| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
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| PG | 1. Spencer Dinwiddie  SidelinedSpencer Dinwiddie (sore right knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Celtics. He'll join DeMarre Carroll (hip) and Joe Harris (ankle) on the sidelines tonight, which should result in more minutes for guys like Caris LeVert and Nik Stauskas, and LeVert might end up starting tonight. Stauskas might be someone to think about as a low-end, 3-point streamer, but it's LeVert who you'd want to go after as a DFS punt play. Apr 11 |
| 2. D'Angelo Russell |
| 3. Jeremy Lin SidelinedNets coach Kenny Atkinson said he's impressed with how quickly Jeremy Lin (knee) is progressing. "We’ve just got to be really super, super-cautious," Atkinson said. "We don’t want to rush this in April, May. But I was blown away at how well he was moving, and the stuff he did yesterday." Lin hasn't had any setbacks and will be 100 percent for training camp. He exercised his $12.5 million player option for 2018-19, but his path to fantasy value will be complicated because of D'Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie. Apr 12 |
| 4. Isaiah Whitehead SidelinedIsaiah Whitehead will undergo surgery to repair a ligament injury in his right wrist, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Minimal fantasy impact here, as Whitehead has appeared in only 16 games for the Nets this season, averaging 11.3 minutes per contest. Apr 3 |
| SG | 1. Allen Crabbe |
| 2. Caris LeVert |
| 3. Nik Stauskas |
| 4. Milton Doyle |
| SF | 1. DeMarre Carroll SidelinedDeMarre Carroll (hip) and Joe Harris (ankle) will sit out Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Celtics. With both these guys unavailable on Wednesday, Spencer Dinwiddie could be headed for another start with more minutes falling to Nik Stauskas in the second unit. Carroll had a nice bounce-back season in Brooklyn this year, posting top-100 value behind averages of 13.5 points, 2.0 triples, 6.5 boards, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.4 turnovers per contest on 41.3% shooting. Apr 10 |
| 2. Dante Cunningham |
| 3. Joe Harris SidelinedNets GM Sean Marks said he would love to re-sign Joe Harris this summer. "I thought Joe made it pretty clear ... he'd love to be back here," Marks said. "Definitely he's a guy we see in a Nets uniform." The Nets will have the cap space to get a deal done and Harris has probably earned himself a multi-year contract. He averaged career-highs in points (10.8), rebounds (3.3), assists (1.6) and 3-pointers (1.9), shooting 49.1% from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc. Apr 16 |
| 4. Jacob Wiley |
| PF | 1. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
| 2. Quincy Acy |
| 3. James Webb III |
| C | 1. Jarrett Allen |
| 2. Jahlil Okafor |
| 3. Timofey Mozgov |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving SidelinedKyrie Irving (knee surgery) has been walking without crutches and his recovery has been "very good." Celtics coach Brad Stevens admitted he was surprised to see Kyrie without crutches less than two weeks after surgery to remove two screws from his left knee. Boston's training staff is reportedly "excited" by Irving's initial progress and all signs point to a full recovery, ideally in time for training camp. Apr 16 |
| 2. Terry Rozier |
| 3. Shane Larkin |
| 4. Kadeem Allen |
| SG | 1. Jaylen Brown |
| 2. Marcus Smart SidelinedCoach Brad Stevens said that Marcus Smart (thumb) has been physically cleared to play Game 5 on Tuesday, but his availability will depend on how he feels after a late-morning workout. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Smart said the plan was to return for Game 6 and that they were on track. He is officially listed as questionable on the injury report. However, considering Smart's tenacity and eagerness to return, it would be somewhat surprising if he was cleared to play but decided to sit out. Starting point guard Terry Rozier told reporters: "I think he’s playing. But you didn’t hear it from me." If Smart does return, Shane Larkin will likely be bumped from the rotation. Apr 24 |
| 3. Abdel Nader |
| 4. Jabari Bird |
| SF | 1. Jayson Tatum |
| 2. Semi Ojeleye |
| 3. Jonathan Holmes |
| 4. Gordon Hayward SidelinedCeltics GM Danny Ainge said that Gordon Hayward is working with a St. Vincent Sports Performance running mechanics specialist. This is the next step in his rehab, but Hayward remains without a clear timetable. "He's still a long, long, long way away," Ainge said. "St. Vincent Sports Performance is where he'll be and who he's working with. We worked with them at Butler. He worked with some of their trainers when he was doing the predraft stuff. There's a lot of familiarity there." Apr 18 |
| PF | 1. Marcus Morris |
| 2. Daniel Theis SidelinedDaniel Theis (knee surgery) is hoping to shed his crutches in 2-3 weeks. Theis had season-ending surgery back on March 16th, and while the Celtics didn't provide a timetable, he's fully expected to be 100 percent for training camp. He averaged 5.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.5 steals in 14.8 minutes per game, but he was a lot better than his numbers suggested. Apr 8 |
| 3. Guerschon Yabusele |
| C | 1. Al Horford |
| 2. Aron Baynes |
| 3. Greg Monroe |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker |
| 2. Michael Carter-Williams SidelinedMichael Carter-Williams underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Tuesday. MCW should be ready for next year, but he's a non-factor in fantasy hoops. Malik Monk should see some increased opportunity while Carter-Williams is out, but it'll be tough for him to make much noise while Kemba Walker is healthy. Mar 13 |
| 3. Julyan Stone |
| 4. Marcus Paige |
| SG | 1. Nicolas Batum |
| 2. Malik Monk |
| 3. Treveon Graham SidelinedTreveon Graham (concussion) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Pacers. His second season in the NBA is officially over. Graham made 63 appearances for the Hornets, averaging 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.6 triples in 16.7 minutes. It's hard to imagine him making a fantasy impact in 2018-19. Apr 9 |
| SF | 1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 2. Jeremy Lamb |
| 3. Dwayne Bacon SidelinedDwayne Bacon (right ankle sprain) will not play in the season finale on Tuesday vs. the Pacers. He wasn't close to a return and this will be his fifth straight game on the sidelines. The Malik Monk show will go on. Apr 9 |
