| Atlanta Hawks | Brooklyn Nets | Boston Celtics |
| PG | 1. Jeff Teague  SidelinedAfter sitting out of Saturday's game vs. the Heat, Jeff Teague was seen getting treatment on his hamstring at practice on Sunday. There is no word on how severe the injury is, but good news is that the Hawks don't play again until Tuesday vs. the Rockets, so there is plenty of time for him to recover. Dennis Schroder, who is coming off a 16-point, 10-assist performance vs. the Heat, will continue to be the primary beneficiary if Teague misses more time. We will continue to monitor Teague's status closely in the coming days and will pass along any additional updates. Mar 1 |
| 2. Dennis Schroder |
| 3. Shelvin Mack |
| SG | 1. Kyle Korver |
| 2. Thabo Sefolosha SidelinedThabo Sefolosha (calf) is progressing well and remains on track to return in mid-March. The Hawks have allowed three more points per game (99.0) in their last ten games without Sefolosha, so they will be thrilled to have him back on the court soon. His return would likely reduce Kent Bazemore's role off the bench, but his limited offensive ability will keep him off the fantasy radar in most leagues. With season averages of 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steal per game, Sefolosha belongs on the wire. Feb 25 |
| 3. John Jenkins |
| SF | 1. DeMarre Carroll SidelinedDeMarre Carroll will not play against the Heat on Saturday. He is just getting some rest, which the Hawks also did back in January. With Carroll out, we should see a little more of Kent Bazemore on the wing, especially with Thabo Sefoloha (calf) out. Feb 28 |
| 2. Kent Bazemore |
| PF | 1. Paul Millsap |
| 2. Mike Scott |
| C | 1. Al Horford SidelinedAl Horford will not play against the Heat on Saturday. He is not at the arena and is just getting the night off. Horford has been very healthy this season and the team wants to keep it that way. Elton Brand will start, but there should be more of Mike Scott and Mike Muscala. Feb 28 |
| 2. Pero Antic SidelinedPero Antic was rested during Saturday's game vs. the Heat because he suffered a knee injury in a collision during Friday's game vs. the Magic. He has a very limited role off the bench and is averaging just 5.5 points and 3.0 boards in 16.3 minutes per game this season, so this news doesn't have a lot of fantasy implications. The Hawks are off until Tuesday against the Rockets, so we should be able to provide another update soon. Mar 1 |
| 3. Elton Brand |
| 4. Mike Muscala |
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| PG | 1. Marcus Smart |
| 2. Isaiah Thomas |
| 3. Phil Pressey |
| SG | 1. Avery Bradley |
| SF | 1. Evan Turner |
| 2. Jae Crowder |
| 3. James Young |
| 4. Luigi Datome |
| 5. Gerald Wallace |
| PF | 1. Jared Sullinger SidelinedCeltics president Danny Ainge said the team is unhappy with Jared Sullinger's conditioning. "Jared just hasn't met his goals," Ainge said. "He's not up to the standards that he wants and is not up to the standards that we think are in his best interests for the long-term health of his career. He's not up to par, to the standards that we feel are necessary to be a consistent winning player and play with great conditioning."While Sullinger is set to miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, Ainge must be hopeful that his comments will push Sullinger to return in better shape for the 2015-16 season. Feb 26 |
| 2. Brandon Bass |
| 3. Jonas Jerebko |
| 4. Shavlik Randolph |
| C | 1. Tyler Zeller |
| 2. Kelly Olynyk SidelinedKelly Olynyk made it through most of practice on Saturday, and while he did say his ankle is feeling better, he wasn't ready to commit to returning to action just yet. He remains questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Warriors, but head coach Brad Stevens said he would not be surprised if Olynyk was available to play. Olynyk should be stashed in most leagues considering Jared Sullinger (foot) is out for the season, while Brandon Bass, Tyler Zeller and Jonas Jerebko will all see their playing time take a hit when Olynyk does return. Feb 28 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| PG | 1. Kemba Walker SidelinedKemba Walker (knee) is expected to be reevaluated on Wednesday. He was expected to be out for a minimum of six weeks after undergoing surgery on his torn lateral meniscus in his left knee on Jan. 28, and while it will take him some time to regain his conditioning, he can now be stashed in most leagues with the Hornets pursuing a playoff berth. Walker got up some shots before Wednesday's game vs. the Bulls for the first time since his surgery, and he is still said to be targeting a return to the lineup on March 16. Mo Williams has been filling in admirably at PG for Charlotte, and though his value will take a hit when Walker returns, he is still worth holding onto to see how things play out. Mar 1 |
