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Andrew Wiggins Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (back) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Mavericks. A lower back problem could keep Wiggins sidelined for the third time this season. He missed a pair of games last month with the same issue. If Wiggins is out on Tuesday, we should see more of Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody. There might also be extra action available for Jonathan Kuminga, who has recently impressed with back-to-back 20-point games. Meanwhile, Hield has gone cold lately, while both Moody and Podziemski have been inconsistent.
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Gary Trent Jr. Listed As Probable For Tuesday Night
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Trent is dealing with lower back spasms that have caused him to miss the last two games. The probable tag is a positive sign for the Bucks who will be in desperate need of more offensive production Tuesday with Damian Lillard (concussion) being listed as out. Trent started seven games for the Bucks to start the season but only averaged 8.0 PPG and shot just 23.1% from three, an area that's generally a strength for him as a 38.3% career three point shooter. It's unclear if the Bucks will put Trent back into the starting lineup but there's potential for him to have a decent fantasy impact with Milwaukee's need to replace Lillard's three point shooting. Fantasy managers should check in on the Bucks' starting lineup before putting Trent into theirs.
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Andre Jackson Jr. Probable For Tuesday Night's Matchup Against Toronto
Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Jackson is dealing with a hip issue but should be able to give it a go. The 22-year-old has been inserted into the Bucks' starting lineup the last three games but hasn't been able to see more than 28 minutes on the floor. He's also seen limited opportunities for shots, shooting no more than four shots in any of his three starts. While Damian Lillard is out for Tuesday night's game, fantasy managers shouldn't expect his volume to swing Jackson's way. Rather, Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be the one to guide the Bucks' offense. Fantasy managers need not focus on getting Jackson into their lineups until Milwaukee shows more faith in the second-year player's offensive abilities.
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Cameron Payne Still Dealing With Hamstring Strain, Questionable For Tuesday
New York Knicks point guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Payne is dealing with a hamstring strain that has caused him to miss the last four games. With fellow guard Miles McBride also listed as questionable there may be more pressure for Payne to make his return. The 30-year-old has only averaged 5.6 PPG on a 36.4% field goal percentage, making him a very risky start for fantasy managers if he is able to go. Should neither Payne or McBride be able to suit up, expect rookie Tyler Kolek to get more bench minutes. Kolek should be considered a very volatile fantasy option given his limited minutes this season, though he has been efficient when taking shots (69.2% field goal percentage).
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Miles McBride Dealing With Knee Inflammation, Questionable For Tuesday
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. McBride has yet to miss a game this season and has made a solid impact coming off the Knicks' bench. The 24-year-old is averaging 11.2 PPG while shooting 39.6% from three. With fellow guard Cameron Payne also listed as questionable for tomorrow, expect Tyler Kolek to get more minutes off the bench if McBride is unable to go. Kolek is shooting well when in but on limited minutes. He would be a very volatile option for all fantasy formats and shouldn't be put in any lineups unless fantasy managers in deep leagues are desperate.
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Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Tuesday's Matchup Against Jazz
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Nurkic is dealing with left ankle soreness. The 30-year-old injured his ankle in Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings and was ruled out after the first half. Nurkic is averaging 9.9 PPG and 10.2 RPG. If he is unable to suit up his presence on the boards will certainly be felt by a Phoenix team who's already missing Kevin Durant. Mason Plumlee will be in line to get the start if Nurkic's ankle does not cooperate. Plumlee would make a very solid fill-in option for fantasy managers and could be a sneaky DFS play as well.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a knee issue but it hasn't caused him to miss any of the last three games. With Damian Lillard in concussion protocol and listed as out for Tuesday, expect Antetokounmpo to shoulder more of the offensive load on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will already have him in their starting lineups but DFS managers may want to ensure The Greek Freak is in their lineups as well and should expect a bump in assists from the 29-year-old.
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Damian Lillard In Concussion Protocol, Out Tuesday Against Raptors
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Lillard has yet to miss a game this season and his presence will be missed in Milwaukee's first in-season tournament game. The 34-year-old is averaging 26.0 PPG and 6.6 APG for the struggling Bucks. With Lillard out, expect Ryan Rollins or Delon Wright to get more minutes. Wright had been getting bench minutes to start the season but had gotten demoted over the last three games where Rollins has taken over. Rollins has yet to start a game in his three-year NBA career. With volatility at the point guard role, fantasy managers and DFS players should instead expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to produce more, especially from an assists perspective.
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P.J. Washington Not Expected To Face The Warriors
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (knee) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Warriors. The former Hornet is battling a knee sprain. Unfortunately, it appears he'll miss his fourth-consecutive game on Tuesday night. If that's the case, Naji Marshall, averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in three starts this season, remains a viable fantasy option in any format.