| PF | 1. Marvin Williams |
| 2. Frank Kaminsky |
| C | 1. Dwight Howard |
| 2. Willy Hernangomez |
| 3. Cody Zeller SidelinedCody Zeller (knee) said he will rest another 3-4 weeks before resuming basketball activities. The good news is that Zeller had another MRI on his left knee that showed no new concerns, so he should be ready to roll for the 2018-19 season. He's not someone you'll want to target on draft day, though. Apr 11 |
| 4. Mangok Mathiang |
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| PG | 1. Kris Dunn SidelinedVice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson said Kris Dunn will return as the starting point guard. "I feel really good about going into the next season with [Kris] Dunn as our starter and [Cameron] Payne as our backup." There was no mention of third-string PG Jerian Grant. Dunn has his flaws offensively, but his first season in Chicago was a success. He averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 0.6 blocks, 1.1 triples and 2.5 turnovers in 43 starts, and if he improves his shot selection, his jumper and his ball security, Dunn will have a lot of intrigue as a mid-round pick. Apr 12 |
| 2. Cameron Payne |
| 3. Jerian Grant |
| 4. Ryan Arcidiacono |
| SG | 1. Zach LaVine SidelinedBulls executive John Paxson said that Chicago plans to let the market dictate the contractual value of restricted free agent Zach Lavine. The Bulls are in a tricky spot with LaVine. He's just a year removed from ACL surgery and was working his way back into game shape. He flashed tremendous upside at times over the second half of the season, but was also woefully inefficient offensively, shooting just 38.3 percent from the floor. LaVine is reportedly looking for max, or at least near-max money. However, it would be very surprising if he received an offer approaching $100 million. Apr 14 |
| 2. Justin Holiday |
| 3. Antonio Blakeney SidelinedAntonio Blakeney (wrist) sustained a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in his left wrist and he will miss the rest of the season. Before this news, he was probably going to stay in the rotation, but his season is over after just 19 games. This could mean Justin Holiday stays in the rotation, but now David Nwaba and Denzel Valentine should be better bets for minutes. Mar 22 |
| 4. Sean Kilpatrick |
| SF | 1. Paul Zipser SidelinedPaul Zipser (foot) will not play on Monday vs. the Nets. He's still out indefinitely which means it's also safe to rule him out for the season finale on Wednesday. Apr 9 |
| 2. Denzel Valentine SidelinedDenzel Valentine (knee) said he "definitely should be a starter" next season. "I definitely want to improve and be a for-sure starter on this team," said Valentine. "I think I can be a consistent player at this level, be somebody they can rely on, somebody who defends, makes shots, makes plays for others, plays the game the right way and is a competitor. So I definitely think I’m a starter in this league." Valentine could start at the three next season depending on how Chicago shapes their roster during the offseason, which would put him on the radar in deep leagues. As a side note, Valentine will have a minor procedure performed on his knee on Wednesday and his timetable is expected to be set at 2-3 weeks. Apr 4 |
| 3. David Nwaba |
| 4. Jarell Eddie |
| PF | 1. Lauri Markkanen |
| 2. Bobby Portis |
| 3. Noah Vonleh |
| C | 1. Robin Lopez SidelinedRobin Lopez will not play against the Bulls on Saturday. It's Omer Asik season again. There's a chance we could also get an Omer Asik vs. Timofey Mozgov matchup in the second unit. Apr 7 |
| 2. Cristiano Felicio |
| 3. Omer Asik |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| PG | 1. Dennis Smith Jr. SidelinedDennis Smith Jr. (knee) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game vs. the Suns. Smith Jr. was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's loss to the Sixers, but played and played very well, finishing with 20 points, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks in 40 minutes. However, in one final act of tanking, the Mavs will hold DSJ out of the season finale. Dallas will be shorthanded on Tuesday, and coach Rick Carlisle said that Yogi Ferrell will play sparingly. Aaron Harrison, who was a DNP-CD on Sunday, will see a significant uptick in minutes off the bench. Apr 10 |
| 2. J.J. Barea SidelinedJ.J. Barea (oblique) said he will not play again this season. After another aggravation, he said he doesn't want to aggravate it any further ahead of the summer. Barea has really struggled to stay healthy in his career, so this news isn't a surprise today. The Mavs were putting together some silly lineups in his loss, so it's tough to gauge who the pickups will be. It could be Yogi Ferrell, but he only played 17 minutes tonight. Apr 4 |
| 3. Kyle Collinsworth |
| 4. Aaron Harrison |
| SG | 1. Yogi Ferrell |
| 2. Doug McDermott |
| 3. Seth Curry SidelinedSeth Curry (leg) will have season-ending surgery on his left tibia, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. It's been a completely lost season for Curry, who hasn't logged a single minute for the Mavs in 2017-18. According to Woj, Curry's recovery process is expected to take 12-14 weeks, which means he's expected to be fully recovered and on the court by the start of free agency on July 1st. If anybody was still holding onto Curry, he should obviously be sent to the waiver wire in all fantasy formats. Feb 6 |
| SF | 1. Wesley Matthews SidelinedWesley Matthews (leg) said he expects to be cleared for basketball-related activity this week. He has an MRI scheduled on Thursday to determine if the stress fracture in his right fibula is healed, so we may get another update this evening. "By the end of the week, I should be good to go," Matthews said. The injury sidelined him for the final 16 games of the season and he finished with averages 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 triples on 40.6% shooting. He hasn't decided if he will pick up his $18.6M player option for 2018-19, but it will be hard for him to leave that kind of money on the table. Apr 19 |
| 2. Dorian Finney-Smith |
| 3. Jalen Jones |