| 2. Mo Williams |
| 3. Brian Roberts |
| SG | 1. Gerald Henderson |
| 2. Lance Stephenson |
| 3. P.J. Hairston |
| 4. Troy Daniels |
| 5. Elliot Williams |
| SF | 1. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist |
| 2. Jeff Taylor |
| PF | 1. Cody Zeller |
| 2. Marvin Williams |
| 3. Noah Vonleh |
| C | 1. Al Jefferson |
| 2. Bismack Biyombo SidelinedBismack Biyombo (knee) will remain sidelined for Friday's game vs. the Celtics, but there's a chance he's able to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Magic. When Biyombo is able to return to the lineup, Jason Maxiell will be headed for a lot of DNP-CD's. However, with season averages of 3.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game, Biyombo can't be considered a viable option in standard leagues. Feb 27 |
| 3. Jason Maxiell |
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| PG | 1. Derrick Rose SidelinedHead coach Tom Thiodeau said that he is confident Derrick Rose will return this season. "He'll get past this hurdle," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "He has made it through two tough rehabs. This one will be much shorter, and he'll get back to being who he is." Rose is expected to be sidelined for anywhere from 4-6 weeks, and while it would be great to see him back in time for the NBA playoffs, he likely won't return quick enough to impact fantasy leagues. Aaron Brooks hasn't exactly been lighting it up, but he is still worth owing in most leagues as long as he continues to start in Rose's absence. Mar 1 |
| 2. Kirk Hinrich |
| 3. Aaron Brooks |
| 4. E'Twaun Moore |
| SG | 1. Jimmy Butler SidelinedJimmy Butler (left elbow sprain) will not return for Sunday's game vs. the Clippers. Butler will finish Sunday's game with 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting from the field, with two 3-pointers, two assists, two rebounds, and one turnover. The Bulls play again on Tuesday vs. Washington, and we'll be considering him questionable for that one. Tony Snell stepped up when Butler went down, scoring 10 points in the third quarter, and he'll be worth a look in deep leagues if Butler is forced to sit out on Tuesday. Mar 1 |
| 2. Tony Snell |
| SF | 1. Mike Dunleavy |
| 2. Doug McDermott |
| PF | 1. Pau Gasol |
| 2. Taj Gibson SidelinedTaj Gibson (ankle) will not play on Sunday against the Clippers. He was limping pretty severely when he left Friday's game and he still can't put weight on his ankle which suggests that he will see some more time on the sidelines. Pau Gaol is returning from an illness, so the Bulls should be able to cope without him for a game or two. Nikola Mirotic is loaded with upside, and is worth a look for owners in need of short-term value. Mar 1 |
| 3. Nikola Mirotic |
| 4. Cameron Bairstow |
| C | 1. Joakim Noah |
| 2. Nazr Mohammed |
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| PG | 1. Kyrie Irving SidelinedCavs' head coach David Blatt said that Kyrie Irving (shoulder) will return to action on Tuesday vs. the Celtics. Irving won't be available for Sunday's game vs. the Rockets, giving Matthew Dellavedova one more game with the starting unit. Dellavedova managed to put up 14 inefficient points during Friday's loss to the Pacers, but those numbers came with both LeBron James and Irving out of the lineup. With James set to return on Sunday, Dellavedova isn't going to be a great option in most leagues. Mar 1 |
| 2. Matthew Dellavedova |
| SG | 1. J.R. Smith |
| 2. Iman Shumpert |
| 3. Joe Harris |
| 4. James Jones |
| SF | 1. LeBron James |
| 2. Shawn Marion SidelinedShawn Marion will miss the next two weeks with a strained left hip. Marion has been struggling with his hip injury for several weeks and an MRI on Monday revealed a strain that will keep him out for the near future. The injury has caused Mario to fall out of the Cavs' rotation recently and the veteran said he's more focused on getting healthy for the playoffs. Marion can be left on the waiver wire in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues. Feb 24 |
| 3. Mike Miller |
| PF | 1. Kevin Love |
| 2. Tristan Thompson |
| C | 1. Timofey Mozgov |
| 2. Brendan Haywood |
| 3. Kendrick Perkins |
| 4. Anderson Varejao SidelinedThe Cavaliers have been granted a $4.9 million Disabled Player Exception for Anderson Varejao, who will miss the remainder of the season due to Achilles surgery. Varejao's absence has thrust Tristan Thompson into a featured role at center, but their frontcourt remains perilously thin. It wouldn't be surprising to see them pick up a big man to relieve Thompson and Kevin Love, but fantasy owners aren't likely to benefit from any low-level transactions. Dec 31 |
