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Jonathan Kuminga • PF • Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga is Dealing with Bone Bruise

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee. Kuminga was forced to make an early exit during Thursday's game. An MRI revealed a bone bruise, so Kuminga is expected to miss more time. His timetable is unknown at the moment, but the Warriors should offer more details in the coming days. The Warriors are likely going to use a committee approach to fill the void in the rotation. Gui Santos, Buddy Hield, and Gary Payton II should all see increased playing time going forward. Hield offers the highest streaming upside at the moment, so fantasy managers should check their waivers to see if he's available.

2 hours ago

Norman Powell • SG • Heat

Norman Powell Holds Questionable Tag for Sunday

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Powell has played through a back issue during each of the last two games. The expectation is that he'll continue to play through the issue, but fantasy managers will need to check back closer to tip-off. If he gets downgraded, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio would likely both see increased roles in the rotation. Jaquez is the more reliable streaming option between the two players, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.

2 hours ago

Davion Mitchell • PG • Heat

Davion Mitchell Tagged as Doubtful for Sunday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Mitchell has missed each of the last two games due to a left shoulder injury. He's trending in the right direction on Sunday, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without him. Kasparas Jakucionis (face) has started in each of the last two games, but is tagged as questionable for this game. The absence of both players would likely mean an increased role for Dru Smith in the rotation. Smith finished with six points, five assists, and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes of action during Saturday's game. He's worth a look as a streaming option with the Heat banged up at the guard spot right now.

2 hours ago

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney is Downgraded to Out

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Clowney will take a seat here after playing 43 minutes during Friday's game. He appears to have picked up a back injury during that game, so he'll take a seat here. Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, and Danny Wolf should see increased roles with Clowney sidelined. Among the trio, Williams has the most streaming appeal for Sunday's slate. He finished with 14 points and eight rebounds across 33 minutes on Friday. Fantasy managers in need of help on Sunday should consider adding Williams.

2 hours ago

Caris LeVert • SF • Pistons

Caris LeVert Won't Suit up on Sunday

Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. LeVert will miss his third straight game after being listed as doubtful on the injury report. His next chance to play will be Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets. The absence of LeVert should mean increased roles for Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser. Neither guard has great upside right now, but Ivey is the better streaming option between the two with LeVert out.

3 hours ago

Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham is Available on Sunday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Cunningham will suit up for this game after being listed as probable on the injury report. He'll operate in his normal spot in the starting five. He sat out of Wednesday's game, but appears to be over the wrist injury now. Daniss Jenkins will see his value take a hit with Cunningham back in the mix. Fantasy managers should get Cunningham active in their lineups.

3 hours ago

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine Iffy for Sunday Against Detroit

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Detroit after being a late addition to the injury report with lower-back soreness. His status is a key swing factor for Sacramento's rotation. If LaVine sits, Malik Monk would be in line for a sizable usage bump after averaging 18.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds over his last four games while shooting 54.0 percent from the field. Dennis Schroder would also see expanded minutes, but remains a volatile, matchup-driven option.

9 hours ago

Stephen Curry • PG • Warriors |

De'Anthony Melton • SG • Warriors

Stephen Curry, De'Anthony Melton Could Sit Sunday vs. Minnesota

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) and guard De'Anthony Melton (rest) are both questionable for Sunday's rescheduled matchup in Minnesota, with the Warriors now staring at a Sunday-Monday back-to-back. Curry logged 38 points in his last outing, but could get a maintenance day with knee soreness lingering, while Melton may also be managed after heavy recent usage. Any absence would open extra ball-handling and wing minutes for Brandin Podziemski, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton II, and Will Richard, with Podziemski offering the safest short-term fantasy floor if rotations thin.

9 hours ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Uncertain to Play Sunday in Memphis

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday while managing soreness in both ankles. Given how thin Denver is up front, his status has clear fantasy implications. Zeke Nnaji would be the primary beneficiary if Watson remains out after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee. Julian Strawther would likely stay in the starting group but remains a fringe option, while Spencer Jones offers volatile, minutes-driven appeal. Watson's outlook is shaky as Denver continues to deal with multiple injuries.

9 hours ago

Jonas Valančiūnas • C • Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Questionable Again Sunday in Memphis

Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday following a brief return from an extended absence. His status bears close watching, as another scratch would suggest ongoing management rather than routine rest. If Valanciunas sits, Zeke Nnaji would step in as the primary frontcourt fill-in after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee, making him a viable short-term streamer. DaRon Holmes II could also re-enter the rotation in a limited role. Valanciunas carries a clear risk for fantasy managers, while Nnaji is best viewed as a situational play tied to matchups and minutes.

9 hours ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Faces Another Game-Time Call vs. Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Memphis as he manages right hamstring and left hip inflammation. A potential absence would again thin Denver's backcourt and open short-term fantasy value. Jalen Pickett has stepped into a larger role with Christian Braun (ankle) already sidelined and would see another bump if Murray sits. Pickett logged 13 points, seven assists, and one steal in 34 minutes last time out, giving him short-term value for assists with some scoring help. Bruce Brown's role would remain steady, while Murray still carries a clear risk of unavailability.

