| 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 (pectoral) is out for the entire preseason. Fans were holding out hope that Horford could make a return if the Hawks upset the Pacers and advance to Round 2. It's not happening. Horford has torn each of his pectorals in the last three years and this tear is considered more severe. He's concentrating on getting healthy for 2014-15, where he'll be a risk/reward kind of fantasy play. Horford was averaging 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 56.7 percent shooting in the 29 games before his December injury. Apr 18 |
| 4. Mike Muscala |
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| PG | 1. Deron Williams |
| 2. Marquis Teague |
| 3. Jorge Gutierrez |
| SG | 1. Shaun Livingston SidelinedShaun Livingston (toe) is practicing Friday. Livingston sat out the final five games of the regular season to rest his sore big toe. He's fully expected to play and start in Game 1 against the Raptors Saturday. Livingston was an underrated glue guy during the regular season, averaging 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals in his 54 starts. Apr 18 |
| 2. Marcus Thornton |
| SF | 1. Joe Johnson |
| 2. Alan Anderson SidelinedAlan Anderson is expected to play against the Cavs on Wednesday. He had an ab injury over the weekend, but coach Jason Kidd said Anderson will play "very little." With Paul Pierce out, expect Marcus Thornton to get a lot of shots. Apr 16 |
| 3. Andrei Kirilenko |
| PF | 1. Paul Pierce |
| 2. Mirza Teletovic |
| C | 1. Mason Plumlee |
| 2. Andray Blatche |
| 3. Kevin Garnett |
| 4. Jason Collins |
| 5. Brook Lopez SidelinedBrook Lopez had surgery on Mar. 3 to clean out his left ankle and repair a torn tendon. He suffered a season-ending injury to his right foot, so this is a different issue entirely. Lopez's feet have kept him out of the lineup numerous times in his career and hopefully he doesn't have to deal with it much more in the future. He is expected to be ready for basketball activities in June and his surgeries shouldn't affect his status for the 2014-15 season opener. Mar 21 |
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| PG | 1. Rajon Rondo |
| 2. Phil Pressey |
| SG | 1. Avery Bradley |
| 2. Jerryd Bayless SidelinedJerryd Bayless (knee) will not play against the Wizards on Wednesday. There is nothing structurally wrong with Bayless' knee, but this injury has cost him the final three games of the season. He'll head into the summer as a free agent and will likely have less value than he did this season. Expect Phil Pressey and Avery Bradley to carry the load in the backcourt. Apr 16 |
| 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 |
|
| Charlotte Bobcats | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|
| PG | 1. Kirk Hinrich |
| 2. D.J. Augustin |
| 3. Jimmer Fredette |
| 4. Mike James |
| 5. Derrick Rose SidelinedBulls GM Gar Forman said there's "no question" Derrick Rose (knee) will come back and
be 100 percent" next season. In a vacuum, Rose's surgery to repair his meniscus isn't a crippling procedure. It helps athletes maintain the cushion in their knee so there aren't more problems down the line. But when combined with Rose's ugly rehab from his 2012 ACL tear, there's obvious reason for concern. This is a player that relies on athleticism -- not a jump shot -- to be dominant. Rose averaged just 15.9 points and 4.3 assists on 35.4 percent shooting in 10 games this season. Apr 18 |
| SG | 1. Jimmy Butler |
| 2. Tony Snell |
| SF | 1. Mike Dunleavy |
| 2. Ronnie Brewer |
| PF | 1. Carlos Boozer |
| 2. Taj Gibson |
| 3. Louis Amundson |
| 4. Greg Smith |
| C | 1. Joakim Noah SidelinedJoakim Noah (bereavement) returned to practice on Saturday after sitting out on Friday. Noah will be ready for the Bulls' playoff opener vs. Washington on Sunday, which Chicago is heavily favored to win. Wizards center Marcin Gortat averaged 15.4 points and 10.8 rebounds after the All-Star break, but he's unlikely to have so much success while facing Noah on a nightly basis. Apr 19 |
| 2. Nazr Mohammed |
| |
| Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
