| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Trae Young |
| 2. Jeremy Lin  SidelinedJeremy Lin (low back strain) has been ruled out of Saturday's game vs. Denver. With Taurean Prince (left ankle) also sidelined, the Hawks will be shorthanded this weekend. Trae Young will play all the minutes he can handle at PG. DeAndre Bembry, Justin Anderson and Tyler Dorsey should see an uptick in playing time as well. Dec 7 |
| 3. Jaylen Adams |
| SG | 1. Kent Bazemore |
| 2. Kevin Huerter |
| 3. Tyler Dorsey |
| 4. Daniel Hamilton |
| SF | 1. Taurean Prince SidelinedTaurean Prince (left ankle) will miss at least the next three weeks of action. An MRI revealed a ligament sprain, bone bruise and associated soft tissue inflammation in his left ankle, so he'll be re-evaluated in three weeks. If all goes well, Prince might be able to get back to the court for Atlanta's first game after Christmas on December 26, but in the meantime, it'll be Kent Bazemore, DeAndre Bembry and Kevin Huerter picking up the slack. Bembry has solid upside with defensive stats, so he could be worth an add in deep leagues. Dec 4 |
| 2. DeAndre Bembry |
| 3. Vince Carter |
| 4. Justin Anderson |
| PF | 1. John Collins |
| 2. Omari Spellman SidelinedOmari Spellman (hip) remains out for Saturday against the Nuggets. He's not a lock to be in the rotation while the Hawks are healthy, but those chances go up with Taurean Prince out to open up more minutes at forward. Dec 7 |
| 3. Alex Poythress SidelinedCoach Lloyd Pierce said that Alex Poythress (ankle) was about a week away from returning as of this past weekend. Poythress has not played since injuring his ankle back in mid-November. Pierce said that the Hawks will send Poythress down to the G League to allow him to play his way back into shape there. He should be left on waivers in all fantasy formats. Dec 4 |
| C | 1. Dewayne Dedmon |
| 2. Alex Len |
| 3. Miles Plumlee SidelinedMiles Plumlee (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game vs. Denver. No surprise here, as Plumlee was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Miles was only seeing limited minutes behind Alex Len and Dewayne Dedmon anyway, so no real fantasy impact here. Dec 8 |
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| PG | 1. D'Angelo Russell |
| 2. Spencer Dinwiddie |
| 3. Shabazz Napier |
| SG | 1. Caris LeVert SidelinedCaris LeVert (foot) was non-committal when asked about his potential timetable on Monday. "I don't really know. We're not really talking about dates right now or recovery time," said LeVert. "We're just, like I said, focused on each day, maximizing each day, get better each day." LeVert was then cut off by the Nets' PR guy, as Brooklyn rarely discusses timetables for their injured guys, but he is expected to get back at some point this season. He's worth stashing if you have an open IR-spot, but he's a tough guy to own if he's taking up an active roster spot with no clear return date. Nov 19 |
| 2. Allen Crabbe |
| 3. Theo Pinson |
| SF | 1. Joe Harris |
| 2. DeMarre Carroll |
| 3. Dzanan Musa |
| 4. Treveon Graham SidelinedTreveon Graham (left hamstring) has resumed running and he'll have an MRI this week to confirm his progression. Graham said his hamstring "is coming along well" and the fact that he's running is great news -- it was initially reported as a torn hamstring in late October, but surgery wasn't required and coach Kenny Atkinson called it a strain. He's still out indefinitely and shouldn't help fantasy owners even when he's fully recovered. Nov 4 |
| PF | 1. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| 2. Jared Dudley |
| 3. Rodions Kurucs |
| C | 1. Jarrett Allen |
| 2. Ed Davis |
| 3. Kenneth Faried |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving |
| 2. Terry Rozier |
| SG | 1. Jaylen Brown |
| 2. Marcus Smart |
| 3. P.J. Dozier |
| 4. Brad Wanamaker |
| SF | 1. Jayson Tatum |
| 2. Gordon Hayward |
| 3. Semi Ojeleye |
| PF | 1. Marcus Morris |
| 2. Daniel Theis |
| 3. Guerschon Yabusele SidelinedGuerschon Yabusele (right ankle sprain) landed on a teammate's foot and suffered a bad sprain that might cause him to miss time. After the game, coach Brad Stevens said Yabu could be out awhile due to the injury. He's nothing more than a depth piece for the Celtics and this injury doesn't have much impact on anyone's fantasy outlook. Dec 8 |
| C | 1. Al Horford SidelinedAl Horford (knee) and Aron Baynes (ankle) are being listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans. Both these guys missed Saturday's game against the Bulls, which resulted in Daniel Theis logging quality minutes as a starter, and it'll be more of the same if they're out again on Monday. Check back for another update following Monday's shootaround. Dec 9 |
