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Tue Apr 914:22No Shootaround For James HardenJames HardenSGThunderFree Agent
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (foot) did not warm up with the team during morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Phoenix Suns. It places some doubt on Harden's status for the first leg of LA's back-to-back set with the Suns after he was dealing with a sore right foot leading into Sunday's narrow home win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. If the 34-year-old All-Star ends up missing Tuesday's game, the Clippers' offense would center around Paul George with Kawhi Leonard (knee) already ruled out. Although Phoenix is allowing the sixth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing small forwards, PG-13 would be tough to fade in DFS while averaging 25.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 3.6 three-pointers over his last 14 appearances.
Source: Law Murray - The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 823:30Al Horford Questionable For TuesdayAl HorfordCHawksFree Agent
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks because of a left big toe sprain. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) is also listed as questionable. However, the rest of the Celtics roster will be available on Tuesday. If both big men are unable to suit up, Luke Kornet, Oshae Brissett, and Xavier Tillman will likely see more minutes on the court.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 821:38Stephen Curry Expected To Play On TuesdayStephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard received a rest night on Sunday but appears to be refreshed and ready to go on Tuesday. Curry has been removed from the injury report which means he's expected to suit up. His return to the lineup will shift Chris Paul to the bench where he won't have as much streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 820:25Tobias Harris Questionable Against DetroitTobias HarrisSFBucksFree Agent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's game against the Pistons. The veteran has missed the Sixers' last three games because of a knee injury. But with a relatively easy matchup on the horizon, Harris could get another night off in preparation for the postseason. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (hip) also on the injury report, Kelly Oubre Jr., Buddy Hield, and Paul Reed may find themselves as the top offensive options versus the 13-win Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 718:49Tobias Harris Ruled Out Against San AntonioTobias HarrisSFBucksFree Agent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is out on Sunday against the Spurs. He has a knee contusion, so his next chance to play will be Tuesday in Detroit. But with Joel Embiid (knee) also sidelined, Tyrese Maxey (hip) and Kelly Oubre Jr. should consume most of Philly's offensive opportunities.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 713:23Stephen Curry Resting On SundayStephen CurryPGWarriorsFree Agent
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry won't play on Sunday against Utah. He scored 28 points in 35 minutes in Friday's two-point loss to Dallas, so he will get a night off against the 29-48 Utah Jazz. With Jonathan Kuminga (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) questionable, Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, and Moses Moody could be the players to benefit the most without Curry on the floor.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 609:53Tobias Harris Listed As Questionable SaturdayTobias HarrisSFBucksFree Agent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest against Memphis. A bone bruise on his left knee took Harris out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Miami, and he was expected to miss one or two games. It looks like his absence could be limited to only one game, although it wouldn't be surprising to see Philadelphia keep him out of action on Saturday with another game against San Antonio coming up on Sunday night. Nicolas Batum logged 32 minutes as Harris' replacement in the starting unit on Thursday, finishing with zero points, four rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 418:38Jimmy Butler Ready To Face 76ersJimmy ButlerSFBullsFree Agent
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will play against Philadelphia on Thursday. He missed the morning shootaround for personal reasons, but unfortunately for the 76ers, Butler will be ready to play. The Heat star will look to take his team another step closer to sealing a playoff berth. Miami has won four straight games with Butler in the lineup, although his personal numbers have been underwhelming. Butler has averaged 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists, with minimal defensive stats during the winning stretch.
Source: Keith PompeyRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 418:18Tobias Harris Expected To Miss 1-2 GamesTobias HarrisSFBucksFree Agent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is expected to miss one or two games, a source has told The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey. After initially being questionable, Harris will miss Thursday's contest against Miami. He might then also be out for Sunday's matchup against Memphis. Nicolas Batum is looking at a fresh opportunity to start, with Kenyon Martin Jr. possibly also getting extra action. Meanwhile, Harris' absence should open up extra shots for Philadelphia's top guns, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
Source: Keith PompeyRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 412:37Jimmy Butler Probable Against 76ersJimmy ButlerSFBullsFree Agent
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (personal) did not participate in shootaround, but he's likely to play in Thursday's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Even though Butler missed the session for personal reasons, he's expected to rejoin the Heat in time for Thursday's contest. Following a 30-point effort on March 20, the 34-year-old All-Star is averaging just 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 0.6 threes on 27.3% shooting from downtown over his past five games for the Heat. If available, Butler will still be a set-and-forget fantasy play against his former Sixers team.
