NBA News
Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable Versus Orlando
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable heading into Monday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Fantasy managers had a feeling this was coming, although it was reported that his current ailment isn't anything serious. Of course, the Knicks will be cautious with Towns, especially since he's having a stellar 2024-25 campaign, averaging 25.3 points and a career-high 14.0 rebounds while shooting an impressive 44.0% from behind the arc. If he doesn't suit up against Orlando, Jalen Brunson (calf), who is probable, should see an uptick in scoring opportunities. Precious Achiuwa may also enter the starting lineup and would immediately warrant streaming consideration in all fantasy formats.
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Trey Murphy III Injured On Sunday Night
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (ankle) exited Sunday's win over the Wizards. He did not return. The 24-year-old was having himself a game, accumulating 22 points, eight boards, two steals, and one block before his departure due to a left ankle sprain. The Pelicans are already without Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Zion Williamson (hamstring), so losing Murphy wouldn't be an ideal scenario, especially since he's easily having the best year of his career. But if he's not on the floor on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brandon Boston Jr. may enter the starting lineup, although it would likely be Herbert Jones, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum who benefit the most.
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Ben Simmons Might Miss Monday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (calf, back) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. His presence on the injury report isn't anything new. However, the 28-year-old did miss the previous two contests. With D'Angelo Russell (shin) in danger of missing the game, Simmons could find himself back in the starting lineup at the one, which could potentially increase his scoring contributions. But if he's out as well, Keon Johnson and Reece Beekman could split time, with the former being a far more attractive fantasy option.
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D'Angelo Russell Considered Questionable Against The Pacers
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old has played well enough since returning to Brooklyn, averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. Unfortunately, he exited Saturday's loss to the 76ers after only 14 minutes and is now uncertain for Monday night. If Russell isn't available, Ben Simmons (back, calf) would be in line to take over. However, with Simmons questionable and Cam Thomas (hamstring) out, Tyrese Martin, Keon Johnson, and Reece Beekman could split time at the one.
3 hours ago
Joel Embiid Back On The Injury Report For Monday Night
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the visiting Suns. He's back on the injury report, although fantasy managers are used to it at this point. But Embiid has appeared in the Sixers' previous two contests, most recently amassing a 28-point, 12-rebound double-double in Saturday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy managers should be ready to pivot to Andre Drummond if Embiid doesn't suit up, with the 2012 No. 9 overall pick averaging a serviceable 8.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 14 starts during the 2024-25 campaign. Granted, Drummond isn't the scorer he once was. Still, category managers would benefit from his rebounding prowess.
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Tari Eason Out On Sunday
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the lineup because of a suspension. He will return on Sunday, which is bad news for Whitmore and Tate.
7 hours ago
Gabe Vincent Remains Sidelined Versus Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) will not play on Sunday against Houston. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will be his fourth consecutive game missed due to an oblique injury. With Vincent out of commission, Shake Milton has more playing opportunities. However, the veteran guard has only had a small role with the Lakers since coming over from Brooklyn. He has averaged 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 13.3 minutes as a Laker.
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Anthony Davis Cleared For Action Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) will be active against Houston on Sunday. Davis missed one game this week due to an ankle issue but has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Sunday's action. The star big man came close to a 20-20 game in his last appearance against Atlanta, posting his 10th double-double in 11 outings. On Sunday, Davis faces a difficult matchup against a team that allows the sixth-fewest fantasy points in the league to opposing centers.
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LeBron James Good To Go Against Houston
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against Houston on Sunday. The Lakers have once again upgraded James from probable to available ahead of the game. Following a quiet spell, James has produced three 30-point efforts in his past four appearances, passing Michael Jordan for the most such outings in NBA history. He has shot 40 percent or better in five consecutive outings. However, the Rockets are a tough defensive team, so this will be a challenging matchup for the veteran star.
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Jonathan Kuminga To Miss Time With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) faces a multi-game absence. He was hurt in Saturday's contest against Memphis, leaving the arena on crutches. "It's a sprained ankle," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the game. "We'll have more tomorrow. It is not going to be a day-to-day thing. It was a significant sprain. So we'll just have a report tomorrow once we get a better feel for it." With Kuminga limited to 15 minutes on Saturday, Kyle Anderson and Lindy Waters III logged 20-plus minutes off the bench. Waters III had one of his best outings as a Warrior, scoring 16 points. Buddy Hield and Moses Moody might also benefit from Kuminga's absence.
