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Luguentz Dort Ruled Out On Saturday
Due to an injury, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Luguentz Dort (ankle) will not suit up against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Dort left Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter, limping off with what seemed to be a knee injury but was later confirmed to be a right ankle sprain. Dort has been averaging 9.8 points per game this season. He also contributes 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Aaron Wiggins and Adam Flagler are possible replacements at small forward.
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Cason Wallace Out Versus Hornets
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cason Wallace (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is the first game of Wallace's career that he'll miss, snapping an incredible 111-game streak. He's set to return on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wallace is one of several guards ruled out for the Thunder, others being Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. Isaiah Joe will likely receive increased playing time in his absence.
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Kawhi Leonard Likely To Return In January
Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is targeting his return to the court on January 4 against the Hawks. Leonard has joined the squad's practice sessions and while the team will be out of town, he will practice with the San Diego Clippers. He's yet to play a game for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 NBA season. His return will be big for the team and fantasy managers, nonetheless. If Leonard comes back next Saturday against the Hawks, he will have missed the Clippers' first 34 games of the season as he's been dealing with inflammation in his right knee.
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Paolo Banchero Getting Closer To Return
Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero will not suit up for Saturday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Still, he has been making significant strides toward a return from a core muscle injury. It's been exactly eight weeks since the Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was diagnosed with a torn right oblique. Before his injury, Banchero averaged 29 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists. This change in status is good news for the Magic, as they are currently 19-13 and fourth in the East.
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Onyeka Okongwu Still Out On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (knee) remains out for Saturday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He'll now miss his fifth consecutive contest because of left knee inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he will be healthy enough to return. With Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) and Dyson Daniels (illness) also sidelined, the Hawks will need to go deeper into the bench, meaning De'Andre Hunter, who scored 25 points on Thursday versus the Bulls, and Larry Nance Jr. could continue to benefit from a production standpoint.
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Dyson Daniels Sick On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Heat. The 21-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 steals. Hopefully, the illness he's dealing with won't keep him off the floor moving ahead. However, with Onyeka Okongwu (knee) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) also sidelined, the door is open for De'Andre Hunter, who had 25 points in Thursday's win over the Bulls, to remain more involved on the scoring end. DFS managers should also consider Larry Nance Jr. and Garrison Mathews for value opportunities.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic Ruled Out Versus Miami
Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) won't play in Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. The veteran has already missed 17 games this season, including the Hawks' previous two contests because of left lower leg contusion. Not only has he been plagued by various injuries this season, he's also averaging a career-low 11.3 points. But Bogdanovic's absence, along with Dyson Daniels (illness), could at least keep the door open for De'Andre Hunter, who had 25 points in Thursday's win over the Chicago Bulls, to remain involved enough to justify his presence in any fantasy lineup.
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Trae Young Will Play On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (heel) will play on Saturday versus Miami. Young has been plagued by various ailments during the season. However, he's only missed two games. The 26-year-old is averaging 22.0 points during the 2024-25 campaign, the second-worst mark of his career. Fortunately, he has averaged a career-high 12.1 assists. As such, Young is a must-start redraft option. However, the Heat have allowed only 108.6 points per game this season, so Young may have a tough time hitting value for DFS managers.
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D'Angelo Russell On Track To Return Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) looks ready to return to action on Saturday versus Sacramento, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Russell sprained his left thumb at the start of the week and sat out a matchup against Golden State on Christmas Day. However, it appears that his absence will be limited to only one game. The Lakers will need all the help they can get on Saturday, as LeBron James (illness), Anthony Davis (ankle), and Rui Hachimura (illness) are all considered questionable for the contest.
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Anthony Davis Questionable To Face Kings
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Sacramento. He hurt his left ankle on Christmas Day against Golden State, exiting the action after logging just seven minutes. After the game, Davis announced that he intends to play on Saturday. However, Davis has picked up a questionable tag ahead of the game after missing Friday's practice. Rui Hachimura (illness) saw action as a center on Wednesday following Davis' exit and could land a massive role in Saturday's contest. However, Hachimura is also regarded as questionable for the contest, meaning the Lakers might have to lean heavily on Christian Koloko.