| PF | 1. Harrison Barnes SidelinedHarrison Barnes (rest) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Suns. Barnes logged 43 minutes on Sunday, so it's not at all surprising to see him hit the sidelines for the final game of the season, a game that both teams will be trying to lose. Barnes will end his second year in Dallas with averages of 18.9 points, 6.1 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.5 turnovers per game on 44.5% shooting from the field and 82.7% from the stripe. Apr 9 |
| 2. Dwight Powell |
| 3. Maxi Kleber |
| 4. Josh McRoberts |
| 5. Jameel Warney |
| C | 1. Dirk Nowitzki SidelinedDirk Nowitzki (left ankle surgery) is progressing on schedule and has begun walking without a protective boot. He's still expected to wear the boot for a few more weeks when he leaves his house, but it's encouraging that he's on pace in his recovery. "The foot is not great," Dirk said. "That's obvious after 20 years in the league. I got arthritis in every joint I have in the body ... But they corrected that one area that was bothering me all season and hopefully it'll be a lot better next season." The future Hall-of-Famer has never wavered in his commitment to play in 2018-19. Apr 23 |
| 2. Salah Mejri SidelinedSalah Mejri did not play on Friday against the Pistons. Two knee contusions this week could keep Mejri out for the year. Plus, Johnathan Motley is comin'. Apr 6 |
| 3. Nerlens Noel  SuspendedNerlens Noel has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Noel’s suspension will begin with Tuesday's game between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers. The Mavs have exactly five games left this season, so Noel will not return to the court in 2017-18. He should obviously be waived in all fantasy formats. Salah Mejri will likely soak up most of Noel's abandoned minutes. As an unrestricted free agent this summer, this was not the way Noel wanted to enter free agency. Apr 3 |
| 4. Johnathan Motley |
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| PG | 1. Reggie Jackson |
| 2. Ish Smith |
| 3. Jameer Nelson |
| 4. Dwight Buycks SidelinedDwight Buycks (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls. He's a non-factor in the rotation, so his absence from the active roster is meaningless in fantasy hoops. Apr 11 |
| 5. Kay Felder |
| SG | 1. Reggie Bullock SidelinedReggie Bullock (knee) will be shut down for the remainder of the season. We are still awaiting details on the nature of the injury, as Bullock hadn't dealt with any knee issues since last October. Bullock played well for the Pistons in 2017-18, averaging career-highs in points (11.3), rebounds (2.5), assists (1.5) and treys (2.0). Luke Kennard will start the remaining four games of the season for Detroit. Stanley Johnson will likely log a few extra minutes as well. Apr 6 |
| 2. Langston Galloway |
| 3. Luke Kennard |
| 4. Reggie Hearn |
| SF | 1. Stanley Johnson |
| 2. James Ennis |
| 3. Luis Montero |
| PF | 1. Blake Griffin SidelinedBlake Griffin (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Bulls, as expected. There's zero incentive for Griffin to get out there and risk a setback with his ankle issue with nothing to play for, and with both him and Andre Drummond (Achilles) watching from the sidelines tonight, Henry Ellenson might be able to flirt with minutes in the 30s. Griffin was okay through 25 games iwth the Pistons, churning out averages of 19.8 points, 6.6 boards, 6.2 dimes and 1.9 triples per contest on 43.3% shooting, but adding some shooting to Detroit's backcourt this summer could really help improve Griffin's shooting percentage. Apr 11 |
| 2. Anthony Tolliver |
| 3. Jon Leuer SidelinedJon Leuer (ankle) underwent successful surgery on his left ankle on Friday. Leuer is facing four months of recovery and rehab, but is expected to be ready for training camp and the 2018-19 season. Jan 27 |
| 4. Henry Ellenson |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond SidelinedAndre Drummond (Achilles), Blake Griffin (ankle) and Dwight Buycks (rest) will not play in Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Bulls. This game is meaningless, so there's no incentive for any of these guys to get out there tonight. Eric Moreland and Anthony Tolliver should be looking at another start tonight, and Henry Ellenson might finally get his time to shine. Buycks wasn't in the rotation, so his absence will not have an impact in fantasy hoops. Apr 11 |
| 2. Eric Moreland |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| PG | 1. Stephen Curry SidelinedSteve Kerr said that Stephen Curry (knee) won't be coming back "anytime soon." Kerr did say that Curry has been coming along well, and that he looked good at Saturday's practice, but he still has "a few limitations" that he's trying to work through. The good news is that he hasn't been experiencing any pain in his left knee, and while Kerr did say he's "on track," he wouldn't commit to an official timetable. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated on April 27, but it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for Game 1 of Round 2. Apr 22 |
| 2. Quinn Cook |
| 3. Shaun Livingston |
| SG | 1. Klay Thompson |
| 2. Patrick McCaw SidelinedPatrick McCaw (back) still can't sleep at night due to the pain he's in as a result of his injury. McCaw's injury was incredibly scary and he isn't even expected to be reevaluated until the beginning of May, so we'd be surprised to see him return during the playoffs even if Golden State again makes it to the Finals. McCaw also admitted that he's still haunted by the devastating fall and is just glad he can still walk after temporarily losing sensation in his lower half, so the mental recovery aspect will be very real for the second-year pro as well. Apr 15 |
| 3. Nick Young |
| SF | 1. Kevin Durant |
| 2. Andre Iguodala SidelinedAndre Iguodala (bruised left thigh) will play in Game 2 vs. the Spurs on Monday. Iguodala started Game 1 because coach Steve Kerr "wanted to put [the Warriors] best defensive lineup on the floor from the beginning." Considering the Warriors rolled to a 113-92 victory, it would be surprising if Kerr didn't stick with Iguodala again tonight, especially since the leg injury isn't a real concern. Apr 16 |
| PF | 1. Draymond Green |
| 2. David West SidelinedDavid West (sprained left ankle) is available to play in Game 3 on Thursday. West turned his ankle while landing on LaMarcus Aldridge's foot during Game 2, but the injury won't cost him any time. Even at full strength, though, West isn't a compelling DFS option. Apr 18 |
| 3. Jordan Bell |
| 4. Kevon Looney |