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| PG | 1. Ty Lawson SidelinedTy Lawson will not play against the Warriors on Wednesday due to a sprained ankle. He missed the last six games of the season after an injury on Apr. 4. Lawson is one of the fastest players in the NBA, but he does have his share of injuries. If not for his durability concerns, he'd be a top-15 pick in fantasy leagues. Aaron Brooks gets another start tonight. Apr 16 |
| 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 (knee) has been dunking in practice and says he'll be ready for training camp to start the 2014-15 season. He was in uniform last weekend, but he's still nowhere near close to playing. Gallinari missed the entire season due to ACL reconstruction and he'll have a tough rehab ahead of him this summer. He'll be on the radar in fantasy leagues as long as he doesn't have a setback. Apr 17 |
| 2. Wilson Chandler |
| 3. Quincy Miller |
| PF | 1. Kenneth Faried |
| 2. Darrell Arthur SidelinedDarrell Arthur is planning to pick up his player option of $3.4 million this offseason. It's kind of a no-brainer for Arthur after yet another injury-plagued season. He played just 17.1 minutes per game and couldn't really get much playing time despite the Nuggets having very little depth down the stretch. He The 26-year-old forward won't have much fantasy value next season. Apr 18 |
| 3. Anthony Randolph |
| 4. Jan Vesely |
| C | 1. Timofey Mozgov |
| 2. J.J. Hickson SidelinedJ.J. Hickson had surgery on Tuesday to repair his torn right ACL. Hickson, who is owed a guaranteed $11 million over the next two seasons, may not be fully recovered in time for opening day of the 2014-15 season. The Nuggets are currently relying on Timofey Mozgov, Jan Vesely and Anthony Randolph to step up with both Hickson and JaVale McGee out of the picture with injuries. Mar 25 |
| 3. JaVale McGee SidelinedNuggets coach Brian Shaw admitted on Saturday that JaVale McGee will have to battle Timofey Mozgov for the starting position next season. "I told JaVale even before he had season-ending surgery, ‘Timo’s coming for you. It’s not a given that anything is going to be handed to you when you come back.’ " Shaw said. McGee was a wild disappointment this year, only making it through five games averaging 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. However, Mozgov put together a very impressive run to end his 2013-14 campaign, as he's averaged 17.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over the last seven games. With how often McGee finds himself "Shaqtin' a fool," it would be far from surprising to see Mozgov overtake McGee for the starting gig. But for now, this is just something to file away for next year's draft. Apr 13 |
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| PG | 1. Brandon Jennings |
| 2. Will Bynum SidelinedWill Bynum (foot) will not play against the Thunder on Wednesday. His foot injury will have kept him out for the final seven games of the season. Bynum has been effective off the bench and the Pistons play better team ball when he's out there. Apr 16 |
| 3. Peyton Siva |
| SG | 1. Kyle Singler |
| 2. Rodney Stuckey |
| 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
| 4. Chauncey Billups SidelinedChauncey Billups suggested that he might continue playing in the NBA next season if his surgically-repaired knee improves sufficiently. "The knee ... will let me know if I can come back and play, if that's an option," Billups said. He hasn't completely ruled out a return this season but it seems very unlikely since Detroit has five games remaining and Chauncey hasn't done any 5-on-5 workouts since having surgery in February. The veteran has repeatedly said he wants a job in NBA management or possibly coaching once his playing days are over. Apr 7 |
| SF | 1. Josh Smith SidelinedJosh Smith is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Presumably, he's not going to play tonight and we'll have an update hopefully in the next few minutes. Kyle Singler will get another start at small forward and gets the fun task of guarding Kevin Durant. Apr 16 |
| 2. Luigi Datome |
| PF | 1. Greg Monroe |
| 2. Jonas Jerebko |
| 3. Charlie Villanueva |
| 4. Tony Mitchell |
| C | 1. Andre Drummond |
| 2. Josh Harrellson SidelinedJosh Harrellson (knee) will not play on Monday vs. the Knicks. He's been out since Feb. 1 with his meniscus tear and has no timetable to return. Harrellson played just 9.9 minutes per game before suffering the injury this season. Mar 3 |
