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Yanic Konan Niederhauser • C • Clippers

John Collins, Yanic Konan Niederhauser to Miss Two-Game Road Trip

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center John Collins (neck) and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back on the road against San Antonio and Memphis, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Collins was already ruled out for the rest of the week before Wednesday's win over Indiana, while Konan Niederhauser injured his right foot in the game. Due to the shortage of healthy big men, Isaiah Jackson seems poised to take on a bigger role for at least a couple of games. Jackson had 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 18 minutes against his former team on Wednesday night. Injuries to other bigs could also require starting center Brook Lopez to take on a slightly increased workload.

Mar 5

Brandon Williams • PG • Mavericks

Brandon Williams Downgraded to Questionable

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (quadriceps) has been downgraded from probable to questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. Williams is dealing with a left quadriceps contusion and may depart the lineup after making 10 consecutive appearances. Luckily for the Mavericks, they will have Cooper Flagg (foot) back in the rotation against Orlando. Flagg will assume the primary playmaker role, while Ryan Nembhard might see more time on the floor if Williams isn't available.

Mar 5

Anthony Edwards • SG • Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards a Late Addition to Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (foot) picked up a questionable tag on the injury report Thursday ahead of a matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Although Edwards was a late addition to the injury report, he has been dealing with a right foot issue for a while. The Timberwolves star also popped up on the injury report with the same issue before Tuesday's game against Memphis, but he didn't appear to be affected by it, producing a full line in 37 minutes. Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland are candidates for increased roles if Edwards doesn't suit up on Thursday.

Mar 5

Keyonte George • SG • Jazz

Keyonte George Won't Play Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The Jazz complete a back-to-back set, and George will get the night off to manage a right ankle injury. As a result, Isaiah Collier is set to return to the first unit for a very attractive fantasy matchup; Washington allows the seventh-most fantasy points to point guards. In 15 starts this season, Collier has averaged 14.5 points, 8.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in 31.4 minutes. George's absence also gives the other starters a chance to take on a bigger role on offense.

Mar 5

Cooper Flagg • PF • Mavericks

Cooper Flagg Cleared to Return Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restricted

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (foot) will return to action on Thursday against Orlando, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to have a minutes restriction after missing eight games with a midfoot sprain. If everything goes well, Flagg will see more usage on Friday night against Boston. Even if Flagg doesn't have a full workload on Thursday, he could still be a difference-maker. The 19-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals in his rookie season.

Mar 5

Jayson Tatum • SF • Celtics

Jayson Tatum Expected to Play on Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is not only expected to return this season, but he could be back in action as soon as Friday, according to the latest reports from ESPN's Shams Charania. Tatum was officially listed as questionable for Friday, after working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in last year's playoffs. According to Charania, Tatuam is "ready to go" and is expected to make a final decision about Friday in the next day. With Tatum out, the Celtics have been led by Jaylen Brown to a 41-21 record, which has them second in the Eastern Conference. They play at home on Friday before a big three-game road trip to Cleveland, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. Tatum will likely be worked back into the rotation slowly and be on a minutes limit early on, but if he's available in any season-long fantasy format, he's a must-add for his high ceiling.

Mar 5

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III Iffy for Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (neck) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. Murphy III has played in two games since returning from a shoulder contusion. Now, he's dealing with neck spasms, and the team might want to ease his workload since another game is scheduled for Friday night. If Murphy III is unavailable, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears could get more minutes, and Jordan Poole might also rejoin the rotation.

Mar 5

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Could Miss Thursday's Tilt

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (ankle) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. After missing one game due to an ankle sprain, the former No. 1 pick was back in action on Tuesday against the Lakers, but Williamson could land back on the shelf for Thursday night. New Orleans will play two games in as many nights, so the team has some decisions to make. If Williamson sits out Thursday's game, DeAndre Jordan may return to the starting lineup; however, his minutes are not expected to increase significantly. Instead, Derik Queen benefited the most from Williamson's absence on Sunday against the Clippers, delivering an impressive 19 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 29 minutes off the bench.

Mar 5

Dejounte Murray • SG • Pelicans

Dejounte Murray Sits Out Thursday's Action

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) won't play in the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. Only a week has passed since Murray made his season debut, and the team is being cautious with his workload. We should see him back on the court against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Across his first four outings of the season, Murray has averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.8 steals in 25.0 minutes per game. Bryce McGowens slotted into the starting lineup when Murray sat out the first game of a back-to-back last weekend. Overall, McGowens has made 13 starts this season, posting 10.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Mar 5

Amen Thompson • SG • Rockets

Amen Thompson Tagged as Questionable for Matchup With Warriors

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Houston's jack of all trades sprained his right ankle in Monday's win over the Washington Wizards and might have to sit out only his third game of the season. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said on Wednesday that Thompson is expected to play against the Warriors, but we won't know for sure until his status is officially upgraded. Houston is starting a back-to-back set and will want to avoid any risk of a more serious injury to Thompson. If Thompson doesn't suit up, Josh Okogie and Aaron Holiday will probably have more prominent roles, though they are unlikely to make a fantasy impact.