| 2. Aron Baynes SidelinedAron Baynes (ankle) is being listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans. Baynes sat out Saturday's game with the ankle issue, and with Al Horford (knee) also out, Daniel Theis saw 32 minutes as a starter. If both Horford and Baynes can't play again tomorrow, Theis will be someone to consider as a DFS punt play or deep league streamer. Dec 9 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| PG | 1. Kris Dunn SidelinedKris Dunn (sprained left MCL) has been ruled out of Saturday's game vs. Boston. Dunn is headed in the right direction but has not yet been cleared to play. It's possible he returns by early next week. Chicago's next game is Monday vs. the Kings. Ryan Arcidiacono will continue to start at point guard in place of Dunn. Dec 8 |
| 2. Ryan Arcidiacono |
| 3. Shaquille Harrison |
| 4. Tyler Ulis |
| 5. Cameron Payne |
| SG | 1. Zach LaVine |
| 2. Antonio Blakeney |
| SF | 1. Justin Holiday |
| 2. Denzel Valentine SidelinedDenzel Valentine underwent a left ankle stabilization procedure on Tuesday and he will be out for the 2018-19 season. He is anticipated to return to full basketball activities in approximately six months. It's been a rough year for Valentine with the Bulls continuing to push his target date back, so hopefully six months from now he can get going on rehab. Nov 28 |
| 3. Chandler Hutchison |
| PF | 1. Lauri Markkanen |
| 2. Jabari Parker |
| 3. Bobby Portis SidelinedBobby Portis (knee) will not play Saturday against the Celtics. He was questionable for this game, so it sounds like this will be his last game out since his knee injury back on Oct. 24. Jabari Parker and Lauri Markkanen should hold down the PF minutes while Wendell Carter Jr. has some extra run for a little while longer. Markkanen and WCJ owners shouldn't worry, but Parker should trend down upon Portis' return. Dec 8 |
| C | 1. Wendell Carter Jr. |
| 2. Robin Lopez |
| 3. Cristiano Felicio |
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| PG | 1. Collin Sexton |
| 2. Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | 1. Alec Burks |
| 2. J.R. Smith SidelinedThe Cavs are reportedly willing to take on some long-term salary in order to move some of the veterans on their roster. Cleveland is shopping J.R. Smith, Kyle Korver and George Hill, and it looks like they'd be willing to take on a bad contract in order to move one of those guys if a draft pick is included. Korver is one of the more attractive trade chips out of this group, as he's only owed $7.7 million next season, but moving Smith or Hill and their bloated contracts could prove to be more difficult. Nov 28 |
| SF | 1. Rodney Hood SidelinedRodney Hood (toe) will not play Saturday against the Wizards. He hurt his toe on Friday night and wasn't able to return. The Cavs are going to be very thin in the backcourt with George Hill traded away, so Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Cedi Osman and Alec Burks are headed for huge minutes. All of those guys are on the board as DFS plays while Burks is a decent add in competitive leagues. Dec 8 |
| 2. David Nwaba SidelinedDavid Nwaba (sore right knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game vs. the Wizards. This will Nwaba's eighth straight game on the shelf. He should be left on waivers. Dec 8 |
| PF | 1. Kevin Love SidelinedThe Cavs are not looking to deal Kevin Love this season. The Cavs signed him to a lucrative, four-year, $120 million extension this summer with the intention of keeping him around for the rebuild, so unless they get blown away by an offer, we wouldn't expect to see Love leave Cleveland. He's hopeful to get back to the court by mid-January, so owners should just keep him tucked away in the IR. Tristan Thompson and Cedi Osman have benefitted most with Love out, while Larry Nance has struggled to see meaningful minutes. Dec 5 |
| 2. Cedi Osman |
| C | 1. Tristan Thompson |
| 2. John Henson SidelinedJohn Henson has been traded to the Cavs. The Bucks cut their losses with Henson out for at least 10 more weeks for wrist surgery. Henson could potentially find minutes upon his return because the Cavs have nothing set in stone behind Tristan Thompson, but obviously there's no reason to stash him until he has a target date. Thon Maker and Christian Wood will provide some depth behind Brook Lopez. Dec 7 |
| 3. Ante Zizic |
| 4. Channing Frye |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| PG | 1. Dennis Smith Jr. SidelinedDennis Smith Jr. (right wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against Orlando. DSJ has been dealing some discomfort in his wrist and still isn't quite over it. He's likely to sit until it gets closer to 100% after he played through it and it got worse previously. Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic, and Dorian Finney-Smith will all benefit from DJS sitting another game. Dec 9 |
| 2. J.J. Barea |
