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Zeke Nnaji Ready To Play On Friday
Denver Nuggets center Zeke Nnaji (ankle) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. As expected, Nnaji will suit up for this game after being listed as probable coming into it. Nnaji was dealing with a minor ankle issue, but it doesn't appear to be something that is going to stop him from playing. However, Nnaji is unlikely to have a big role in that role with Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon both healthy and active on Friday. Nnaji will probably play minutes in the teens, which normally doesn't offer much fantasy value.
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Aaron Gordon Available For Friday's Game
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Gordon was uncertain coming into this game due to an ankle issue, but has been cleared to play now. He'll make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games. There is no word on Gordon being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload on Friday. Gordon has been an inconsistent fantasy option this season, but he has been playing better as of late. Fantasy managers can get Gordon active in their lineups ahead of Friday's game.
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Nikola Jokic Cleared For Friday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar big man has been dealing with an ankle issue, but it doesn't sound serious enough to hold him out of action. He played through the issue on Wednesday and recorded his fourth double-double in a row. Fantasy managers should feel safe about getting Jokic back into their lineups on Friday. Jokic is having an MVP-type season and won't let an ankle issue slow him down.
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Caris LeVert Uncertain For Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. LeVert has played in 11 straight games, but appears to be in danger of missing Saturday's game due to left knee inflammation. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but the Hawks might take the cautious approach here. Terance Mann (quad) and Georges Niang are expected to have larger roles in the rotation if LeVert is unable to play. Both players have some low-end streaming appeal if LeVert is unable to go here.
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Trae Young Tagged As Probable For Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Unsurprisingly, Young is listed on the injury report due to an Achilles issue that has bothered him most of the season. Despite that, Young has suited up in eight straight games, so fantasy managers should expect him to play on Saturday. During that span, Young has played 35 minutes or more in all of those contests, so it doesn't appear that the Achilles issue is impacting Young on the floor. Fantasy managers should expect Young out there, barring any pre-game setbacks.
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Jordan Poole Tagged As Questionable For Saturday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Poole has missed the last three games due to an elbow issue and is in danger of missing a fourth straight contest. Before the injury, Poole was playing better with two straight games of 24 points or more. His absence has opened up the door for Bub Carrington to play more minutes in the rotation. Carrington nearly had a double-double during his last game and is looking like a solid streaming choice if Poole remains out on Saturday.
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Bennedict Mathurin Might Miss Saturday's Game
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Mathurin has missed the last four games due to a left wrist sprain. His possible absence could be bad news for the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton (hip) also listed as questionable for this game. The continued absence of Mathurin should mean increased run for Aaron Nesmith (hip) and Obi Toppin in the rotation. Nesmith has been playing starters minutes recently and is the much better streaming choice between the two players for Saturday's slate.
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Aaron Nesmith Likely To Play On Saturday
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (hip) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The fact that Nesmith is considered probable means he should be able to play through the minor hip issue. He has been playing starter minutes lately which has resulted in increased fantasy value. Nesmith has scored 20 points or more in two of his last three games. Tyrese Haliburton (hip) is questionable for Saturday, so Nesmith might be asked to take on a bigger scoring role on Saturday.
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Tyrese Haliburton Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Haliburton sat out Thursday's game and is in danger of missing a second straight contest due to a lingering hip issue. If he sits, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell are expected to see increased roles in the rotation. Nembhard is already averaging nearly 30 minutes per game, so it's unclear how many more minutes he'd receive. McConnell would likely see a spike in fantasy value, but fantasy managers will have to check back on Haliburton's status on Saturday.
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Patrick Williams Likely To Remain Out On Saturday
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (quad) is listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Williams has missed the last eight games and it doesn't appear that he is quite ready to get back on the floor yet. His continued absence should mean that Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis should continue seeing more minutes in the rotation. Phillips isn't much of a fantasy option right now, but Buzelis has played well during each of his last three games. The rookie forward is well worth a look as a streaming option while the Bulls are shorthanded.