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| Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers |
| PG | 1. Stephen Curry |
| 2. Steve Blake |
| 3. Jordan Crawford |
| SG | 1. Klay Thompson |
| 2. Nemanja Nedovic |
| SF | 1. Andre Iguodala SidelinedAndre Iguodala (rest) will not play on Wednesday. Iguodala recently dealt with a knee injury and his minutes have been monitored in recent weeks, so he was a top candidate for a precautionary day of rest. He'll be ready to go for the postseason. Apr 16 |
| 2. Harrison Barnes |
| 3. Draymond Green |
| PF | 1. David Lee |
| 2. Marreese Speights |
| C | 1. Andrew Bogut SidelinedAndrew Bogut is likely out for the playoffs due to a broken rib on his right side. The broken rib is close to his lung and he could risk puncturing his right lung by playing. And since it generally takes a broken rib about six weeks to heal, Bogut sounds extremely doubtful to play again this season. It's a tough blow for the Dubs, and means Jermaine O'Neal and Marreese Speights are going to see a lot of minutes in the postseason. Apr 15 |
| 2. Jermaine O'Neal |
| 3. Festus Ezeli SidelinedFestus Ezeli (right knee) has been cleared to take contact in one-on-one drills and he expects to begin practicing "pretty soon." The Warriors' 24-year-old center hasn't played all season after surgery last June to repair his MCL and PCL ligaments. His return to health is a welcome sight for Golden State, but he's unlikely to play as long as Andrew Bogut and Jermaine O'Neal are active. Apr 14 |
| 4. Hilton Armstrong |
| 5. Ognjen Kuzmic |
| |
| PG | 1. George Hill |
| 2. C.J. Watson |
| 3. Donald Sloan |
| SG | 1. Lance Stephenson SidelinedLance Stephenson (rest) will not play vs. the Magic on Wednesday. Stephenson is fresh off Sunday's triple-double, during which he played with uncommon energy, so perhaps coach Frank Vogel's prescribed rest is doing the trick. Fantasy owners should note that despite Stephenson's occasional triple-doubles and impressive rebounding totals, his limited defensive stats (0.7 steals), poor FT percentage (71.1 percent) and high turnovers (2.7 per game) conspired to make him a 10th-round value in nine-cat leagues this season. He fares better in eight-cat and head-to-head formats. Apr 15 |
| 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 SidelinedAndrew Bynum (knee) will not play against the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. This isn't a surprise and he hasn't seen game action since Mar. 15. Bynum played in just two games since the Pacers brought him on board and they've obviously swung and missed here. The team hasn't been getting much out of their center spot, so Ian Mahinmi could be an X-factor for their success in the postseason. Apr 17 |
| 3. Ian Mahinmi SidelinedIan Mahinmi will rest on Wednesday night vs. the Magic. He is healthy and did not aggravate his hip injury from March. Mahinmi sitting out means Lavoy Allen will get in the rotation tonight, but he's not much of a fantasy option. Apr 16 |
| 4. Lavoy Allen |
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| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Memphis Grizzlies |
|
| PG | 1. Kendall Marshall |
| 2. Jordan Farmar |
| 3. Steve Nash SidelinedSteve Nash (leg, back) said he's 3-4 weeks from being healthy. In his exit interview, he said this season was a "nightmare" and added the Lakers shouldn't be relying on him for next season because he doesn't know what he can bring. Nash did say he'll be back for next season, so the team will have to pay him whether he's healthy or not. He'll be one of the more talked about players in the offseason. Apr 17 |
| SG | 1. Jodie Meeks |
| 2. Xavier Henry SidelinedXavier Henry (wrist, knee) had successful surgery on his left wrist and right knee on Friday. He is expected to make a full recovery and the rest will definitely help Henry's knee. While the ligament issue in his wrist isn't exactly minor, his knee injury has been the main reason why he's missed 39 games. He's not going to be on the fantasy radar with the Lakers hopefully having better health as a team next year. Apr 11 |
| 3. MarShon Brooks |
