DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Russell Westbrook (foot), and Malik Monk (personal) will miss Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Their absence opens up opportunities for younger players like Devin Carter, who recently scored 29 points against the Warriors, as well as Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden. Attention will be on these emerging talents to see how
Read MoreChet Holmgren
The Oklahoma City Thunder will rest Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jaylin Williams in their upcoming game against the Suns as they focus on recovery with the No. 1 seed already locked in. This provides an opportunity for Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams to gain substantial playing time, similar to their roles in the recent
Read MoreCason Wallace
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be significantly short-handed against the Suns, with Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Alex Caruso all unavailable for various reasons. The team appears to be focusing on resting key players with the season winding down, leaving Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Jared McCain as the primary contributors. Expect Dort’s minutes to
Read MoreShai Gilgeous-Alexander
In their final regular-season game against the Suns, the Thunder will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Joe due to injuries. With playoff seeding already determined, the Thunder will likely rely on Nikola Topić as the starting point guard again, who clocked 39 minutes on Friday. Additionally, Brooks Barnhizer and Payton Sandfort are
Read MoreBrice Sensabaugh
Brice Sensabaugh is set to return for Sunday’s game against the Lakers, having been rested during Friday’s victory over the Grizzlies. While Sensabaugh has the potential to deliver strong performances, the Jazz may manage his playing time as they navigate draft lottery considerations. Both the Jazz and Kings face crucial finales, holding identical 22-59 records,
Read MoreHugo González
Celtics’ rookie Hugo González has been added to the injury report with right foot pain and is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Magic. With several key players already sidelined and the game bearing no playoff implications, González would potentially see increased minutes if cleared to play, offering a rare chance for the rookie to
Read MoreLandry Shamet
Landry Shamet is set to miss Sunday’s game against the Hornets due to a knee injury, further depleting the Knicks’ roster. This opens up additional minutes for Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet. Fantasy managers may find Diawara particularly enticing, as he presents a higher upside for those in competitive leagues.
Read MoreOchai Agbaji
Ochai Agbaji is set to return for the Sunday matchup against the Raptors after dealing with back issues. Despite his availability, Agbaji’s recent lack of playing time suggests he might not see significant minutes in the rotation. Fantasy managers should consider other options, as his impact on the court remains uncertain at this stage.
Read MoreNolan Traore
Nolan Traoré’s status for Sunday’s game against the Raptors has been downgraded to doubtful due to illness. With Ben Saraf recently filling in as the starting point guard, Traoré’s likely absence is not expected to disrupt the team’s current rotation. Fantasy managers might need to seek alternative options for their rosters.
Read MoreNick Smith
Nick Smith Jr. has inked a two-year deal with the Lakers, amid injury concerns for Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. As the 27th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Smith has seen limited action recently, averaging around 12 minutes over his last three games. This strategic signing ensures bench depth for the Lakers as they
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