| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Jeff Teague |
| 2. Shelvin Mack |
| 3. Dennis Schroder |
| SG | 1. Kyle Korver |
| 2. Lou Williams |
| 3. John Jenkins  SidelinedHawks guard John Jenkins had lower back surgery on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season. It's been a rough year for Jenkins, who was hopeful that rest and rehab would be sufficient to heal his back. He averaged 3.1 points in just 13 appearances this season, but on the bright side he should be healthy and ready for training camp. Feb 3 |
| SF | 1. DeMarre Carroll |
| 2. Cartier Martin |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap |
| 2. Mike Scott |
| 3. Gustavo Ayon SidelinedGustavo Ayon (shoulder) needs surgery and is out for the season. It's unfortunate timing for Ayon, who was seeing significant minutes thanks to Al Horford's season-ending injury. Ayon's first season in Atlanta ends with averages of 4.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals while playing 16.5 minutes per night in 26 games. The Hawks will continue to lean heavily on the likes of Mike Scott and Elton Brand as bigs. Feb 28 |
| C | 1. Pero Antic |
| 2. Elton Brand |
| 3. Al Horford SidelinedAl Horford (torn pectoral) recently had his first rehab session. "Done with recovery phase, now getting mobility back," Horford wrote. He will not return this season but fantasy owners can look forward to having him healthy and ready for the start of the Hawks' 2014-15 campaign. Feb 19 |
| 4. Mike Muscala |
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| PG | 1. Deron Williams |
| 2. Marquis Teague |
| SG | 1. Shaun Livingston |
| 2. Marcus Thornton |
| SF | 1. Joe Johnson |
| 2. Alan Anderson |
| 3. Andrei Kirilenko SidelinedAndrei Kirilenko (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami. Kirilenko missed his 30th game of the season on Monday with an ankle sprain, which makes guessing his status for Wednesday akin to predicting New England weather. Over his last four games, Kirilenko has averaged 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 19.5 minutes so he's essentially turned into "mini AK" compared to the numbers that fantasy owners were used to in his prime. We'll update Kirilenko's status as more information becomes available, but Alan Anderson, Andray Blatche, and Mirza Teletovic would stand to benefit if Kirilenko is unable to suit up Wednesday. Mar 11 |
| PF | 1. Paul Pierce |
| 2. Mirza Teletovic |
| C | 1. Kevin Garnett SidelinedKevin Garnett (back spasms) will miss Wednesday's game against the Heat. After a late scratch Monday night, Garnett did not travel with the team to Miami and will miss Wednesday's game. Andray Blatche and Miles Plumlee will see more time against the Heat due to KG's absence and any fantasy owners who were still holding onto the Big Ticket can feel free to cut bait in anything but the deepest of leagues. Mar 11 |
| 2. Andray Blatche |
| 3. Mason Plumlee |
| 4. Brook Lopez SidelinedBrook Lopez (foot) isn't worried that his career is in jeopardy after three foot surgeries in two years. Lopez is confident that he won't fall into the same category as other big men (Yao Ming, Bill Walton) who had chronic foot injuries end their careers. "I’m not scared at all," Lopez said. "I’m confident I’m going to get back on the court, and I’m going to do everything I can. There’s no doubt in my mind I’ll be back on the floor playing with my guys." While Lopez won't help fantasy owners this season, he is expected to shed his crutches within the next month and be ready for the 2014-15 season. Feb 13 |
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| PG | 1. Rajon Rondo SidelinedRajon Rondo hit just 4-of-15 shots for eight points, eight assists and two steals in Tuesday's loss to the Pacers, and is not expected to play on Wednesday against the Knicks. He played 41 minutes tonight and the Celtics have already said he's still not ready to play in back-to-back games. And with the high minutes, the playoffs out of reach and a struggling Knicks as an opponent, there's almost no chance Rondo will play on Wednesday. Look for Flip Pressey to get the start. Mar 11 |
| 2. Phil Pressey |
| SG | 1. Jerryd Bayless |
