Fri Apr 12 | 19:23 | Aaron Gordon Available Versus The Spurs | Aaron Gordon | PF | Magic | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) will play on Friday against the Spurs. He's been dealing with a foot issue for at least a few weeks. While it cost him a couple of games, he was available for Wednesday's pivotal win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets are looking for a solid end to the regular season, meaning Gordon could be in for a big night. |
Source: Denver Nuggets | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 19:20 | Jamal Murray Cleared For Friday Night | Jamal Murray | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is available for Friday's meeting with San Antonio. He's been on the injury report since returning from a seven-game layoff. However, the 27-year-old has appeared in Denver's previous three games, most recently amassing 20 points and six assists while shooting 4-for-6 from deep in Wednesday's win over Minnesota. As always, Murray should draw consideration from DFS managers. |
Source: Denver Nuggets | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 19:16 | Nikola Jokic Will Meet The Spurs | Nikola Jokic | C | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hip) will play on Friday versus San Antonio. No surprise here, as the multi-time MVP has been on the injury report over the last few weeks. With that said, Jokic has had a fantastic year. However, he's dominated the Spurs this season, most recently amassing 42 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks when these clubs met on April 2. |
Source: Denver Nuggets | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:49 | Bobby Portis Available To Play Versus Oklahoma City | Bobby Portis | PF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (rest) will be available to play in Friday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 29-year-old was originally listed as questionable on earlier injury reports but will be active for this game. Fantasy managers will be happy to see Portis on the court, as he is coming off a dominant performance on Wednesday, scoring 30 points and securing nine rebounds while recording five steals against the Orlando Magic. Damian Lillard (adductor) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) are not playing, which will likely create plenty of opportunities for Portis. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:39 | Joel Embiid Will Play On Friday | Joel Embiid | C | 76ers | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday versus the Magic. He was listed as questionable for this contest. But with the Sixers looking to bolster their chances of avoiding the Play-In, the reigning MVP will be on the floor. With that said, although Embiid is still working his way back from his lengthy layoff, he could still finish as one of the highest-scoring DFS options on Friday night. |
Source: Philadelphia 76ers | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:36 | Clint Capela Will Play On Friday | Clint Capela | C | Rockets | Free Agent |
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will be in the lineup on Friday against Minnesota. He was initially listed as questionable for the game, as Atlanta considered resting Capela, but the Swiss big man has been upgraded to available. However, the Hawks have nothing left to play for, so Capela's role could be limited in Friday's contest. It's a tough matchup for him as well against a team that boasts a strong frontcourt. |
Source: Atlanta Hawks | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:29 | Brook Lopez Upgraded To Available For Friday | Brook Lopez | C | 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 | 18:26 | Terry Rozier Out Versus The Raptors | Terry Rozier | PG | Celtics | Free Agent |
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (neck) won't play on Friday against the Raptors. He's battling a neck injury, so he'll miss his third straight contest. Rozier has played well since joining the Heat. But now that he's officially ruled out, Tyler Herro, coming close to a triple-double in Wednesday's loss to Dallas, could continue to surpass his usual DFS expectations. At the same time, Patty Mills might also get more work, although not enough to be a trustworthy fantasy option. |
Source: Miami Heat | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:20 | Kyle Lowry Returning For Philadelphia On Friday | Kyle Lowry | PG | Raptors | 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 | 18:16 | Khris Middleton WIll Play On Friday | Khris Middleton | SG | Bucks | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will be available to play in Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The sharpshooter sat out Wednesday's game versus the Orlando Magic due to left ankle injury management, but he will be able to suit up for this next contest against one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Both Damian Lillard (adductor) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) are not playing, which will likely put a lot of playmaking responsibility into the hands of Middleton. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:08 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Unavailable Friday | Al Horford | C | Celtics | Free Agent |
| | | Kristaps Porzingis | PF | Knicks | Free Agent |
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 | Pelicans | 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 | 18:00 | Jaylen Brown Won't Play On Friday | Jaylen Brown | SF | Celtics | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hand) will come out of the lineup as the team finishes a back-to-back on Friday against Charlotte. Brown is dealing with a hand sprain, but this is more of a rest day for him, with the C's having already secured the best record in the league and playing for a second consecutive night. Sam Hauser and Svi Mykhailiuk look set for a nice boost in minutes on Friday without Brown. |
Source: Jared Weiss | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:53 | Dennis Schroder Won't Play On Friday | Dennis Schroder | PG | Hawks | Free Agent |
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (Achilles) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. The veteran has played well since getting moved to Brooklyn. However, the team has nothing left to play for, so Schroder may be done for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. With Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) also out, Jacob Gilyard (hip) could slide into the starting lineup if he's cleared to play. But the offense should continue to run through Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges regardless of who's at the one. |
Source: C.J. Holmes | 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 | Magic | Free Agent |
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Source: K.C. Johnson | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:33 | Richaun Holmes Remains Out On Friday | Richaun Holmes | PF | 76ers | Free Agent |
Washington Wizards forward/center Richaun Holmes (toe) won't be able to return to the lineup on Friday against Chicago. The team has downgraded Holmes from questionable to out, meaning an eighth consecutive absence for him. Tristan Vukcevic is available again on Friday and should make another start in a decent matchup. The 21-year-old has looked very promising in his first few outings in the NBA, averaging 14.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in three previous starts. |
Source: Bijan Todd | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:15 | Kris Dunn Sits Out Fourth Consecutive Game | Kris Dunn | PG | Timberwolves | Free Agent |
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (foot) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday against the Clippers. He remains on the shelf due to inflammation in his left foot. The Jazz backcourt is down to bare bones, meaning fantasy managers should target Keyonte George and Talen Horton-Tucker. Johnny Juzang is also among the beneficiaries in the situation, but he's been wildly inconsistent with his performances. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 17:11 | Jordan Clarkson Unavailable Friday | Jordan Clarkson | SG | Lakers | Free Agent |
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (back) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the Clippers. Clarkson has played just five times since the beginning of last month, leaving Utah without its third-best scorer. Keyonte George has gotten a big boost in fantasy value on Utah's backcourt over the final couple of months of the season, with Talen Horton-Tucker also recently breaking back into the rotation. With Collin Sexton (illness) considered doubtful for Friday, George and Horton-Tucker could be used even more on the offensive end. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 16:56 | Fred VanVleet Sits Out Friday | Fred VanVleet | NA | Raptors | Free Agent |
Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet (hip) will miss Friday's contest against Portland. He gets the night off because of a right hip contusion after erupting for a season-high 42 points on Thursday versus Utah. VanVleet's absence will likely open the door for Aaron Holiday to join the starting unit, although Jalen Green and Amen Thompson will be the biggest beneficiaries in the situation. Both should get more playmaking opportunities and shots. Green ate up just 19 minutes on Thursday and should be eager to perform well in a favorable matchup. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |