NBA News
Dalton Knecht Staying In Los Angeles
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the trade between the Lakers and Hornets involving center Mark Williams and guard Dalton Knecht was rescinded. The deal was contingent on both players passing a physical. While Knecht had a clean bill of health, it was a different story for Williams. Per Charania, the Lakers medical staff discovered "multiple issues" during Williams' exam, none of which were related to his previous back injury. As far as Knecht is concerned, he'll head back to Los Angeles, a team that recently acquired Luka Doncic (calf) from the Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis (abdomen). The 23-year-old hasn't been a consistent fantasy option. But he has at least averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and shot 39.3% from deep in 12 starts. With that in mind, redraft managers likely won't receive routine production from Knecht moving ahead, although he should have at least a few solid outings before the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Mark Williams Fails Physical, Heading Back To Charlotte
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the trade between the Lakers and Hornets involving center Mark Williams and forward Dalton Knecht was voided. Both teams agreed on the deal ahead of the deadline. However, it was contingent on both players passing a physical. Per Charania, Williams failed his physical, with the Lakers medical staff finding "multiple issues," none of which were related to his pre-existing back injury. It's unknown if Williams is healthy enough to play. But if he is sidelined, Jusuf Nurkic, who was acquired by the Hornets from the Suns, and Moussa Diabate will handle things in the middle.
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Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The former MVP returned to the 76ers lineup this week, playing in two of three games, but he may sit out Sunday's action due to left knee injury management. Guerschon Yabusele (knee), who is considered probable, will likely start at center again if Embiid can't play. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona provide additional cover at the five position, although they are not productive fantasy performers and should be ignored by managers.
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Grayson Allen Ruled Out Against Denver
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) will come out of the lineup on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Following 19 consecutive appearances, Allen sits out the second leg of a back-to-back due to soreness in his left knee. Kevin Durant (ankle) and Bradley Beal (toe) will not play either, leaving Phoenix without three of its four highest scorers on Saturday. Due to the injuries, Royce O'Neale, Ryan Dunn, and Monte Morris should be more heavily involved in the rotation.
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Josh Hart Officially Available Saturday
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is good to go for Saturday's clash against the Boston Celtics. Despite battling knee soreness, Hart has continued to see a full workload and is expected to be heavily involved again on Saturday, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Since the calendar was turned, Hart has averaged 14.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Good To Go Saturday
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will suit up for Saturday's fascinating battle against the Boston Celtics. Towns was downgraded from probable to questionable a few hours before tip-off, but the team has now confirmed that the five-time All-Star will be in the lineup. After being limited to 12 points by the Celtics on opening night, Towns may have a chip on his shoulder. He is coming off a monster 27-point, 20-rebound effort against the Toronto Raptors.
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Moses Moody Ready To Face Bulls
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (back) has been cleared for action ahead of Saturday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He is officially available for the game after initially receiving a probable tag on the injury report. Moody has been performing well in recent weeks, but Jimmy Butler's addition is expected to alter his role in the rotation. The same goes for Gui Santos (knee), who returns to the lineup on Saturday after a one-game absence.
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Talen Horton-Tucker Active Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker (leg) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. He has recovered from a left leg infection, which kept Horton-Tucker off the court for four games. The 24-year-old has averaged only 11.5 minutes of action this season and likely won't make a big impact on Saturday. However, with Zach LaVine now in Sacramento, we may see a bit more of Horton-Tucker for the rest of the way.
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Lonzo Ball Ruled Out For Saturday
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Ball is feeling under the weather, and Chicago has downgraded him from questionable to out. He will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu receive a usage boost with Ball out. New additions Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones are also in a position to benefit from his absence.
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Bradley Beal Unavailable Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) will remain on the shelf for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Beal has recently produced some of his best performances of the season, but a toe injury has taken him out of the lineup. Kevin Durant (ankle) also remains out on Saturday, meaning Devin Booker will continue to have massive usage offensively. He nearly produced a 50-point double-double in Friday's 135-127 overtime win against the Utah Jazz. Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale, and Grayson Allen (knee) are also among the players who benefit from the situation. However, Allen may also have to skip Saturday's game due to knee soreness.