| 2. Avery Bradley SidelinedCoach Brad Stevens said on Friday that Avery Bradley could return to action by the end of next week. He has increased his work load in practice with the team. Friday night will be his 10th game in row out of the lineup and the Celtics will start Jerryd Bayless again tonight. Based on Stevens' statement, Bradley might be looking at a target date of Mar. 14 against the Suns. He's had his best year as a pro, but fantasy owners don't need to stash him until he has a firm return date. Mar 7 |
| 3. Chris Babb |
| 4. Vander Blue |
| SF | 1. Jeff Green |
| 2. Chris Johnson |
| 3. Keith Bogans SidelinedThe Celtics announced on Tuesday Keith Bogans has been excused for an indefinite amount of time. He missed practice today and it sounds like this could be for a while. Bogans will remain under contract with the Celtics, but he might not even see the court again with Boston. Jan 14 |
| 4. Gerald Wallace SidelinedGerald Wallace (knee) underwent successful season-ending surgery on Tuesday. We've still yet to see a report of an "unsuccessful" season-ending surgery, but it's good to hear that all went well with Crash's procedure. His minutes will most likely be gobbled up by Jerryd Bayless, Chris Johnson, and the potentially soon-to-return Avery Bradley. Mar 4 |
| PF | 1. Brandon Bass |
| C | 1. Kris Humphries |
| 2. Jared Sullinger |
| 3. Kelly Olynyk |
| 4. Joel Anthony |
| 5. Vitor Faverani SidelinedVitor Faverani had arthroscopic surgery and will miss the rest of this season. There has been talk of Faverani getting surgery for almost a month now and he finally opted to go through with it. The surgery was to repair a torn lateral meniscus and he should be ready to go for next season. Faverani is a candidate to play in Orlando Summer League and this surgery shouldn't affect his status in a few months. Mar 7 |
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| Charlotte Bobcats | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker |
| 2. Luke Ridnour |
| 3. Jannero Pargo |
| SG | 1. Gerald Henderson SidelinedGerald Henderson (calf) thinks he'll be ready to play against the Wizards on Wednesday. Henderson was reportedly moving well during Tuesday's practice and coach Steve Clifford said Henderson will start against the Wizards if he is able to go. Assuming Henderson suits up Wednesday, Chris Douglas-Roberts' fantasy value would take a hit as he moves back to a reserve role. Mar 11 |
| 2. Gary Neal |
| SF | 1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 2. Anthony Tolliver |
| 3. Chris Douglas-Roberts |
| 4. Jeff Taylor SidelinedJeff Taylor's rehab from a ruptured Achilles is progressing well and he hopes to be recovered by "late May, early June." "I won't push it and hurt myself again," Taylor said. "The main goal is to be healthy for training camp." He's walking around in a protective boot with angled heel lifts and has already been ruled out for the season, whether or not Charlotte makes the playoffs. Feb 8 |
| PF | 1. Josh McRoberts |
| 2. Cody Zeller |
| C | 1. Al Jefferson |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo |
| 3. Brendan Haywood SidelinedBrendan Haywood (fractured foot) may not return to the court this season. With just 18 games left in the season, Haywood's chances to return this season decrease by the day. Two weeks after his targeted return date, Brendan Haywood still can't do anything weight-bearing on basketball court, according to Bobcats' coach Steve Clifford. Even if Haywood does manage to rehab in time to take the court before the regular season ends, he would likely be limited to around 10 minutes per game and would provide minimal fantasy value. Mar 11 |
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| PG | 1. Kirk Hinrich |
| 2. D.J. Augustin |
| 3. Jimmer Fredette |
| 4. Mike James |
| 5. Derrick Rose SidelinedDerrick Rose (knee surgery) is hoping he'll be healthy in time for this summer's World Cup of Basketball. "If my leg is feeling healthy and I’m there, I’m all in," Rose said about Team USA. "Of course I want to play for that team. Playing for that team [in the summer of 2010], I think it helped the year I won MVP, just getting in a groove. So I’m excited if I am able to play in it." Like the Bulls, fantasy owners who own the 25-year-old in dynasty leagues are probably cringing at the thought of Rose risking injury in anything but an NBA game. However, Rose still hasn't been cleared to practice by the Bulls, so this could be a bit of wishful thinking by the former MVP. Mar 11 |
