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Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey is Returning on Sunday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Giddey will shed the questionable tag and return to action after missing Thursday's game. Given he only missed one game, Giddey isn't expected to operate under a minutes limit. Since the All-Star break, Giddey is averaging 13.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 6.1 rebounds across 27.1 minutes per game. Fantasy managers should get Giddey active in their lineups ahead of tip-off. Both Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton should see reduced roles with Giddey returning.

6 hours ago

Matas Buzelis • SF • Bulls

Matas Buzelis is Available on Sunday

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (ankle) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Buzelis will shed the questionable tag and return to the mix after missing Thursday's game due to an ankle issue. The second-year forward has been on a nice run lately. Over the last five games, Buzelis is averaging 19.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 29.4 minutes per game. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Buzellis active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

6 hours ago

Deni Avdija • SF • Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija Returns With Minutes Restriction

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Avdija will be on a minutes restriction after missing six games due to a lower back injury. It's unclear how much Avdija will play, but his return is good news for Portland and fantasy managers alike. With Avdija back, Scoot Henderson will probably have to settle for a bench role. This might actually be beneficial for the young guard, as Henderson has struggled in recent games as a starter.

6 hours ago

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Set to Return on Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell is set to return following a 20-game absence due to an abdominal strain and sprained left ankle. He's expected to operate under a minutes limit, given Mitchell hasn't played since mid-January. His return to the rotation should mean reduced roles for Jared McCain, Isaiah Joe, and Cason Wallace. Mitchell could be worth snagging for the fantasy playoffs, but it'll likely take him a few games to ramp up.

6 hours ago

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Misses Sunday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. Initially, he was listed as questionable for the game due to a back injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will also depart the lineup on Sunday, and Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) remains out, leaving Milwaukee short-handed for this contest. As a result, Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins, and Cam Thomas will be expected to do most of the work on the offensive end.

6 hours ago

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren Questionable to Suit Up Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder have already ruled out Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) for the game and may also be without Holmgren, who is battling the flu. With the two big men sidelined, Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe started on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Both performed well and are likely to keep their spots in the first unit if Holmgren is ruled out. In the absence of Holmgren and Hartenstein, Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins have also seen an uptick in playing time.

6 hours ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Won't Play Against Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a left calf contusion. With Chet Holmgren (illness) questionable, Jaylin Williams could once again have a heavy workload as a starter in the frontcourt. The 23-year-old has averaged 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 blocks in the starting unit this season. Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins could also be more involved in the action.

6 hours ago

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin to Remain Sidelined on Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Demin will miss his fifth game in a row due to a lingering foot injury. He continues to be ruled out a full day in advance, which doesn't bode well for his game status on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for another update, but Demin should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game. Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, and Ziaire Williams should all see increased roles while Demin is out. Both Mann and Williams are worth looking at as streaming options while Demin is sidelined.

6 hours ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Considered Questionable for Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's fascinating matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray sprained his left ankle on Friday night against the Knicks, playing only 18 minutes. Fortunately, he appears to have avoided a major injury, but the Canadian star may still have to miss some time. Julian Strawther started the second half in Murray's place against the Knicks. Considering Strawther failed to make a significant impact, the Nuggets could consider starting Tyus Jones on Monday if Murray can't play. There would also be additional minutes available for Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr.

6 hours ago

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Suit up on Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter will take a seat for the front end of this back-to-back set. The expectation is that he'll return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Without Porter available, Danny Wolf, Ziaire Williams, and Ochai Agbaji are all candidates to see increased playing time. Among the three, Williams is the best streaming option without Porter on the court. He finished with 23 points, four rebounds, and knocked down five three-pointers during Friday's contest. He's worth a look in deep leagues at the minimum, while Porter is out.

7 hours ago

VJ Edgecombe • SG • 76ers

VJ Edgecombe Listed as Questionable for Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie has missed a pair of games with a back problem, but he could be back in action on Monday night. The 76ers could certainly need some help after losing Tyrese Maxey (finger) to injury this weekend. Philadelphia also remains without Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension). Due to the injury situation, Edgecombe could play a very important role in Monday's contest if he returns. If he can't make it back, Quentin Grimes will continue to have additional fantasy value as his replacement in the starting lineup.