| 4. Kobe Bryant SidelinedKobe Bryant travelled to France on Tuesday or Wednesday with his family, according to the Los Angeles Times. It looks like he started his offseason a bit early and won't be with the team as their season concludes. Bryant reportedly doesn't like being associated with the Lakers' horrific season and it's hard to blame him considering it's the worst year they've ever had. He'll be ready to go for 2014-15 after playing in just six games this season. Apr 16 |
| SF | 1. Wes Johnson |
| 2. Nick Young |
| PF | 1. Ryan Kelly |
| 2. Kent Bazemore SidelinedKent Bazemore underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair the torn peroneus longus tendon in his right foot. He's expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the 2014-15 opener. It's unclear what his offseason plan is yet, but Bazemore was electric at Las Vegas Summer League last offseason and could wind up there again. His fantasy value figures to take a hit on a team with a full complement of players. Apr 16 |
| 3. Jordan Hill |
| 4. Shawne Williams |
| C | 1. Pau Gasol |
| 2. Robert Sacre |
| 3. Chris Kaman |
| |
| Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Milwaukee Bucks |
|
| PG | 1. Ricky Rubio |
| 2. J.J. Barea SidelinedJ.J. Barea (back) will sit out of Wednesday's season finale due to back spasms. He was a late scratch and his back has caused him some problems this month. With Barea out, Alexey Shved could get more run, but he's been horrible this year and is not a fantasy option. Shabazz Muhammad could also get some more looks. Apr 16 |
| SG | 1. Kevin Martin |
| 2. Chase Budinger SidelinedChase Budinger (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets. Budinger is once again missing an opportunity to put something positive on tape with Kevin Martin (foot) sidelined. Look for Robbie Hummel to start. Apr 11 |
| 3. Alexey Shved |
| SF | 1. Corey Brewer |
| 2. Luc Mbah a Moute |
| 3. Shabazz Muhammad SidelinedShabazz Muhammad (knee) will not play in Friday's game against the Rockets. Muhammad is not expected to play again this season. The No. 14 overall pick in the draft has appeared in just 37 games, averaging 3.9 points in 7.8 minutes. Apr 11 |
| 4. Robbie Hummel |
| PF | 1. Kevin Love |
| 2. Dante Cunningham |
| C | 1. Nikola Pekovic SidelinedNikola Pekovic (ankle) will not play on Sunday and he's doubtful to return this season. The Wolves aren't playing for anything in their final three games so it makes sense to keep Pekovic on the bench. He tried valiantly to play through his ankle bursitis but ultimately the injury shut him down again, allowing rookie Gorgui Dieng to thrive with extended minutes in the starting lineup. Apr 13 |
| 2. Ronny Turiaf |
| 3. Gorgui Dieng |
|
| PG | 1. Brandon Knight |
| SG | 1. Ramon Sessions |
| 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| 3. O.J. Mayo |
| 4. Nate Wolters SidelinedNate Wolters (broken left hand) will not need surgery on his season-ending hand injury. As per usual, there has been no update from the Bucks as to which bone Wolters broke, but the best guess is a metacarpal. He will resume basketball activities in 3-4 weeks and it shouldn't affect his offseason training much. Ramon Sessions and O.J. Mayo have benefitted the most with Sessions become the better option. Mar 26 |
| SF | 1. Khris Middleton |
| 2. Tony Mitchell |
| 3. Carlos Delfino SidelinedCarlos Delfino will return to Milwaukee to continue his rehab on his foot injury. It was reported earlier this week he would stay in Argentina, but he'll use the team facilities with head athletic trainer Scott Barthlama. Delfino is out for the season and has not played a single minute with the Bucks this go 'round. Mar 22 |
| PF | 1. Jeff Adrien |
| 2. John Henson |
| 3. Ersan Ilyasova SidelinedErsan Ilyasova says he'll make a decision about playing for Turkey in the World Cup some time in the next month. He was shut down early this year with an ankle injury and simply never got healthy over the course of the season. He says he's leaning toward skipping the event and if he wants to revive his NBA career, it's probably a good choice, as he simply has to find a way to get healthy and stay on the court. Apr 17 |
| 4. D.J. Stephens |
| 5. Chris Wright |
| C | 1. Larry Sanders |
| 2. Zaza Pachulia |
| 3. Ekpe Udoh SidelinedEkpe Udoh will not play on Friday vs. the Cavs. The Bucks have a Guys Night Out special tonight, so those fellows won't have the luxury of seeing Udoh in the lineup. The former Warrior has dealt with knee issues for much of his career and will likely never have a chance to be anything more than a role player. Apr 11 |
