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Ace Bailey • SF • Jazz

Ace Bailey Cleared to Play Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday night's action against the New York Knicks. He missed Monday's victory over Golden State due to illness. Bailey's return to the lineup will affect guys like Brice Sensabaugh, Blake Hinson, and John Konchar (calf). The 19-year-old finished his last outing with only nine points, but he has boosted his production with more playing time since the All-Star break. Across his last eight appearances, Bailey has notched 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.

6 hours ago

Keyonte George • SG • Jazz

Keyonte George Still Dealing With Illness, Questionable Wednesday

Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the New York Knicks. He played through an illness on Monday against Golden State but may have to take Wednesday night off. Isaiah Collier (illness) is ready to step in for George if needed after he was removed from the injury report. In 12 games without George this season, Collier has averaged 17.3 points, 9.8 assists, and 1.8 steals. On Wednesday night, his role on offense might be even bigger, as the Jazz don't have much proven NBA talent in their current lineup.

6 hours ago

Mitchell Robinson • C • Knicks

Mitchell Robinson Available for Wednesday's Tilt

New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has not been listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The Knicks are coming off a back-to-back, and Robinson didn't play in the second game on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. With no back-to-back sets scheduled for the Knicks for the rest of the month, Robinson is set to play regularly in the coming weeks. However, his fantasy value remains limited as a backup to Karl-Anthony Towns. Over his last 10 appearances, Robinson has averaged 4.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 19.0 minutes.

6 hours ago

Josh Hart • SF • Knicks

Josh Hart Questionable for Wednesday Night

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran utility man is experiencing soreness in his left knee and could miss his first action since Feb. 4. Without Hart, Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara are expected to be more involved in the rotation, with one of them likely to start. Shamet's performances have been more consistent, making him a better fantasy target, but he's a fairly one-dimensional player. Since the All-Star break, Shamet has averaged 11.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

7 hours ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Remains Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will be sidelined for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He continues to deal with right knee tendonitis and will have his next chance to return on Friday versus the Dallas Mavericks. In Allen's absence, Dean Wade has looked decent as a starter, recording a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in Monday's victory over Philadelphia. Thomas Bryant's workload has also slightly increased, but his numbers aren't good enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

7 hours ago

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nuggets

Cameron Johnson Considered Probable Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (back) is expected to play on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, as the team has listed him as probable. Johnson struggled with back spasms during Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. His move to Denver has not worked out well for Johnson, who has managed only 11.1 points per game. The 30-year-old recently had his second game of the season with zero points. Over his last six outings, Johnson has contributed only 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, shooting a horrible 27.9 percent from the field.

7 hours ago

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Probable for Matchup With Rockets

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Murray injured his left ankle last week but played through it in Monday's loss to Oklahoma City. The probable designation indicates that Murray will remain in the lineup on Wednesday night. Murray has already faced the Rockets three times this season, with averages of 25.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. He has finished all three contests with three makes from downtown.

7 hours ago

Maxi Kleber • C • Lakers

Maxi Kleber Ruled Out vs. Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Maxi Kleber (back) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves after being listed late on the injury report with a lumbar strain. Kleber has held a modest reserve role this season, averaging around 11 minutes per game, so the direct fantasy fallout is limited. Jarred Vanderbilt is the most likely beneficiary and could see a small uptick in minutes in the Lakers' frontcourt rotation. Vanderbilt logged 11 minutes in the previous game, finishing with three points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block. Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura should continue handling most of the frontcourt workload.

16 hours ago

Bam Adebayo • C • Heat

Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points in Historic Night

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo delivered a historic performance against the Wizards, erupting for 83 points while shooting 20-for-43 from the field, 7-for-22 from three-point range, and 36-for-43 at the free-throw line. The 28-year-old's scoring total ranks second all time behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100 and ahead of Kobe Bryant's 81. Adebayo also dominated usage throughout the night and could continue carrying Miami's offense if Tyler Herro (quadriceps), Norman Powell (groin), and Andrew Wiggins (toe) remain limited by injuries. His massive workload caps the value of secondary options like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware (shoulder).

16 hours ago

Cameron Payne • PG • 76ers

Cameron Payne Explodes for 32 Points in Win Over Memphis

Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne delivered a massive outing in Tuesday's 139-129 win over the Grizzlies, finishing with 32 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 30 minutes. With Tyrese Maxey (finger) expected to miss multiple weeks due to a finger tendon injury, Payne stepped into a larger offensive role and responded with a near-perfect shooting night, hitting nine of 10 shots while draining eight three-pointers and converting all six free throws. Whether he starts or continues leading the second unit behind Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe, Payne now projects as a strong short-term fantasy pickup.