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| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| PG | 1. Rajon Rondo |
| 2. Devin Harris |
| 3. Raymond Felton |
| SG | 1. Monta Ellis |
| 2. J.J. Barea |
| SF | 1. Chandler Parsons SidelinedChandler Parsons (ankle) is hopeful that he can return against the Pelicans on Monday. Parsons is going to test out his ankle on Sunday before making a decision regarding the game against the Pelicans, but it certainly sounds like he is getting closer to a return. Richard Jefferson's value will take a massive hit when Parsons does return, while Al-Farouq Aminu will see a reduced as well. That being said, Aminu is still worth holing onto in deeper leagues for his ability to contribute in multiple categories. Feb 28 |
| 2. Richard Jefferson |
| 3. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| PF | 1. Dirk Nowitzki |
| 2. Amare Stoudemire |
| 3. Charlie Villanueva |
| 4. Dwight Powell |
| C | 1. Tyson Chandler SidelinedTyson Chandler (hip) will not play on Saturday night against the Nets. Bernard James will be the starting center again tonight. Chandler is getting close to a return and he should be back at some point next week. Expect to see more Al-Farouq Aminu getting minutes at power forward, too. Feb 28 |
| 2. Greg Smith |
| 3. Bernard James |
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| PG | 1. Ty Lawson |
| 2. Jameer Nelson |
| SG | 1. Randy Foye |
| 2. Will Barton |
| 3. Gary Harris |
| SF | 1. Wilson Chandler |
| 2. Danilo Gallinari |
| PF | 1. Kenneth Faried |
| 2. Darrell Arthur SidelinedDarrell Arthur (calf) is questionable to play against the Pelicans on Sunday. He is dealing with an upper muscle strain which seems like it's just behind the knee. Arthur tends to miss a lot of games due to injury, so he could miss more time. If he's out, the Nuggets will run a lot more small-ball lineups. However, nobody will consistently benefit with how coach Brian Shaw is running his rotation. Feb 28 |
| C | 1. Jusuf Nurkic SidelinedJusuf Nurkic (ankle) is "out a while" due to his ankle sprain, according to coach Brian Shaw. There is no timetable, but the sense is that he's going to need at least a week or maybe even a month to get over this injury. Nurkic was posting some elite value and could have been a top-50 player the rest of the way, so his owners will have to weigh their options on keeping him. While he's out, Joffrey Lauvergne seems to be benefitting most, but he's only worth a look in deep leagues. Feb 28 |
| 2. J.J. Hickson |
| 3. Joffrey Lauvergne |
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| PG | 1. Reggie Jackson |
| 2. Spencer Dinwiddie |
| 3. John Lucas |
| 4. Brandon Jennings SidelinedBrandon Jennings (Achilles) said that he will be out of his walking boot in six to eight weeks and that he believes he could play again in as little as five months. "I have to have this boot on for the next six weeks, eight weeks and then hopefully will be the first time I'll be able to take a step with my foot," Jennings said on Tuesday. "I'll be with Arnie every day, one of the best trainers in the league. If you ask Arnie, he's thinking five months, 4½ months, but I'm just going to take my time. This is one of the biggest injuries I've ever had, so I have to make sure I come back 100 percent." While Jennings is obviously out for the rest of the season, this report would indicate that Jennings should definitely be ready to play during training camp. We will continue to track Jennings' recovery every step of the way, and in the meantime D.J. Augustin will carry the load at point guard for the Pistons for the remainder of the season. Feb 4 |
| SG | 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 2. Jodie Meeks |
| 3. Cartier Martin |
| SF | 1. Caron Butler |
| 2. Tayshaun Prince |
| 3. Quincy Miller |
| PF | 1. Greg Monroe |
| 2. Anthony Tolliver |
| 3. Shawne Williams |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond |
| 2. Joel Anthony |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
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| PG | 1. Patrick Beverley |
| 2. Jason Terry |
| SG | 1. James Harden |
| 2. Corey Brewer |
| 3. Pablo Prigioni |
| 4. Nick Johnson |
| SF | 1. Trevor Ariza |
| 2. K.J. McDaniels |
| 3. Kostas Papanikolaou SidelinedKostas Papanikolaou (ankle) will miss Friday's game against the Nets. Papanikolaou has mostly fallen out of the Rockets' rotation even when healthy, so while he has some upside at 24 years old, he can safely be left on the wire in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues. Feb 26 |
| PF | 1. Terrence Jones |