| 4. Miroslav Raduljica |
|
| 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 SidelinedThe strong play of Tyreke Evans and another round of knee surgery for Eric Gordon could mean that Gordon comes off the bench next season, if he's not traded by the Pelicans. Tyreke Evans spent much of this season at small forward, which is not ideal for him due to the fact he has to worry about guarding the other team's best player on most nights. Once Evans got comfortable at shooting guard late in the season he basically took over. And given Gordon's struggles with injuries and questions about desire over the years, starting Evans and bringing Gordon off the bench actually makes a lot of sense. Apr 17 |
| 2. Anthony Morrow |
| SF | 1. Tyreke Evans |
| 2. Darius Miller |
| 3. Al-Farouq Aminu |
| 4. James Southerland |
| PF | 1. Anthony Davis SidelinedAnthony Davis (back) begged the Pelicans training staff to play against the Rockets on Wednesday, according to the Pelicans broadcast. Wow. Davis has been a leader for the Pelicans and things like this are a big reason why. Obviously the team held him out because they didn't want him to aggravate his back injury and the team doctors wanted him to be off a basketball court for another week. He'll be a top-end option in drafts next year. Apr 16 |
| 2. Ryan Anderson SidelinedRyan Anderson (spine surgery) is expected to resume basketball activities in 4-6 months. The Tuesday surgery on Anderson's cervical spine for a herniated disc was deemed a success. Given the timetable, it's possible that he'll be ready to return for the start of the 2014-15 season. It's an injury to monitor closely as Anderson is a candidate to lead the league in 3-pointers anytime he's getting 30+ minutes a night. Apr 11 |
| C | 1. Alexis Ajinca |
| 2. Jeff Withey |
| 3. Melvin Ely |
| 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 |
| SG | 1. J.R. Smith |
| 2. Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| 3. Shannon Brown |
| SF | 1. Carmelo Anthony SidelinedThe Bulls, Rockets, Lakers and Clippers are among the teams expected to pursue unrestricted free agent Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks can offer Anthony a five-year, $129 contract. The max he can get from other teams is four years and $95 million. But the Knicks have almost no room to reshape their roster, so re-signing there would not give Anthony his best shot at his stated goal of winning. If he's serious about competing for a title, Melo will take a massive pay cut and sign with Chicago, which could field a starting five of Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler, Anthony, Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah. Apr 18 |
| 2. Iman Shumpert |
| PF | 1. Amare Stoudemire |
| 2. Kenyon Martin SidelinedKenyon Martin will have surgery to remove bone spurs from his ankle in the near future. He was hoping to play again this season, which is why he put off the surgery. He also says he's not retiring and would like to return to the Knicks next season. so there's that. Apr 16 |
| 3. Andrea Bargnani SidelinedAndrea Bargnani (elbow) isn't able to take contact, though he has been staying in shape by running. A report earlier in March suggested that Bargnani might miss the rest of the season, a fate which becomes more likely with each passing day. With New York thriving thanks to small lineups, there's even less incentive for Bargnani to get back onto the court. Mar 22 |
| C | 1. Tyson Chandler |
| 2. Cole Aldrich |
| 3. Jeremy Tyler |
| |
| Orlando Magic | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns |
| PG | 1. Jameer Nelson SidelinedJameer Nelson (groin) will not play on Wednesday vs. the Pacers. His season ends with averages of 12.1 points, 3.4 boards, 7.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 triples. With Nelson out, guys like Doron Lamb and Andrew Nicholson have stepped up, but both are risky plays in fantasy leagues. Victor Oladipo will start again. Apr 16 |
| 2. E'Twaun Moore |
| 3. Ronnie Price |
| SG | 1. Victor Oladipo |
| 2. Doron Lamb |
| SF | 1. Arron Afflalo |
| 2. Moe Harkless |
| PF | 1. Tobias Harris |
| 2. Andrew Nicholson |