| SG | 1. Jimmy Butler |
| 2. Tony Snell |
| SF | 1. Mike Dunleavy |
| 2. Tornike Shengelia |
| PF | 1. Carlos Boozer |
| 2. Taj Gibson |
| 3. Erik Murphy |
| C | 1. Joakim Noah |
| 2. Nazr Mohammed |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving SidelinedKyrie Irving practiced on Tuesday after sitting out on Monday with a stomach ailment. Irving nearly triple-doubled on Saturday and he should be fine for Wednesday's road game vs. the Suns, but it couldn't hurt to double-check after the Cavaliers' shootaround. Despite having a 24-40 record with a sub-.500 mark at home, the Cavs are still just four games out of the East's final playoff spot. Mar 11 |
| 2. Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | 1. Jarrett Jack |
| 2. Dion Waiters |
| 3. C.J. Miles SidelinedC.J. Miles (sprained left ankle) didn't practice on Tuesday and he's questionable to face the Suns on Wednesday. It seems unlikely that Miles would play without practicing, but we should get a clearer picture of his status after Wednesday's shootaround. He is expected to return during Cleveland's current three-game road trip which continues with games Friday vs. the Warriors and Sunday vs. the Clippers. Mar 11 |
| 4. Carrick Felix SidelinedCavaliers rookie Carrick Felix has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left knee. He'll be out for approximately 6-8 weeks. Felix averaged under five minutes in a handful of appearances with Cleveland this season, so his unfortunate injury won't have any fantasy implications. Jan 28 |
| SF | 1. Luol Deng |
| 2. Alonzo Gee |
| 3. Sergey Karasev |
| PF | 1. Tristan Thompson |
| 2. Anthony Bennett SidelinedAn MRI on Monday revealed Anthony Bennett is dealing with a left patellar tendon strain and he will be out for approximately three weeks. He has been dealing with knee soreness since Late February and the Cavs finally know why. Bennett's minutes have fallen off and he's also lost a step after he was showing at least some shred of potential about a month ago. Fantasy owners can cut him everywhere. Mar 10 |
| 3. Arinze Onuaku |
| C | 1. Spencer Hawes |
| 2. Anderson Varejao |
| 3. Tyler Zeller |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
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| PG | 1. Ty Lawson |
| 2. Aaron Brooks |
| 3. Nate Robinson SidelinedNate Robinson (ACL surgery) is planning on returning to the Nuggets for the 2014-15 season. Robinson has a $2.1 million player option that he will have to exercise in order to return to the Nuggets and it sounds as if he's planning on doing so. When asked if he'd be ready for training camp, Robinson answered, "Yeah, for sure." While Robinson could be a decent option in deeper leagues next season, he won't be helping any fantasy squads this season. Mar 6 |
| SG | 1. Randy Foye |
| 2. Evan Fournier |
| SF | 1. Danilo Gallinari SidelinedDanilo Gallinari will miss the rest of the season after having reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday, according to Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gallo had an arthroscopic procedure to "promote healing" in his partially torn ACL back in June, but that only addressed his meniscus and wasn't sufficient to get him back on the court. His absence solidifies Wilson Chandler's value as the Nuggets' starting SF, while ensuring that Quincy Miller will earn some minutes in a backup role. Gallinari has a long rehab ahead of him and the Nuggets are optimistic that he'll be ready for the start of the 2014-15 season. Jan 21 |
| 2. Wilson Chandler |
| 3. Quincy Miller |
| PF | 1. Kenneth Faried |
| 2. Darrell Arthur |
| 3. Anthony Randolph |
| 4. Jan Vesely |
| C | 1. Timofey Mozgov |
| 2. J.J. Hickson |
