Fri Apr 19 | 23:27 | Cam Reddish Won't Play Against Denver | Cam Reddish | SF | Knicks | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (ankle) won't play in Saturday's postseason battle with the Nuggets. The 24-year-old has been on and off the injury report throughout the 2023-24 campaign, so this update isn't surprising. But Reddish's absence should at least open up some minutes for Taurean Prince. However, Prince hasn't been a reliable DFS producer. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 19 | 23:19 | Keegan Murray Returns On Friday Night | Keegan Murray | NA | Kings | Free Agent |
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (hip) returned to Friday's Play-In matchup with the Pelicans. He exited in the second quarter. While details were scarce initially, the team reported Murray was battling hip soreness. The 23-year-old appears to be in line to finish the contest. However, it's something for DFS managers to continue monitoring, especially if the Kings advance. |
Source: Anthony Slater | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 19 | 22:45 | Keegan Murray Heads To The Locker Room | Keegan Murray | NA | Kings | Free Agent |
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (undisclosed) left Friday's Play-In matchup with the Pelicans. There isn't much information regarding the nature of the injury. But Kings' radio reporter Sean Cunningham reported that Murray favored his hip while walking toward the locker room. There should be more information soon. In the meantime, Sasha Vezenkov should be in line for more minutes. |
Source: Sean Cunningham | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 19 | 18:28 | Duncan Robinson Will Play Against Chicago | Duncan Robinson | SG | Heat | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) will play on Friday night against the Bulls. The 29-year-old missed a few games to end the 2023-24 campaign. He was cleared for Wednesday's Play-In loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Robinson didn't see the floor. With that in mind, the 29-year-old likely isn't fully healthy. Yet, with Jimmy Butler (knee) and Terry Rozier (neck) sidelined, Robinson should get work, although he should be considered a risky DFS option. |
Source: Ira Winderman | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 19 | 16:19 | Dean Wade Ruled Out For Game 1 | Dean Wade | PF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) has officially been ruled out for Game 1 of their series against the Orlando Magic. The 27-year-old has been an important bench piece for the Cavs throughout the season, but he hasn't appeared in a game since March 8 due to a right knee sprain. Unless others were out as well, he wasn't much of a DFS option. In this case, with Wade on the sidelines, Georges Niang and Marcus Morris Sr. will likely see increases in opportunities while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen play big minutes as the starting frontcourt. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 20:34 | Duncan Robinson Probable Versus Chicago | Duncan Robinson | SG | Heat | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (back) is probable for Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The sharpshooter missed time to close the regular season but returned for Wednesday's Play-In loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he didn't see any action in that one. With that in mind, the Heat won't have Terry Rozier (neck) or Jimmy Butler (knee) against the Bulls, so Robinson may need to get involved. But If he doesn't see the floor, Delon Wright, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jovic could get more involved on the scoring end. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:52 | Damian Lillard Expected To Log Full Practice On Friday | Damian Lillard | PG | Trailblazers | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) was able to practice on Wednesday in a limited capacity and is expected to get a full session under his belt on Friday. Lillard is trying to get ready for Game 1 of the team's first-round series against Indiana, which starts on Sunday night. It's unlikely that we will see Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) in the lineup at the weekend, and Lillard's unavailability would be another huge blow for Milwaukee. However, the star guard appears to be trending in the right direction. If he's cleared to play, we should see fireworks from Lillard, as he'll be expected to do a lot more without Antetokounmpo. Lillard averaged a big 34-point, 10-assist double-double during his last playoff campaign in 2021. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:43 | Clippers "Preparing" To Have Kawhi Leonard Available In Game 1 | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Clippers | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) hasn't yet been cleared for five-on-five practice, but head coach Tyronn Lue appears to be confident of having him in the lineup when playoff action starts this weekend. "I'm preparing to have him on the court," Lue said on Wednesday. "We just take it day-by-day. He's getting better and we'll see how much he continues to progress." Leonard missed the final eight regular-season games due to inflammation in his right knee. The Clippers start their first-round series against Dallas on Sunday. Leonard, a two-time Finals MVP, is known as a great post-season performer and has averaged at least 30 points in three of his last four playoff campaigns. |
Source: Associated Press | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:33 | Sam Merrill Trending In Right Direction Ahead Of Game 1 | Sam Merrill | SG | Kings | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Sam Merrill (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as he continues to work his way back from injury. A neck problem kept him out for the final three regular-season games, but Merrill looks to be on track to return to the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs against Orlando on Saturday. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 8.0 points in 17.5 minutes during the regular season, shooting 40.4 percent from downtown. Merrill's shooting ability makes him a good option to have on the bench, but the rotations get tighter during the postseason, and he likely won't see a lot of time on the court. |
Source: Chris Fedor | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 18 | 09:26 | Dean Wade Unlikely To Play In Game 1 | Dean Wade | PF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) isn't expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against Orlando on Saturday. He missed the end of the regular season, making his last appearance on March 8, and Wade wasn't in Wednesday's practice. Wade's absence means more minutes to Georges Niang and Marcus Morris Sr. off the Cavaliers bench. However, neither player doesn't carry any significant fantasy value as long as Evan Mobley stays healthy. |