| 3. Devin Harris |
| 4. Jalen Brunson |
| SG | 1. Wesley Matthews |
| 2. Ryan Broekhoff |
| SF | 1. Harrison Barnes |
| 2. Dorian Finney-Smith |
| PF | 1. Luka Doncic |
| 2. Maxi Kleber SidelinedMaxi Kleber (left great toe sprain) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic. Kleber's absence has given more time to Dorian Finney-Smith and Harrison Barnes. He's had a sneaky-good season off the bench for the Mavs, but will see less opportunity in the near future with Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) closing in on his season-debut. Dec 9 |
| C | 1. DeAndre Jordan |
| 2. Dirk Nowitzki SidelinedDirk Nowitzki (ankle) still isn't quite ready to return, when asked about his availability for Monday's game. Dirk is getting very close to a return, but isn't ready to set an official date for his return. With Monday off the list, his next chance to return will be at home on Wednesday against the Hawks. Dec 9 |
| 3. Dwight Powell |
| 4. Salah Mejri SidelinedSalah Mejri (knee) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. No fantasy impact here as he's a negligible part of the rotation. Dec 5 |
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| PG | 1. Jamal Murray SidelinedJamal Murray (right shin, right forearm) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. Murray has been dealing with some pain in his shin, calf and forearm, so he's very banged up at the moment, but he may be forced to gut it out on Monday with Paul Millsap (toe), Will Barton (hip) and Gary Harris (hip) all unavailable. Monte Morris would likely see major minutes as a starter if Murray can't give it a go, so he'd be on the radar as a streamer or DFS punt play. Dec 9 |
| 2. Isaiah Thomas SidelinedAccording to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Isaiah Thomas (hip) is targeting a return at some point in December. You won't hear this from the Nuggets or head coach Mike Malone, as they have tried to limit the pressure on Thomas by not offering a firm timetable. With current backup PG Monte Morris playing so well and Thomas coming off a lengthy absence, expect him to be brought along very slowly once he's cleared to return. Feel free to pick him up if you have an I.R. spot, but keep your expectations low out of the gate. Dec 3 |
| 3. Monte Morris |
| SG | 1. Gary Harris SidelinedGary Harris (right hip strain) is expected to need three-to-four weeks to rehab his injury, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Well, this is a bummer. Harris initially injured his hip Monday vs. the Raptors and has been sidelined since. The Nuggets announced on Saturday morning that Harris will be evaluated "week by week going forward," but Woj later tweeted a more definitive timetable. Torrey Craig has been starting in place of Harris but is not a fantasy factor. Malik Beasley is the primary beneficiary. He scored 16 points with seven rebounds, two assists and four 3-pointers in 33 minutes against the Hornets on Friday. The Nuggets will also be without Paul Millsap due broken toe in his right foot. Dec 8 |
| 2. Malik Beasley |
| SF | 1. Will Barton SidelinedWill Barton (right hip, core muscle) is being evaluated on a week-by-week basis. The Nuggets didn't offer a clear return target, saying only that Barton "continues to progress through his rehabilitation program." Coach Mike Malone said in late November that he hoped to get Barton back "in the next couple of weeks," but it doesn't sound like his return is imminent. Given his top-50 upside, though, Barton is still a solid pickup if he's still on the wire. Dec 6 |
| 2. Juancho Hernangomez |
| 3. Torrey Craig |
| 4. Michael Porter Jr. SidelinedMichael Porter Jr. (back surgery) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers. Porter Jr. remains without an official timetable to return, and there's a very real chance we won't see him at all this year. Until we get reports of him ramping up his activities at practice, he should remain on the waiver wire in most leagues. Oct 16 |
| 5. DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap SidelinedPaul Millsap (right foot) has been diagnosed with a broken toe in his right foot. Millsap's teammate Monte Morris said the same thing to reporters after the game, so presumably initial X-rays revealed the break. The Nuggets will officially update his status and offer a timetable once he's re-evaluated in Denver, but he's likely looking at a timetable measured in weeks, not days. Trey Lyles should be the primary beneficiary for any games he misses, while Juancho Hernangomez and Mason Plumlee will be even more important options for coach Mike Malone's rotation. Dec 7 |
| 2. Trey Lyles |
| 3. Tyler Lydon |
| 4. Jarred Vanderbilt SidelinedPer Nuggets' head coach Mike Malone, Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) is still "a ways away" from being able to practice. The Nuggets will bring him along slowly, but even when he's cleared to play, he'll be a non-factor in the rotation. Oct 28 |
