NBA News
Nicolas Claxton Back In Action Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The lanky big man looks set to return to action after missing Sunday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors for rest purposes. Drew Timme replaced Claxton in the starting lineup on Sunday, notching 13 points with seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal. On Tuesday, Timme is expected to return to the bench, which will negatively impact his fantasy value. Claxton has averaged 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks for the season.
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Day'Ron Sharpe To Remain Out On Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) will be sidelined for a seventh straight game on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The big man has been unavailable for a couple of weeks due to a right knee sprain. Brooklyn has lost Noah Clowney (ankle) for the season, leaving Drew Timme and Trendon Watford as the only center options behind starter Nicolas Claxton. Both moved into the first unit on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors and played well, but Claxton was rested for the contest. It will be much more difficult for Timme and Watford to please fantasy managers on Tuesday, with Claxton back in the lineup.
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Keon Johnson To Be Rested Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (rest) will take the night off on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson has been ever-present for the Nets since Nov. 22, and the team has decided to give him some rest. D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has also been ruled out for Tuesday's contest, leading to many additional playing opportunities for the rest of the backcourt. Reece Beekman, Tyson Etienne, Dariq Whitehead, and Maxwell Lewis could all be involved more in the rotation than usual. The Nets already used Beekman as a starter on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
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D'Angelo Russell Unavailable Against Pelicans
Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ever since he returned to Brooklyn, Russell has been in and out of the lineup due to various health issues, and he is currently nursing a right ankle sprain. Reece Beekman has just logged his first career start and may get another opportunity in Tuesday's game. He was impactful at both ends in Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors, posting 14 points, four rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
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Cameron Johnson Misses Fourth Consecutive Game
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (back) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. He is struggling to recover from a lower back injury, and with only a few games left in the regular season, it would not be surprising if the Nets go the rest of the way without Johnson. With Johnson sidelined, Trendon Watford is likely to receive a third consecutive start. Watford has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists since moving to the starting unit.
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Ben Sheppard Questionable For Tuesday
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (toe) has been labeled as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. A toe injury might lead to a second consecutive absence for Sheppard, who is averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 19.5 minutes for the season. Sheppard is a valuable member of the rotation, but his game is not suited for fantasy basketball. Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin, who tend to be significantly more productive, will likely share the leftover minutes on Tuesday night if Sheppard cannot return.
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Pascal Siakam Could Be Out For Second Straight Game
Indiana Pacers forward/center Pascal Siakam (elbow) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Siakam missed only his second game of the season on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets when he had to depart the lineup due to an elbow injury. Obi Toppin moved into the starting unit and had a big game with 22 points. He will likely keep hold of the spot if Siakam does not return on Tuesday. It's a juicy matchup against the league's weakest defense, so Toppin may do even better than his performance on Sunday.
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Amir Coffey Out Against Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers forward Amir Coffey (knee) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. He is dealing with inflammation in his left knee. Coffey has been a useful piece in the rotation for the Clippers this season, averaging 9.8 points in 24.6 minutes. However, his playing time has decreased recently, as the team has become healthier. The 27-year-old has not logged more than 16 minutes in any of his five appearances, meaning Coffey is not a big loss for the Clippers.
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Kawhi Leonard May Sit Out Tuesday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Last week, Leonard played both legs of a back-to-back for the first time this season, but the Clippers once again have two games in as many nights, and the team may want to give the injury-prone star some time off. If Leonard exits the lineup on Tuesday, Norman Powell and Bogdan Bogdanovic will take on more significant roles on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Derrick Jones Jr. and Nicolas Batum will have the opportunity to earn more playing time, with one of them likely stepping into Leonard's role in the starting unit.
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Trae Young Tagged As Probable For Tuesday
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. It's reasonable to assume Young will play, as he has been on the injury report with right Achilles tendinitis all season, while missing only a handful of games. Young saw his season-best double-double streak come to an end at seven games on Saturday against the New York Knicks. But he bounced back in a big way in Sunday's matchup versus the Utah Jazz, finishing a high-scoring 147-134 win with 23 points and 15 assists.
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Miles McBride Likely To Play Against Celtics
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (groin) is listed as probable for Tuesday's big tilt against the Boston Celtics. On Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, McBride returned to action following an eight-game absence, but he is still listed on the injury report with a groin problem. If McBride is dealt a setback ahead of Tuesday's action and can't play, Cameron Payne will pick up additional minutes off the bench. However, with Jalen Brunson (ankle) back in action, the rest of the Knicks' guards do not hold much fantasy value.
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Jalen Brunson Probable For Tuesday Evening
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is expected to play on Tuesday against the Celtics. He missed a month of action after spraining his ankle during the March 6 loss to the Lakers. Fortunately, the All-Star was cleared to return for Sunday's win over the Suns, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. It will likely take him another game or two to shake off any residual rust. As such, Brunson may not be the safest option for DFS managers despite the obvious upside.
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Gabe Vincent Questionable With Knee Issue
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been listed on the injury report with left knee effusion. If he can't shake off the questionable tag, Vincent would miss only his second game since the beginning of February. The backcourt may also be without Luka Doncic (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) on Tuesday night, freeing up a lot of playing time for the likes of Shake Milton, Jordan Goodwin, and Dalton Knecht.
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Jrue Holiday Probable For Tuesday Night
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's encounter with the New York Knicks. The veteran continues to battle a right shoulder issue. However, it likely won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday night. Holiday has averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in two meetings with the Knicks this season. But Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jayson Tatum (ankle), and Jaylen Brown (knee) are questionable, so there's a chance Holiday may see an uptick in scoring chances, assuming he's good to go.
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Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable To Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday's encounter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He could be absent from the lineup for the first time since March 20. However, Finney-Smith does not appear to be dealing with anything serious, with the team listing his injury as left ankle effusion. The Lakers may simply look to manage Finney-Smith's workload, as another game is scheduled for Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Jarred Vanderbilt might see more burn in the frontcourt in Tuesday's game, and there may even be another Markieff Morris sighting, considering Jaxson Hayes could be the only regular starter in the lineup.
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Rui Hachimura Out Against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) will not be in action on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is managing a knee issue and will be held out of the first leg of a back-to-back. There is a strong chance Hachimura will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Hachimura's absence opens up a starting spot for Tuesday's game, but there are many uncertainties surrounding the Lakers squad, with half of the team listed on the injury report.
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Derrick White Expected To Suit Up Versus New York
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (toe) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. The toe injury is nothing new. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game since March 15. White has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three meetings with New York this season. However, with Jayson Tatum (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable, White may be even more potent on the scoring end, assuming he's cleared to play.
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Austin Reaves Uncertain For Tuesday's Action
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (ankle) may exit the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Reaves has sprained his right ankle, which might cost him his fourth game since the start of March. The Lakers have a lengthy injury list, which includes LeBron James (groin) and Luka Doncic (groin), so the team may have a completely different look in Tuesday's contest. However, the squad could return to near full strength for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Al Horford Won't Play On Tuesday
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up, Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.
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LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered questionable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP is managing a groin injury, which sidelined him for seven games last month. Since his return to the lineup, James has played in all nine games. Luka Doncic (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are also iffy for Tuesday's game, meaning players such as Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht may have much larger roles to play.
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