| 2. Donatas Motiejunas |
| 3. Josh Smith |
| C | 1. Dwight Howard SidelinedDwight Howard (knee) has not yet progressed to on-court activities, and he is still limited to swimming, weight lifting and running on a weight-controlled treadmill. He has been sidelined since Jan. 25 due to his ailing knee, and this report suggests that he still has a long way to go in his recovery. He is scheduled to have several MRI's in the coming week, so we should be able to provide an additional update on his timetable soon. With fantasy playoffs just around the corner, Howard's owners may need to evaluate their options. Terrence Jones has been on fire for the Rockets, and he will continue to be the primary beneficiary for the foreseeable future. Donatas Motiejunas and Josh Smith are locked into larger roles as well. Feb 28 |
| 2. Joey Dorsey |
| 3. Clint Capela |
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| PG | 1. George Hill |
| 2. C.J. Watson |
| 3. Donald Sloan |
| SG | 1. Rodney Stuckey |
| 2. C.J. Miles |
| SF | 1. Paul George SidelinedPaul George (leg) went through a full practice on Thursday, but he remains without an official timetable to return. This was George's first full practice since sustaining his gruesome leg injury less than seven months ago, and he was seen running with the starters. Head coach Frank Vogel said, "[George has] got a long way to go before he gets cleared to play," but remained hopeful that he'd be able to return at some point this season. George offers plenty of upside and again stated his desire to return by mid-March following Thursday’s practice. If your team is in a position where you can afford to hold on to the dead roster space while he gets himself into game shape, George is certainly worth the risk. Feb 26 |
| 2. Solomon Hill SidelinedSolomon Hill (illness) is questionable to play against the 76ers on Sunday. He played just 18 minutes on Friday and maybe his illness was why. However, Hill played 18 minutes on Sunday and he's seen his production fall off in his last five, averaging 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 treys. If he's out, C.J. Miles and Damjan Rudez will play more. Feb 28 |
| 3. Damjan Rudez |
| PF | 1. David West |
| 2. Luis Scola |
| 3. Chris Copeland |
| C | 1. Roy Hibbert |
| 2. Lavoy Allen |
| 3. Ian Mahinmi |
| 4. Shayne Whittington |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
| PG | 1. Chris Paul |
| 2. Austin Rivers |
| SG | 1. J.J. Redick |
| 2. Jamal Crawford |
| 3. C.J. Wilcox |
| 4. Dahntay Jones |
| SF | 1. Matt Barnes SidelinedMatt Barnes left Sunday's game against the Bulls with a hamstring injury but he is available to return. He was seen gripping his right hamstring after he had to quickly stop himself from going into the crowd, but it appears that he dodged a bullet. We will continue to monitor him closely and we will let you know how he holds up after the game. Mar 1 |
| 2. Hedo Turkoglu |
| PF | 1. Blake Griffin SidelinedBlake Griffin is no longer using an elbow brace and had his stitches removed. There is no change to his timetable and he is expected to be out at least two more weeks. The Clippers have been playing well without Griffin, but their seed shouldn't be a factor in his return date. He should remain stashed, but Spencer Hawes hasn't performed as expected. Feb 23 |
| 2. Glen Davis |
| C | 1. DeAndre Jordan |
| 2. Spencer Hawes |
| 3. Ekpe Udoh |
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| PG | 1. Jordan Clarkson |
| 2. Jeremy Lin |
| 3. Ronnie Price SidelinedRonnie Price had right elbow surgery to remove bone spurs and will be out for 6-8 weeks. He is out for the season. Price has been dealing with his nagging elbow injury since at least Jan. 14, but he should be ready for next year. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this coming summer. Feb 25 |
| 4. Steve Nash SidelinedThe Lakers have been awarded a $4.85 million disabled player exception for Steve Nash, who is out for the season with nerve damage. The Lakers are over the salary cap and this exception will allow them to sign a free agent for the remainder of the season, or possibly trade for a player in the final year of their contract. We should hear reports about possible targets for L.A. in the coming days, so owners in deep leagues should keep an eye out for updates. Nov 25 |
| SG | 1. Wayne Ellington |
| 2. Nick Young SidelinedNick Young (knee) will not play against the Thunder on Sunday. He is still dealing with swelling in his knee and the fact that the Lakers ruled him out a day before the game suggests he could miss Tuesday against the Hornets. Wayne Ellngton had a great second half on Friday while Jeremy Lin is finally starting to put some good games together, averaging 16.3 points, 2.0 boards, 4.3 assists and 0.8 treys in his last four. Young can be left on the wire in most leagues. Feb 28 |