| C | 1. Nikola Jokic |
| 2. Mason Plumlee |
| 3. Thomas Welsh |
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| PG | 1. Reggie Jackson |
| 2. Ish Smith SidelinedIsh Smith suffered a right adductor muscle tear and coach Dwane Casey said he will be sidelined for 3-6 weeks. Smith suffered the injury on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. The Pistons don't have much quality depth at point guard, so it's a tough blow for Detroit. With Smith sidelined, Jose Calderon will serve as the primary backup behind Reggie Jackson. Langston Galloway, Bruce Brown and Khyri Thomas could also see some time at PG going forward. Dec 7 |
| 3. Jose Calderon |
| 4. Keenan Evans |
| SG | 1. Reggie Bullock SidelinedReggie Bullock (left ankle) will not play on Sunday against the Pelicans. He was being listed as doubtful, and now we have official confirmation that he won't play. This will mark his third straight game out of the lineup, and for now, we'll be considering him doubtful for Monday's game against the 76ers. Bruce Brown will get the start in his place, but Langston Galloway is the primary beneficiary here. Dec 9 |
| 2. Luke Kennard |
| 3. Langston Galloway |
| 4. Bruce Brown |
| 5. Zach Lofton |
| SF | 1. Glenn Robinson III |
| 2. Stanley Johnson SidelinedStanley Johnson (left knee contusion) will not play on Sunday against the Pelicans. Bruce Brown started in Johnson's absence on Friday and figures to do so again on Sunday. Langston Galloway played 31 minutes off the bench, as well. Luke Kennard will likely see some time, too. Consider Johnson highly questionable for Monday's game. Dec 9 |
| 3. Khyri Thomas |
| PF | 1. Blake Griffin |
| 2. Henry Ellenson SidelinedHenry Ellenson (nose) is listed as out for Friday against the Rockets. He hasn't been in the rotation anyway with just eight minutes on the season. Ellenson won't have value while Blake Griffin is healthy. Nov 22 |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond |
| 2. Jon Leuer |
| 3. Zaza Pachulia |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| PG | 1. Stephen Curry |
| 2. Quinn Cook |
| 3. Shaun Livingston |
| SG | 1. Klay Thompson |
| 2. Patrick McCaw |
| 3. Jacob Evans |
| SF | 1. Kevin Durant |
| 2. Andre Iguodala |
| 3. Damion Lee |
| PF | 1. Draymond Green SidelinedDraymond Green (toe) will play on Monday against the Timberwolves. Green will be returning from an 11-game absence, but he won't be dealing with any sort of minutes limit, so owners can feel confident plugging him into their starting lineups tomorrow night. With Green back in action, Andre Iguodala will likely return to the second unit and guys like Jordan Bell, Kevon Looney and Jonas Jerebko won't play quite as much. Dec 9 |
| 2. Jonas Jerebko |
| 3. Kevon Looney |
| 4. Alfonzo McKinnie |
| 5. Marcus Derrickson |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins SidelinedCoach Steve Kerr said DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) is in better shape and he could practice with the G League team in the next couple weeks. Kerr did say nothing is certain on Cousins' rehab plan, but the team does want to get him some more live action. Cousins has been cleared and Kerr focused on his conditioning as a possible last hurdle. The former All-Star probably won't be ready for Christmas, but January is well within reason for a possible target date. Dec 7 |
| 2. Damian Jones SidelinedDamian Jones (torn left pectoral) acknowledged on Sunday that he will likely miss the rest of the season. He won't even be able to begin the rehab process for another six weeks, so it would be shocking to see him return to the court this season. Kevon Looney has been more involved in the rotation since Jones went down, but the five-spot in Golden State will be a mess once DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) gets back to the court. Dec 9 |
| 3. Jordan Bell |
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| PG | 1. Chris Paul |
| 2. Michael Carter-Williams |
| 3. Brandon Knight SidelinedMike D'Antoni said Brandon Knight (knee) could be cleared to play in about 7-10 days. "He'll practice when we practice," D'Antoni said. "Probably another week or so, then we can try to work him in. That's going to be a little dicey. A week to 10 days, if we need him, maybe." Knight got through his first full practice on Wednesday, but D'Antoni wouldn't commit to having a spot for him in the rotation once he is cleared to play. He's not worth stashing in most cases. Dec 6 |
| SG | 1. James Harden |
| 2. Eric Gordon |
| SF | 1. James Ennis |
| 2. Gerald Green |
| 3. Vince Edwards |
| PF | 1. P.J. Tucker |
| 2. Gary Clark |
