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Caleb Martin Ruled Out On Sunday
Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (hip) won't play on Sunday versus the 76ers. He missed over a month because of a hip injury, dating back to his time with Philadelphia. However, the 29-year-old made his Mavericks debut on March 7 and has appeared in Dallas' previous five games. But now that Martin is out, the team is down to eight healthy bodies, meaning Naji Marshall, Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Max Christie should see plenty of minutes, The same can be said for P.J. Washington (ankle), who will return on Sunday after missing the last seven games, and Brandon Williams (hamstring).
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De'Andre Hunter Starting On Sunday Afternoon
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter will start on Sunday versus Orlando. The 27-year-old is in the running to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. Yet, with Evan Mobley (foot) sidelined, Hunter will roll with the first five against the Magic, with the 2019 No. 4 overall pick averaging 18.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 50.0% shooting from deep in seven starts during the 2024-25 campaign, giving him added value for fantasy managers.
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Evan Mobley Won't Face Orlando On Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (foot) won't play on Sunday against Orlando. He had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks in Friday's win over the Grizzlies. But he'll sit this one out because of a foot contusion. Donovan Mitchell (groin) is cleared to suit up after missing the last two games, so that will help lessen the blow. There should also be room for Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter to see more minutes and involvement.
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Donovan Mitchell Returning Versus Orlando
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) will return from a two-game absence for Sunday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old has battled a sore groin. However, it didn't stop the Cavaliers from extending their win streak to 16 games. De'Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome got some extra work while Mitchell was out, with Darius Garland and Evan Mobley (foot) carrying most of the load offensively. But with Mobley ruled out, there's still room for at least Hunter to remain involved from off the bench.
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Cole Anthony Back On Sunday
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) will play on Sunday versus the Cavs after missing the last two games because of a left great toe strain. Jalen Suggs (knee) has been on the shelf, so Anthony has handled things at the point guard position. The 24-year-old has played well for the most part, averaging 13.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 22 starts during the 2024-25 campaign. With Anthony back in the equation, Cory Joseph will head back to the bench, eradicating nearly all of his fantasy potential.
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RJ Barrett Listed As Questionable For Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Barrett appears to be dealing with a minor illness, so the team is going to wait and see how he feels on Sunday before making a final decision. Barrett looked a bit sluggish on Friday when he finished with 17 points and five assists across 25 minutes of action. His absence would probably mean more playing time for Jamison Battle, A.J. Lawson, and Jamal Shead. Between the three, Lawson is the best streaming option, but Battle might offer some low-end value because he has been playing big minutes over the last two games.
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Immanuel Quickley Won't Play On Sunday
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Raptors aren't playing for anything at this point, so they aren't going to risk the health of their young guard. Quickley played on Friday and looked solid with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes of action. The expectation is that Quickley will be back in action for the second leg of the back-to-back set on Monday. The absence of Quickely should mean that Jamal Shead and A.J. Lawson see increased playing time. Between the two, Lawson has been the more reliable of the two in terms of streaming appeal.
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Jerami Grant Unlikely To Play On Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It appears Grant is in line to miss his third game in a row due to right knee tendinitis. The Blazers aren't exactly playing for much right now, so it's not shocking to see them continue to rest Grant for younger players. Shaedon Sharpe has stepped up and been a solid contributor for the Blazers lately. Sharpe figures to continue playing a larger role until Grant is able to get back on the court.
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Marcus Smart Downgraded To Out
Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smart wasn't originally on the injury report, but it appears he came down with an illness ahead of tip-off. The Wizards will take the cautious approach and hold out Smart for at least one game. The absence of Smart should mean more playing time for AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington. Between the two, Carrington is the much better streaming choice. The 19-year-old has scored double digits in four of his last six games coming into Saturday's contest.
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Anfernee Simons Tagged As Questionable For Sunday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (hand) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It appears Simons is dealing with a minor hand injury, but it hasn't kept him out of action. In fact, Simons hasn't missed a game since mid-January, so he has been relatively healthy this season. Simons struggled with six points and five assists across 31 minutes on Wednesday, so possibly his hand was bothering him. His absence would mean Scoot Henderson would do more of the ball handling and become a strong streaming option.
