kenyon Martin |
| 4. Jabari Parker SidelinedBucks general manager John Hammond announced that rookie forward Jabari Parker (knee) underwent successful surgery today to repair his left ACL injury. Parker is expected to miss the rest of the 2014-15 season as he recovers and rehabilitates his left knee and a timetable for his return will be established at a later date. We'll update Parker's progress as more information becomes available, but he can be safely dropped in standard fantasy leagues. Jan 6 |
| C | 1. Larry Sanders SidelinedLarry Sanders will likely miss more games beyond his 10-game suspension. He's violated the NBA's drug policy at least four times and has been suspended twice for it. There is talk of him not wanting to play anymore. The Bucks are not discussing a buy-out of Sanders, but it's certainly something that could happen. He can be ignored in most in fantasy leagues. Jan 21 |
| 2. Zaza Pachulia SidelinedZaza Pachulia (calf) will not suit up for Thursday's game vs. the Magic, and John Henson will take his place in the starting lineup. Pachulia said that he felt a "pop" while going through shootaround and he had to quit. He said he thinks he'll be sidelined for a week at the most, so owners can start looking at other options for Saturday's game vs. Portland, and Monday's game vs. Toronto. Henson will draw a favorable matchup against the Magic, and he looks like a quality plug-and-play option in daily leagues. Jan 29 |
| 3. Johnny O'Bryant |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Jrue Holiday SidelinedJrue Holiday (leg) said that he has no specific timetable for his return, and he remains out indefinitely. After he missed half of last season with a similar injury, the Pelicans will likely proceed with extreme caution. Holiday should still be stashed in all leagues in the hope that he can return soon, but this report is a little troubling. In the meantime, Tyreke Evans will continue to run the point for New Orleans, while Eric Gordon will handle the ball more as well. Jan 28 |
| 2. Nate Wolters |
| 3. Jimmer Fredette |
| SG | 1. Eric Gordon |
| SF | 1. Tyreke Evans |
| 2. Quincy Pondexter |
| 3. Luke Babbitt |
| 4. John Salmons |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis SidelinedAnthony Davis (adductor) will not play against the Clippers on Friday night. The good news is that he's not dealing with a serious injury, but the Pelicans usually are cautious when it comes to playing their superstar at less than 100 percent. With Davis out, Ryan Anderson will start while Dante Cunningham and Alexis Ajinca should play a little more. Plus, expect to see more of Eric Gordon in the offense. Davis' fantasy owners can consider him as questionable for Monday against the Hawks. Jan 30 |
| 2. Ryan Anderson |
| 3. Dante Cunningham |
| C | 1. Omer Asik |
| 2. Alexis Ajinca |
| 3. Jeff Withey |
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| PG | 1. Jose Calderon |
| 2. Shane Larkin |
| SG | 1. Langston Galloway |
| 2. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 3. Pablo Prigioni |
| SF | 1. Carmelo Anthony |
| 2. Lance Thomas |
| 3. Cleanthony Early |
| PF | 1. Amare Stoudemire SidelinedAmare Stoudemire (wrist, ankle) will not suit up for Thursday's game vs. the Pacers, as expected. He's not expected to play until sometime next week, and given the Knicks' record and their hopes of landing a high draft pick, the more time Stoudemire spends on the sidelines the better. Lance Thomas, Jason Smith, and Louis Amundson will all split Stoudemire's minutes. Jan 29 |
| 2. Travis Wear |
| 3. Quincy Acy |
| 4. Andrea Bargnani SidelinedAndrea Bargnani (calf) will not play against Charlotte on Saturday. It's possible that we may not see him on the floor again this season, as the Italian simply can't get over his calf issue. If you combine his injury with his already dwindling ability to play basketball, it's safe to ignore him in all leagues. Jan 24 |
| C | 1. Louis Amundson |
| 2. Jason Smith |
| 3. Cole Aldrich SidelinedCole Aldrich (shin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers. With Aldrich unavailable, Louis Amundson will get all the run he can handle, with Jason Smith and Lance Thomas seeing some extended minutes. Jan 29 |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
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| PG | 1. Michael Carter-Williams |
| 2. Tony Wroten SidelinedTony Wroten (knee) will have surgery on his ACL. It seemed like a no-brainer even though his ACL is only partially torn. Wroten is going to miss the rest of the season and he'll be questionable to start next season. Considering how he relies on his quickness, he might not be 100 percent until 2016. While he's out, Michael Carter-Williams will continue to miss his extra shots while K.J. McDaniels, Robert Covington and Jerami Grant also get more run on the wings. Jan 28 |
| 3. Larry Drew II |
| SG | 1. Robert Covington |
| 2. K.J. McDaniels |
| 3. Hollis Thompson |
| SF | 1. Luc Mbah a Moute |
| 2. JaKarr Sampson |
| 3. Andrei Kirilenko SuspendedThe 76ers have reportedly suspended Andrei Kirilenko for failing to report to the team. This is a strange development, and it's looking like the tankers have no intention of waiving Kirilenko any time soon. AK-47 has made it clear he has no intention of suiting up for the 76ers, so GM Sam Hinkie is likely holding onto him with the hopes he can turn him into a trade asset at some point. Kirilenko belongs on the waiver wire in all formats. Jan 9 |
