Mon Apr 15 | 20:25 | LeBron James Probable For Play-In Game On Tuesday | LeBron James | SF | Heat | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's Play-In meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. James has battled a left ankle injury for months. However, he should be ready to roll for the pivotal contest. These clubs met on Sunday for the regular-season finale, with James finishing with a 28-point, 17-assist, 11-rebound triple-double. He also had five steals and a block. Of course, the 39-year-old will receive plenty of attention from DFS managers. Yet, James will receive more if Anthony Davis (back) can't suit up. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 15 | 08:49 | LeBron James Notches 112th Career Triple-Double | LeBron James | SF | Heat | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James completed his 21st regular-season campaign with his 112th career triple-double in Sunday's 124-108 win over New Orleans. James put on a playmaking clinic in the first quarter and finished with 17 times, as well as having 28 points and 11 rebounds. He shot 11-for-20 from the field and also produced a monster game defensively, racking up five steals with one block. James averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists for the year across 35.3 minutes. It wasn't enough to help the Lakers get a top-six seed in the West, but the team is well-placed to make the playoffs via the play-in tournament. The Lakers start the action on Tuesday against the Pelicans, whom they have dominated all season. James has averaged a 28-6-12 line in the matchup. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 22:00 | Al Horford Out Against Wizards On Sunday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (rest) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Washington Wizards. Along with Horford, the Celtics will be resting their five usual starters. Center Luke Kornet and forward Xavier Tillman Sr. could be very busy in the frontcourt, and they are worth considering for DFS contests on Sunday, especially going up against the Wizards, one the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 21:53 | Jrue Holiday Sidelined Against Washington | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Wizards. Holiday has been banged up all year. With that in mind, the C's need him as healthy as possible for the playoffs, so he'll sit out on Sunday. The C's also won't have Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White (ankle). As a result, Payton Pritchard, coming off a double-double in Friday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, is a lock for all DFS contests. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 20:08 | Kawhi Leonard Not Playing On Sunday | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Spurs | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is set to miss the final regular season game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. This will be the eighth consecutive game he will be sidelined because of right knee inflammation. The injury concerns continue for Leonard, and it is a mystery if he will be able to play in the first round of the playoffs. The Clippers clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference and have nothing to play for in Sunday's contest, so they very well could rest other players or limit the minutes of their starters. P.J. Tucker, Amir Coffey, and Brandon Boston Jr. are all potential options to see a heavier workload as the regular season comes to an end. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 22:21 | Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Sunday For Mavs Regular Season Finale | Kyrie Irving | PG | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (hamstring) didn't suit up on Friday, and he is now ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Thunder, the team's final regular season game. Irving will get a whole week of rest before the playoffs begin. The star point guard averaged 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 35.0 minutes across 58 contests during this year's campaign. Luka Doncic (ankle) will also not play Sunday. P.J. Washington, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Dante Exum may see a significant uptick in fantasy production on Sunday. |
Source: Brandon Rahbar | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 21:26 | Klay Thompson Available Versus The Pels | Klay Thompson | SG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) will play on Friday against the Pelicans. Thompson had a team-high 27 points in Tuesday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he didn't suit up for Thursday's narrow win over the Portland Trail Blazers. But the Warriors took care of business without the 34-year-old, so he's ready to roll for the pivotal clash with New Orleans. With Thompson back on the floor, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody could see fewer minutes than usual. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 19:32 | LeBron James Available Versus Memphis | LeBron James | SF | Heat | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will play on Friday against the Grizzlies. The 39-year-old has battled an ankle injury for months. He also most recently missed a meeting against the Timberwolves because of Flu-like symptoms. But despite the constant mentions on the injury report, he's coming off a strong showing, amassing 33 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals in Tuesday's loss to Golden State. With that in mind, James could have a tough time being as productive if the Lakers build a decisive lead against the injury-plagued Grizzlies. |
Source: Jovan Buha | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:29 | Brook Lopez Upgraded To Available For Friday | Brook Lopez | C | NJ Nets | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (rest) will be available to play in Friday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 36-year-old appeared as questionable on the injury report earlier but has now been cleared to take the court. He has scored in double figures in five straight games and will likely have more opportunities to score in this match-up since the Bucks will be without Damian Lillard (adductor) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Lopez has also been busy on the defensive end, recording at least two blocks in each of his previous four games. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:20 | Kyle Lowry Returning For Philadelphia On Friday | Kyle Lowry | PG | Rockets | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will return from a two-game absence on Friday versus Orlando. He's set to link up with Tyrese Maxey (hip) on the backcourt, pushing Cameron Payne to the bench. De'Anthony Melton could also lose playing time with Lowry's return. This is a bad fantasy matchup for Philadelphia against a slow-paced team, and Lowry hasn't been a great asset for managers. The veteran is averaging only 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists for the month. |