| 3. Kobe Bryant SidelinedKobe Bryant (shoulder) said he has no regrets on his relationship with Dwight Howard during Howard's time with the Lakers. Even though Bryant is out for the season, he's had no shortage of excellent quotes as of late. "I tried teaching Dwight. I tried showing him," Bryant said. "But when he saw the reality of it, it made him uncomfortable. And it's very tough to be able to fight through that, to deal with that challenge. And I don't think he was willing to deal with that uncomfortable and combative nature." Feb 26 |
| SF | 1. Ryan Kelly |
| 2. Wes Johnson |
| PF | 1. Tarik Black |
| 2. Carlos Boozer |
| 3. Ed Davis |
| 4. Julius Randle SidelinedHead coach Byron Scott said that Julius Randle is "definitely" going to play in the NBA Summer League. He remains out for the season, but it's great to see the rookie making steady progress after such a gruesome injury. Randle recently started walking on a weight-bearing treadmill at 60 percent of his body weight, but he still has a lot of rehab left to complete. We will continue to pass along updates on his status and will track his recovery every step of the way. Feb 21 |
| C | 1. Robert Sacre |
| 2. Jordan Hill |
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| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Mario Chalmers |
| 3. Shabazz Napier |
| 4. Tyler Johnson |
| SG | 1. Dwyane Wade |
| 2. Zoran Dragic |
| SF | 1. Luol Deng |
| 2. James Ennis |
| 3. Michael Beasley |
| 4. Henry Walker |
| PF | 1. Chris Bosh SidelinedChris Bosh (blood clot) has been released from the hospital. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Bosh is "home and feeling better." It's great to hear Bosh is recovering and he can starting getting back into his non-basketball routine in his life. Hopefully we'll see him suit up for training camp. Feb 28 |
| 2. Josh McRoberts SidelinedThere is reportedly a chance that Josh McRoberts (knee) could return before the end of the regular season. Talk about a comeback. McBob was supposed to be sidelined for the entire season after having meniscus surgery in December, but there are now whispers that the Heat are cautiously optimistic about a potential return for the versatile power forward. With Chris Bosh ruled out for the season, the Heat could definitely use McRobert's services so we will definitely be tracking this story very closely. Feb 22 |
| 3. Udonis Haslem |
| C | 1. Hassan Whiteside |
| 2. Chris Andersen SidelinedChris Andersen (illness) will not play against the Hawks on Saturday. The Heat are really going to have to get creative here with their minutes at the four and five. Expect to see a number of small-ball lineups next to Hassan Whiteside. Besides Whiteside, we might see more from Henry Walker and Michael Beasley. Feb 28 |
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| PG | 1. Ricky Rubio |
| 2. Zach LaVine |
| 3. Lorenzo Brown |
| SG | 1. Kevin Martin |
| 2. Gary Neal |
| 3. Chase Budinger |
| SF | 1. Andrew Wiggins |
| 2. Shabazz Muhammad SidelinedShabazz Muhammad had surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his middle finger. He will miss the rest of the season and the Wolves currently do not have a healthy backup small forward behind Andrew Wiggins besides Glenn Robinson III. Muhammad made some nice strides this season, but he's going to have a tough time gaining value in standard leagues with his lack of diversity on the stat sheet. Feb 23 |
| 3. Robbie Hummel SidelinedHead coach Flip Saunders said that Robbie Hummel (hand) will be reevaluated this week. Hummel has been sidelined since Jan. 25 and has missed the last 15 games, but it's likely going to be a couple more weeks before we see him back in action. He was averaging just 4.2 points and 2.8 boards in 15.0 minutes per game prior to the injury, so owners outside of the deepest of leagues can ignore this news. Mar 1 |
| 4. Glenn Robinson III |
| PF | 1. Gorgui Dieng |
| 2. Anthony Bennett SidelinedAnthony Bennett (ankle) is hopeful to play in two more weeks. He was only expected to miss two weeks back on Feb. 21, so he must've had a setback. Bennett might not make it back at all next month and he can be dropped just about everywhere. Basically, Adreian Payne will start on the road and Kevin Garnett will start at home. Feb 28 |
| 3. Kevin Garnett |
| 4. Adreian Payne |