| 4. Jason Richardson SidelinedJason Richardson (foot) said he's gone through a few 5-on-5 scrimmages, and he hopes to return one or two games before the All-Star Break. "I want to play a game or two before the All-Star break," said Richardson. "Hopefully it happens. If not, it'll definitely be the first game after break [on Feb. 20]." It appears that Richardson will indeed make return to the court this season after being sidelined for the past two years. However, as a veteran on a rebuilding team, it’s unlikely he’ll get enough playing time to matter in most leagues. Jan 30 |
| PF | 1. Nerlens Noel |
| 2. Jerami Grant |
| 3. Malcolm Thomas |
| 4. Furkan Aldemir |
| C | 1. Henry Sims |
| 2. Joel Embiid SidelinedJoel Embiid (foot) denied a report that he currently weighs 300 lbs. "I don't weigh that," he said. Additionally, a team source told CSN Philly that Embiid's "maximum weight" has been 275 lbs. There's no doubt that Embiid's weight has been a concern with him being largely sedentary, and sources also told CSN Philly that Embiid has "expressed his frustrations with multiple people on the staff when working out this season." That's normal for a 20-year-old learning to navigate his way through the NBA. Jan 19 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| | |
| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| PG | 1. Kyle Lowry |
| SG | 1. Greivis Vasquez |
| 2. Lou Williams |
| 3. Landry Fields |
| SF | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| 2. Terrence Ross |
| 3. James Johnson SidelinedJames Johnson (right hamstring) will not play against the Nets on Friday. He did not play on Tuesday and was limited on Wednesday, but it wasn't because of the injury because he sustained it today at shootaround. Regardless, it's clear that Johnson isn't worth owning now that DeMar DeRozan is back. Jan 30 |
| PF | 1. Amir Johnson |
| 2. Patrick Patterson |
| 3. Tyler Hansbrough |
| C | 1. Jonas Valanciunas SidelinedJonas Valanciunas limped out of the arena on Friday due to an ankle injury and is up in the air for Saturday against the Wizards. He played very well tonight and returned from the injury. Valanciunas made all seven shots from the field for 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes tonight. His ankle is likely going to swell up on him, so Patrick Patterson will likely benefit the most. Jan 30 |
| 2. Chuck Hayes |
| 3. Greg Stiemsma |
| 4. Lucas Nogueira |
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| PG | 1. Dante Exum |
| 2. Trey Burke |
| SG | 1. Joe Ingles |
| 2. Ian Clark |
| 3. Carrick Felix SidelinedCarrick Felix suffered a fractured patella and will be out indefinitely. He's caught some really bad breaks in his two-year career. Felix is a bit like Corey Brewer for likely to do work in transition, but he's going to have a tough time getting playing time with all of these injuries. Nov 26 |
| 4. Alec Burks SidelinedAlec Burks' shoulder is expected to be 100 percent healthy before next season begins. It will be the first time since Burks was in his "teens" that the shoulder will be at full strength. The shoulder has been a concern since before Utah originally drafted him. "I had a really bad shoulder," he said. Burks added that he couldn't lift his arm over his shoulder, and he admitted that he wasn't healthy all season. Burks is uncertain if he'll be ready for training camp, but the good news is he should be at full strength whenever recovered. Jan 19 |
| SF | 1. Gordon Hayward |
| 2. Rodney Hood SidelinedRodney Hood (foot) will be back in a walking boot for approximately another week after his latest MRI revealed "a recurrence of inflammation" in his left foot, and he will remain sidelined through the All-Star break. When Hood is able to remove the boot, he will begin conditioning, restricted weight training and light court work, and he's set to be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. He just can't seem to stay healthy this season, and with the limited upside he offers, owners shouldn't hesitate to send him back to the waiver wire in most leagues. Joe Ingles and Elijah Millsap will continue to split minutes at SG in Utah, but neither guy can be considered an option in standard leagues. Jan 20 |
| 3. Steve Novak |
| 4. Elijah Millsap |
| PF | 1. Enes Kanter |
| 2. Trevor Booker |
| 3. Jeremy Evans |
| C | 1. Derrick Favors |
| 2. Rudy Gobert |
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| PG | 1. John Wall SidelinedJohn Wall (migraines) said his goal is to suit up and play against the Raptors on Saturday. "I’m used to getting through things but when you re-sprain it again it’s kind of aggravating when it’s on the verge of kind of getting better you gotta get back to step one again," Wall said. The Wizards have a huge game with playoff implications, so this probably isn't the game to rest. If he sits, expect to see more of Andre Miller with Bradley Beal running the offense more. Jan 30 |
| 2. Andre Miller |
| 3. Garrett Temple |
| SG | 1. Bradley Beal |
| 2. Rasual Butler |
| 3. Glen Rice Jr. |
| 4. Martell Webster |
| SF | 1. Paul Pierce |
| 2. Otto Porter |
| PF | 1. Nene Hilario SidelinedNene (foot) did practice on Friday and is expected to play on Saturday against the Raptors. He rested on Wednesday on the second game of a back-to-back set and coach Randy Wittman said it was precautionary. Nene will get a few more rest days throughout the season, so he's going to be tough to own in standard leagues. If you grabbed Kris Humphries because of Nene's absence from Wednesday, you might want to adjust your expectations. Jan 30 |
| 2. Kris Humphries |
| 3. Drew Gooden |
| C | 1. Marcin Gortat |
| 2. Kevin Seraphin |
| 3. DeJuan Blair |
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