| 3. JaVale McGee SidelinedJaVale McGee had season-ending surgery Thursday to repair the stress fracture in his left tibia. With George Karl out of the way, McGee was fully expected to finally break out this season. It didn't come close to happening. Clearly bothered by his injury early on, he averaged just 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks through the first five games. Then he shut it down in hopes his leg would heal and he could come back healthy, but it didn't work out. Now McGee goes under the knife in the hopes of being fully healthy for 2014-15 training camp. He's still just 26 years old, but is running out of time to realize his potential as an athletic rim protector. Feb 20 |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
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| PG | 1. George Hill |
| 2. C.J. Watson SidelinedC.J. Watson (elbow) will miss Tuesday's game against the Celtics. Watson had an MRI on his sprained elbow Monday and is hoping to return Friday or Saturday. The elbow is the same one that he dislocated two years ago, so we'll be on the lookout for the results of his MRI before Friday's game against the 76ers. In the meantime, Donald Sloan, Evan Turner, and Lance Stephenson will continue to handle backup PG duties. Mar 11 |
| 3. Donald Sloan |
| SG | 1. Lance Stephenson |
| 2. Rasual Butler |
| SF | 1. Paul George |
| 2. Evan Turner |
| 3. Solomon Hill |
| PF | 1. David West |
| 2. Luis Scola |
| 3. Chris Copeland |
| C | 1. Roy Hibbert |
| 2. Andrew Bynum |
| 3. Ian Mahinmi SidelinedIan Mahinmi (bruised left hip) is listed as day-to-day by the team. His minutes have dropped quite a bit lately and played just 11 on Sunday. Mahinmi may have suffered the injury in that game against the Mavs and the severity is not known. He is questionable for Tuesday vs. the Celtics. Mar 10 |
| 4. Lavoy Allen |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
| PG | 1. Chris Paul |
| 2. Darren Collison |
| SG | 1. J.J. Redick SidelinedJ.J. Redick (back) has ramped up his shooting routine at practice on Monday. He still doesn't have a timetable to return and it's possible we don't see him until the playoffs. The Clippers will go with more Darren Collison and Matt Barnes until Jamal Crawford can make it back. Mar 10 |
| 2. Jamal Crawford SidelinedJamal Crawford said that he returned too soon from his calf injury, and he will miss Monday's game vs. Phoenix. "I just have to get it stronger because I don't want the same pain to continue to bother me going into the playoffs," Crawford said. "I didn't re-injure it but I could tell it has to be stronger for sure to feel confident pushing off and doing certain things." This gives Darren Collison at least one more game of being fantasy relevant, and perhaps a few games after that as Jamal works himself back into shape. It is possible Jamal misses more than just Monday's game as the Clippers are likely to be cautious with their swingman as they prepare for the post-season push. Mar 9 |
| 3. Willie Green |
| SF | 1. Matt Barnes |
| 2. Jared Dudley SidelinedJared Dudley (back) will not play on Monday against the Suns. Dudley's back and conditioning issues have dogged him throughout the entirety of his lost season. His absence has very little impact on fantasy leagues, but Matt Barnes will continue to get big minutes with both Dudley and Jamal Crawford out. Mar 10 |
| 3. Danny Granger |
| 4. Sasha Vujacic |
| 5. Reggie Bullock |
| 6. Hedo Turkoglu |
| PF | 1. Blake Griffin |
| 2. Glen Davis |
| C | 1. DeAndre Jordan |
| 2. Ryan Hollins |
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| PG | 1. Kendall Marshall |
| 2. Jordan Farmar |
| 3. Steve Nash SidelinedSteve Nash (nerve root irritation) wants to return next season. The Lakers don't expect Nash to play again this season, but that's not stopping him from looking forward to next year. "I want to come back for sure," he said Monday. The Lakers have until September 1st to decide whether to release the former league MVP via the stretch provision or pay him $9.7 million. Regardless of what the Lakers decide over the summer, fantasy owners can feel free to move on from Nash this season. Mar 4 |
| SG | 1. Jodie Meeks |
| 2. MarShon Brooks |
| 3. Xavier Henry |
| 4. Kobe Bryant SidelinedKobe Bryant is expected to be ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a fractured lateral tibial plateau in his left knee knee. It's not official yet, but there's clearly no reason to hold Bryant in fantasy any longer. And with the Lakers well out of the playoff race and nothing to play for, it wouldn't make sense to use him again this season. Hopefully he'll have a good summer and be ready to bounce back after dealing with both the ruptured Achilles at the end of last season, and the subsequent knee injury this season. Mar 11 |