Source: P.J. Ziegler | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 17 | 19:09 | Duncan Robinson Active On Wednesday | Duncan Robinson | SG | Heat | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (face) will be active ahead of Wednesday's play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson will make his return to the rotation after missing each of the last four games. The Heat have said that Robinson won't have a minutes limit during this game. There was some questions as to whether he'd replace Caleb Martin in the starting five. That won't be the case, though, as Robinson will come off the bench during Wednesday's contest. |
Source: Sports Illustrated | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 17 | 09:48 | Kenyon Martin Jr. Questionable Wednesday | KJ Martin | PF | Rockets | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (toe) is considered questionable for Wednesday's play-in matchup against Miami. A toe injury kept him out for the final three regular-season games, and Martin might remain unavailable as the 76ers try to lock up their playoff berth on Wednesday. Even if he's able to return, Martin likely won't have a large part to play in the contest with Philadelphia's frontcourt fully healthy. Joel Embiid (knee) is carrying a questionable tag but is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 17 | 09:37 | Duncan Robinson On Track To Return Wednesday | Duncan Robinson | SG | Heat | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's play-in game against Philadelphia. He missed the final four games of the regular season but appears to be on track for a comeback against the 76ers. Robinson also missed time at the end of March with a back problem and didn't look quite like himself after returning. The 29-year-old averaged just 4.5 points across four games. Miami will need a lot more from him on Wednesday if the Heat are to compete with Joel Embiid's crew. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 16 | 20:54 | Kawhi Leonard Practices On Tuesday | Kawhi Leonard | SF | Clippers | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) participated in a portion of Tuesday's practice, according to head coach Ty Lue. Leonard is working his way back to the court after missing the final eight games of the regular season. There is some concern over his status heading into the first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Luckily, that series doesn't begin until Sunday, so Leonard does have time to get healthy before then. P.J. Tucker has been replacing him in the starting lineup, so he's expected to head to the bench once Leonard is healthy. |
Source: Law Murray | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 16 | 14:46 | Cam Reddish Downgraded To Questionable | Cam Reddish | SF | Knicks | Free Agent |
The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday that forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Dealing with a sprained right ankle, Reddish hasn't been a consistent member of LA's rotation in recent weeks anyway but could be sidelined altogether on Tuesday against New Orleans. More bench minutes would be needed from Taurean Prince on the wing for the Lakers if Reddish is unable to go, but neither are going to be recommended DFS plays either way. |
Source: Dave McMenamin - ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 16 | 09:27 | Simone Fontecchio Expects To Sign Extension With Pistons | Simone Fontecchio | SF | Jazz | Free Agent |
Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (toe) has hinted that he's going to sign a long-term extension with the team in the offseason. The 28-year-old Italian is set to become a restricted free agent in the summer after completing his first two seasons in the NBA. Following an underwhelming rookie year with the Jazz, Fontecchio found his flow in 2023-24 and did particularly well after getting traded to Detroit. He notched 15.4 points and 4.4 rebounds across 30.3 minutes in 16 games with the Pistons before a toe injury ended his campaign a few weeks early. Fontecchio's performance was one of only a few bright spots for Detroit, as the team finished with the worst record in the league for a second consecutive year. |
Source: Omari Sankofa II | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 16 | 08:52 | Derrick Rose Plans To Return To Memphis Next Season | Derrick Rose | PG | Knicks | Free Agent |
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (groin, back) is planning to be back on the court with the team next season. The former MVP signed a two-year deal with the Grizzlies last summer and appears to have no plans of retiring despite another injury-riddled season. Rose, who will turn 36 in early October, played his final game of the campaign on Feb. 28 and ended up featuring just 24 times for the Grizzlies. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.3 assists in 16.6 minutes as a bench piece. He will likely be used even more sparingly next season, with a number of younger players on the rise in Memphis. |
Source: Drew Hill | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 15 | 21:31 | Mark Williams "Feeling Better" | Mark Williams | NA | Hornets | Free Agent |
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back), while taking questions from the media on Monday, stated he does not need surgery. He also said "he's definitely feeling better" and plans to play every game next season. While Williams' proclamation regarding his availability throughout the 2024-25 campaign could be a stretch, fantasy managers are still glad to hear things are moving in the right direction. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks this season. However, Williams was limited to only 19 games because of a back injury. With that said, he's not worth reaching for in fantasy drafts, but he could easily surpass his ADP expectations if he stays healthy. |
Source: Rod Boone | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 15 | 20:32 | Gary Payton II Out Again On Tuesday | Gary Payton | PG/SG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (calf) won't suit up for Tuesday's Play-In meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The 31-year-old missed the final three contests of the regular season because of a strained calf. With that in mind, Payton only averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds throughout the 2023-24 campaign, so his absence won't have much of an impact on DFS managers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 15 | 14:36 | Lonnie Walker IV Noncommittal On Future With Nets | Lonnie Walker | SG | Spurs | Free Agent |
Impending free-agent guard Lonnie Walker IV appears to be noncommittal on his future with the Brooklyn Nets. "I'm just looking for a home Just looking for a team that finds me valuable. [I want to be] an important piece for a team that can consistently play We'll see how things go", Walker told reporters following Sunday's blowout loss in Brooklyn's regular-season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old swingman netted a one-year pact with the Nets last offseason and was a serviceable part of their rotation when healthy during 2023-24, averaging 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers on 38.4% shooting from beyond the arc through 58 appearances as a reserve. Walker is a decent spot-up shooter and spark plug off the bench, but he doesn't provide enough on the defensive end to consistently handle big minutes. |
Source: Erik Slater - ClutchPoints.com | RotoBaller.com |