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LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) carries a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's matchup against Sacramento. James missed Friday's practice due to an illness, which isn't a good sign regarding his potential availability. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will be asked to do much more if James doesn't play on Saturday. Knecht's far superior shooting ability makes him the better fantasy option. He's also just regained a bit of momentum with a 15-point, seven-rebound performance in Wednesday's victory over Golden State.
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Domantas Sabonis Questionable For Clash With Lakers
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) has been labeled as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Lakers. He sat out Thursday's game against Detroit due to an illness and didn't practice on Friday. Filling in for Sabonis as the starting center, Alex Len went for four points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 23 minutes against the Pistons. Trey Lyles, who finished with 20 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench, also has more playing opportunities without Sabonis.
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Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's contest against Utah. Embiid can't seem to stay clear of injuries and even got hurt during the warm-ups ahead of Philadelphia's Christmas clash against Boston when he rolled his ankle. However, he came through 31 minutes of action on Wednesday and should have a decent chance of remaining in the lineup on Saturday. However, if Embiid needs to take time off again, Andre Drummond will likely get a spot start in a dream matchup. Only two teams have allowed more fantasy points to opposing centers this season than the Jazz.
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Damian Lillard Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. Lillard is trying to overcome an illness after missing a couple of games earlier with a calf injury. Ryan Rollins has offered decent production as Lillard's replacement in the starting unit, doing a little bit of everything. He finished Thursday's 111-105 loss to Brooklyn with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals. Delon Wright and AJ Green have also had larger roles in the rotation during Lillard's absence.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable For Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago. The former MVP recently battled a back problem and is now dealing with an illness. Bobby Portis has produced a pair of double-doubles in the past three games as Antetokounmpo's replacement in the starting lineup. Assuming Antetokounmpo remains out, Portis should fill the box score again in Saturday's matchup, as the Bulls share the league's worst defensive record with Washington and have the eighth-lowest rebounding rate in the league.
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Jordan Poole Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Saturday's Action
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. He is bothered by a left hip contusion and might have to come out of the lineup for the third time this season. Malcolm Brogdon will likely be Poole's replacement in the first unit if he can't play. Corey Kispert and Jared Butler might also benefit. Brogdon has posted 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in a starting role this season.
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Mark Williams Questionable To Face Thunder
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (thumb) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma City. The talented big man is nursing a sore left thumb. After he missed the start of the season with a foot injury, Williams' role has steadily started to grow, and he recorded a season-high 26 minutes in Thursday's 113-110 loss to Washington. Nick Richards is in line to start instead of Williams if he's unavailable against the Thunder. Richards has been a double-double machine in a starting role this term, averaging 11.3 points and 10.2 rebounds with 1.7 blocks.
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Brandon Miller Iffy For Saturday's Action
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Oklahoma City. After missing three games with a left ankle sprain, Miller put in a 36-minute shift against Washington on Thursday. However, the questionable designation ahead of Saturday suggests that Miller might return to the shelf. If he's out, Cody Martin will likely jump back into the starting lineup. Martin's production has not changed a lot in a starting role this season, but he should see more action after logging only 19 minutes in Thursday's matchup.
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LaMelo Ball Questionable For Saturday's Game
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Oklahoma City. We might be robbed of a fun matchup between Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander because the Hornets leader is dealing with ankle and wrist soreness. Vasilije Micic should log another start if Ball isn't ready to play. Micic has filled in for Ball regularly in the first unit if he's been unavailable, averaging 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.5 assists this season as a starter.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic In Danger Of Missing Saturday's Game
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's meeting with Miami. He could be out for a third straight game due to a left lower leg contusion. Garrison Mathews has taken on a bigger role in the rotation during Bogdanovic's absence, albeit with mixed results. He scored 25 points against Minnesota on Monday but finished with just five points in Thursday's comeback victory over Chicago. Miami has given up the fewest bench points in the league this season, so Atlanta's second unit may struggle in Saturday's game.
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