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Kyle Anderson • SF • Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson Remains Sidelined vs. Warriors

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Kyle Anderson (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors after initially being listed as questionable with a knee issue. He will miss a third straight contest, keeping the frontcourt rotation thin. Olivier-Maxence Prosper started last game and posted 17 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block in 25 minutes. GG Jackson II added 16 points, six rebounds, and three three-pointers in 26 minutes. Both are viable streamers if minutes hold in the mid-20s, while Taylor Hendricks remains a deeper category option.

Feb 25

Alex Caruso • SG • Thunder

Alex Caruso Sidelined Wednesday vs. Pistons

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Detroit. The 31-year-old wing will sit out the second leg of the back-to-back, leaving rotation minutes available on the perimeter. Jared McCain logged five points, four rebounds, and one steal in 10 minutes on Tuesday after producing 10 points with two three-pointers in 16 minutes against Cleveland. Aaron Wiggins added eight points in 17 minutes last game. Both are deep-league streamers, while Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe remain in elevated roles with increased shot volume.

Feb 25

Al Horford • C • Warriors

Al Horford Good to Go Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford (toe) is set to suit up Wednesday against Memphis after sitting out Tuesday's matchup with New Orleans. The 39-year-old totaled 22 points, one rebound, seven assists, two blocks and three steals in his most recent appearance against Denver on Sunday. With Draymond Green (back) sidelined, Horford should continue to see steady frontcourt minutes, likely in the 20-25 range for Wednesday's contest.

Feb 25

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder |

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren to Miss Matchup with Pistons

Oklahoma City Thunder centers Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Chet Holmgren (back) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, and Jalen Williams (hamstring) remains out, clearing significant frontcourt minutes. Jaylin Williams is the primary beneficiary after posting two points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 16 minutes Tuesday. He profiles as a deep-league streamer for rebounds and short-term volume, with a path to 24 to 28 minutes if he starts. Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson could join the rotation as situational options. Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe retain secondary usage bumps.

Feb 25

Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Sidelined Against Memphis

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) won't play Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 35-year-old veteran will sit out the second set of a back-to-back after finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks during Tuesday's loss to the Pelicans. Green should be back on the floor on Saturday versus the Lakers, but in the meantime, Al Horford and Quinten Post will be relied upon to carry the team's frontcourt. However, neither player qualifies as a viable streaming option this evening.

Feb 25

De'Anthony Melton • SG • Warriors

De'Anthony Melton Ruled Out Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Melton will have the second set of back-to-back games off for injury maintenance after posting 28 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's loss to New Orleans. Draymond Green (back) has also been ruled out, so Guy Santos will likely continue to see an expanded role in the Warriors' rotation.

Feb 25

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) is unavailable for Wednesday's clash with the Milwaukee Bucks. Mitchell is dealing with a strained right groin and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back after finishing with 23 points, four assists, five rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks. Cleveland's backcourt could also be without James Harden (thumb), who is listed as questionable. If Harden is unable to suit up, Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson would likely take on expanded roles during Wednesday's contest.

Feb 25

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Sidelined for Wednesday's Matchup With Milwaukee

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The contest is the second leg of a back-to-back, and the Cavaliers are opting to rest Mobley as he continues his recovery from a left calf strain that previously sidelined him for seven games. Cleveland appears to be taking a cautious approach to avoid any setback. In his absence, Dean Wade and Nae'Qwan Tomlin should see increased minutes, making them potential short-term streaming options in deeper fantasy formats.

Feb 25

James Harden • SG • Cavaliers

James Harden Plans to Play Through Fractured Right Thumb Wednesday

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (thumb) plans to play through a fractured right thumb. However, he remains listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 36-year-old sustained a non-displaced fracture on his non-shooting hand during Tuesday's 109-94 win over the Knicks. A visit to a hand specialist confirmed that surgery will not be required. If Harden is ultimately ruled out for tonight's contest, fantasy managers can view this as a short-term absence rather than a lingering concern, as he is not expected to miss extended time.

Feb 25

Ty Jerome • PG • Grizzlies

Ty Jerome Available Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (illness) is poised to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. The team has not included him on the injury report. Jerome was unavailable for Monday's matchup with Sacramento due to illness. Since making his season debut in late January, Jerome has averaged 19.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in just 20.6 minutes per game. His efforts include a 19-point, seven-assist effort against the Warriors, who have the seventh-worst defensive record in the league against point guards.