| 3. Marquese Chriss SidelinedMarquese Chriss (ankle) is out for Saturday against the Mavs. He did not play in garbage time on Thursday night, which suggests he had the injury before the game in Utah. Chriss is the fourth center on the depth chart and is not in the rotation. Dec 7 |
| 4. Carmelo Anthony SidelinedThe Lakers are not interested in Carmelo Anthony, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The report adds Melo's people called Lakers a while back and that LeBron James hasn’t talked to Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka about getting Melo. Several other reports say the Lakers do not want to sign Melo, so don't expect Magic Johnson and co. to pursue Anthony even after a report said LeBron James wants to add his buddy. Dec 7 |
| C | 1. Clint Capela |
| 2. Nene Hilario |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
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| PG | 1. Lonzo Ball |
| 2. Rajon Rondo SidelinedRajon Rondo (right hand fracture) is still dealing with some swelling and won't play until it subsides. This doesn't seem to be caused by any of the recent progressions he's taken in his rehab, but just some normal post-surgery swelling. He's in the third week of the 4-5 week timetable that was given on Nov. 15, which should put a return somewhere in the next two-three weeks. Dec 8 |
| 3. Isaac Bonga |
| SG | 1. Brandon Ingram SidelinedThe Lakers announced on Saturday that the MRI on Brandon Ingram's left ankle confirmed a sprain and that he will be re-evaluated in one week. Ingram initially injured his ankle Wednesday vs. the Spurs and has been sidelined since. Josh Hart started in place of Ingram on Friday, but tallied just seven points, five rebounds and zero assists, steals or blocks in 36 minutes vs. the Spurs. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 12 points but nothing else in 27 minutes off the bench. Hart is expected to draw another start on Saturday vs. Memphis. Dec 8 |
| 2. Josh Hart |
| 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 4. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk |
| SF | 1. LeBron James |
| 2. Lance Stephenson |
| PF | 1. Kyle Kuzma |
| 2. Michael Beasley |
| 3. Johnathan Williams |
| C | 1. JaVale McGee |
| 2. Tyson Chandler |
| 3. Ivica Zubac |
| 4. Moritz Wagner |
| |
| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Tyler Johnson SidelinedTyler Johnson (left hip contusion) had recently returned from a hamstring injury and left Saturday's game after only playing seven minutes. Johnson is hopeful that he'll be able to get enough treatment before Monday's game so he can play. Players are usually hopeful, though, which makes them hard to trust. The good news is that X-rays were negative and he was diagnosed with just a contusion. The Heat are short-handed as is and could use him in the lineup, but check back for tip-off on Monday to confirm his status. Dec 9 |
| SG | 1. Josh Richardson |
| 2. Dwyane Wade |
| 3. Wayne Ellington SidelinedWayne Ellington (personal) is listed as out for Saturday against the Clippers. He was expected to miss the first part of the road trip to attend his grandmother's funeral. With Ellington and Goran Dragic (rest) out, Tyler Johnson, Justise Winslow, Rodney McGruder and James Johnson should be looking at additional playing time. Dec 8 |
| 4. Dion Waiters SidelinedWhen asked if he expects Dion Waiters (ankle) to play in the calendar year 2018, coach Erik Spoelstra replied: "We don't have an update." Waiters underwent his surgery over ten months ago, and it was only supposed to sideline him for between 8-10 months. It appears he may have suffered a setback. He should be left on waivers at least until we have a firm target date for his return. Nov 27 |
| SF | 1. Rodney McGruder |
| 2. Justise Winslow |
| 3. Derrick Jones Jr. |
| 4. Duncan Robinson |
| PF | 1. James Johnson |
| 2. Kelly Olynyk |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside SidelinedHassan Whiteside (personal) is listed as out for Saturday against the Clippers. He did not travel to Phoenix for Friday's game to be there for the birth of his first child, and he wasn't expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game. The Heat still have four more games on this road trip, so maybe Whiteside can meet up with the team next week. Bam Adebayo went off for a career-high 22 points with 10 boards on Friday and is a no-brainer stream or DFS play while Kelly Olynyk also benefits. Dec 8 |
| 2. Bam Adebayo |
| 3. Udonis Haslem |
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| PG | 1. Jeff Teague |
| 2. Derrick Rose |
| 3. Tyus Jones |
| 4. Jerryd Bayless SidelinedJerryd Bayless (left knee sprain) got hurt in a preseason practice and is hoping to return to action in one-two weeks. "It hasn’t gone as quickly as I would’ve hoped, but we’re getting to the stage now that I’m getting closer," Bayless said. "That feels good at least." He was traded from Philadelphia to Minnesota in early November and has yet to play this season. Even when he's ready to suit up, it seems unlikely he'll make an impact worthy of being owned in fantasy. Dec 9 |