| 5. Chris Boucher |
| C | 1. Zaza Pachulia |
| 2. JaVale McGee |
| 3. Damian Jones |
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| PG | 1. Chris Paul |
| 2. Bobby Brown |
| SG | 1. James Harden |
| 2. Eric Gordon |
| 3. Gerald Green |
| 4. R.J. Hunter |
| SF | 1. Trevor Ariza |
| 2. P.J. Tucker SidelinedP.J. Tucker (knee) said that he will "definitely be ready" for Game 5 Wednesday vs. Minnesota. Tucker appeared to tweak his left knee in the second quarter of Game 4 on Monday. He limped to the locker room but returned to the game shortly thereafter. "I'm okay, a little sore, not great," said Tucker after the contest. "I'll definitely be ready for [Game 5], no question." The Rockets can't afford to lose Tucker, especially with Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) also sidelined. Apr 24 |
| 3. Joe Johnson |
| PF | 1. Ryan Anderson |
| 2. Luc Mbah a Moute SidelinedLuc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) said he won't rule out a return in Round 1 of the playoffs. "I wouldn’t say ‘no.’ But I also want to be smart and do the right thing," LMAM said. "It’s feeling better. Continue to do the rehab, get the strength back and see what happens." The Rockets never gave him a timetable, but it sounds like he'll be day-to-day soon. His counting stats may not show it, but LMAM has been terrific this season and his return will give their defense a huge lift. Apr 19 |
| C | 1. Clint Capela |
| 2. Nene Hilario |
| 3. Tarik Black |
| 4. Zhou Qi |
| 5. Chinanu Onuaku |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
| PG | 1. Milos Teodosic SidelinedMilos Teodosic (foot) suffered a tear in his plantar fascia and he is out indefinitely. He is out for the rest of regular season, but he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. This plantar fascia injury has been a killer almost all season for Milos and it's probably going to keep a minutes limit on him next year. With him out, it should be Tyrone Wallace stepping up, but he loses some upside with Danilo Gallinari back. Mar 30 |
| 2. Patrick Beverley SidelinedAs expected, Patrick Beverley (knee surgery) will not play again this season. He said back in early January that he has a "chance" to play again in 2017-18, but coach Doc Rivers confirmed it won't happen. The good news is that Beverley should be ready to roll for the 2018-19 campaign in what will be a contract year. Feb 26 |
| 3. Tyrone Wallace |
| 4. Jawun Evans SidelinedClippers rookie Jawun Evans will have sports hernia surgery on Thursday, ending his season. Tyrone Wallace should see a bit of a boost the rest of the way with this news, while Evans will finish the season at 4.8 points and 2.1 assists on 35 percent shooting in 48 games. Things could have gone better for him this season. Apr 3 |
| SG | 1. Austin Rivers |
| 2. Lou Williams SidelinedLou Williams (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Lakers. Over the weekend, coach Doc Rivers said that Williams was playing through an ankle injury, so he won't be playing in the final two games now. He has Sixth Man of the Year locked up and turned out to be one of the best assets in fantasy this season. With him out, Tyrone Wallace should get some heavy run, but C.J. Williams and Sindarius Thornwell are slightly risky with Austin Rivers likely playing. Apr 11 |
| 3. Sindarius Thornwell |
| 4. C.J. Williams |
| SF | 1. Danilo Gallinari SidelinedDanilo Gallinari (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans and Wednesday's game vs. the Lakers. The Clippers have been mathematically eliminated from the postseason, so this was easy to see coming. He's perpetually injured, and has likely added his name to even more "never again" lists this season. Apr 8 |
| 2. Wes Johnson |
| 3. Sam Dekker |
| PF | 1. Tobias Harris |
| 2. Montrezl Harrell |
| C | 1. DeAndre Jordan |
| 2. Boban Marjanovic |
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| PG | 1. Lonzo Ball |
| 2. Isaiah Thomas SidelinedIsaiah Thomas (hip) had successful surgery and is expected to have a recovery time of four months. It was arthroscopic surgery this time around, which is not as severe as the surgery he had last season. Thomas wanted the Brinks truck to be backed up, but he may have to get a make-good deal with 1-3 years. As for the rest of the season, Josh Hart looks like a nice pickup in standard leagues. Mar 29 |
| 3. Tyler Ennis |
| 4. Gary Payton II |
| 5. Andre Ingram |
| SG | 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SidelinedKentavious Caldwell-Pope said that he thought his season with the Lakers was "the best season" of his NBA career. Caldwell-Pope posted career-best marks in field goal percentage (42.6%), three-point field goal percentage (38.3%), three-point field goals (2.1) rebounds (5.2), and tied his career-high mark in steals (1.4), but he took a slight step back in scoring (13.4), assists (2.2), and free throw percentage (78.9%). It's anyone's guess where KCP winds up given the Lakers uncertain summer ahead, and it may again be a difficult free agent market for Caldwell-Pope to navigate in the search of a multi-year deal. A reunion with the Lakers isn't completely out of the question, though we're a long way from that potential scenario playing out. Apr 15 |
| 2. Josh Hart |
| 3. Alex Caruso |
| SF | 1. Brandon Ingram SidelinedBrandon Ingram (concussion protocol) is listed as out for Wednesday against the Clippers. He did get some shots up on Tuesday, but he hasn't been expected to play this week. With him out, Andre Ingram will get to add to his fairytale story while Josh Hart should see heavy minutes, as well. Apr 11 |
| 2. Luol Deng |
| PF | 1. Julius Randle |
| 2. Kyle Kuzma SidelinedKyle Kuzma (sprained left ankle) is questionable for Wednesday against the Clippers. There hasn't been much positive news on Kuzma playing today, so he's likely closer to the doubtful side of this tag. If he's out, Andre Ingram will be the man to watch for a late starts besides the big Jazz at Blazers game. Apr 11 |
| 3. Travis Wear |
| C | 1. Brook Lopez |
| 2. Channing Frye |
| 3. Ivica Zubac |
| 4. Thomas Bryant |
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| PG | 1. Mike Conley SidelinedMike Conley (heel surgery) expects to be a full go for 2018-19. "Thankfully I had the surgery early enough to where I have a full summer of work and getting my body ready for an 82-game season," Conley said. His ADP should be way down after making it through just 12 games with 17.1 points, 4.1 assists and 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.0 triples on 38.1% shooting. He will be entering the third year of his five-year, $153 million deal, but carries a lot of risk because of his durability and the potential for Memphis to tank again. Apr 23 |
