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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forward Taj Gibson is expected to sign a contract on Saturday to remain in Detroit for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. He was brought in on a 10-day contract after playing with the Knicks on the same agreement earlier in the season. However, the 38-year-old wasn't productive in New York, averaging 1.0 points and 1.8 rebounds. It hasn't been any better in Detroit, with Gibson failing to see the floor in his five games. With this in mind, the veteran hasn't offered anything to fantasy managers, and that's not expected to change anytime soon.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's big clash with Golden State. The NBA's all-time leading scorer continues to carry a left ankle problem, but he's missed only a handful of games over the last couple of months. In the last game against Sacramento, James even logged 40 minutes. It's a high-stakes game on Saturday, and James should be eager to play in the contest to boost his team's chances of climbing the Western Conference standings.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles Lakers. He recently resumed practicing, which is a good sign. However, the 36-year-old, who missed the last three games because of a sprained ankle, likely has some hurdles to leap before being cleared to get back on the floor. With Golden State holding on to the last play-in spot, the team needs Curry back soon. But they won't rush him back before he's 100%. Nonetheless, if he remains sidelined versus the Lakers, Chris Paul, who is averaging 12.7 points, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals in 14 starts this season, would continue to handle most of the work at the 1.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) will sit out a second consecutive game on Friday against New Orleans. The former MVP has sustained a left shoulder strain, relinquishing his starter's spot to Bones Hyland. Hyland produced a nice 17-point, 11-assist double-double on Thursday versus Chicago, adding five rebounds and four steals. He should be a good streaming option again on Friday, although it's going to be a much more difficult matchup.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) will return from a two-game absence on Friday versus Charlotte. The veteran sniper has recovered from a left knee contusion. Gordon's addition boosts the quality of Phoenix's second unit, which remains without Josh Okogie (abdomen). The 2017 NBA Sixth Man of the Year has been in a shooting slump lately, but a meeting with a team that gives up 117.0 points per game and allows the opposition to make 13.4 threes a night will put Gordon in a good spot for a bounce-back performance.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) has received another questionable tag for their Friday night matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The former MVP was forced to miss the first half of their back-to-back on Thursday with a shoulder strain and he may be forced to miss a second consecutive contest. Since Russell Westbrook (hand) is also out, Terance Mann and Bones Hyland both joined the starting five against the Chicago Bulls. Hyland put together a double-double with 17 points and 11 assists while Mann couldn't find much of a shooting rhythm. If Harden has to miss another game, both Hyland and Mann can serve as solid streaming options.

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (heel) hasn't traveled with the team to Detroit for Friday's matchup against the Pistons, missing an eighth consecutive game. The veteran is struggling to overcome a heel injury, which he picked up late last month. Love's absence has secured a regular starting role for Nikola Jovic, with Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin providing cover off the bench. The latter is the most attractive fantasy piece of the three, and Martin continues to see 30-plus minutes regularly despite his bench role.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's big matchup against Boston. The team downgraded the veteran sniper from questionable to out. Gordon will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. His absence opens up extra minutes for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. Both players can provide plenty of value for fantasy managers, although the latter has struggled in recent games, including against Boston last Saturday.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) won't play on Thursday against the Bulls. He's been dealing with a shoulder strain for the last few games but has played through it. However, there's been talk of lightening his workload heading toward the postseason, so he'll finally get the night off. Fortunately for the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard (back) is active. Bones Hyland will also move into the starting lineup, making him an attractive streaming option in all fantasy setups. Hyland will also see plenty of attention in DFS contests.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan had a memorable night against Indiana on Wednesday. He produced one of the highest-scoring games of his career with a 46-point effort and helped the team to a 132-129 overtime victory. DeRozan's jump shot with 0.1 seconds remaining on the clock took the game past regulation, and the veteran star scored nine of Chicago's 15 points in the extra frame. He finished with 15-for-24 shooting from the field and made 15 of his 17 attempts at the free-throw line. DeRozan was only one rebound short of a double-double and collected three assists, two steals, and one block. The six-time All-Star has scored more points in a regular-season game just four times during his 15-year NBA career. Age hasn't yet fully caught up with DeRozan, as he's averaging 23.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 steals for the season.

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon (knee) has popped up on the injury report ahead of their Thursday night game against the Boston Celtics. He's been listed as questionable, so he's in danger of missing his second consecutive game. The veteran combo guard has been a quality fantasy option whenever one of the "big three" is missing. Devin Booker isn't on the report anymore though, so Gordon's value might not be at the highest it could be if he does play. If he's sidelined, however, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale will step up as the most important role players. Both of them have fantasy relevance, especially in deeper leagues.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) is questionable ahead of Thursday's game in Chicago. Harden has routinely appeared on the injury report of late because of a left shoulder strain. However, it hasn't kept him off the floor. There has been chatter about lightening his workload to keep him healthy for a deep postseason push, so he might sit this one out, especially since the Clippers will travel to New Orleans for a Friday night battle with the Pelicans. That said, if Harden gets the night off, Amir Coffey and Bones Hyland could earn more minutes, although neither player can be trusted for fantasy production.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (Achilles) were both spotted at the morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Carrying his usual probable tag, Davis is already likely to play through bilateral Achilles tendinopathy on Wednesday. James, on the other hand, is questionable with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy but can be tentatively placed on the right side of the designation with this development. The Lakers will release the final statuses of the two superstars closer to the 10:00 p.m. EST tip-off. This matchup sports a 238.5-point implied total, the highest on Wednesday's nine-game slate, so there's plenty of appeal from a DFS perspective.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Sacramento. He had to skip a game last week due to his ankle issue but returned on Sunday with a big performance against Minnesota. While logging 38 minutes of action, James fell just short of a triple-double with 29 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. It's likely he will play on Wednesday, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on the Lakers' lineup news. Spencer Dinwiddie started in James' stead last Friday against Milwaukee. He could be lifted back into the starting unit if James won't be in the lineup on Wednesday.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is cleared to resume on-court activities. While he won't play on Wednesday night in Dallas, he is expected to practice with the team on Friday in Los Angeles. If all goes well, there's a chance the 35-year-old will be back in the lineup on Saturday versus the Lakers. Despite his age, Curry has remained a top fantasy option. He's averaged 26.9 points and shot 40.7% from deep in 59 games this season. The Warriors need him back soon, considering the team is fighting to remain in the play-in race. But until Curry returns, Chris Paul Should get most of the minutes at the one spot. Paul has averaged 13.0 points, 7.6 assists, and 1.5 steals in 13 starts during the 2023-24 campaign, giving him value for fantasy managers in all formats.