| 5. Jared Terrell |
| SG | 1. Andrew Wiggins |
| 2. Josh Okogie |
| 3. James Nunnally |
| 4. C.J. Williams |
| SF | 1. Robert Covington SidelinedRobert Covington (sore right knee) is probable to play Monday against the Warriors. Covington sat out Saturday's game with the knee issue, but it's looking like it'll only be a one-game absence. With RoCo expected to play tomorrow, Derrick Rose will likely return to the second unit and Josh Okogie could drop from the rotation entirely. Dec 9 |
| 2. Luol Deng |
| PF | 1. Taj Gibson |
| 2. Dario Saric |
| 3. Anthony Tolliver |
| C | 1. Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 2. Gorgui Dieng |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Elfrid Payton SidelinedElfrid Payton will undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair his fractured left pinky, and he's expected to miss the next six weeks of action. This timetable would put Payton back on the court by January, but with just late-round value on the year, it's tough to justify stashing him in leagues that don't offer an IR-spot. There isn't really an obvious pickup with this report, Wes Johnson will likely return to the starting five (but he's irrelevant), while Jrue Holiday will spend more time running the offense. Nov 19 |
| 2. Tim Frazier |
| 3. Andrew Harrison |
| SG | 1. Jrue Holiday |
| 2. Ian Clark |
| SF | 1. E'Twaun Moore SidelinedE'Twaun Moore (leg) was a no-show on Sunday, scoring just four points on 1-of-5 shooting (2-of-2 from the line) to go with two rebounds and nothing else over 16 minutes. There was some miscommunication about Moore's playing status in this one, but based on his performance, he probably should have just sat this one out. With the Pelicans set to take on the Celtics on Monday, there's a chance he'll skip that game to try and get over this lower leg injury, which would result in more minutes for Solomon Hill and Tim Frazier. Moore has been in an awful slump through December, and is trending towards cut-candidate territory. Dec 9 |
| 2. Wes Johnson |
| 3. Darius Miller |
| 4. Solomon Hill |
| 5. Kenrich Williams |
| PF | 1. Nikola Mirotic |
| 2. Julius Randle |
| C | 1. Anthony Davis SidelinedAnthony Davis (right hip) went 2-of-7 from the field and 2-of-4 from the line on his way to six points, nine boards, four assists, five blocks and one turnover in 26 minutes on Sunday. Davis took a knee to his right hip on a Blake Griffin drive to the hoop that forced him out for most of the first half of action, and while he eventually got back out there after halftime, he clearly did not look 100%. This is the sort of thing that could get worse overnight, so for now, we're going to have to consider him questionable for Monday's game in Boston. With it being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Pelicans won't host a shootaround, so owners might not get another update until he's able to go through his pregame routine. Dec 9 |
| 2. Jahlil Okafor |
| 3. Cheick Diallo |
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| PG | 1. Emmanuel Mudiay |
| 2. Trey Burke SidelinedTrey Burke has been diagnosed with a mild right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated over the weekend. This means that Burke won't play on Thursday in Boston, but he may be able to return for either Saturday's game against the Nets or Sunday's matchup with the Hornets. Emmanuel Mudiay, Allonzo Trier and Damyean Dotson will pick up the slack while he's out, and maybe Frank Ntilikina will be able to get back into the rotation. Dec 4 |
| 3. Frank Ntilikina |
| 4. Ron Baker |
| SG | 1. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 2. Damyean Dotson |
| 3. Courtney Lee |
| SF | 1. Mario Hezonja |
| 2. Kevin Knox |
| 3. Allonzo Trier SidelinedAllonzo Trier (strained left hamstring) won't play vs. the Hornets on Sunday. There's no word on how long Trier could be out, but his absence should shift some minutes to Damyean Dotson and Courtney Lee tonight. Trier wasn't helping owners in most fantasy formats anyway, so his absence shouldn't have a big impact. Dec 9 |
| PF | 1. Kristaps Porzingis SidelinedHead coach David Fizdale said he doesn't think Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is as close to returning as the big man says he is. New York's franchise player told GQ.com that he was closing in on a return and that he's already started contact drills, but those drills happened in rehab sessions and not at actual practice. "I know he’s feeling better, obviously his progress. We’re all excited about every step he takes forward," Fizdale said. He added that the Knicks have no interest in bringing him back before's 100 percent and that he doesn't envision Porzingis practicing anytime soon. There's no guarantee we see him at all this season, so he's just a stash if you have I.R. spots. Nov 19 |