| 2. Andrew Harrison SidelinedAndrew Harrison (wrist, shoulder) will not suit up for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Thunder. Harrison missed the final eight games for Memphis, and while he had a nice run towards the second half the season when Mike Conley (heel) went down, he won't have much of a role with the Grizzlies next season if they're healthy and there aren't any major roster moves. MarShon Brooks will be getting all the run he can handle on Wednesday evening, and he'll make for a solid DFS play. Apr 10 |
| 3. Briante Weber |
| 4. Mario Chalmers |
| 5. Marquis Teague |
| SG | 1. Wayne Selden SidelinedGrizzlies reporter Michael Wallace is reporting that Wayne Selden (right knee soreness) and Chandler Parsons (knee) will be shut down for the remainder of the season. According to Wallace, both players will miss the final four games of the season to undergo orthobiologic knee injections later this week on the West Coast. The procedure is expected to alleviate knee soreness both players have battled much of the season. Seldon should obviously be dropped in any league he's owned. MarShon Brooks and Ben McLemore will continue to log extended minutes. Apr 6 |
| 2. Ben McLemore |
| 3. Kobi Simmons |
| 4. Tyreke Evans SidelinedTyreke Evans (personal reasons) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game vs. OKC. Evans has been out of action since March 24th, but the Grizzlies have not provided any details as to the reason for his absence. We may get some details in the exits interviews. Hopefully, all is well Evans and his family. Apr 10 |
| 5. MarShon Brooks |
| SF | 1. Dillon Brooks |
| 2. Myke Henry |
| PF | 1. JaMychal Green SidelinedJaMychal Green (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game vs. OKC. Apr 10 |
| 2. Chandler Parsons SidelinedChandler Parsons shared his thoughts on his disappointing 2017-18 season. "I had moments this year where I felt good and felt like myself, and I had moments where the soreness and stiffness were just too much," Parsons said. "I want to play. I want to be healthy. And I’m doing everything in my power to get there." He averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 19.2 minutes, playing in a total of 35 games. Needless to say, the Grizzlies should be relieved that he's halfway through his four-year, $94 million contract. Apr 19 |
| 3. Jarell Martin SidelinedAn MRI confirmed that Jarell Martin (ankle) is dealing with a serious left ankle sprain and he will not return this season. Martin suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game. He finishes the season averaging 7.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.7 blocks in 22.8 minutes. Ivan Rabb should see an uptick in playing time going forward. The Grizzlies are signing forward Omari Johnson from Memphis Hustle to replace Martin on the roster. Apr 6 |
| 4. Ivan Rabb |
| C | 1. Marc Gasol SidelinedMarc Gasol (rest), JaMychal Green (shoulder), Andrew Harrison (wrist) and Tyreke Evans (personal) will not play Wednesday vs. the Thunder. Mike Conley (heel), Jarell Martin (ankle), Wayne Selden (knee) and Chandler Parsons (knees) will join these guys on the sidelines on Wednesday, leaving the Grizzlies with just nine healthy players for tomorrow's game. MarShon Brooks and Dillon Brooks will lead the charge of offense with all the main guys out, and both those guys will make for attractive streamers. Apr 10 |
| 2. Deyonta Davis |
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| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Derrick Walton Jr. |
| SG | 1. Tyler Johnson |
| 2. Dwyane Wade |
| 3. Wayne Ellington |
| 4. Dion Waiters SidelinedThe Heat announced that Dion Waiters underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair instability in his left ankle and will miss the remainder of the season. A preexisting navicular bone fracture was also repaired during the surgery. Per Miami reporter Ira Winderman, "the expected recovery timetable from such an ankle procedure is six to ninth months. The long end of such an estimate would take it into next season's training camp." We should have plenty of updates on Waiter over the summer as he rehabs in preparation for the 2018-19 season. Jan 23 |
| SF | 1. Josh Richardson SidelinedJosh Richardson (shoulder) said there is a 60 percent chance that he will play in Game 5 on Tuesday night vs. the Sixers. This is somewhat surprising, considering Richardson was able to play the second half of Game 4 (and finish with a franchise-record seven steals). In addition, it was reported after the game that J-Rich planned to play in Game 5. If Richardson is ruled out, it would be a major blow to Miami's chances. We likely won't have confirmation on his status until Coach Spoelstra speaks with reporters at approximately 6:30 pm. Dwyane Wade, Wayne Ellington and Rodney McGruder would see an uptick in minutes if Richardson is unable to play. Apr 24 |
| 2. Derrick Jones Jr. |
| 3. Rodney McGruder |
| PF | 1. James Johnson |
| 2. Justise Winslow |
| 3. Luke Babbitt |
| 4. Jordan Mickey |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside |
| 2. Kelly Olynyk |
| 3. Bam Adebayo |
| 4. Udonis Haslem |
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| PG | 1. Jeff Teague |
| 2. Tyus Jones SidelinedAccording to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Tyus Jones (knee) is unavailable for Game 4 on Monday. This was reported halfway through the second quarter, but coach Tom Thibodeau isn't exactly known for his transparency with injuries. Jones had some swelling in his knee and tried to warm up, but it was too stiff. We'll consider him day-to-day for now, but this locks in Derrick Rose as Jeff Teague's backup. Apr 23 |
| 3. Aaron Brooks |
| 4. Derrick Rose |
| SG | 1. Andrew Wiggins |
| 2. Jamal Crawford |
| 3. Marcus Georges-Hunt |
| SF | 1. Jimmy Butler |
| 2. Anthony Brown |
| PF | 1. Taj Gibson |
| 2. Nemanja Bjelica |
| 3. Amile Jefferson |
| C | 1. Karl-Anthony Towns |
| 2. Gorgui Dieng |