Mar 5

Jabari Smith Jr. • PF • Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Golden State Warriors. While there were reports on Wednesday that Smith Jr. was set to return from a two-game absence, he hasn't been officially cleared yet. If Smith Jr. can't make it back on Thursday night, Reed Sheppard would get another opportunity to impress as a starter. Sheppard began this week by recording his first career double-double, notching 19 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, and two blocks in a 123-118 win over the Washington Wizards.

Mar 5

Alperen Sengün • C • Rockets

Alperen Sengun Questionable for Thursday Due to Illness

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. The Turkish star is battling an illness, which could end Sengun's run of consecutive appearances at 25 games. After a quiet spell, Sengun opened this week with a big 32-point, 13-rebound double-double against the Washington Wizards. Sengun's absence on Thursday would allow Clint Capela to make his second start of the season. Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) could also see time at center, although he is dealing with a health issue as well and is questionable to play.

Mar 5

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George to Be Re-Evaluated in Three Weeks

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (elbow) will be re-evaluated in three weeks. He has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his left elbow. George suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets. If he can return in three weeks, George will be available for only about 10 more games this season. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign, averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes per game. Will Riley, Tre Johnson, and Justin Champagnie could all benefit from George's absence.

Mar 5

Coby White • SG • Hornets

Coby White is Available on Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. White appears to be ready to play after sitting out of Tuesday's game due to left calf injury management. White has only made three appearances since being traded to Charlotte from Chicago. He finished with 20 points in 21 minutes of action during his latest game on February 28 versus the Trail Blazers. White has decent upside because of his scoring ability, but he won't be a great option because he'll likely continue to be limited.

Mar 4

Kelly Oubre Jr. • SF • 76ers

Kelly Oubre Jr. Won't Play on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) is ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Oubre will now miss both games of the back-to-back set due to a lingering illness. His next chance to play will come versus the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The Sixers are going to need to lean on their backup forwards, with VJ Edgecombe (back) also sidelined. Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards, and Jabari Walker are all candidates to see increased roles on Wednesday. Walker could be a sneaky streaming option after dropping 20 points with seven rebounds across 19 minutes of action on Tuesday.

Mar 4

VJ Edgecombe • SG • 76ers

VJ Edgecombe is Ruled Out on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This doesn't come as a surprise after Edgecombe was forced to exit early during Tuesday's game due to a back issue. He suffered a lumbar contusion and is listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will come versus the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. In the meantime, Quentin Grimes and Cameron Payne figure to see increased roles in the rotation. Between the two, Grimes is the better fantasy option ahead of Wednesday's slate.

Mar 4

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein to Play on Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Hartenstein is returning after missing Tuesday's game due to calf injury management. He's back a day later and figures to have a full workload on Wednesday. Over the last 10 games, Hartenstein is averaging 8.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Hartenstein back in their lineups ahead of tip-off. Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams figure to lose streaming appeal with Hartenstein returning.

Mar 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Cleared for Wednesday's Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The superstar guard is back in the mix after sitting out of Tuesday's contest due to an abdominal strain. It sounds like Tuesday's absence was more of a maintenance day to keep Gilgeous-Alexander healthy and rested. Isaiah Joe will head back to the bench with Gilgeous-Alexander returning on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload on Wednesday. As for Joe, he won't be as appealing for streaming with him playing off the bench.

Mar 4

Collin Murray-Boyles • PF • Raptors

Collin Murray-Boyles to Remain Sidelined on Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks the third game in a row that Murray-Boyles has missed due to a left thumb sprain. His next chance to play will come on Sunday, so fantasy managers will need to check back this weekend for another update. His absence should mean increased playing time for Jakob Poeltl and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Poeltl will likely see 30 minutes or more with Murray-Boyles out, so he should be a fairly attractive fantasy option.

Mar 4

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Ruled Out for Thursday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The rookie guard will miss his third game in a row due to a left foot issue. His next chance to get back on the court will be on Saturday, so fantasy managers should check back then. In the meantime, Terance Mann figures to draw another start with Demin still sidelined. Mann finished with eight points, two assists, and three rebounds across 27 minutes of action on Tuesday. He should offer some low-end streaming appeal while Demin is out.

Mar 4

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