| 2. Noah Vonleh |
| 3. Lance Thomas SidelinedLance Thomas is making solid progress in his recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery. "He’s getting back. He’s getting close," said head coach David Fizdale of Thomas. "Every day he’s moving a little bit better. He’s going after it. He’s going to come back sooner than later for sure." Thomas reportedly looked active at Thursday's shootaround, and he should get re-evaluated within the next few days, with a potential return in the coming weeks. That said, he's irrelevant in fantasy hoops. Dec 6 |
| C | 1. Enes Kanter |
| 2. Mitchell Robinson |
| 3. Luke Kornet |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
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| PG | 1. Ben Simmons |
| 2. Markelle Fultz SidelinedMarkelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, according to his agent, Raymond Brothers. TOS, for short, affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting in abnormal functional movement and range of motion, which obviously affects Fultz' ability to shoot a basketball. It's a treatable injury, but the fact that something was discovered here after the 76ers' medical staff had deemed Fultz healthy could cause irreparable harm to their relationship. The 76ers are listing him as "out indefinitely," but there's reportedly some optimism that he can return in 3-6 weeks, depending on how he responds to treatment. Dec 4 |
| 3. T.J. McConnell |
| 4. Landry Shamet SidelinedLandry Shamet (sore lower back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons. Shamet missed practice on Sunday and seems to be more on the negative side of that designation. Backs can be tricky so the Sixers will probably take a cautious approach with their rookie wing. Furkan Korkmaz, T.J. McConnell and possibly Shake Milton will see more action if Shamet were to sit. Dec 9 |
| 5. Demetrius Jackson SidelinedDemetrius Jackson (sprained left big toe) didn't play on Sunday. Considering he's appeared in one game all season, it's hard to determine if this was a DNP-CD or due to injury. We'll leave him on the injury report but his status has zero impact for fantasy. Dec 2 |
| SG | 1. J.J. Redick |
| 2. Zhaire Smith SidelinedZhaire Smith (foot) is not expected to return during the 2018 calendar year. He hasn't returned to basketball activities yet and the 76ers aren't going to rush the rookie back. If we do see him after the new year, it will likely be in a minor role off the bench. Nov 9 |
| 3. Shake Milton |
| SF | 1. Jimmy Butler |
| 2. Furkan Korkmaz |
| PF | 1. Wilson Chandler |
| 2. Mike Muscala |
| C | 1. Joel Embiid SidelinedJoel Embiid (migraine) didn't practice on Sunday ahead of Monday's game with Detroit. Embiid sat out Friday's matchup with the Pistons for rest purposes, so missing practice isn't the worst thing as the team looks to get him as much as rest as possible. As of now, there's no reason to believe his status is in doubt for Monday's game, but he's listed as questionable. Mike Muscala would benefit the most from Embiid missing another game. Dec 9 |
| 2. Amir Johnson |
| 3. Jonah Bolden |
| 4. Justin Patton SidelinedJustin Patton has been traded to the 76ers as part of the Jimmy Butler deal. Patton is still on the sidelines after undergoing multiple surgeries on his foot over the past couple years. He's out indefinitely and isn't on the fantasy radar. Nov 10 |
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| PG | 1. Devin Booker SidelinedDevin Booker (hamstring) will not play on Monday against the Clippers. Booker still hasn't been able to get through a full practice, and owners will need to plan on being without him until that happens. De'Anthony Melton, Troy Daniels, Elie Okobo and Josh Jackson will all benefit while he's out, and all those guys are on the radar in deep leagues. Dec 9 |
| 2. Elie Okobo |
| SG | 1. Trevor Ariza |
| 2. Josh Jackson |
| 3. De'Anthony Melton |
| 4. Troy Daniels |
| SF | 1. T.J. Warren SidelinedT.J. Warren (right ankle) practiced in full on Sunday and is expected to be available to play Monday against the Clippers. Warren will likely be dealing with a minutes limit in his first game back from a five-game absence, so he may come off the bench tomorrow. However, his return to the rotation could affect Mikal Bridges and Josh Jackson's minutes. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Monday's tip. Dec 9 |
| 2. Jamal Crawford |
| PF | 1. Mikal Bridges |
| 2. Dragan Bender |