| SF | 1. Wes Johnson |
| 2. Nick Young SidelinedNick Young (knee) will not play against the Thunder on Sunday. He's only played in one game since Feb. 5 and that was a mistake by Young and the Lakers. Young doesn't have a timetable to return and the team will go with more Wes Johnson and Kent Bazemore in their small forward spots against some guy named Kevin Durant. Mar 9 |
| PF | 1. Kent Bazemore |
| 2. Jordan Hill SidelinedJordan Hill (knee) will not play against the Thunder on Sunday. This will be his fifth game out of the lineup due to some possible cartilage damage. Hill hasn't been capable of playing consistent minutes in his five years as a pro and it's a little tough to believe he was taken over guys like Demar DeRozan, Ty Lawson, Jrue Holiday and Jeff Teague in the 2009 NBA Draft. Hill can be cut just about everywhere. Mar 9 |
| 3. Ryan Kelly |
| 4. Shawne Williams |
| C | 1. Pau Gasol |
| 2. Chris Kaman |
| 3. Robert Sacre |
| |
| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| |
| PG | 1. Brandon Knight |
| 2. Ramon Sessions |
| SG | 1. Nate Wolters |
| 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 3. O.J. Mayo |
| SF | 1. Khris Middleton |
| 2. Carlos Delfino SidelinedCarlos Delfino (foot surgery) has officially been ruled out for the 2013-14 season after the NBA granted the Bucks a Disabled Player Exception. Milwaukee gets a $1.75 million exception which can be used for salary-cap relief in trades or free agent signings to acquire a replacement player. Delfino is expected to rejoin the Bucks in late February as he continues his rehabilitation, and he should be ready for training camp. Jan 26 |
| PF | 1. Ersan Ilyasova SidelinedErsan Ilyasova (ankle) will not play vs. the Timberwolves on Tuesday, shifting John Henson into the Bucks' starting lineup. Ilyasova had been playing well lately but this unexpected DNP is par for the course this season. Henson has been terrific when given extended playing time this season and he's worth plugging into most lineups, while Jeff Adrien will also benefit with more playing time off the bench. The Bucks have four games remaining on their schedule this week. Mar 11 |
| 2. John Henson |
| 3. Jeff Adrien |
| C | 1. Larry Sanders SidelinedLarry Sanders (fractured orbital bone) is unlikely to do any basketball-related activities during his six-week rehab, putting the rest of his season in danger. Sanders season has gone from bad to worse and the silver lining here is that fantasy owners in re-draft leagues can cut him without compunction. Zaza Pachulia is a nice pickup as the Bucks' starting center, while John Henson (assuming he can stay healthy) also gets a boost with Sanders no longer clogging up the frontcourt rotation. Feb 18 |
| 2. Zaza Pachulia |
| 3. Ekpe Udoh SidelinedEkpe Udoh (knee) is a game-time decision to face the Wizards on Saturday. He's probably not going to get many minutes with the way Jeff Adrien has stepped up. Udoh has been injured far too often to be counted on in fantasy leagues. Mar 8 |
| 4. Miroslav Raduljica |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Brian Roberts |
| 2. Austin Rivers |
| 3. Jrue Holiday SidelinedJrue Holiday had successful surgery on his right tibia on Friday and will miss the rest of the season. The Pelicans have kept pretty quiet on Jrue since he last played back on Jan. 8 and they finally released some information today about their former All-Star's status. There is no word on how much recovery time Holiday will need from the surgery, but most signs point to him being ready for 2014-15. Brian Roberts will handle the point guard duties for the rest of the season. Feb 28 |
| SG | 1. Eric Gordon |
| 2. Anthony Morrow |
| SF | 1. Tyreke Evans |
| 2. Darius Miller |
| 3. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis |
| 2. Louis Amundson |