Source: Kyle Neubeck | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:08 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Unavailable Friday | Al Horford | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
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Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and forward/center Al Horford (toe) will step out of the lineup on Friday against Charlotte. After losing to New York 118-109 on Thursday, Boston gives all of its key guys rest on Friday, with Xavier Tillman Sr. and Luke Kornet direct beneficiaries from the frontcourt absentees. The stage is set for the two to perform well against a team that gives up the third-most points and the second-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers. |
Source: Jared Weiss | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:03 | Jrue Holiday, Derrick White Out On Friday | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Free Agent |
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Boston Celtics guards Jrue Holiday (knee) and Derrick White (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Friday versus Charlotte. Boston will run with its bench mob against the Hornets, as the entire starting five plus Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out. Payton Pritchard will get the keys to the backcourt, with Jaden Springer and Svi Mykhailiuk also in a position to benefit from the absences of Holiday and White. |
Source: Jared Weiss | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:48 | DeMar DeRozan Rested On Friday | DeMar DeRozan | SG | Raptors | Free Agent |
Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) will get the night off on Friday versus Washington. The Bulls have nothing left to play for and complete a back-to-back set, so it's completely understandable that the team gives DeRozan some time off. Coby White is set to be the only regular starter in the lineup and should get heavy usage in a good matchup against a struggling team. Meanwhile, Chicago's bench mob led by Dalen Terry will get an opportunity to show what they are capable of in larger roles. |
Source: K.C. Johnson | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:44 | Nikola Vucevic Will Not Play On Friday | Nikola Vucevic | C | 76ers | Free Agent |
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Source: K.C. Johnson | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 16:14 | DeMar DeRozan Unlikely To Play | DeMar DeRozan | SG | Raptors | Free Agent |
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as this looks like a routine rest game for DeRozan. The Bulls have already locked up the 9th seed, so they have no incentive to put DeRozan out there. The expectation is that the Bulls will use a committee approach to fill the void. Dalen Terry, Javonte Green, and Jevon Carter figure to all see more playing time. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 15:47 | Klay Thompson Probable For Friday | Klay Thompson | SG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran guard sat out of Thursday's game due to a lingering knee issue. However, head coach Steve Kerr said beforehand that he expected Thompson to play on Friday. He should return to the starting five, which will drop Chris Paul to the bench. Fantasy managers should double check that Thompson is active ahead of Friday's game. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 19:52 | Kyrie Irving Sitting Out On Friday | Kyrie Irving | PG | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (hamstring) won't play on Friday versus Detroit. The former Duke Blue Devil has been on a roll lately, averaging 28.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 steals in six games in April. But the Mavericks are going to the playoffs, so Dallas won't need him out there against arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association. With Luka Doncic (ankle) also on the injury report, P.J. Washington, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Dante Exum may see a significant uptick in fantasy production. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 19:39 | LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Friday | LeBron James | SF | Heat | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against Memphis. He's back on the injury report with a left ankle issue after recently battling an illness. James missed Sunday's game against Minnesota due to the illness but came back with an impressive 33-point, 11-assist double-double on Tuesday versus Golden State. The questionable tag has been more like a probable designation for James all season, and the chances appear high that he will play against the Grizzlies. Memphis has done little to slow down James in 2023-24, as the NBA's all-time leading scorer has notched 23.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 2.3 steals across three head-to-head clashes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 19:19 | Kyle Lowry In Danger Of Missing Third Straight Game | Kyle Lowry | PG | Rockets | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's battle with the Magic. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to a left knee effusion. The veteran has logged 8.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 28.8 minutes since joining his hometown team. The trio of Cameron Payne, Buddy Hield, and De'Anthony Melton should take care of his minutes on Friday if Lowry can't return. Hield has the most fantasy upside of the three, but he's blown hot and cold in Philadelphia. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 18:00 | Jrue Holiday Cleared To Play Thursday | Jrue Holiday | PG | 76ers | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will play against the Knicks on Thursday. A problem with his left patella initially left Holiday questionable for the game, but he's been upgraded to available. With Boston bringing all of its guns out on Thursday, Holiday will likely have to play second fiddle. However, he must be in high spirits after just securing a four-year, $135 million contract extension for himself, and this should help his performance. The 33-year-old is averaging 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists for the month. |
Source: Boston Celtics | RotoBaller.com |