Fred VanVleet
The Houston Rockets have applied for a disabled players’ exemption following Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Kelly Iko. If granted, the exemption would provide the Rockets $12.5 million in additional cap space. This move suggests the team anticipates VanVleet might miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, potentially altering Reed
Read MoreMarcus Smart
Marcus Smart will miss Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to a quad injury sustained in Sunday’s win over the Kings. With Smart sidelined, the team may look to Jake LaRavia or Dalton Knecht to fill in his starting role, especially with Luka Doncic still unavailable. The coaching staff will likely assess their options
Read MoreJaxson Hayes
Jaxson Hayes remains sidelined with a knee issue, marking his third consecutive missed game. In his absence, Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to cover center minutes during Deandre Ayton’s rest periods. Ayton, fresh off an impressive performance, aims to continue his strong play against his former team, the Trail Blazers.
Read MoreMatisse Thybulle
Matisse Thybulle is listed as questionable with a hip issue for Portland’s Monday matchup against the Lakers. Thybulle has participated in all three of Portland’s initial games this season but may miss the upcoming contest. If absent, Blake Wesley and Kris Murray could see increased minutes, though their potential impact remains limited for fantasy purposes.
Read MoreBrandon Miller
Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the Hornets’ matchup against the Heat on Tuesday due to a shoulder injury. The team has announced that he will be re-evaluated after the conclusion of their current road trip, with no specific timetable for his return. In his absence, Kon Knueppel is expected to step in as
Read MoreTre Mann
Tre Mann is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Heat due to a jaw injury. Mann has averaged 18.3 minutes per game off the bench this season, and if he sits out, rookie Sion James may see increased playing time. James showed promise in Charlotte’s last game, scoring 13 points and contributing in several areas
Read MoreJaxson Hayes
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes missed his second straight game due to a sore left knee in Sunday’s victory over the Kings. In his absence, Deandre Ayton delivered a standout performance, tallying 22 points and 15 rebounds. The Lakers relied on a small-ball lineup with Jarred Vanderbilt stepping up in Ayton’s off-court minutes. With Hayes’s status
Read MoreJalen Williams
Jalen Williams remains sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to his recovery from offseason right wrist surgery. The Oklahoma City Thunder have not offered a clear timeline for his return, leaving fantasy managers in a waiting game. In Williams’ absence, Cason Wallace has often stepped up, though Aaron Wiggins filled in on Thursday when
Read MoreLuke Kornet
Luke Kornet is confirmed out for Monday’s matchup against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle, marking his second consecutive absence. Bismack Biyombo assumed the backup center position in Sunday’s game against the Nets but logged only 12 minutes. Fantasy managers may want to explore other streaming options given Biyombo’s limited court time.
Read MoreKelly Olynyk
Kelly Olynyk will remain sidelined for the Spurs’ upcoming game against the Raptors due to his ongoing recovery from left heel surgery performed in April. With Olynyk and Luke Kornet both unavailable, Bismack Biyombo is expected to continue filling the role of backup center.
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