Feb 25

Amen Thompson • SG • Rockets

Amen Thompson Won't Play Wednesday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash against the Sacramento Kings. He will miss a fantastic fantasy matchup with a sore left quadriceps. The Rockets are likely to use Reed Sheppard as Thompson's replacement in the starting lineup. Sheppard has already built some momentum coming off the bench and would be an even more appealing fantasy option as a member of the first unit. The 21-year-old has averaged 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.3 steals in eight starts this season.

Feb 25

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Probable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is experiencing tightness in his right hamstring, but the issue likely isn't serious enough to keep him off the floor. The Canadian star has missed only five games all season and is riding a four-game 20-point streak. Murray had a big 22-point, 17-assist double-double when Denver and Boston locked horns for the first time this season. Typically, point guards don't have a lot of joy against the Celtics, who allow the sixth-fewest fantasy points in the league to the position.

Feb 25

Khris Middleton • SF • Mavericks

Khris Middleton Exits Early With Shoulder Stinger

Dallas Mavericks forward Khris Middleton (shoulder) didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets. After colliding with Nets center Nicolas Claxton in the second quarter, Middleton was ruled out for the second half with a right shoulder stinger. The veteran forward finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 12 minutes. It was an unfortunate blow for Middleton, who has been playing well lately. He entered Tuesday's game averaging 16.0 points and 4.8 rebounds across his last four appearances. Caleb Martin started the second half in Middleton's place but made little impact, tallying three points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Feb 25

P.J. Washington • PF • Mavericks

P.J. Washington Sustains Ankle Injury Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) was injured late in Tuesday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. He appeared to have sprained his left ankle, limping off the court with a little over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. Washington scored an efficient 13 points and tallied four rebounds, two assists, and one block. Dallas also lost Khris Middleton (shoulder) during Tuesday's contest. As a result, the rotation could have a very different look on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. Caleb Martin may get a chance to start, with Klay Thompson potentially more involved as well.

Feb 25

Scottie Barnes • SF • Raptors

Scottie Barnes Questionable to Suit Up Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (quadriceps) was injured late during Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. The two-time All-Star sustained a right quadriceps contusion, leaving him questionable for Wednesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. On Tuesday, Barnes was back in action after missing one game for personal reasons. He struggled on the offensive end but made a huge impact defensively. In 32 minutes, Barnes amassed 15 points, three rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and four blocks. Ja'Kobe Walter, who tallied 17 points in Tuesday's loss, was Barnes' replacement in the first unit on Sunday against Milwaukee and could run with the starters again on Wednesday night if Barnes can't play.

Feb 25

Jalen Johnson • PF • Hawks

Jalen Johnson Suffers Hip Injury

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson suffered a left hip flexor injury in Tuesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. He played only six minutes, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and two steals. Johnson's early exit gave Jonathan Kuminga a chance to shine. He had 27 points in 24 minutes during his Hawks debut. Zaccharie Risacher also benefits from Johnson's absence. The French sophomore went close to a double-double on Tuesday night. It's unclear whether Johnson can suit up on Thursday when the Hawks have a rematch against Washington.

Feb 25

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren Cleared for Action on Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (back) will play on Tuesday versus Toronto. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double with three blocks in Saturday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He popped up on the injury report due to back spasms. Fortunately, Holmgren will suit up for a Thunder team that is still without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (hamstring). As such, fantasy managers can expect increased involvement from Holmgren on both ends of the floor.

Feb 24

Anfernee Simons • SG • Bulls

Anfernee Simons Suffers Fractured Left Wrist

Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fracture after re-aggravating an injury he initially suffered during training camp. Surgery is not planned, and he will return once the pain subsides, but no timetable has been set. His absence opens backcourt minutes for Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, and Rob Dillingham. Jones posted eight points and three assists in 23 minutes last game and offers the highest upside if his workload increases. Dillingham and Sexton remain volatile fringe options, while Josh Giddey should handle more on-ball duties.

Feb 24

Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Won't Be Limited on Tuesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green won't have any workload limitations during this game. This is good news after Green was unable to play during Sunday's game due to a back issue. Fellow big man Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out, so Green could see an uptick in playing time and overall fantasy value. Fantasy managers can safely get Green back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off on Tuesday.

Feb 24

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley to Remain Limited on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) will remain under a minutes limit during Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Cavs have been cautious with Mobley since he missed seven games due to a left calf strain. On Sunday, Mobley finished with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action. The expectation is that Mobley will see a bump in playing time, but he will still be monitored. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should be comfortable getting Mobley active in their lineups. The 24-year-old won't be a great DFS option given his limitations at the moment.

Feb 24

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