| 3. Justin Patton SidelinedWolves rookie Justin Patton had left foot surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured metatarsal. Patton appeared in just one game for the Wolves this season due to his foot injury, and the most recent surgery was intended "to encourage further healing." He is out indefinitely and the team is reportedly "hopeful" he'll be ready for training camp, so it seems unlikely we'll see him at Summer League. Apr 19 |
| 4. Cole Aldrich |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Rajon Rondo |
| 2. Ian Clark |
| 3. Mike James |
| 4. Frank Jackson SidelinedFrank Jackson (foot) is hoping to be ready in time for Summer League. He had his third procedure on March 19 to remove scar tissue, but he's making great progress. "Feels great. I’m already walking," he said. "I’m like two weeks out of surgery. I’m walking. I’m in a boot for another week and then I’ll be out of that. My pain’s completely gone. That’s why I did it. Just taking care of it now." The second-round pick out of Duke didn't make a single appearance for the Pelicans because of his foot, but we should get a good look at him during the offseason. Apr 5 |
| 5. Larry Drew II |
| SG | 1. Jrue Holiday |
| 2. DeAndre Liggins |
| 3. Charles Cooke |
| 4. Jordan Crawford |
| SF | 1. E'Twaun Moore |
| 2. Darius Miller |
| 3. Solomon Hill |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis |
| 2. Nikola Mirotic |
| 3. Cheick Diallo |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins SidelinedThe Pelicans are considering offering DeMarcus Cousins (left Achilles surgery) a two- or three-year deal at less than the max, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. Cousins was inline for a $200-plus million payday this summer, before rupturing his Achilles. The Pels would lose him for nothing if they let him walk. However, they have been playing incredibly well with him sidelined, and there are only a handful of teams that have the cap space to offer a max contract. Thus, New Orleans has all the leverage. It will be one of the more interesting free agent situations this offseason. Apr 24 |
| 2. Emeka Okafor |
| 3. Alexis Ajinca SidelinedAlexis Ajinca underwent another knee procedure on his left patellar tendon on Tuesday, and he will be out approximately 4-6 months. Ajinca had a procedure performed on his right patellar tendon back in December, so now he'll have the same procedure performed on his good knee. He's been a non-factor in the rotation all year long, so him missing the rest of the season carries no weight in fantasy hoops. Mar 27 |
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| PG | 1. Jarrett Jack |
| 2. Emmanuel Mudiay SidelinedEmmanuel Mudiay (concussion) will not play Wednesday vs. the Cavs. Mudiay had a chance for a fresh start in New York, but failed to deliver. He appeared in 22 games for the Knicks, averaging 8.8 points, 3.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 22.9 minutes. He shot just 36.8 percent from the floor, including a putrid 19.6 percent from downtown, and 68.6 percent from the free-throw line. Apr 10 |
| 3. Frank Ntilikina |
| 4. Trey Burke |
| 5. Ron Baker SidelinedRon Baker (right shoulder) underwent successful Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization surgery on Wednesday. The good news is he is expected to be ready for camp. With Baker out and the Knicks now out of the playoff mix, we may see more Frank Ntilikina. Feb 7 |
| SG | 1. Courtney Lee SidelinedCourtney Lee (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Cavs. Lee tweaked his foot on the final shot of Monday's game, and he wasn't able to get through his pregame routine without issue, so he'll miss this meaningless game for New York. Michael Beasley, Frank Ntilikina, and Damyean Dotson will see an uptick in value with Lee out. Apr 11 |
| 2. Damyean Dotson |
| SF | 1. Tim Hardaway Jr. SidelinedTim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) and Enes Kanter (back) will not suit up for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Cavs. Why would they? Trey Burke, Frank Ntilikina and Kyle O'Quinn figure to earn another start tonight, and all those guys are on the radar as potential streamers. THJ had a solid, although injury-riddled season in New York, compiling averages of 17.5 points, 2.7 dimes, 2.3 triples, 1.1 steals and 1.6 turnovers per game on 42.1% shooting from the field and 81.6% from the stripe. Apr 11 |
| 2. Lance Thomas |
| 3. Troy Williams SidelinedTroy Williams suffered a fractured jaw in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Detroit and will miss the rest of the season. Williams impressed the Knicks enough to get a two-year deal, though he only has a partial guarantee for next season. In 17 appearances for the Knicks, Williams averaged 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.6 triples. With Williams out, the Knicks will be able to get a look at Damyean Dotson. Apr 2 |
| PF | 1. Kristaps Porzingis SidelinedKristaps Porzingis (knee surgery) could miss the entire 2018-19 season according to Knicks owner James Dolan. "I’ve been told everything from December to him being out for the season, so I don’t know what to expect on that," Dolan said. "But we can’t just sit on our a-- while he’s away. We need to develop a team and then integrate him into it when he comes back." Porzingis tore his ACL back in February and there's no word of any setbacks, so it's unclear why Dolan is being so pessimistic. KP recently said he was hopeful to be ready for the start of the 2018-19 season, so take Dolan's comments with a grain of salt for now. Apr 19 |
| 2. Michael Beasley |
| 3. Isaiah Hicks |
| C | 1. Enes Kanter |
| 2. Kyle O'Quinn |
| 3. Luke Kornet |
| 4. Joakim Noah SidelinedJoakim Noah is expected to remain away from the Knicks for the rest of the 2017-18 season, according to Ian Begley of ESPN. With Noah not agreeing to a buyout by March 1st, it is extremely unlikely he will agree to one before the end of this season. Thus, both sides will reaccess their options this offseason. If New York fires Jeff Hornecek this summer, there is a greater likelihood that Noah would return for the 2018-19 campaign. Either way, Noah has no fantasy value over the next six weeks. Mar 2 |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
| PG | 1. D.J. Augustin |
| 2. Shelvin Mack |
| SG | 1. Jonathon Simmons SidelinedJonathon Simmons (wrist) is listed as out for Wednesday's game vs. Washington. Simmons will finish the season sidelined for the final 12 games. However, he put together a solid year before injuring his wrist. He tallied career-highs across the board, averaging 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Apr 10 |