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Christian Braun Available On Saturday
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (foot) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. Braun is dealing with a minor foot issue, but it isn't a big enough issue to force him to the sideline. The 23-year-old finished with 22 points, five rebounds, and six assists across 34 minutes on action on Friday. He could take on a bigger role offensively with Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) ruled out for this game. Regardless, fantasy managers who have Braun rostered can go ahead and get him active in their lineups on Saturday.
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Aaron Gordon Unavailable On Saturday
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. Gordon will take a seat here after suiting up on Friday. It sounds like the Nuggets are going to play it safe here and rest Gordon in the second leg of the back-to-back set. Gordon has already missed five games this month, but is a fairly decent fantasy option when healthy. His absence means more playing time for Peyton Watson, Russell Westbrook, and Zeke Nnaji on Saturday. Between the three, Westbrook is the best streaming option ahead of Saturday's slate.
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Jamal Murray Will Play On Saturday Night
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is cleared to play on Saturday against Washington. He popped up on the injury report late in the day because of left knee inflammation. As such, most expected the veteran would sit this one out after going for 26 points in 39 minutes in Friday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. With that said, Murray should remain in all redraft lineups. However, he's a risky DFS option, considering the Nuggets could build up a decisive lead over arguably the worst team in the NBA, meaning he may spend more time on the bench.
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Nikola Jokic Cleared To Suit Up Versus The Wizards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) will play on Saturday versus the Wizards. He was back on the injury report because of his nagging elbow injury. However, it won't keep him off the floor against one of the worst teams in the NBA. The three-time MVP had 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block in Friday's narrow win over the Lakers. Of course, Jokic is a must-start in redraft formats. But if this one gets out of hand, Jokic could spend more time on the bench, meaning DFS managers are taking a small gamble by including him in their lineups.
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Josh Giddey Officially Out On Saturday Night
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) remains out on Saturday against the Rockets. He's expected to be back at some point during the Bulls' road trip. However, his return won't be on Saturday night. Fortunately, Coby White (toe) is good to go, so he'll pick up a large portion of the slack offensively, Tre Jones, coming off an 18-point, six-assist, six-rebound, three-steal effort, will remain in the starting lineup.
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Ja Morant Ruled Out On Saturday Night
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against Miami. He's listed on the injury report because of shoulder soreness. However, with the Heat struggling, it's an ideal time for Morant to get the night off, especially after going for 44 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus the Cavaliers. Without him, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line for a bump in scoring opportunities.
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Damian Lillard Available Versus Indiana
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is available for Saturday's matchup versus Indiana. He's back on the injury report because of a groin injury. Yet, that's nothing new. He was also probable, so most fantasy managers expected to see him on the floor on Saturday evening. Unfortunately, Lillard has struggled offensively in three meetings with the Pacers this season, averaging only 16 points. Although the former Trail Blazer is still a must-start in all redraft formats, DFS participants may want to think twice, especially considering his rostering cost.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go On Saturday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Saturday's Central Division showdown with the Indiana Pacers. He's back on the injury report because of his ailing calf. However, the 30-year-old hasn't missed a game in over a month, so that trend will continue on Saturday night. Damian Lillard (groin) is also good to go, which is excellent news for the team. Antetokounmpo has played well all year. Yet, he's played even better versus Indiana, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in three meetings with the Pacers during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Jamal Murray Added To Saturday's Injury Report
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is now questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran played 39 minutes in Friday's narrow win over the Los Angeles Lakers, amassing 26 points and shooting 5-for-9 from behind the three-point line. But because the Nuggets will play the Wizards, arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association, it may be the perfect time to give the oft-injured Murray the night off. If that happens, Russell Westbrook, who had 17 points, seven assists, and six boards against his former team on Friday, will likely move into the starting lineup.
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Cole Anthony Back On The Injury Report
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Cavaliers. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained toe. As a result, Cory Joseph has filled in at the one spot, although he had just eight points in Friday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Anthony remains out, Joseph will likely stay with the first five. However, it will likely be Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner handling most of the work on the offensive end.
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