Sat Mar 23 | 09:36 | Russell Westbrook Set To Return Next Week | Russell Westbrook | PG | Thunder | The Sith Lords |
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (hand) is expected to be back in the lineup next week. Sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Westbrook's return might even come as soon as Monday versus Indiana. The former MVP is recovering from a fractured hand suffered on March 1 in a matchup against Washington. Westbrook has been one of the most productive bench players in the league this season, putting up 11.1 points with 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists. There could be fireworks from Westbrook straight away in his first game back, as Indiana games are usually played at a very high pace and tend to be high-scoring affairs. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 22 | 18:34 | Al Horford And Jayson Tatum Ruled Out Friday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Back in the Saddle |
| | | Jayson Tatum | | | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Pistons due to a toe sprain and could also miss Saturday's contest in the Windy City. Jayson Tatum (ankle) will also be out of the lineup with a right ankle injury. Sam Hauser (ankle) is available. He and Luke Kornet could see more time on the court against the worst team in the NBA. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser could see plenty of attention from fantasy managers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 22 | 16:25 | LeBron James Receives Questionable Tag On Friday | LeBron James | SF | Cavaliers | Back in the Saddle |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) picked up another questionable tag on Friday and his status will be updated closer to tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers. The King has been on the injury report more often than not, especially with the ankle issues that he's been dealing with for a while now. If he's able to play, a big night should be in store against the short-handed Sixers who could also be without Tobias Harris (ankle). If James has to watch from the sidelines, however, Rui Hachimura would be the best streaming option even though Spencer Dinwiddie and Taurean Prince would see some added opportunities as well. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 21 | 19:18 | Al Horford Questionable Against Detroit | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Back in the Saddle |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Pistons. He has a toe sprain. That said, with Boston taking on the worst team in the National Basketball Association, the veteran may get the night off. There's a chance he could also miss Saturday's contest in Chicago. But with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) on the injury report for Friday, Sam Hauser (ankle), who is probable, and Luke Kornet may slide into the starting lineup. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser will see a surge in attention from fantasy managers, especially those looking for value options. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 21 | 18:18 | Jrue Holiday Ruled Out For Friday | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Buchanalia |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play on Friday versus Detroit. The veteran will miss his third consecutive contest because of an AC joint sprain, and there's a chance he won't suit up for Saturday's game in Chicago. With Jaylen Brown (ankle), Jayson Tatum (ankle), and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) questionable, Derrick White could see a substantial bump in fantasy production, assuming Detroit can keep the game relatively close. Payton Pritchard, coming off a 19-point effort in Wednesday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks, would likely enter the starting lineup, ultimately giving him more value for DFS lineups. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 21 | 09:17 | Wesley Matthews Questionable To Face Suns | Wesley Matthews | SG | Jazz | Buchanalia |
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (illness) is a question mark ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Suns. The veteran sniper is feeling under the weather and might not be able to play. With the team battling the injury bug, Matthews has started a couple of games lately, and Jalen Johnson's (ankle) injury has made him a candidate to move into the first unit again on Thursday. Garrison Mathews and Vit Krejci should take care of most of Matthews' minutes if he can't play on Thursday. They are not recommended fantasy targets. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 20 | 18:20 | Taj Gibson Ruled Out Wednesday | Taj Gibson | PF | Bulls | Buchanalia |
Detroit Pistons Forward Taj Gibson (hamstring) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest with the Indiana Pacers. Gibson has been suffering from right hamstring soreness. He's been playing on a 10-day contract after having the same agreement earlier in the season with the New York Knicks. On Monday, the veteran forward registered just three points, two rebounds, and one steal in 11 minutes of playing time. If the 38-year-old did play Wednesday, he wouldn't be a factor in fantasy play. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 20 | 18:12 | Jrue Holiday Won't Play On Wednesday | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Buchanalia |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Milwaukee. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. Payton Pritchard, who's coming off a pair of very strong games, looks set for a large role again in the rotation with Holiday unavailable, especially as Sam Hauser (ankle) also misses the game. Pritchard recently bagged his first double-double of the campaign and put up 23 points against Detroit on Monday. |
Source: Boston Celtics | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 20 | 09:30 | Kevin Love Remains Out On Wednesday | Kevin Love | C | Timberwolves | Schellackers |
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) won't be able to entertain his former fans, as the team has ruled him out for Wednesday's matchup against Cleveland. The veteran has yet to suit up this month and misses an 11th consecutive game with a bruised heel. Love's absence has given Thomas Bryant a boost, as he's been back in the rotation, even posting a pair of double-digit scoring games recently. However, Bryant sees very little action behind starting center Bam Adebayo, and fantasy managers can't really count on him to do the business on a nightly basis. Even Adebayo might struggle on Wednesday versus a team that allows the fourth-fewest points in the league to opposing centers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 19 | 22:51 | Jrue Holiday Questionable Against Milwaukee | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Buchanalia |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee. It will be a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. However, both clubs could be without some of their top performers. Holiday wasn't available for Sunday's win over the Detroit Pistons because of an AC joint sprain. But with Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Sam Hauser (ankle) questionable, the Celtics may rely mainly on Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White for production. Payton Pritchard, coming off a 23-point performance on Sunday, would also be an ideal streaming option if Brown, Holiday, or Hauser don't suit up. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 19 | 20:31 | Taj Gibson Questionable Wednesday Against Indiana | Taj Gibson | PF | Bulls | Buchanalia |