| 2. Terrence Ross |
| 3. Arron Afflalo |
| 4. Rodney Purvis |
| SF | 1. Evan Fournier SidelinedEvan Fournier (knee), Jonathan Isaac (ankle) and Jonathon Simmons (wrist) will miss Orlando's regular-season finale against Washington. Fournier never got back to the court after going down with a knee sprain on March 8, and both Isaac and Simmons have been out for a while now. Mario Hezonja will continue to log big minutes with all these guys out, and he's on the radar in DFS with what should be an uptempo matchup against the Wizards. Apr 11 |
| 2. Mario Hezonja |
| 3. Wesley Iwundu |
| 4. Jamel Artis |
| PF | 1. Aaron Gordon |
| 2. Jonathan Isaac SidelinedJonathan Isaac (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday's finale vs. Washington. Isaac showed flashes of promise, especially on the defensive end, during his rookie campaign. However, foot/ankle injuries marred his season. Isaac will end the year appearing just 27 games. Apr 10 |
| 3. Khem Birch |
| C | 1. Nikola Vucevic |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo |
| 3. Marreese Speights |
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| PG | 1. Ben Simmons |
| 2. Markelle Fultz |
| 3. T.J. McConnell |
| 4. Jerryd Bayless |
| 5. Demetrius Jackson |
| SG | 1. J.J. Redick |
| 2. Marco Belinelli |
| 3. Timothe Luwawu SidelinedTimothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (knee) is listed as out for Game 1 Saturday vs. the Heat. Luwawu-Cabarrot has been sidelined for over a month due to knee tendinitis. Even when healthy, he will not be a part of the Sixers postseason rotation due to the presence of Marco Belinelli and Markelle Fultz. Apr 13 |
| SF | 1. Robert Covington |
| 2. Justin Anderson |
| 3. Furkan Korkmaz |
| PF | 1. Dario Saric |
| 2. Ersan Ilyasova |
| C | 1. Joel Embiid SidelinedJoel Embiid made 2-of-11 from the field and 10-of-13 from the line for 14 points against the Heat in a Game 4 win on Saturday, adding 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, five blocks and eight turnovers. Besides his outstanding defense and the sloppy turnovers, a big story going forward is that Embiid clearly doesn't like playing with his mask and that may be part of the reason he made just 2-of-11 from the field. He apparently tried to sneak out on the court for an offensive position to play without the mask and was fouled on a shot just seconds later, but coach Brett Brown was furious and forced Embiid to put the mask back on. Besides that, he is the first 76er with five blocks in a playoff game since Dikembe Mutumbo, and he's the first 76er with 10 free throw makes in consecutive games since Allen Iverson in 2003. If the 76ers can close out on Tuesday, maybe Embiid can have the mask off for the next round. Apr 21 |
| 2. Richaun Holmes |
| 3. Amir Johnson |
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| PG | 1. Elfrid Payton SidelinedElfrid Payton (knee) will not play on Tuesday vs. the Mavericks. A restricted free agent this summer, there's a good chance that Payton has played his last game as a Sun. He did register a pair of triple-doubles with averages of 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.8 triples, but his defense was exposed and he still has a lot of work to do on his shooting. Landing a starting job this summer may prove to be difficult. Apr 9 |
| 2. Tyler Ulis |
| SG | 1. Devin Booker SidelinedThe Suns may have interest in Spurs assistant James Borrego for their vacant head coach position. Borrego had one brief stint as an interim head coach with Orlando in 2014-15, when he went 10-20, but he's been an assistant in the NBA for eight seasons. "There are so many things [Borrego] does well as a teacher," Gregg Popovich said. "There is a reason why people around the league love him and keep trying to hire him away from me." Apr 17 |
| 2. Troy Daniels SidelinedTroy Daniels (ankle) will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. Danuel House should be getting all the run he can handle tonight, with Shaquille Harrison picking up more playing time with the second unit. House is the more attractive streamer here. Apr 10 |
| 3. Brandon Knight SidelinedBrandon Knight (knee) has been traveling with the team but confirmed he will not return during the 2017-18 season. The Suns benched Knight following the All-Star break last season. Then Knight tore his ACL in a charity pickup game last August. He is still owed $30.2 million over the next two seasons. Feb 2 |
| 4. Davon Reed |
| 5. Shaquille Harrison |
| SF | 1. T.J. Warren SidelinedT.J. Warren (knee) and Troy Daniels (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. The Suns will be without Warren, Daniels, Devin Booker (hand), Alan Williams (knee), Elfrid Payton (knee), Tyson Chandler (tankfest), Josh Jackson (why not?) and Marquese Chriss (hip) is expected to join those guys on the sidelines, meaning Phoenix will enter Tuesday's game with just eight active bodies. Tyler Ulis, Danuel House and Dragan Bender are all on the radar as potential streamers. Apr 10 |
| 2. Josh Jackson SidelinedJosh Jackson (right quad contusion) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game vs. Dallas. Jackson's rookie season has come to an end. He averaged just 11.3 points (on 40.6 percent shooting) and 4.1 rebounds prior to the All-Star break, but played much better over the second half of the season, averaging 18.7 points (shooting 43.8 percent from the floor) and 5.9 rebounds. Apr 10 |
| 3. Danuel House |
| PF | 1. Marquese Chriss SidelinedMarquese Chriss (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. Of course he's not playing. The Suns will enter Tuesday's games with just eight healthy bodies, meaning there will be big minutes for guys like Tyler Ulis, Danuel House, Dragan Bender and Alex Len. Ulis will help you with dimes, House with points and triples, Bender can give you some treys, points, boards and blocks and Len should be good for a double-double. Apr 10 |
| 2. Dragan Bender |
| 3. Jared Dudley |
| 4. Alec Peters |
| C | 1. Tyson Chandler SidelinedGeneral manager Ryan McDonough said it "probably is unlikely" Tyson Chandler (neck, shoulder) plays again this season. "We never say never," McDonough said. The Suns have been quiet with Chandler lately, but there have been a lot of signs that Chandler was going to be shut down. Alan Williams (knee) is getting closer, so the team may just give him Chandler's minutes. Alex Len could have a couple more games after his big 19-12 line on Tuesday. Mar 21 |