| C | 1. Nikola Pekovic SidelinedNikola Pekovic's troublesome ankle flared up on him during Saturday's game vs. the Grizzlies, and he is expected to be reevaluated on Monday. Not good. Pekovic hasn't exactly been the most durable player in recent years, and it looks like the Wolves were playing with fire when they decided to play him in the second game of a back-to-back set. Pekovic lasted just two minutes in the second half on Saturday, and we would be surprised if he ended up playing against the Clippers on Monday. Gorgui Dieng stands to benefit the most if Pekovic misses time, while rookie Adreian Payne will see a bump in his minutes as well. Mar 1 |
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| PG | 1. Michael Carter-Williams |
| 2. Jerryd Bayless |
| 3. Jorge Gutierrez |
| 4. Tyler Ennis |
| SG | 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 2. O.J. Mayo |
| SF | 1. Khris Middleton |
| 2. Jared Dudley SidelinedJared Dudley (knee) will not play against the Jazz on Saturday. X-rays were negative on his kneecap and he appears to be day-to-day. However, it's tough to gauge how much time he is going to miss because Dudley did have an issue with his kneecap last year. He can be dropped in most leagues. Ersan Ilyasova and Jerryd Bayless likely get most of Dudley's minutes. Ilyasova is worth a look in standard leagues and we'll let you know how he does tonight. Feb 28 |
| 3. Damien Inglis SidelinedDamien Inglis (foot) will undergo surgery on Monday, and he will be out for the remainder of the season. Inglis didn't log a single second in his first season with the Bucks. After fracturing his right foot during a pre-draft workout, Inglis' CT scan in late-October revealed the fracture wasn't healing properly, and he'll undergo another procedure to address that. Jan 4 |
| PF | 1. Ersan Ilyasova |
| 2. Kenyon Martin |
| 3. Jabari Parker SidelinedJabar Parker (knee surgery) was seen on the practice court with teammates and was walking without a noticeable limp. Parker is expected to miss the rest of the 2014-15 season, but it's good news to hear that he was walking around the practice court and passing to teammates. While fantasy owners in standard leagues don't need to worry about picking up Parker this season, this is promising news for his dynasty owners. Feb 10 |
| C | 1. John Henson |
| 2. Zaza Pachulia |
| 3. Miles Plumlee |
| 4. Johnny O'Bryant |
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| New Orleans Pelicans | New York Knicks | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| PG | 1. Jrue Holiday SidelinedJrue Holiday (leg) will wear a protective walking boot for the next two weeks, at which point he will be reevaluated. Even though the injury is very similar to the stress fracture he had last season that cost him the final 48 games, he said that his current injury was not as serious. 'This is completely different,'' Holiday said. ''Difference is that I had a crack in my shin last year, I don't have a crack now. I've got to two weeks in this boot to see how it goes.'' However, when he recently tried to ramp up his activities, Holiday said that the pain started to increase again. His owners can hang onto him if they have an available IR spot, but with fantasy playoffs looming, Holiday is no longer a must-own player. In the meantime, Norris Cole will continue to get extended run off the bench for the Pelicans and is worth a look in deeper leagues after averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 boards, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 treys in 27.4 minutes per game over his last two. Feb 25 |
| 2. Norris Cole |
| 3. Jimmer Fredette |
| SG | 1. Eric Gordon |
| SF | 1. Tyreke Evans |
| 2. Quincy Pondexter |
| 3. Luke Babbitt |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis SidelinedAnthony Davis admitted he was disappointed with his most recent shoulder injury. "Same exact thing," he said. "I got hit directly on the spot." Davis said that he's doing "everything" he can to get back, and he's not setting a timetable for his return despite the Pelicans listing it as a 1-2 week injury. Feb 23 |
| 2. Ryan Anderson SidelinedAn MRI taken on Ryan Anderson's right knee revealed an MCL sprain, and he will be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks. With Anthony Davis (shoulder) also expected to miss the next 1-2 weeks, there's going to be a lot of minutes to go around for the Pelicans' reserves. Alexis Ajinca, Shawne Williams, Dante Cunningham, and Justin Hamilton will be in line for extended minutes, and Ajinca looks like a decent pickup in standard leagues. As a starter this season he is averaging 8.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game. If you're team is fighting for a playoff spot, it might make sense to drop Anderson. Feb 22 |
| 3. Dante Cunningham |
| C | 1. Omer Asik |
| 2. Alexis Ajinca |
| 3. Justin Hamilton |
| 4. Jeff Withey |