Detroit Pistons Forward Taj Gibson (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's contest with the Indiana Pacers. He was recently brought in on a 10-day contract after playing with the Knicks on the same agreement earlier in the season. Most recently, on Monday, he posted just three points, two rebounds, and one steal in 11 minutes on the court. Should the 38-year-old suit up Wednesday, fantasy managers shouldn't consider him to bolster their lineup. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 18:42 | Kevin Love Misses 10th Consecutive Game | Kevin Love | C | Timberwolves | Schellackers |
Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) will see his absence stretch to 10 games on Monday against Philadelphia. The veteran is battling a right heel bruise. Thomas Bryant has crept into the rotation lately, but Love's injury means a lot of Bam Adebayo on the Heat frontcourt. Nikola Jovic and Haywood Highsmith have also played larger roles during his absence. With Jovic also out, Highsmith gets a chance to play a very significant role in the rotation, but he flunked as a starter on Sunday versus Detroit, and things won't be any easier for him on Monday in a tougher matchup. |
Source: Ira Winderman | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 16:07 | Kristaps Porzingis Probable, Al Horford Out Monday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Back in the Saddle |
| | | Kristaps Porzingis | | | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game versus the Detroit Pistons, but Al Horford (toe) will be unavailable. Porzingis is expected to return from a five-game absence due to a strained right hamstring, while Horford will hit the seats with a sprained left big toe after pitching in 14 points during 23 minutes in Sunday's beatdown of the Washington Wizards. Horford doesn't play both parts of back-to-backs, so he should be good to go for Wednesday's duel with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the veteran sidelined, Porzingis could be thrust into big minutes at the five for the Celts in a favorable situation against a Detroit group that's allowing the third-most FanDuel points to opposing centers. The Latvian All-Star was on an heater before going down, averaging 23.3 points, 8.6 boards, 2.8 triples on 46.7% shooting from deep, and 1.4 swats in 31.9 minutes over his past five games. |
Source: Taylor Snow - Celtics’ Official Site | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 15:22 | Jrue Holiday Sitting Against Pistons | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Buchanalia |
The Boston Celtics have ruled out guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) for Monday's contest versus the Detroit Pistons. Dealing with a right shoulder contusion in the aftermath of Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards, Holiday will catch a breather on the second leg of Boston's back-to-back against the last-place Pistons. The two-way star guard should have a good chance at suiting up for Wednesday's clash between two Eastern Conference heavyweights and a revenge game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Derrick White has been a second-round player overall in nine-category fantasy leagues, and across six games without Holiday this year, he's averaging 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, and 2.1 combined steals plus blocks and is in a smash spot against a Detroit team that's allowing the second-most FanDuel points per game to opposing point guards. |
Source: Taylor Snow - Celtics’ Official Site | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 09:16 | LeBron James Continues To Carry A Questionable Tag Monday | LeBron James | SF | Cavaliers | Back in the Saddle |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is once again considered questionable as the team prepares to face the Hawks on Monday night. James recently had to skip a game with a troublesome left ankle, but he's logged 38-plus minutes in all three games since returning, and the questionable designation tends to be more of a likely tag with him. The veteran superstar went off for a near 40-point triple-double on Saturday against the Warriors when Anthony Davis (eye) was limited to just 12 minutes. He's averaging 27.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 1.3 steals for the month. Performing well against a defensively challenged team like Atlanta shouldn't cause James any issues. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 23:00 | Still No Timetable For Russell Westbrook's Return | Russell Westbrook | PG | Thunder | The Sith Lords |
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (hand) underwent hand surgery back on March 4 and there was initial hope that he would return before the playoffs started. Head coach Tyronn Lue gave an update on Sunday and said Westbrook was "continuing to improve," but there was still no timetable for his return. The former MVP last played on March 1 before hurting his hand. Before that, he didn't miss a single game and since then, the Clippers have been an even 4-4 while he's watched from the sidelines. Westbrook most likely won't be back for the fantasy playoffs, but there's still a chance he's back before the NBA Playoffs kick off. |
Source: Law Murray | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 20:48 | James Harden Available Sunday Versus Atlanta | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Schellackers |
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) is available for Sunday's tilt with the Atlanta Hawks. The 34-year-old has been dealing with a left shoulder strain and has missed the last two games. Before being injured, Harden averaged 17.8 points, 8.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds in 36.0 minutes per game across five contests. Bones Hyland played 24 minutes on Friday against New Orleans. However, with Harden's return, Hyland will see his minutes reduced on Sunday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 16 | 22:01 | James Harden Questionable Sunday | James Harden | SG | Thunder | Schellackers |
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) could miss a third consecutive game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as he is listed as questionable. The 34-year-old has been dealing with a left shoulder strain. More information on Harden's availability should be known after the team's morning shootaround for fantasy managers who him rostered. Bones Hyland will likely see another start if Harden is unable to suit up. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 16 | 20:25 | LeBron James, Anthony Davis Will Play Saturday | Anthony Davis | | | Free Agent |
| | | LeBron James | SF | Cavaliers | Back in the Saddle |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (Achilles) are both available ahead of Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, James and Davis will play after being on the injury report heading into this game. Both players are dealing with nagging injuries, but continue to play through them a majority of the time. The expectation is that James and Davis will have their normal workload on Saturday. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get him in their lineups. |
Source: Ryan Ward | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 16 | 19:36 | Stephen Curry Expected To Play | Stephen Curry | SG | Warriors | Buchanalia |
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to head coach Steve Kerr. All signs are currently pointing to Curry returning to the court after missing the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. There is no word on Curry being limited so fantasy managers should expect the superstar guard to have his normal amount of minutes. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off for a final decision. |
Source: Mike Trudell | RotoBaller.com |