| 2. Alex Len |
| 3. Alan Williams SidelinedAlan Williams (knee) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game vs. Dallas. Williams underwent offseason knee surgery after signing a new contract last summer, and was only able to appear in five games this season. He has a $5.5 million team option for the 2018-19 campaign. If the Suns decline it, he will become an unrestricted free agent. Apr 10 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| PG | 1. Damian Lillard |
| 2. Shabazz Napier |
| 3. Wade Baldwin |
| SG | 1. C.J. McCollum |
| 2. Pat Connaughton |
| 3. C.J. Wilcox SidelinedC.J. Wilcox underwent a successful arthroscopy on his right knee on Monday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Very little fantasy impact here, as Wilcox is on a two-way deal and was going to spend the majority of the season in the G-League even if fully healthy. Oct 24 |
| 4. Brandon Rush |
| SF | 1. Evan Turner SidelinedDamian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, Evan Turner, Al-Farouq Aminu and Jusuf Nurkic will start against the Pelicans on Saturday. Turner is getting over his toe injury and he will have a small metal plate in his shoe to protect this injury. It's also mildly interesting that Jusuf Nurkic is starting again after getting owned all series. Expect Turner and Shabazz Napier to play more minutes with Moe Harkless out. Apr 21 |
| 2. Moe Harkless SidelinedMoe Harkless (knee) will not play in Game 4 against the Pelicans on Saturday. Even though Evan Turner will be out there, it's bad news for the Blazers that they won't have Harkless. The Blazers need some additional ball handlers to help out the backcourt, so we may see some extra Shabazz Napier to take pressure off Damian Lillard. Apr 21 |
| 3. Jake Layman |
| PF | 1. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| 2. Caleb Swanigan |
| C | 1. Jusuf Nurkic |
| 2. Ed Davis |
| 3. Zach Collins |
| 4. Meyers Leonard |
| 5. Georgios Papagiannis |
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| PG | 1. De'Aaron Fox |
| 2. Frank Mason SidelinedAn MRI revealed that Frank Mason has slight tear of the plantar fascia in his left heel. He's obviously going to miss the season finale, but he's expected to make a full recovery in time for the team's summer program. This is not the same foot as his last injury, and it's also not as severe. Mason averaged 7.9 points, 2.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.6 triples and 1.3 turnovers in 18.9 minutes this season, shooting 37.9% from the field and 81.7% from the line. We like his chances of opening the 2018-19 season as De'Aaron Fox's primary backup. Apr 10 |
| SG | 1. Bogdan Bogdanovic |
| 2. Buddy Hield |
| 3. Iman Shumpert SidelinedIman Shumpert (foot) is out for Saturday against the Lakers. He is back to doing on-court work, but the Kings don't sound like they're close to bringing him back. Leave Shumpert on the wire. Feb 24 |
| SF | 1. Justin Jackson |
| 2. Garrett Temple SidelinedGarrett Temple (ankle) will not play on Wednesday vs. the Rockets. He had no chance of playing in this one and we haven't seen him since March 19. Temple has an $8M player option for next season and we'd expect him to pick it up. Apr 10 |
| 3. JaKarr Sampson |
| 4. Bruno Caboclo |
| 5. Vince Carter |
| PF | 1. Skal Labissiere SidelinedSkal Labissiere (ankle) will miss the season finale on Wednesday. This will be his fourth straight game on the shelf, but Labissiere should recover in plenty of time for Sacramento's summer program. The 22-year-old forward didn't take a huge step forward this season with the Kings showcasing Zach Randolph for months, but he did look solid after the All-Star break with 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.6 triples on 42.2% shooting from the field and 90.2% from the line. He does have some sleeper potential for next season. Apr 10 |
| 2. Harry Giles SidelinedHarry Giles (knee) has been ruled out for the 2017-18 season. Giles is reportedly "healthy" and hasn't suffered any setbacks, but the Kings will hold him out until the Summer League. Giles tore his left ACL in 2013 and his right one in 2015, and the Kings want to improve his overall strength before throwing him into game action. The Kings are saying that his measurements in athletic tests are better than they were before the draft, and he still has some intrigue in dynasty formats. Jan 18 |
| 3. Nigel Hayes |
| C | 1. Zach Randolph SidelinedZach Randolph picked up his eighth straight DNP-CD on Friday vs. the Grizzlies. The Kings accidentally listed him as a starter, but it was quickly corrected. At this point, there's almost no chance he plays in the final two games. Apr 6 |
| 2. Willie Cauley-Stein |
| 3. Kosta Koufos |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| PG | 1. Kyle Lowry |
| 2. Delon Wright |
| 3. Fred VanVleet SidelinedCoach Dwane Casey said that Fred VanVleet (shoulder) was able to practice on Tuesday and is day-to-day. VanVleet is officially listed as doubtful on the injury report, meaning it's unlikely he will be cleared to play. We should have another update on his status after Wednesday morning's shootaround. If FVV is ruled out for Game 5, Delon Wright would again be asked to handle significant minutes. Wright is averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 24.6 minutes over the first four games of this series. Apr 24 |
| 4. Lorenzo Brown |
| SG | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| 2. C.J. Miles |
| 3. Malachi Richardson |
| SF | 1. OG Anunoby SidelinedCoach Dwane Casey said that OG Anunoby (ankle) was able to practice on Tuesday and is day-to-day going forward. Anunoby tweaked his right ankle near the end of the second quarter of Game 4 and had to limp to the locker room. However, he was able to start the second half and logged a total of 22 minutes in the contest. If OG is unable to play in Game 5 on Wednesday, C.J. Miles and Pascal Siakam will soak up additional minutes. Norman Powell might re-enter the rotation as well. Apr 24 |
| 2. Norman Powell |
| 3. Malcolm Miller |
| PF | 1. Serge Ibaka |
| 2. Pascal Siakam |
| 3. Alfonzo McKinnie |
| C | 1. Jonas Valanciunas |
| 2. Jakob Poeltl |
| 3. Lucas Nogueira |
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