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| PG | 1. Jose Calderon SidelinedJose Calderon (Achilles) will not play on Saturday against the Raptors. An MRI revealed he has a strain in his Achilles and it's fair to assume he's going to miss multiple games. Calderon said he doesn't want to shut it down, but he's usually taken a long time to recover from injuries. With Calderon out, Shane Larkin is going to benefit most, but he's still not worth grabbing in standard leagues. Langston Galloway will also have more opportunity. Feb 28 |
| 2. Shane Larkin |
| SG | 1. Langston Galloway |
| 2. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 3. Alexey Shved |
| SF | 1. Lance Thomas |
| 2. Cleanthony Early |
| 3. Carmelo Anthony SidelinedCarmelo Anthony played through "most of last season with a partial tear of the left patellar tendon," according to the New York Post. If true, that means Melo was re-signed to a max deal with the Knicks very much aware of the knee condition. It doesn't really much matter at this point with Anthony having undergone surgery and is now out for the season, but it would help to explain a few things. All indications are Anthony will be fine for next season, but we'll have a better idea of his healing process after the next few months. Feb 23 |
| PF | 1. Travis Wear |
| 2. Quincy Acy |
| 3. Andrea Bargnani |
| C | 1. Jason Smith |
| 2. Louis Amundson |
| 3. Cole Aldrich |
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| PG | 1. Russell Westbrook SidelinedRussell Westbrook (face) won't miss much time due to his facial surgery on Saturday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. "If he had a playoff game [on Sunday], he could play," the report added. As mentioned 30 minutes ago, Westbrook is going to be re-evaluated later this week due to surgery on the zygomatic arch on his right cheek, so he sounds like he could actually play on Wednesday against the 76ers. Still, fantasy owners will want to grab D.J. Augustin in standard leagues. Feb 28 |
| 2. D.J. Augustin |
| SG | 1. Andre Roberson |
| 2. Dion Waiters |
| 3. Jeremy Lamb |
| SF | 1. Kevin Durant SidelinedKevin Durant (foot) did some light shooting before Thursday's game against the Suns This is great news. Durant was rolling around shootaround on a walking scooter on Tuesday, so this is a clear indication that they were just being very careful with his foot. We still do not have a timetable for his return and he's likely to need more than another week off. His fantasy owners should be hoping for a limited practice in the coming days. While he's out, D.J. Augustin and Dion Waiters will help Russell Westbrook with the scoring. Feb 26 |
| 2. Kyle Singler |
| 3. Anthony Morrow |
| 4. Steve Novak SidelinedSteve Novak had an appendectomy on Tuesday, and he will be sidelined for the next 2-weeks. He's not a major part of OKC's rotations, so there aren't any major fantasy implications with this news. Novak belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues. Feb 24 |
| 5. Perry Jones |
| PF | 1. Serge Ibaka |
| 2. Enes Kanter SidelinedEnes Kanter (thigh contusion) will not play against the Blazers on Friday. He must have suffered the injury against the Suns on Thursday and it's unclear if he'll need to miss more games. Nick Collison will get the start, but Mitch McGary is the most interesting player here. Kanter should see his numbers decrease with his new team. Feb 27 |
| 3. Nick Collison |
| C | 1. Steven Adams SidelinedSteven Adams (hand) worked on some post moves prior to Thursday's game against the Suns. He was given a three-week timetable after he had surgery on his hand on Feb. 9th, so he should be closing in on a return. We will continue to pass along updates on Adams' status, but he will likely return to a bench role now that Enes Kanter is in town. It's safe to leave Adams on the wire in standard leagues until further notice. Feb 26 |
| 2. Mitch McGary |
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| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
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| PG | 1. Isaiah Canaan |
| 2. Tony Wroten SidelinedTony Wroten had season-ending ACL surgery on Tuesday. The 76ers may provide an updated timetable in the coming weeks, but Wroten is out for the season and is questionable for the start of the 2015-16 season. Wroten will earn a guaranteed $2.2 million in Philadelphia next year, and if all goes well he could land a lucrative deal in restricted free agency prior to the 2016-17 season. His absence has guaranteed unlimited touches for Michael Carter-Williams, while opening up minutes for guys like JaKarr Sampson, K.J. McDaniels and Jerami Grant. Feb 3 |
| 3. Ishmael Smith |
| SG | 1. Robert Covington |
| 2. Hollis Thompson |
| SF | 1. Luc Mbah a Moute |
