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.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran forward sat out alongside guard Klay Thompson (knee) during Thursday's contest. However, head coach Steve Kerr mentioned beforehand that both players should be active for Friday. The return of Green should push Jonathan Kuminga out of the starting five. Kuminga won't have as strong of streaming appeal while playing off the bench. Fantasy managers should double check that status of Green and Thompson ahead of tip-off.

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.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (eye) is expected to be back in action on Friday against Memphis. He's been battling a left eye injury since last week and couldn't play on Tuesday versus Golden State because he was experiencing a headache and nausea. Jaxson Hayes played well as Davis' fill-in in the starting five, but he will head back on the bench on Friday, which drops his fantasy appeal near the minimum. The Grizzlies remain without Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps), meaning there's really nobody on the squad capable of slowing down Davis, so this could be a big comeback game for the Lakers star.

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.

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.

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.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) won't play against Portland on Thursday. He's dealing with right knee tendonitis, and the team has downgraded Thompson from questionable to out. The five-time All-Star will get his first chance to return to the lineup on Friday against New Orleans. Brandin Podziemski will likely start in Thompson's place on Thursday. The 21-year-old rookie has notched 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 28 previous starts this season.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Trail Blazers. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out as Green is dealing with a right knee contusion. He shouldn't miss a lot of time and could be back on Friday as Golden State completes a back-to-back against New Orleans. With Green out on Thursday, Jonathan Kuminga has a chance to go berserk against a weak frontcourt, with extra minutes also available for Trayce Jackson-Davis and Andrew Wiggins.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lillard missed three games due to a strained right groin last week, and he's now dealing with soreness in his left adductor. With Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) regular season finished, the Bucks should have a ton of vacated usage on Friday. Patrick Beverley figures to steer the offense in the starting lineup against the Thunder, with Khris Middleton (ankle), who is off the injury report, likely handling more ball-handling responsibilities. Beverley is averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers in six games as a starter for Milwaukee in 2023-24, and Middleton is averaging an efficient 17.2 points, 5.3 dimes, 3.8 boards, 1.0 swipes, and 2.3 threes in 24.8 minutes through six games without Lillard this year.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is available to play in Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The first-place Celtics tend to list Horford with a sprained left big toe on back-to-back sets, so look for the veteran big man to be unavailable for Friday's tilt against the dismal Charlotte Hornets. With Kristaps Porzingis' (hamstring) status remaining uncertain for Thursday's contest, Horford could be in for start at center in Boston's first unit and a considerable bump in DFS rostership if KP is inactive. In 19 games without Porzingis this season, Horford is logging 11.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.8 combined steals plus blocks per contest. With that said, the Knicks are giving up the second-fewest DraftKings points to opposing centers this year.

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (ankle) is considered doubtful to play against the Pistons on Thursday. He hurt his left ankle on Tuesday in a matchup against the Knicks and might be done for the rest of the regular season, with only three games remaining on the Bulls' calendar. Adama Sanogo grabbed a few extra minutes following Drummond's exit on Tuesday, but he's not somebody fantasy managers should target. Nikola Vucevic will likely get a busy night without a proper backup. This is a favorable matchup for him against an inexperienced squad that gives up the 10th-most rebounds in the league to centers and allows opposing fives to shoot nearly 60 percent from the field.

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Trail Blazers. The veteran has played in 29 of the last 30 games but could come out of the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back due to right knee tendonitis. If that's the case, Chris Paul and Brandin Podziemski will be counted on to make a bigger contribution on Thursday. The rest of the Warriors bench might get extended playing time as well, as the matchup is projected to be a very one-sided affair. Vegas has Golden State as a 14-point favorite on the road.

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Portland. The four-time All-Star made an early exit on Sunday against Utah due to an apparent back problem, and he's now on the injury report with a knee contusion. Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis have the most to gain from a fantasy perspective if Green can't play on Thursday. This is a favorable matchup for Golden State's big men against a bad rebounding team that struggles on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (hand) won't play on Wednesday in the rematch with Phoenix. The 35-year-old had a triple-double when these clubs met on Tuesday night. However, Westbrook will join Paul George (knee), James Harden (foot), and Kawhi Leonard (knee) on the shelf for this one. As a result, Ivica Zubac, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Bones Hyland, and Norman Powell could easily surpass their usual DFS expectations.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Knicks. This injury has bothered him for at least a few weeks, and with the C's coasting to the postseason, he could get another night off to rest. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) also on the injury report, Luke Kornet may get more work than he can handle at the five. Of course, more minutes are never a bad thing concerning Kornet's DFS potential.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Jrue Holiday (knee) and the Celtics agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension. The 33-year-old was traded to the Celtics before the 2023-24 campaign after spending his last three seasons with the Bucks. Although his scoring numbers have dropped significantly since last season, he remains one of the most capable defenders in the National Basketball Association. While retaining Holiday will help keep Boston competitive moving ahead, it also opens up some much-needed cap space. Unfortunately, Holiday is no longer a consistent fantasy asset, and his durability over the years has also been an issue. Still, his upside is still higher than most, and it should stay that way for at least a few more seasons.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) isn't available for Wednesday's clash with Orlando. The 32-year-old logged 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Boston Celtics, finishing with 12 points, nine assists, and six boards. However, he also turned the ball over seven times. Nonetheless, it's the second game of a back-to-back, so Middleton will take the night off to rest. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) also sidelined for this one, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez should pick things up on the scoring end. At the same time, AJ Green, Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, and ... [More]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. Leonard has yet to see any action this month after previously missing only six games this season. P.J. Tucker and Norman Powell have picked up starts in his place. The former started three straight games before completely dropping out of the rotation on Tuesday against the Suns. Powell entered the first unit to register 10 points and five rebounds across 33 minutes. It was a fairly quiet evening for him, and Powell should be capable of much more if he maintains the role for Wednesday's rematch.