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Cameron Payne Questionable Versus Atlanta
New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Hawks. Payne had been filling in at the one spot in place of Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (pelvis). Unfortunately, he sprained his ankle in the March 26 matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers and has missed the last four games. Brunson has a chance to suit up on Saturday after missing nearly a month. Yet, if Brunson remains on the shelf and Payne can play, the latter would be worth considering for fantasy purposes, especially if he starts over Delon Wright.
11 hours ago
Miles McBride Still Out On Saturday
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (groin) remains out on Saturday against Atlanta. He has missed the last seven games because of a pelvic contusion. But it appears McBride is inching closer to a return, with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reporting that the 24-year-old participated in Friday's practice session. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) also close to returning, it appears McBride will head back to the bench once he's cleared to suit up. As a result, he likely won't offer much from a fantasy standpoint once he's back on the court.
11 hours ago
Jalen Brunson Might Return To Action On Saturday
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's meeting with the Hawks. The All-Star hasn't played in nearly a month because of a sprained ankle. However, Brunson has been practicing of late, with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reporting that the former Maverick could return on Sunday versus Phoenix if he's not cleared for action against Atlanta. With that in mind, he'll likely see a reduced workload for at least a few games once he's able to suit up. But if Brunson remains out on Saturday, Cameron Payne (ankle), who is also questionable, or Delon Wright should fill in at the one spot.
11 hours ago
Cade Cunningham Out Of Action Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard will miss his sixth consecutive contest with a left calf contusion. With Cunningham sidelined for one more game, Dennis Schroder, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Malik Beasley should all continue to receive an uptick in minutes. Especially with Tobias Harris (heel) also out, Schroder and Hardaway will be leaned on for more offense. Schroder finished with 15 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, while Hardaway posted 23 points (8-14 FG), three assists, and three rebounds in their last outing.
14 hours ago
Brandon Ingram Could Be Cleared For Full Practice Next Week
According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that he hopes forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be cleared for contact and go through a full practice next week. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since December 7 due to a right ankle sprain, but the team hasn't officially made the call to shut him down for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. However, with only four games left, he will likely be shut down officially after tonight's contest.
14 hours ago
Gradey Dick Out For Remainder Of Season
Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports that Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season. The 21-year-old sustained a bone bruise when he hyperextended his right knee against the Orlando Magic on March 2. He missed the last 16 games due to the injury. Dick averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 29.4 minutes across 54 outings during his second season in the NBA.
14 hours ago
Scottie Barnes Unavailable Against Pistons
According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The 23-year-old will be out of action during the second leg of a back-to-back set due to an injured right hand. On Wednesday versus the Blazers, Barnes finished with five points, two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes on the floor. He's been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers recently. While Barnes is sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider will be in line for a more prominent role in tonight's contest.
15 hours ago
Walker Kessler Out Against Pacers
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose, concussion) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Kessler is currently in the NBA's concussion protocols, meaning he could miss a significant amount of time. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks across 58 appearances this season. With Kessler out of action, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely be called upon to take on most of the Jazz front-court minutes this evening.
15 hours ago
Scoot Henderson Out Again Friday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (concussion) will remain sidelined for Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He is still in concussion protocol, sitting out a fourth consecutive game. With Henderson no longer in the lineup, Dalano Banton has taken on a larger role. He was busy in a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, finishing with 23 points, three rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes. Anfernee Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable, leaving Banton with possibly a heavier workload than expected for tonight's matchup.
16 hours ago
Rui Hachimura Sidelined On Friday
Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) won't play on Friday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Hachimura will be out of action with a minor knee injury after finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, and three assists across 34 minutes on Thursday against Golden State. He will likely return on Sunday against Oklahoma City. While Hachimura is on the shelf, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dalton Knecht could see a fantasy boost with more minutes and extra scoring opportunities for tonight's matchup.