| C | 1. Deandre Ayton SidelinedDeandre Ayton (illness) did not participate in Sunday's practice. The Suns will be taking on the Clippers on Monday, so there's a chance Ayton will need to sit that one out. If he does hit the sidelines, Richaun Holmes would most likely get the start, and he'd be someone to consider as a streamer or low-budget DFS option. Stay tuned. Dec 9 |
| 2. Richaun Holmes |
| 3. Ryan Anderson |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
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| PG | 1. Bryn Forbes |
| 2. Derrick White |
| 3. Dejounte Murray SidelinedDejounte Murray (knee) had successful surgery last Friday to repair the torn ACL in his right knee. Murray will be sidelined for the entire 2018-19 campaign but should be healthy and fully cleared by the start of training camp next September. Oct 23 |
| SG | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| 2. Patty Mills |
| 3. Lonnie Walker SidelinedLonnie Walker (right knee) said he expects to make his regular-season debut "very soon." "It feels like I am back to Lonnie Walker," Walker said. "Just continue to find my rhythm and everything. But day by day, it is nothing but improvement. Every day, I can see significant difference in my leg and just how I play overall." Walker is going to suit up for some G-League games with a minutes limit, so he's on track to make it back to the NBA court by December. He'll likely be eased back into things, and we don't see him making much of an impact his rookie year while DeMar DeRozan and Rudy Gay are healthy. Nov 27 |
| SF | 1. Rudy Gay |
| 2. Marco Belinelli |
| 3. Quincy Pondexter |
| 4. Ben Moore |
| PF | 1. Davis Bertans SidelinedDavis Bertans (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz. The Spurs will be without both Dante Cunningham (abdominal soreness) and Bertans tonight, so Derrick White will draw the start and there will be more minutes available for guys like Rudy Gay and Jakob Poeltl. Poeltl has been trending up over the past week, so he's on the radar as a deep league streamer for those seeking some blocks. Dec 9 |
| 2. Dante Cunningham SidelinedDante Cunningham (abdomen) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz. Cunningham has been used as a starter of late, so this makes some good minutes up for grabs. Guys like Derrick White, Davis Bertans, Quincy Pondexter, and Marco Belinelli are all options to see some of those minutes. Dec 9 |
| 3. Drew Eubanks |
| 4. Matt Costello |
| 5. Chimezie Metu |
| C | 1. LaMarcus Aldridge |
| 2. Pau Gasol SidelinedPau Gasol (foot) has been out of a walking boot since Tuesday. He is still out indefinitely from a stress fracture in his foot, so he's likely looking at a long time out. Jakob Poeltl is starting to play better to put himself on the radar for center-needy owners. Dec 7 |
| 3. Jakob Poeltl |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
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| PG | 1. John Wall SidelinedJohn Wall (heel) didn't practice on Sunday and his availability for Monday's game against Indiana is doubtful. Wall said he probably shouldn't have played on Saturday, and Scott Brooks mentioned that the bones spurs in his heel is something Wall has been dealing with for a while: "He's had some spurs for a while, long before I got here. It comes and goes. During the game, it started bothering him." There's a decent chance he'll miss Monday's game, which will result in more opportunity for Bradley Beal, Austin Rivers, and Tomas Satoransky. Dec 9 |
| 2. Tomas Satoransky |
| 3. Chasson Randle |
| SG | 1. Bradley Beal |
| 2. Austin Rivers |
| SF | 1. Otto Porter |
| 2. Kelly Oubre |
| PF | 1. Markieff Morris |
| 2. Jeff Green |
| 3. Sam Dekker SidelinedSam Dekker passed his physical and practice with the Wizards on Sunday. The Wizards acquired Dekker in exchange for Jason Smith. With Dwight Howard (back) out, the Wiz have been going small a lot so that gives Dekker a chance to play a role in the frontcourt. Prior to Saturday's game, coach Scott Brooks said he will be given the chance to earn playing time, which makes him a name to monitor moving forward. He's safe to avoid for now. Dec 9 |
| 4. Devin Robinson |
| C | 1. Dwight Howard SidelinedDwight Howard will undergo a surgical procedure to alleviate pain from a gluteal injury and is expected to be sidelined up to two months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com broke the news Thursday night that Howard would likely need surgery. Per Shams: "Howard is undergoing surgery on L4/L5 discs in his spine and hopeful of a return within eight weeks, league sources said." Feel free to send Howard to the waiver wire. Thomas Bryant has started each of the past five games for the Wiz but is averaging just 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in under 16 minutes. Markieff Morris and Kelly Oubre will continue to benefit from Howard's absence. Nov 30 |
| 2. Thomas Bryant |
| 3. Ian Mahinmi |
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