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Stephen Curry Available Sunday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Sacramento. The team hasn't listed Curry on the injury report ahead of the game after he sat out Saturday's contest against Memphis for knee injury management purposes. Curry's return will relegate Buddy Hield to the bench. Hield has struggled to make an impact as a reserve in recent weeks. Curry produced a 30-point double-double in his last outing and faces a Kings backcourt that won't have the services of De'Aaron Fox (glute).
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Bilal Coulibaly Ruled Out Sunday Against New Orleans
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (illness) will miss a second straight game when the Wizards face the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon. Coulibaly has been averaging 33.8 minutes per game, and the 20-year-old from France is on pace to set career highs across the board. On Friday without Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma returned to the starting lineup while Justin Champagnie stayed in the starting five and slid to small forward. Both Champagnie and Kuzma had solid games and could get even more work with Jordan Poole (hip) joining Coulibaly on the sideline.
8 hours ago
Jordan Poole Out Sunday Against New Orleans
Washington Wizards point guard Jordan Poole (hip) will not be available in the second game of the Wizards' home-and-home set with the Pelicans. Poole returned on Wednesday from a two-game absence and played the last two games for Washington, scoring 30 points in a win over the Bulls and 26 in the loss on Friday to New Orleans. Bilal Coulibaly (illness) will also miss a second straight game, and without those tow starters, Malcolm Brogdon and Bub Carrington will likely carry most of the workload in the backcourt with Jared Butler also possibly in the mix.
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Dejounte Murray Available Sunday In Washington
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Washington D.C., but he was upgraded to available before tip-off. Murray has been a big part of the Pelicans recent rotation, averaging 13.6 points, 8.0 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 steals in 33.1 minutes per game in his last five games. He had 11 points, 12 assists, and three steals on Friday against the Wizards, but his season-long shooting woes continue. On Sunday, Murray and the Pelicans will look to get back-to-back wins after losing 11 straight before winning the first half of this home-and-home set.
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Brandon Miller Will Be Back In Action On Sunday
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will be able to return from his six-game absence on Sunday when the Hornets face the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Miller and LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) will both be back in action for Charlotte, giving them their two top offensive options for the first time since December 26. In his second season, the former No. 2 overall pick is having a breakout campaign, averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 34.5 minutes per game in his 23 games this season. Miller may be on a minutes restriction, but he should quickly step back into a key role in Charlotte's offense.
9 hours ago
LaMelo Ball Will Play Sunday Against Cleveland
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle/wrist) will be able to play on Sunday night as his Hornets hit the road to face the Cavaliers. Ball has missed the last three games for the Hornets but will be able to return after initially being listed as questionable. Brandon Miller (ankle) is also available, so the Hornets will have their key scorers in place for this tough road matchup. Ball has been excellent when available this season, averaging 30.1 points, 7.4 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 33.4 minutes per game. He leads the NBA with a 37.6% usage rate, and he brings a high ceiling any time he's on the floor.
9 hours ago
Karl-Anthony Towns Avoids Serious Injury
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (leg) appears to have avoided a serious injury, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, who reported that Towns went through an exhaustive post-game weightlifting session after his early exit from the Knicks' 13-point loss in Chicago on Saturday night. Towns had 44 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists in 37 minutes before hobbling to the locker room with a possible leg injury in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. Towns and the Knicks will look to bounce back from back-to-back road losses as they host the Magic on Monday.
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Keegan Murray Will Play On Sunday
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Murray will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has been on a cold streak recently, but he's still worth starting in season-long formats due to his upside. The expectation is that Murray will have his full workload on Sunday despite missing two games in a row. Fantasy managers should go ahead and get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
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De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out On Sunday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This doesn't come as a shock given Fox was tagged as doubtful coming into this game. The superstar guard will miss his first game of the season. His next chance to get on the court will be Monday versus the Miami Heat. Keon Ellis figures to continue playing a big role after playing over 30 minutes in each of the last two games. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Fox unavailable to play on Sunday.
10 hours ago
Jordan Clarkson Sitting Out On Sunday
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Clarkson only played two minutes on Saturday before exiting due to left plantar fasciitis. As a result, Clarkson will sit out on Sunday and hopefully rest up in time to play during Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang should see bigger roles with Clarkson unavailable. Neither player is an ideal streaming option, but Juzang is the better streaming choice between the two.
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