Source: Tim Reynolds - Associated PressRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 320:07Tobias Harris Could Miss Thursday's GameTobias HarrisSFBucksFree Agent
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game in Miami. The veteran has been battling various ailments for the last few weeks. However, a hyperextended left knee could keep him off the floor in a pivotal meeting with the Heat. If Harris doesn't suit up, Nicolas Batum is the likeliest to replace him in the lineup. Unfortunately, the 35-year-old has averaged only 5.6 points in 34 starts this season, so he'll be hard to trust for DFS purposes, even if Tyrese Maxey (hip) and Joel Embiid (knee) are also ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 319:56Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder Starting For Bucks WednesdayJae CrowderSF/PFMavericksFree Agent
Pat ConnaughtonFree Agent
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton and forward Jae Crowder will enter the starting lineup on Wednesday against Memphis. Connaughton will be Malik Beasley's backcourt partner, with Damian Lillard (groin) and Patrick Beverley (ankle) unavailable. Crowder replaces Khris Middleton (ankle), who's resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Both players will have extra fantasy value in a starting role. Connaughton is the more attractive piece of the two, with him having notched 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in two previous starts this season.
Source: Milwaukee BucksRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2918:34Jimmy Butler Returns To Heat Lineup FridayJimmy ButlerSFBullsFree Agent
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) will be back in the lineup on Friday against Portland. The team has upgraded Butler from probable to available. Butler rejoins the action in a favorable spot against a struggling team, although he has been inconsistent with his performances lately. With that said, Butler always finds ways to make an impact on the court and should fill the stat sheet in a nice pace-up spot for the Heat squad.
Source: Barry JacksonRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2917:15Al Horford Removed From The Injury ReportAl HorfordCHawksFree Agent
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Saturday's clash with New Orleans. The veteran has been bothered by a toe sprain of late. While he's mostly played through the pain, he didn't suit up for Thursday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The C's got Jrue Holiday (shoulder) back for that one, so Horford would have come off the bench, decreasing his fantasy effectiveness. With that in mind, Horford has averaged 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, although he always has the potential to get hot whenever he steps on the court.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2909:57Alec Burks Questionable On FridayAlec BurksSGJazzFree Agent
New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (shoulder) is dealing with a sprained right shoulder and has received a questionable tag ahead of the Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran combo guard has been absent for the last two games and has also seen a very inconsistent role since re-joining the Knicks. His playing time seems to be both matchup-based and based on injuries. That hasn't been a bad thing for the team, but can make fantasy managers' lives difficult when trying to judge a streaming option decision. If he does play, he's not likely to receive as many minutes since most of the rotation is healthy minus OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder).
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2818:59Al Horford Won't Face The HawksAl HorfordCHawksFree Agent
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (toe) won't play in Thursday's rematch against the Hawks. He continues to be bothered by a toe sprain. However, the 37-year-old logged 36 minutes in Monday's loss to Atlanta, so it's surprising he's unavailable. Fortunately, the C's will get back Jrue Holiday (shoulder) from a five-game absence. But without Horford on the floor, Sam Hauser, averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 10 starts this season, remains a viable fantasy asset.
Source: Boston CelticsRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2814:02Jimmy Butler Probable Against PortlandJimmy ButlerSFBullsFree Agent
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) is probable for Friday's tilt versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Butler was expected to play through his illness in Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers before being surprisingly ruled out, but the Miami Herald's Anthony Chiang also reports the 34-year-old two-way superstar was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Over 13 games since the All-Star Break, Butler is collecting a strong 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.9 three-pointers per contest. His return for the Heat would send first-round rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. to Miami's bench, and Butler would be a must-start season-long fantasy option in a soft matchup with the 19-54 Blazers on Friday.
Source: Anthony Chiang - Miami HeraldRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2722:45Al Horford Back On The Injury ReportAl HorfordCHawksFree Agent
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is in danger of missing Wednesday's rematch against the Hawks. He is questionable because of a left big toe sprain, an injury he's been battling for the last week. But the 37-year-old has mostly played through the pain and logged 36 minutes when these clubs met on Monday night. With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) potentially in line to miss a sixth consecutive contest, Horford could stay with the starting unit. But if Holiday and Horford are out, Sam Hauser, averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 10 starts this season, should continue to receive extra work.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2719:32Alec Burks Remains Out On WednesdayAlec BurksSGJazzFree Agent
New York Knicks guard/forward Alec Burks (shoulder) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Toronto. There was initially hope of him returning when the team listed him as questionable for the game, but Burks has now been downgraded to out. Burks' absence leaves the Knicks without a good scoring option off the bench. He's averaged around 15 minutes a night in the Big Apple, and Bojan Bogdanovic will have a chance to get some extra action off the Knicks bench without Burks.
Source: Steve PopperRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 2615:16Jimmy Butler Probable After Missing ShootaroundJimmy ButlerSFBullsFree Agent
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (illness) missed shootaround on Tuesday morning, but he's probable to play versus the Golden State Warriors. Dealing with a non-COVID illness, Butler is still expected to play in a good spot against a Warriors defense giving up the ninth-most DraftKings points to opposing small forwards. Across 13 appearances since the All-Star Break, the 34-year-old two-way superstar is pouring in 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.7 swipes, and 0.9 three-pointers per contest. With Tyler Herro (foot) still on the shelf, Butler will continue absorbing additional usage and playmaking responsibilities and remains a set-and-forget fantasy option across all formats.
Source: Anthony Chiang - Miami HeraldRotoBaller.com
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