| 3. Ryan Anderson SidelinedRyan Anderson is "talking to a number of doctors all over the country" about the herniated disc in his neck which ended his season after 19 games. Anderson is done for the 2013-14 season and the lack of clarity about his rehab and recovery leaves open the possibility that he won't be ready for training camp, either. The Pelicans trainers are still working with him and we'll pass along any updates as they become available. Mar 11 |
| C | 1. Alexis Ajinca |
| 2. Greg Stiemsma |
| 3. Jeff Withey |
| 4. Jason Smith SidelinedJason Smith (knee) is out for the rest of the season after his knee surgery. He had surgery last week on Jan. 29 on his right knee to remove loose bodies, but he's not going to be making it back to the lineup. The Pelicans are a mess at center right now and fantasy owners in most formats shouldn't be paying much attention to guys like Greg Stiemsma, Jeff Withey and Alexis Ajinca. Feb 3 |
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| PG | 1. Raymond Felton |
| 2. Toure Murry |
| 3. Chris Smith |
| SG | 1. Pablo Prigioni |
| 2. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 3. Shannon Brown |
| SF | 1. Iman Shumpert |
| 2. J.R. Smith |
| PF | 1. Carmelo Anthony |
| 2. Amare Stoudemire |
| 3. Kenyon Martin SidelinedKenyon Martin (ankle) will not play against the Jazz on Friday. He is out of his walking boot but coach Mike Woodson doesn't know when Martin will go through on-court work. The Knicks are going to manage his minutes upon his return and he's completely hands off for fantasy purposes. The Knicks will start Ray Felton, J.R. Smith, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler tonight vs. a vulnerable Jazz defense. Mar 7 |
| 4. Andrea Bargnani SidelinedAndrea Bargnani said he still has soreness in his elbow and he could miss the rest of the season. One of the team-friendly reports coming out from the New York Post was that Bargnani could return two weeks after the All Star break, but that was probably smoke to make the Knicks appear less desperate for a power forward. There is no official timetable for his return and he's probably done for the year at this rate. Mar 10 |
| C | 1. Tyson Chandler SidelinedTyson Chandler will not play against the Sixers on Monday due to personal reasons. He's not with the team and should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. We'll pass along any details about what's going on with Chandler, but the team will go with Amare Stoudemire, Jeremy Tyler and Cole Aldrich to help fill in tonight. Mar 10 |
| 2. Jeremy Tyler |
| 3. Cole Aldrich |
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| PG | 1. Russell Westbrook |
| 2. Reggie Jackson |
| 3. Derek Fisher |
| SG | 1. Thabo Sefolosha SidelinedThabo Sefolosha (calf) said on Tuesday that he will need crutches for the next two weeks. He is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks with his calf strain and the Thunder have already brought on Caron Butler to help soften the blow. Sefolosha can be cut in all leagues while Butler is expected to see 15-24 minutes against the Sixers tonight. Perry Jones III and Jeremy Lamb will also be part of the solution. Mar 4 |
| 2. Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | 1. Kevin Durant |
| 2. Caron Butler |
| 3. Perry Jones III |
| 4. Andre Roberson |
| PF | 1. Serge Ibaka |
| 2. Nick Collison |
| C | 1. Kendrick Perkins SidelinedKendrick Perkins will miss up to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his groin. Perkins suffered a left groin strain against the Heat on Thursday and will essentially miss the rest of the regular season with this timetable. Perkins' averages of 3.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks weren't helping fantasy owners much anyway, but he can be dropped without any regrets at this point. Nick Collison, Perry Jones III, and Steven Adams will each inherit a chunk Perkins' 19.7 minutes per game, with Adams providing the most upside for owners in deep leagues. Feb 25 |
| 2. Steven Adams |
| 3. Hasheem Thabeet |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
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| PG | 1. Michael Carter-Williams |
| 2. Eric Maynor |
| 3. Lorenzo Brown SidelinedLorenzo Brown will not play against the Jazz on Saturday due to a sore right foot. He tore ligaments in his right wrist last month and now he's dealing with yet another injury. Brown has no fantasy value and Eric Maynor has already leapfrogged him. Mar 8 |