7 hours ago

Jonathan Isaac • PF • Magic

Jonathan Isaac to Miss Third Straight Game

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Isaac will miss his third straight game due to left knee soreness. Given his injury history, it's not shocking to see the Magic being extremely cautious with Isaac. His absence from the rotation should mean more minutes for Noah Penda, Tristan da Silva, and possibly Goga Bitadze. Penda has been mostly quiet since being recalled from the G-League earlier this month. He's a decent dynasty stash, but isn't consistent enough to warrant streaming in most formats right now.

7 hours ago

Anthony Black • PG • Magic

Anthony Black Sits Out Sunday's Game

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (back) won't play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He injured his back in Saturday's loss to Minnesota and has been ruled out for Sunday's action after initially being considered questionable. Tristan da Silva is set to rejoin the starting lineup in Black's absence, while Jevon Carter may see increased minutes off the bench. This season, da Silva has averaged 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in 20 starts.

7 hours ago

DeMar DeRozan • SF • Kings

DeMar DeRozan is Ruled Out for Sunday's Game

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was absent from the initial injury report, but he must've picked up an illness throughout the day. Fantasy managers should consider DeRozan as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. His absence should open up playing time for Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden, and Doug McDermott. Among the three, Clifford is likely going to be the most useful streaming option. He figures to have a sizable role on Sunday and is worth starting while DeRozan is out.

7 hours ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr to See Limited Action Sunday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) will be limited to 16-20 minutes on Sunday against New Orleans, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. The French big man has missed 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, and the team will monitor his workload to prevent the risk of reinjury. Sarr has averaged 28.2 minutes per game for the season, posting 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 blocks. Julian Reese, who nearly recorded a 20-20 game on Thursday against Utah, should continue to see significant playing time while Sarr remains on a minutes restriction, boosting his fantasy value.

7 hours ago

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Remains Out Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He is dealing with a knee issue and has given up his spot in the starting lineup to Ryan Rollins. Since returning to the first unit, Rollins has posted back-to-back double-doubles. He missed a triple-double by just two assists in Saturday's win over Utah. On Sunday, Rollins is expected to carry a huge offensive load, as the Bucks will also be without the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).

7 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Won't Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't be in the lineup on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He will sit out the second game of a back-to-back after tallying 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals in 27 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah. Bobby Portis is the most likely candidate to start in Antetokounmpo's spot. Across nine previous starts this season, Portis has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Antetokounmpo's absence could also increase responsibilities for Kyle Kuzma (back), though he is considered questionable for Sunday's game.

7 hours ago

Tyrese Maxey • PG • 76ers

Tyrese Maxey to Miss At Least Two Games

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will miss the team's upcoming back-to-back against Cleveland and Memphis. The two-time All-Star sprained his right fifth finger in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. Maxey will undergo further testing before a treatment plan is established. With Maxey absent, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes will have increased roles in the backcourt. Offensively, Kelly Oubre Jr. will also be expected to do more, especially with Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension) still unavailable.

7 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins • SF • Heat

Andrew Wiggins to Miss Second Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Wiggins is set to miss his second game in a row due to a lingering toe injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The absence of Wiggins should mean larger roles for Myron Gardner, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kel'el Ware. Gardner drew the start on Friday, but Jaquez and Ware made a more significant impact on the scoreboard.

12 hours ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen is Ruled Out for Sunday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Allen won't suit up after suffering a right knee injury during Tuesday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He will sit out the front end of the back-to-back set, so fantasy managers will need to check back for his availability for Monday's game. Dean Wade (ankle) is available to play and will take over Allen's spot in the starting five. Evan Mobley will shift over to the center spot, while Thomas Bryant likely sees more playing time off the bench. Both Wade and Bryant should be viewed as possible deep league streaming options for Sunday's slate. Wade is the better option between the two with him in the starting five.

13 hours ago

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