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Coby White On Track To Play Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (toe) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. White appears to be dealing with a minor toe injury, but that shouldn't stop him from suiting up for this game. He has been a strong fantasy option lately and is coming off a 44-point performance during Thursday's game. White should be out there on Saturday, so fantasy managers better make sure to get him active in their lineups, barring any pre-game setbacks. The expected absence of Lonzo Ball (wrist) should continue giving White increased ball handling responsibilities.
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Nikola Vucevic Tagged As Doubtful For Saturday
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. Vucevic has missed six games in a row and appears to be headed towards a seventh absence. This is a shame because Vucevic was having an excellent season up to this point, but can't seem to shake this calf strain. Zach Collins and Matas Buzelis should both continue seeing increased roles while Vucevic is sidelined. Buzelis has played nearly 30 minutes in each of the last three games and is producing decent streaming value right now.
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Lonzo Ball Doubtful For Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) is considered doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. It seems likely that Ball is headed towards a fourth straight absence due to a right wrist sprain. It's not shocking to see the Bulls being extra cautious with the oft-injured guard. Another absence of Ball should mean increased playing time for Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones in the rotation. Jones is looking like the better streaming choice between the two after a 20-point outing during Thursday's game. However, both guards could be worth a look while Ball is out.
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Jose Alvarado Uncertain For Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old appears to have picked up a left hip injury during his last game which could leave the Pelicans shorthanded this weekend. It's worth noting that Bruce Brown (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest, so Jamal Cain might actually see significant minutes in the rotation if Alvarado is out as well. Cain hasn't done much this season, even in games where he gets increased playing time. That being said, fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help on Saturday.
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Bruce Brown Unavailable On Saturday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Bruce Brown (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans have decided to take the cautious approach and give Brown a rest day during the front end of this back-to-back set. Honestly, Brown hasn't been much of a fantasy option lately, so his absence shouldn't be a huge problem for fantasy managers. Jamal Cain will likely see more run in the rotation, but he's not a recommended streaming option right now.
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Reed Sheppard Won't Play On Saturday
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie guard has been diagnosed with an avulsion on his right thumb. The team hasn't given a timetable on his return, but Sheppard is likely to miss multiple games. His absence from the rotation doesn't mean too much considering he was only averaging 11 minutes per game. However, Fred VanVleet (ankle) is also sidelined, so losing Sheppard does make the Rockets a bit more shorthanded at the guard spot. Amen Thompson has been playing big minutes lately and that is likely to mean the case while these two are sidelined.
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Fred VanVleet Ruled Out For Saturday
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran guard is set to miss his fourth game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. VanVleet returned from an 11-game absence on last Saturday, but he hasn't played since then. His next chance to get on the court will be on Monday against the Orlando Magic. When he returns, VanVleet is expected to be under a minutes limit. His continued absence will mean that Amen Thompson will play nearly 40 minutes per game, which gives him solid fantasy appeal.
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Gary Trent Jr. Tagged As Doubtful For Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. Trent sat out on Wednesday due to right knee soreness, but it's also worth noting that was the second game in a back-to-back set. It seemed that Trent's absence was maintenance related, but maybe his knee is bothering him more than first expected. His absence will open up additional playing time for AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr. in the rotation. If he stis, Porter is the better streaming option between the two guards.
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Damian Lillard On Track To Play Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (eye) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. Lillard appears to be in line to play despite dealing with a minor eye issue. He played through the injury on Wednesday and finished with 34 points and five assists across 26 minutes of action. Fantasy managers should expect Lillard to be out there on Saturday, but should double check ahead of tip-off. If he sits out, Kevin Porter Jr. is likely to see an expanded role in the rotation and become a better streaming option.
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Jaylen Brown Off The Injury Report
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is off the injury report heading into Saturday's showdown with the Lakers. He wasn't available for Thursday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum, who had 35 points, moved over to the three, with Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet entering the starting lineup. But with Brown back in the equation and Al Horford also off the injury report, Queta and Kornet will head back to the bench, virtually eliminating both of their fantasy potential.
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