| 2. JaKarr Sampson |
| 3. Jason Richardson |
| PF | 1. Nerlens Noel SidelinedNerlens Noel is dealing with a sore quad and calf, and he is considered questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Pacers. The 76ers are arguably the most cautious team in the NBA, so it wouldn't be surprising if they err on the side of caution and rest Noel tonight. We should know more closer to tip-off, so owners will have to stay on alert for an update. If Noel does sit, Thomas Robinson will likely be the primary beneficiary and is worth a look in deeper leagues after he scored nine points with nine boards in just 13 minutes vs. the Wizards on Friday. Henry Sims and JaVale McGee could see a bump in minutes as well, though they aren't reliable options in almost any league. Mar 1 |
| 2. Jerami Grant |
| 3. Thomas Robinson |
| 4. Furkan Aldemir |
| C | 1. Henry Sims |
| 2. JaVale McGee |
| 3. Joel Embiid SidelinedHead coach Brett Brown said it would be misleading to say anything promising about Embiid playing this season. This all but assures what we already knew, and the 76ers have no reason to risk his health as they continue to rebuild towards the future. Embiid is loaded with potential, but there is no question that he carries a lot of injury risk. Outside of keeper leagues, Embiid can be left on the wire. Feb 28 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
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| PG | 1. Darren Collison SidelinedDarren Collison will reportedly undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Tuesday, and he will likely remain sidelined for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. Collison will be re-evaluated in 3-6 weeks after undergoing surgery, but with the fantasy playoffs looming and multiple reports stating that his season is likely over, it's probably safe at this point to drop Collison in standard leagues. Ray McCallum and Andre Miller will split minutes at the point guard spot with Collison sidelined, but neither guy makes for a strong add in standard leagues. Feb 26 |
| 2. Ray McCallum |
| 3. Andre Miller |
| 4. David Stockton |
| SG | 1. Ben McLemore |
| 2. Nik Stauskas |
| SF | 1. Rudy Gay |
| 2. Omri Casspi |
| PF | 1. Jason Thompson |
| 2. Carl Landry |
| 3. Derrick Williams |
| 4. Reggie Evans |
| 5. Eric Moreland SidelinedRookie Eric Moreland (shoulder) had successful surgery, and he's out for the season. Moreland had the procedure on January 3, and he said that he originally sustained the injury during summer league. After trying to battle through it, Moreland had to go under the knife. He's expected to be ready for summer league in July after rehabbing for about six months. Jan 12 |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins SidelinedDeMarcus Cousins (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game vs. Portland. While he wasn't able to practice on Saturday, he was able to get a few shots up afterwards. Cousins was held out of Friday's game vs. the Spurs, and with the Kings going nowhere in the Western Conference, they will probably err on the side of caution Sunday. Jason Thompson is coming off a double-double and would be worth a look in daily leagues if Cousins sits, while Carl Landry and Reggie Evans will see increased roles as well. Expect another update after shootaround Sunday morning. Feb 28 |
| 2. Ryan Hollins |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
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| PG | 1. Dante Exum |
| 2. Trey Burke |
| 3. Bryce Cotton |
| SG | 1. Joe Ingles |
| 2. Ian Clark |
| 3. Chris Johnson |
| 4. Carrick Felix SidelinedCarrick Felix suffered a fractured patella and will be out indefinitely. He's caught some really bad breaks in his two-year career. Felix is a bit like Corey Brewer for likely to do work in transition, but he's going to have a tough time getting playing time with all of these injuries. Nov 26 |
| 5. Alec Burks SidelinedAlec Burks' shoulder is expected to be 100 percent healthy before next season begins. It will be the first time since Burks was in his "teens" that the shoulder will be at full strength. The shoulder has been a concern since before Utah originally drafted him. "I had a really bad shoulder," he said. Burks added that he couldn't lift his arm over his shoulder, and he admitted that he wasn't healthy all season. Burks is uncertain if he'll be ready for training camp, but the good news is he should be at full strength whenever recovered. Jan 19 |
| SF | 1. Gordon Hayward |
| 2. Rodney Hood |
| 3. Elijah Millsap |
| PF | 1. Derrick Favors |
| 2. Trevor Booker |
| 3. Jeremy Evans |
| 4. Grant Jerrett |
| C | 1. Rudy Gobert |
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