16 hours ago
Cade Cunningham In Danger Of Missing Friday's Game
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) remains on the injury report for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard is considered questionable after missing the last five consecutive games with a left calf contusion. He was listed as doubtful ahead of their last game, so he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's forced to miss one more game, Dennis Schroder, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Malik Beasley should all continue getting some extra minutes. Especially with Tobias Harris (heel) ruled out, Schroder and Hardaway will be leaned on for some more offense. In their last game, Schroder posted 15 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Hardaway registered 23 points (8-14 FG), three assists, and three rebounds.
20 hours ago
Pascal Siakam Iffy For Matchup With Jazz
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (elbow) has received a questionable status due to elbow bursitis and may not suit up against the Utah Jazz on Friday. If there's ever a good time to get a rest game, the Pacers would likely choose this one against a banged-up and last-place Jazz team. So, if Siakam doesn't suit up, while Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Bennedict Mathurin (calf) are both questionable, they could be very thin in the frontcourt. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker, and T.J. McConnell could all see a big bump in minutes and usage. In their last game, Walker played the most out of the three and posted 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
20 hours ago
Aaron Nesmith Could Miss Friday's Action
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is dealing with some ankle soreness and has been listed on the injury report as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Since his big injury stretch towards the beginning of the season, Nesmith has only missed one game since January 14. In their last game against the Charlotte Hornets, he registered 16 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and shot 3-for-9 from deep. If he's unable to play, Obi Toppin could see some more minutes if Bennedict Mathurin (calf) gets ruled out as well.
20 hours ago
Bennedict Mathurin Questionable On Friday Against Jazz
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff race. If he's forced to miss another game, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell should both get a little bump in minutes again. The former is still available in a wide range of leagues and averages 10.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season.
20 hours ago
Kenyon Martin Jr. Ruled Out Friday With Illness
Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Friday against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. Lauri Markkanen (knee) and John Collins (ankle) have been ruled out for at least a week, so that means the vacant minutes should move down to Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh. Both can be solid streamers in a pinch, especially Filipowski, who has started in each of the last six games and averaged 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 threes per game.
20 hours ago
Seth Curry Listed As Probable Friday
Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (back) is dealing with some lower back tightness but is considered probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He hasn't had much value across any fantasy format until recently, when the Hornets suffered even more hits to their starting lineup. In his last two games, Curry saw 26 minutes or more and slotted into the starting five. He posted 11.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 threes per game, which could help any fantasy manager still in their fantasy playoffs.
21 hours ago
Mark Williams Likely To Play On Friday
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) has been tagged as probable for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Across his last 11 games played, Williams has registered double-doubles in nine of them while averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (wrist) both won't return this season, the Hornets have needed offensive firepower from the rest of the lineup. Williams has provided a much-needed inside presence on both ends of the court and is a great play in every fantasy format as long as he's healthy.
21 hours ago
Nikola Jokic Expected To Play On Friday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 points, 17 rebounds, one block, and one steal. With that in mind, if Jokic is good to go on Friday, Jordan isn't worth starting in any fantasy format. The same can be said about Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson, even if Aaron Gordon (calf), Jamal Murray (hamstring), and Christian Braun (foot) aren't available.
Yesterday
Jonathan Kuminga Back On Thursday Night
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. He took a fall in a recent meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and was ruled out heading into Tuesday's 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, Gui Santos saw a few extra minutes and finished the night with four points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. It isn't known if Kuminga's minutes will be scaled back in this one. But his presence should mean Santos will only see 15-20 minutes of action.
Yesterday
Jalen Wilson Sidelined On Thursday
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets small forward Jalen Wilson (ankle) will be in action on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team downgraded Wilson from questionable to out due to right knee soreness. While the 24-year-old is on the shelf, the Nets will likely turn to Tyrese Martin and Trendon Watford to absorb some of the now-available minutes for tonight's contest. Watford will likely start with Wilson and Cameron Johnson (back), who are both sidelined. He's averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 24.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.
Yesterday
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