| 3. Romero Osby SidelinedMagic draft pick Romero Osby will miss the remainder of the season with a torn labrum. Osby was selected in the second round but never actually played for Orlando, instead spending the season with the Red Claws in the D-League. He averaged 16.2 points and 6.4 rebounds at that level and should be fully healed when he tries out for NBA teams during training camp. Jan 18 |
| C | 1. Nikola Vucevic SidelinedThe Magic will be able to extend Nikola Vucevic's contract between July and November first, and he has said he'd like to stay in Orlando. If an extension isn't reached, Vucevic would be a restricted free agent next summer, giving the Magic the right to match any offer he may receive. Vucevic had a nice season that ended early due to an Achilles injury. Apr 17 |
| 2. Kyle O'Quinn |
| 3. Dewayne Dedmon |
| 4. Jason Maxiell |
| 5. Solomon Jones |
|
| PG | 1. Michael Carter-Williams |
| 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 |
| 2. Adonis Thomas |
| PF | 1. Thaddeus Young |
| 2. Brandon Davies |
| 3. Arsalan Kazemi |
| 4. Jarvis Varnado |
| C | 1. Henry Sims |
| 2. Byron Mullens |
| 3. Arnett Moultrie |
| 4. Nerlens Noel SidelinedNerlens Noel (knee) expects to play in Summer League. It's time for the bubble wrap to come off Noel, who tore his ACL in February of 2013. He was participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages with the Sixers for the final couple weeks and is not expecting to have any restrictions this summer. Noel, now up to 228 pounds, is a name to monitor very closely ahead of 2014-15 fantasy drafts. He averaged 9.1 rebounds, 4.4 blocks and 2.1 steals as a freshman at Kentucky. Those defensive skills typically translate quickly to the NBA level. Apr 18 |
|
| PG | 1. Goran Dragic |
| 2. Archie Goodwin |
| 3. Ishmael Smith |
| SG | 1. Eric Bledsoe |
| 2. Gerald Green |
| 3. Leandro Barbosa SidelinedLeandro Barbosa has ditched the cast on his hand in favor of a brace. It's a sign of tangible progress for the artist formerly known as the Brazilian Blur. Barbosa was slapped with a 4-6 week table after fracturing his hand in early March and is now targeting the playoffs for his return. He won't travel with the Suns to Portland Friday. Apr 2 |
| 4. Dionte Christmas |
| SF | 1. P.J. Tucker |
| 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 |
|
| Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | Sacramento Kings |
| |
| 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. Jared Cunningham |
| SF | 1. Rudy Gay |
| 2. Travis Outlaw |
| 3. Quincy Acy |
| PF | 1. Reggie Evans |
| 2. Royce White |
| 3. Derrick Williams |
| 4. Carl Landry SidelinedCarl Landry had surgery on Thursday to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. Landry's four-year pact with the Kings is off to a horrible start, as he appeared in just 18 games this season and averaged 4.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 13 minutes per game. He's expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp, but that doesn't mean he'll be worth drafting in typical fantasy leagues. Mar 20 |
| 5. Willie Reed |
| C | 1. DeMarcus Cousins |
| 2. Jason Thompson |
| 3. Aaron Gray |
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| Toronto Raptors | Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| PG | 1. Kyle Lowry |
| 2. Greivis Vasquez |
| 3. Dwight Buycks |
| 4. Nando De Colo |
| 5. Julyan Stone |
| SG | 1. DeMar DeRozan |
| SF | 1. Terrence Ross |
| 2. John Salmons |
| 3. Steve Novak |
| 4. Landry Fields SidelinedLandry Fields will not play against the Bucks on Monday due to an upper-respiratory illness. He's been out of the rotation anyway and the Raptors won't miss him. Fields probably won't play on Wednesday night and has played just 10.7 minutes per game in 30 outings. Obviously, signing him was a bit of a mistake a couple off seasons ago. Apr 14 |
| PF | 1. Amir Johnson SidelinedAmir Johnson said that his ankle feels "good" as he prepares to defend Paul Pierce in the first round of the playoffs. It's a tough matchup for Johnson and it will be even harder if his ankle limits his mobility. Since the All-Star break Johnson has averaged 10.4 points on 60.0 percent shooting, with 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Apr 19 |
| 2. Patrick Patterson |
| 3. Tyler Hansbrough |
| C | 1. Jonas Valanciunas |
| 2. Chuck Hayes |
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