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Dereck Lively II Questionable For Tuesday Night
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors. The 20-year-old injured his shoulder during warmups ahead of the November 4 matchup against the Indiana Pacers, so he's been on the shelf for the last four games. With P.J. Washington (knee) doubtful, the Mavs could be without some of their bigs for Tuesday's contest. If that's the case, Daniel Gafford, coming off a 16-point, seven-rebound, two-block, and two-steal showing in Sunday's loss to the Nuggets, remains a must-start. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Maxi Kleber, and Dwight Powell could also see a few extra minutes, although nobody in that trio is worth rostering.
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Isaiah Stewart Draws A Probable Tag For Tuesday
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game versus the Miami Heat. With Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined for the last few games, Stewart has been handling business underneath the basket. However, he's struggled this season, averaging 5.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. But if Duren remains out, Stewart's ceiling should remain higher than usual. Yet, if Stewart and Duren don't suit up, Paul Reed would presumably slide into the starting lineup and gain streaming value, although will likely be just for a game or two.
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Jalen Duren Questionable Versus The Heat
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable heading into Tuesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The 20-year-old sprained his ankle during the November 6 matchup with the Charlotte Hornets and has missed the last two games as a result. Fortunately, the questionable tag gives him a chance to play. If anything, it at least suggests he's moving in the right direction. If Duren can't suit up, Isaiah Stewart (ankle), who is probable, should continue to fill the void underneath the basket, giving him plenty of upside for fantasy managers. But if Stewart is sidelined as well, Paul Reed would see a surge in fantasy potential, even if it's only for one contest.
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Jimmy Butler Still Out On Tuesday Night
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons. This will mark his second-consecutive absence because of a sprained ankle. But Miami doesn't play again until Friday in Indiana, so, hopefully, the extra days off will allow him to get back on the floor. Without Butler in the equation, Haywood Highsmith, who had seven points as a starter on Sunday against Minnesota, should continue to fill some of the void in the rotation. However, Jaime Jaquez Jr., who recently returned from a lengthy absence, may find himself with the first five and would be considered a much safer fantasy option than Highsmith.
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Malik Monk Out At Least Two Weeks
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a "moderate" right ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Phoenix Suns. The 2017 No. 11 overall pick has provided valuable minutes off the bench for the Kings, averaging 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. But now that he'll be sidelined for at least a few weeks, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott could see more action moving ahead. However, Ellis and McDermott have a long way to go before earning a consistent place in fantasy lineups.
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Zach LaVine Active For Monday's Game
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (groin) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. LaVine was tagged as probable coming into this game, but there was some doubt surrounding his status after playing 31 minutes in their last game. He missed three games due to this groin issue, but appears to be good to go now. The oft-injured guard has his problems staying on the court, but he's a reliable option when healthy. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting him back in their lineups for Monday.
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Luka Doncic Probable Versus The Warriors
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (groin) is probable heading into Tuesday's meeting with the Warriors. This is his second time listed on the injury report because of a left groin strain. However, it didn't keep Doncic off the floor for Sunday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. He logged 40 minutes in that one, so he should see his usual workload versus Golden State, barring a setback. Keep him starting in all fantasy formats.
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Jayson Tatum Could Miss Tuesday's Game
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum appears to have suffered a minor ankle issue during Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics will likely wait until closer to tip-off on Tuesday before making a final decision on Tatum's status. If he sits, Jaylen Brown would be asked to take on a heavy workload in the scoring department. Also, Sam Hauser would likely be asked to start in place of Tatum. Hauser is a decent rotational player, but isn't worth a look in fantasy formats.
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Joel Embiid Officially Active For Debut On Tuesday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, suspension) isn't listed on the injury report, meaning he will play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. The 30-year-old wasn't ready to suit up to begin the 2024-25 campaign. However, while ready was ready to go, he missed the last three games after he was suspended for a locker room altercation with a reporter. Of course, there's a good chance Embiid will see fewer minutes than usual in his first game of the year, so Andre Drummond may have fantasy value for at least a few more games. Yet, the same can't be said for Guerschon Yabusele, who could have a tough time getting on the floor with Embiid and Drummond in the mix.
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Al Horford Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It's the first night of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Celtics rest Horford here. The absence of Horford would mean that Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman Sr. should see more time in the rotation. Out of the trio, Queta is the best streaming choice if Horford misses this game. Queta is a solid rebounder with seven boards or more in each of his last four games. He has double-double potential with more playing time, so fantasy managers should keep that in mind.
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Trae Young Won't Play Against The Celtics
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) won't play in Tuesday's meeting with the Celtics. He's dealing with right Achilles Tendinitis, with Tuesday's absence marking his first of the 2024-25 campaign. Outside of Young's turnover woes and 33.3% shooting from behind the arc, he has played well this season, averaging 23.9 points and 11.5 assists. As such, the Hawks will need others to step up without him on the floor on Tuesday (and possibly beyond). Keaton Wallace, averaging 5.4 points this season, will likely slide into the starting lineup and draw streaming attention from fantasy managers. At the same time, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson, and Dyson Daniels should see an uptick in scoring chances.
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