Grant Williams
Grant Williams will miss Thursday’s game against the Mavericks as part of right knee injury management. The Hornets have been careful with Williams following his offseason knee surgery, limiting him to under 19 minutes per game in recent weeks. Expect Charlotte to allocate additional playing time to Tidjane Salaun to cover Williams’ absence.
Read MoreBennedict Mathurin
Bennedict Mathurin is gaining attention as the NBA trade deadline approaches, with reports suggesting he is a realistic target for teams. Despite dealing with injuries, Mathurin has managed to play in 25 games, averaging 17.7 points in 31.8 minutes per game. With the Pacers hesitant to commit to a substantial extension for the young guard,
Read MoreJalen Green
Jalen Green will miss Thursday’s game against the Pistons due to a hamstring injury, marking his third consecutive absence. This comes on the heels of missing significant time earlier in the season. With Devin Booker sidelined as well, Grayson Allen is expected to see increased minutes, while Collin Gillespie could also have an expanded role
Read MoreScoot Henderson
Scoot Henderson has been cleared for full-contact practices as he continues his recovery from a torn left hamstring that sidelined him for the first 48 games of the season. The 3rd overall pick from the 2023 NBA Draft is expected to spend a few more weeks acclimating to the physical demands before potentially rejoining the
Read MoreDorian Finney-Smith
Dorian Finney-Smith will sit out Thursday’s game against the Hawks as part of the Rockets’ injury management strategy for his ankle. Despite logging 19 scoreless minutes against the Spurs recently, the team plans to rest him to ensure recovery. While Steven Adams’ absence could potentially open up more playing time for Finney-Smith, his fantasy value
Read MoreJock Landale
Jock Landale will start Wednesday’s game against the Hornets as Santi Aldama continues to deal with knee issues, missing three of the last four matchups. Landale’s return to the starting lineup elevates his fantasy potential, marking the only alteration in the Grizzlies’ starting roster for the upcoming game.
Read MoreP.J. Washington
P.J. Washington is set to start for the Mavericks on Wednesday against the Timberwolves, filling in due to Cooper Flagg’s absence. Washington’s return to the starting lineup, coupled with Daniel Gafford replacing Dwight Powell, puts him in a prime position to contribute significantly. Meanwhile, Naji Marshall’s potential has increased as Dallas navigates through a shortage
Read MoreAnthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards returns to the starting lineup on Wednesday after sitting out Minnesota’s last game due to a foot injury. His comeback is timely as the team aims to build on their recent win and break their previous losing streak against the depleted Dallas Mavericks. Edwards’s involvement boosts his fantasy basketball stock, and his performance
Read MoreStephen Curry
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford are set to return for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz after missing Monday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody join them in the starting lineup, moving Pat Spencer, Gui Santos, and Quinten Post to the bench. Among the benched players, Quinten Post holds the most
Read MoreJusuf Nurkić
Jusuf Nurkić and Keyonte George return to the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors, following their absence in Tuesday’s defeat to the Clippers. They will replace Isaiah Collier and Kevin Love, with Love sitting out for rest and Collier moving to the bench. Svi Mykhailiuk will also enter the starting five, filling in
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