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Kevin Durant Remains Sidelined Saturday
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) will remain out for a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran star is struggling to shake off a left ankle injury. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen (knee) have taken on bigger workloads with Durant on the shelf. Allen is considered a game-time call on Saturday, meaning the Suns' bench may need to play an even larger role in Saturday's contest.
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Scoot Henderson Upgraded To Available
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) will play in Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second-year player is troubled by ankle soreness but has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of the game. Henderson settled for only five points in the last contest against the Sacramento Kings. However, the Timberwolves have struggled to keep him in check, as Henderson has averaged 13.7 points with 50 percent three-point shooting against them this season.
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Deni Avdija Good To Go Against Minnesota
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (hand) will be active on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Avidja is dealing with a hand injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available. Following an impressive spell to start the new year, Avdija has struggled in recent outings. He has netted only 15 total points over his past two appearances while notching eight rebounds with zero defensive stats. The versatile forward has averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in the matchup against Minnesota this season.
8 hours ago
Luguentz Dort Out Versus Memphis
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (back) remains out for Saturday's game against Memphis. He wasn't available on Friday versus Toronto because of back spasms. As a result, Aaron Wiggins entered the starting lineup and finished with 18 points, one steal, and one block in 33 minutes of action. Isaiah Joe also received added minutes, with the former 76er finishing with 16 points and going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. With Chet Holmgren (rest) getting the night off, Wiggins and Joe could both find themselves starting, increasing their fantasy potential.
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Desmond Bane Returns To Action Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) will return to action on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team has him back in the lineup after a left ankle sprain kept Bane sidelined for two games. Bane upped his scoring numbers to 20.9 points per game last month and also started February well, posting 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting in a 132-119 win over the Milwaukee Bucks last Sunday. With Bane back in the fold, Luke Kennard's fantasy stock takes a hit, as he will likely head back to the bench.
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Mike Conley Misses Saturday's Action
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will not suit up for Saturday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran will be sidelined with a finger injury after the team initially listed him as questionable for the contest. Minnesota's backcourt will also be without Anthony Edwards (hip), so the path is clear for Rob Dillingham to do some serious damage on Saturday. The 20-year-old rookie looks set to log his first career start.
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Anthony Edwards Out On Saturday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch told reporters that Edwards will be held out more as a precaution on Saturday. He is considered day-to-day. With Julius Randle (groin) also out, players like Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker receive a lot more usage on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Jaylen Clark is among the candidates to replace Edwards in the starting unit.
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Jrue Holiday Won't Face The Knicks
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't suit up for Saturday's showdown with the Knicks. The veteran will now miss a second-straight game because of right shoulder impingement, an issue he's battled for nearly the entire 2024-25 campaign. Al Horford will presumably remain in the starting lineup. However, Payton Pritchard, amassing 21 points from off the bench in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks, will likely continue to benefit on the scoring end.
9 hours ago
OG Anunoby Out Versus The Celtics
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) won't play on Saturday against Boston. He sprained his foot during a recent matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, the 27-year-old will now miss his third-straight game on Saturday night. Without Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, coming off an impressive 17-point, eight-rebound, three-steal, and two-block performance, should remain at the four. However, with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) questionable, Miles McBride may also find himself in the starting lineup, with Achiuwa potentially sliding over to the middle.
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Jalen Suggs Remains Sidelined On Saturday Night
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) remains out heading into Saturday's clash with the Spurs. He missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for the January 25 meeting with the Pistons. However, the 23-year-old suffered a quad contusion in that one and will now miss his seventh-consecutive contest. Suggs hasn't done any contact work since suffering his latest injury, so he appears to be in line to miss more time. But until he's back on the floor, Cole Anthony, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 10 starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will continue to handle things at the one.
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