9 hours ago

Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Likely to Play Sunday vs. Kings

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento after returning Friday from a brief absence. The designation appears precautionary, and he is expected to handle his normal workload if cleared. Cunningham logged 12 points, eight assists, two steals, and one rebound in 38 minutes in his return, a reminder that his usage remains secure despite a recent dip in scoring efficiency. If active, Cunningham's presence pushes Daniss Jenkins back into a limited bench role after the rookie posted 17 points, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 26 minutes as a spot starter.

9 hours ago

Devin Vassell • SG • Spurs

Devin Vassell Cleared to Return Sunday vs. Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (adductor) is available for Sunday's game against New Orleans, officially ending a 13-game absence tied to a strained left adductor. His minutes are expected to be monitored in his first action since late December, adding some short-term risk. Vassell has averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 31.9 minutes this season when healthy. His return reshapes the wing rotation and likely trims Julian Champagnie's role after the hot-shooting forward averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 4.0 three-pointers over his last five games.

9 hours ago

Austin Reaves • SG • Lakers

Austin Reaves Nearing Return on Lakers Road Trip

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves (ankle) is trending toward a return after taking part in a scrimmage Saturday. He still needs to clear another full-contact practice before being available. His earliest chance to suit up comes Monday in Chicago, with optimism that he rejoins the lineup at some point on the road trip. Reaves' eventual return reshapes the backcourt rotation, trimming the short-term fantasy appeal of Marcus Smart, who has averaged 14.2 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 28.6 minutes over his last five starts. Smart shifts back to a secondary role once Reaves is active.

10 hours ago

Christian Braun • SG • Nuggets

Christian Braun Remains Out Sunday Against Memphis

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Christian Braun (ankle) will miss Sunday's matchup with Memphis, marking his ninth straight absence and leaving his return timeline unclear. His continued unavailability has kept Jalen Pickett in the starting lineup, where the young guard has focused more on facilitating than scoring. Pickett has averaged 7.8 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 29.8 minutes over his last five starts, making him a low-ceiling helper. His fantasy outlook improves if Jamal Murray (hamstring) sits, while Braun remains a deep-league stash.

10 hours ago

Santi Aldama • PF • Grizzlies

Santi Aldama Remains Out Sunday Against Denver

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) will sit out Sunday against Denver, marking his third straight absence and keeping his status uncertain for Monday in Houston. His continued absence has opened steady frontcourt minutes, with Jock Landale capitalizing as the primary beneficiary. Landale delivered 24 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 32 minutes on Friday and has remained productive with expanded usage. GG Jackson II, Vince Williams Jr., and John Konchar continue to absorb secondary minutes, though their fantasy value stays matchup dependent.

10 hours ago

Alex Caruso • SG • Thunder |

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso Ruled Out Sunday vs. Raptors

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will miss Sunday's game against Toronto, while guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) also remains sidelined. Mitchell's second straight absence and Caruso's continued inactivity thin Oklahoma City's perimeter rotation and push minutes to secondary options. Cason Wallace has offered the safest fantasy floor, posting 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals in 30 minutes in his last start. Luguentz Dort continues to log heavy minutes but brings volatile scoring, while Isaiah Joe profiles as a streaky deep-league streamer tied to shooting efficiency.

10 hours ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Out Again Sunday vs. Raptors

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will remain sidelined Sunday against Toronto, extending his absence to 15 straight games with no firm return date. His continued absence keeps the Thunder thin up front and creates situational fantasy openings. Kenrich Williams has flashed usefulness when his minutes climb, posting 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes last time out, but his production has come in a limited sample and remains volatile. Jaylin Williams continues to fill a rotation role, offering rebounds, passing, and the occasional block with modest scoring. Both remain fringe fantasy options, offering value only in favorable matchups or expanded roles.

10 hours ago

Devin Booker • SG • Suns

Devin Booker Ruled Out Sunday vs. Heat

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) will not play Sunday against Miami after exiting Friday's loss on crutches, and the situation carries multi-game risk. His absence funnels fantasy value to the backcourt. Grayson Allen has been steady, averaging 19.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over his last five games with strong three-point volume. Collin Gillespie has also delivered, posting 15.8 points and 5.0 assists in that span while logging starter minutes. Jordan Goodwin remains a deeper-league option, but his production has swung night to night. Booker should be treated as doubtful for Tuesday.

10 hours ago

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Jazz

Jusuf Nurkic Cleared to Suit Up on Saturday Night

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will play on Saturday against Miami. He popped up on the injury report because of an illness, carrying a questionable tag. Nurkic has amassed two-straight triple-doubles, most recently finishing with 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 boards in Thursday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. While it's hard to imagine he'll maintain that same level of production, he has an excellent chance to continue exceeding his usual fantasy expectations in a projected high-scoring contest. With Nurkic on the floor, it should mean less work for Kyle Filipowski.

21 hours ago

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