| SG | 1. James Anderson |
| 2. Tony Wroten |
| 3. Elliot Williams |
| 4. Jason Richardson SidelinedJason Richardson has been experiencing some swelling in his surgically repaired left knee, but is still pushing himself to return at some point this season. "Yeah, I had some setbacks. I don't know," Richardson said Saturday. "Like I told [Brett Brown] when we talked a month ago, if it's 10 or 15 or two games, I want to come back. That's my goal." It's nice to hear that the veteran wants to return to the court, but that may not be in the cards for a team that is more than content to tank away the season. Richardson is on his last legs, and can safely be left on the wire in all leagues. Mar 9 |
| SF | 1. Hollis Thompson |
| PF | 1. Thaddeus Young |
| 2. Brandon Davies SidelinedCoach Brett Brown guesses Sixers PF Brandon Davies (finger) is about a week away. Davies has been out since dislocating a finger back on Jan. 18. He'll be part of the rotation down the stretch because he has something the Brown desperately needs if he wants to win another game this season: Size. Mar 7 |
| 3. Arsalan Kazemi |
| 4. Jarvis Varnado |
| C | 1. Henry Sims |
| 2. Byron Mullens |
| 3. Arnett Moultrie |
| 4. Nerlens Noel SidelinedNerlens Noel (knee surgery) is unlikely to play this season. Mystery solved. After a day of intrigue surrounding Noel's tweet that indicated he was targeting a return on April 4, coach Brett Brown poured cold water on the situation by saying he thought Noel returning to 5-on-5 practice by the end of the season would be a realistic goal. With nothing to play for, the Sixers aren't likely to take any chances with their prized rookie, so fantasy owners who were holding out hope for a late season return can feel free to move on. Mar 11 |
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| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Archie Goodwin |
| 3. Ishmael Smith |
| SG | 1. Eric Bledsoe SidelinedEric Bledsoe (knee) will not play against his former Clipper team on Monday, but is still expected to return to action on Wednesday against the Cavs. Monday was always a cherry on top for owners starting Bledsoe in the Suns' four-game week, and on Wednesday he'll come off the bench but is still a compelling option for owners still pondering a decision whether or not to activate him. We'd have a hard time not plugging him into lineups even with the rust factor at play. Mar 10 |
| 2. Gerald Green |
| 3. Leandro Barbosa SidelinedLeandro Barbosa (hand fracture) will miss approximately 4-6 weeks but he will not require surgery. Barbosa could return for the end of the regular season and the playoffs, but his injury is a tough break for a Suns team just half a game ahead of the Grizzlies for the eighth seed out West. Ish Smith played more minutes in his absence on Tuesday, but he's not a promising long-term pickup with Eric Bledsoe (knee) possibly returning this week. Mar 5 |
| 4. Dionte Christmas |
| SF | 1. P.J. Tucker  SuspendedP.J. Tucker has been suspended one game for throwing an "elbow to the chin" of Blake Griffin on Monday. He won't play Wednesday but will be back in the starting lineup vs. Boston on Friday, so plan accordingly. His temporary absence should mean extra playing time for Gerald Green, Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris. Mar 11 |
| 2. Marcus Morris |
| PF | 1. Channing Frye |
| 2. Markieff Morris |
| 3. Shavlik Randolph |
| C | 1. Miles Plumlee |
| 2. Alex Len |
| 3. Vyacheslav Kravtsov |
| 4. Emeka Okafor SidelinedEmeka Okafor (herniated disk) could be the centerpiece of the rumored Pau Gasol trade between the Lakers and Suns. Okafor may not see the court this season, but his contract could play a large part in the Suns acquiring Pau Gasol. In the rumored swap, the Lakers would take on Okafor's expiring $14.5 million contract in exchange for Gasol as they attempt to gain some salary relief. Fantasy owners don't need to concern themselves with what happens to Okafor, but he could still play a part in what might be the biggest trade before the deadline. Feb 4 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| PG | 1. Damian Lillard |
