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Nicolas Batum - G/F - Trail Blazers

Nicolas Batum broke his nose during Friday's game, contrary to initial reports, and he'll likely wear a mask vs. the Rockets on Sunday.

Batum told reporters that X-rays were negative but further tests revealed the break, which he played through after getting elbowed in the third quarter. We're considering Batum probable for Sunday's game but owners should watch for updates in the next 24 hours.
Source: CSNNW.com
Mar 8 - 12:05 PM
Lou Williams - G - Hawks

Lou Williams was a healthy DNP-CD on Friday, as coach Mike Budenholzer opted for a bigger lineup.

Williams is healthy but he's fallen out of the rotation quickly. "Lou has done a ton of good things and he has helped us through the year," Budenholzer said. "[Friday], we gave some other guys some minutes and some opportunities." There's no reason to hang onto Williams in most fantasy leagues, though deep-league owners may want to wait a while in case his playing time returns vs. the Clippers on Saturday.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mar 8 - 10:55 AM
James Johnson - F - Grizzlies

James Johnson did not leave the Grizzlies' bench during Friday's win in Chicago.

He recently returned from an ankle injury and there are no indications that his absence was injury-related, so we're chalking this up as a DNP-CD. Mike Miller was hot from downtown, and Kosta Koufos was playing very well and providing necessary size to combat the Bulls, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Johnson back in the rotation for Saturday's game vs. the Bobcats.
Mar 8 - 10:38 AM
O.J. Mayo - G - Bucks

O.J. Mayo may face a suspension for hitting Greg Stiemsma in the throat during Friday's game.

Mayo lashed out in obvious anger and it wouldn't be surprising to see the league slap him with a one-game suspension, especially since the contact was close to Stiemsma's head. He's averaging 6.8 points on 36.1 percent shooting in the Bucks' past five games, and continues to disappoint after signing a three-year, $24 million contract last summer.
Source: YouTube
Mar 8 - 10:00 AM
Austin Daye - G/F - Spurs

Austin Daye knocked down a pair of 3-pointers at the end of Thursday's win vs. the Heat, marking his first points scored with the Spurs.

He came in for a few minutes during garbage time and won't have a significant spot in the rotation unless injuries hit hard. "I'm just happy to be here, honestly," Daye said. "I think it's a place I can grow and develop as a player." The fifth-year forward has a career 40.9 percent shooting average and he's unlikely to ever surface as a reliable fantasy option.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
Mar 8 - 9:48 AM
Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons

Rodney Stuckey didn't play in the second half of Friday's game, as coach John Loyer "just decided to go with" rookie SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Kyle Singler, Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings also sat out the fourth quarter, but Stuckey's absence throughout the entire half was more glaring. There are no indications that Stuckey is injured and he should resume playing 25+ minutes vs. the Celtics on Sunday, but we'll be keeping a close eye on Detroit's rotations.
Source: NBA.com
Mar 8 - 9:44 AM
Jabari Parker - F - Player

Duke F Jabari Parker isn't sure whether he'll leave college for the NBA this summer.

Parker, who is averaging 18.8 points, 1.1 threes, 9.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks, said that he'll go wherever he is "going to grow the most." The 6'8" forward leads the ACC in rebounding and he has the highest scoring average for a freshman in Duke's storied history. If he does make himself eligible for the 2014 NBA draft, he's widely expected to be a top-five pick.
Source: AP
Mar 8 - 9:27 AM
Paul Pierce - G/F - Nets

Paul Pierce is open to rejoining the Celtics as a player or coach.

"Yeah, why not?" Pierce said. "Who knows what the future holds?" He suggested that he may open a business in Boston and his fondness for the city isn't in question, but it seems unlikely that the 36-year-old would sign with a rebuilding team for the 2014-15 season when he could, for instance, join Doc Rivers, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin in L.A. For now he'll just try to get healthy, as he's been playing through a painful shoulder stinger that has nagged at him for years.
Source: Celtics Blog
Mar 8 - 9:19 AM
Klay Thompson - G - Warriors

Coach Mark Jackson said that he expects Klay Thompson (back) to play on Sunday against the Suns.

The Warriors said that Thompson was held out of the second half of Friday's blowout for precautionary reasons and owners can use him like they normally would more or less.
Mar 8 - 1:41 AM
Stephen Curry - G - Warriors

Stephen Curry (leg) played in the Warriors' 111-97 win over the Hawks on Friday, scoring 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting with three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one three over 30 minutes.

Only Curry and Andre Iguodala (13 points, five assists, one steal, one three) eclipsed 30 minutes in this cakewalk, but David Lee (18 points, six rebounds, one steal) and Andrew Bogut (10 points, nine boards, three assists, two steals, one block) were productive as well.
Related: Andrew Bogut, Andre Iguodala, David Lee
Mar 8 - 1:36 AM
Monta Ellis - G - Mavericks

Monta Ellis turned in a gem against the Blazers during Friday's 103-98 win with 17 points, eight boards, seven assists, three steals and four turnovers.

He's coming off his worst shooting month of the season in February, making just 42.4 percent from the field for 17.3 points per game -- also a season-low average for a month. Ellis has been a great pickup for the Mavericks this year and he's also been extremely durable, failing to miss a game in either of his last two seasons. He'll get a tough matchup on Sunday against a struggling Pacers team at American Airlines Center.
Mar 8 - 1:36 AM
Jermaine O'Neal - C - Warriors

Jermaine O'Neal scored 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting with eight rebounds and one block in 19 minutes off the bench on Friday against the Hawks.

The Warriors rolled in this game and O'Neal did his damage against a reeling Hawks team with no depth. Unless your league has a category for postgame interviews, he can be ignored in most formats.
Mar 8 - 1:34 AM
Paul Millsap - F - Hawks

Paul Millsap (knee contusion) returned to action in Friday's loss to the Warriors, scoring 16 points on 6-of-14 shooting with seven rebounds, three assists and six turnovers in 24 minutes.

The game wasn't all that close and Millsap was the most productive player on the court for the Hawks, despite the rust. He can be ushered back into lineups if he isn't there already. Jeff Teague (nine points, six assists, one three), Kyle Korver (seven points, one three, 25 minutes) and DeMarre Carroll (nine points, five boards, 28 minutes) all struggled in the blowout, so we don't want to weigh this game too heavily -- though Teague's owners will want to know if he's about to turn the aggression off.
Related: DeMarre Carroll, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver
Mar 8 - 1:32 AM
Mike Scott - F - Hawks

Mike Scott scored 14 points off the bench on Friday, hitting 6-of-14 shots (including a three) with three rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes.

The Hawks have a great fantasy playoff schedule but on a per-game basis he'll be a borderline value in 12-14 team leagues barring a major change in production.
Mar 8 - 1:28 AM
Jose Calderon - G - Mavericks

Jose Calderon hit three 3-pointers against the Blazers on Friday night with 19 points, two assists, one steal and no turnovers in 30 minutes.

He ranks third in the NBA for 3-point percentage among qualifiers and ranks first among point guards in adjusted field goal percentage. Calderon doesn't handle the ball much, but low turnovers to go with those impressive percentages make him a must-own player.
Mar 8 - 1:28 AM

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