16 hours ago

LeBron James • SF • Lakers

LeBron James Remains Out Tuesday vs. Minnesota

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (hip) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Timberwolves, marking his third straight absence while dealing with a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. With the 41-year-old sidelined, Rui Hachimura should continue to handle heavier minutes after starting and logging 37 minutes with 13 points, three three-pointers, seven rebounds, and two assists in the win over the Knicks. Jarred Vanderbilt could also see a slight uptick after posting three points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block in 11 minutes last game. Hachimura is the safer play for fantasy managers, while Vanderbilt is more of a deep-league gamble.

17 hours ago

Draymond Green • PF • Warriors

Draymond Green Will Play Tuesday vs. Bulls

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) will play Tuesday against the Bulls after previously being listed with lower back injury management. The veteran has produced modest but steady lines recently, averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.6 three-pointers over his last five games while logging about 31 minutes per night. Green's value remains tied to assists and defensive production rather than scoring, making him more useful in category formats than points leagues. His return also tightens the frontcourt rotation, likely capping the minutes ceiling for Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Gui Santos.

17 hours ago

De'Anthony Melton • SG • Warriors

De'Anthony Melton Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (thigh) is out for Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls after the team initially considered using him in the second leg of the back-to-back. With Melton and Moses Moody (wrist) unavailable, Golden State should spread extra wing minutes across Gary Payton II, Will Richard, and reserve guard Pat Spencer. Payton logged 13 points, one three-pointer, one rebound, and one steal in 26 minutes in the loss to Utah, while Richard previously flashed upside with 21 points, two triples, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a February start. Spencer added four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 13 minutes last game. All three are risky deep-league streamers since their minutes could swing from night to night.

17 hours ago

Jakob Poeltl • C • Raptors

Jakob Poeltl is Unavailable on Tuesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is tough news for the Raptors, with Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) also sidelined. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Wednesday to see if Poeltl can return for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Sandro Mamukelashvili should take on a heavier role with Poeltl out for this game. He's worth a look as a streaming option in most fantasy formats while the Raptors are shorthanded. Jonathan Mogbo could see increased minutes as well, but Mamukelashvili is the primary add here.

19 hours ago

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen to Play on Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Allen is back in the mix after sitting out Sunday's game due to a knee injury. His absence could've been for rest purposes with Allen playing heavy minutes lately. His return to the rotation should mean a reduced role for Haywood Highsmith. Allen has been a solid source of points since returning from injury in late February. Fantasy managers can get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

19 hours ago

Day'Ron Sharpe • C • Nets

Day'Ron Sharpe is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Sharpe will make his first absence since mid-January while he deals with a thumb sprain. Nicolas Claxton could see an increased role as the starting center without Sharpe available. Also, Danny Wolf and Ochai Agbaji are likely to see more minutes during Tuesday's game. Claxton is the best fantasy option here, but Wolf and Agbaji are decent streaming choices with Sharpe and Ziaire Williams (illness) out.

19 hours ago

Bobby Portis • PF • Bucks

Bobby Portis is Ruled Out on Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (back) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He wasn't on the initial injury report, but will ultimately sit out due to a back contusion. The Bucks are going to be thin at the center spot with Jericho Sims (knee) also sidelined. The absence of these two should mean Pete Nance will fill in as the primary backup to Myles Turner. Nance finished with six points, three rebounds, and two steals across 22 minutes on Sunday. He'll offer some deep league value with the Bucks being shorthanded on Tuesday.

19 hours ago

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. is Returning on Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) is back in the mix ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Porter is returning to the rotation after sitting out Monday's game for rest purposes. Over his last 10 games, Porter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 31.5 minutes per game. Porter has scored nearly 50 total points with 26 rebounds over his last two games. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure he's in there ahead of tip-off. The return of Porter should mean reduced roles for Danny Wolf and possibly Ochai Agbaji.

19 hours ago

Payton Pritchard • PG • Celtics

Payton Pritchard Won't Play on Tuesday

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He's dealing with a lingering neck issue, and this will be his first absence since mid-January. The absence of Pritchard should open up playing time for Baylor Scheierman, Huge Gonzalez, and Sam Hauser. Scheierman is coming off a solid double-double performance during Sunday's game. He's worth a look as a streaming choice without Pritchard available. Also, Hauser has been a consistent contributor and is worth a look as well for fantasy managers seeking help ahead of Tuesday's slate.

19 hours ago

Tyler Herro • SG • Heat

Tyler Herro is Ruled Out for Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (quad) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a quad issue that will ultimately force him to miss this game. His absence should mean increased playing time for Pelle Larsson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Myron Gardner. Among the three players, Jaquez is the best fantasy option, with the two others being viewed as possible deep league options.

20 hours ago

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