| 2. Mo Williams SidelinedMo Williams went to the locker room in the second quarter with an apparent hip injury on Tuesday and will not return. He's been playing very well off the Blazers' bench and we should know more information after the game. For now we're going to list him as day-to-day. Mar 11 |
| 3. Earl Watson |
| SG | 1. Wesley Matthews |
| 2. C.J. McCollum |
| 3. Will Barton |
| 4. Allen Crabbe |
| SF | 1. Nicolas Batum |
| 2. Dorell Wright |
| 3. Victor Claver |
| PF | 1. LaMarcus Aldridge |
| 2. Thomas Robinson |
| C | 1. Robin Lopez |
| 2. Joel Freeland SidelinedBlazers forward Joel Freeland (sprained MCL) sought a second opinion from a specialist on Tuesday, but he is still "nowhere near returning." The 27-year-old has been out three weeks and he initially had a 4-8 week timetable, so it's not surprising to hear that he's still out indefinitely. The Blazers hope that he can appear in a few regular season games and enter the playoffs at full strength, which means that he's irrelevant in fantasy leagues. Mar 6 |
| 3. Meyers Leonard |
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| PG | 1. Isaiah Thomas |
| 2. Ray McCallum |
| SG | 1. Ben McLemore |
| 2. Jason Terry SidelinedJason Terry will not join the Kings and will spend the rest of the season in Dallas rehabbing his knee. Terry obviously wasn't interested in going to Sacramento, but this announcement should mean the trade is a done deal, clearing the way for Marcus Thornton and Reggie Evans to play for their new teams. Ben McLemore and Ray McCallum should both be in line for more minutes the rest of the way for the Kings. Feb 22 |
| 3. Orlando Johnson |
| SF | 1. Rudy Gay SidelinedRudy Gay returned to Sunday's game after tweaking his ankle in the third quarter, and he finished with 20 points, one 3-pointer and four rebounds in a loss to the Nets. The Kings' seven-game road trip continues in Detroit on Tuesday, so Gay will have one day to recover before taking the court again. His ankle may swell up overnight and we'll include him on the injury report as a precaution, so check back on Monday for updates. Mar 9 |
| 2. Travis Outlaw |
| 3. Quincy Acy |
| PF | 1. Jason Thompson |
| 2. Carl Landry SidelinedCarl Landry will miss the remainder of the season due to a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. An MRI revealed the bad news, which means the 30-year-old will finish the season the way he began it -- rehabbing from a major injury. He's played 18 games total since signing a four-year, $26 million deal during the offseason. The Kings will rely on guys like Reggie Evans, Derrick Williams, Quincy Acy and Jason Thompson to pick up the slack in his absence. Mar 8 |
| 3. Derrick Williams |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins |
| 2. Reggie Evans |
| 3. Aaron Gray |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
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| PG | 1. John Wall |
| 2. Andre Miller |
| 3. Garrett Temple |
| SG | 1. Bradley Beal |
| 2. Martell Webster |
| SF | 1. Trevor Ariza |
| 2. Otto Porter |
| PF | 1. Nene Hilario SidelinedNene (knee) is expected to be out 4-6 weeks due to a sprained left MCL, according to Yahoo! Sports. This is good news for Nene and it sounds like he'll be back for the post season. He tends to be on the second half of his prognoses, so being out six weeks would basically end his regular season. The Wizards are likely going to split time with Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin at center. Booker has 19 starts and is a bit safer while Seraphin has more upside. Feb 24 |
| 2. Trevor Booker |
| 3. Drew Gooden |
| 4. Chris Singleton |
| 5. Al Harrington |
| C | 1. Marcin Gortat |
| 2. Kevin Seraphin SidelinedKevin Seraphin (knee) practiced fully on Tuesday and he's probable to return to action vs. Charlotte on Wednesday. Seraphin hasn't played in three weeks and his minutes will likely be limited at first, but he's worth keeping an eye on if you want to pluck a center off the waiver wire. Al Harrington, Drew Gooden and Chris Singleton have been backing up starters Marcin Gortat and Trevor Booker, and it's not far-fetched to imagine Seraphin carving out a substantial role off the bench. Mar 11 |
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