Portland Trail Blazers forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. This marks the third game in a row that Hart has missed due to a knee issue. Kris Dunn moved into the starting lineup during their last game. He finished with nine points, three assists, and five rebounds in 25 minutes. It's likely that the Blazers continue to ride with Dunn until Hart is able to play again. He'll have low-end streaming value on the banged up Blazers roster.

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to left patellar tendinopathy. Hart has recently enjoyed No. 1 scoring option status for an injury-plagued Portland roster, but his absence paves the way for Brandon Williams, Ben McLemore, CJ Elleby, and others to take on significantly elevated offensive roles. The Blazers have little incentive to rush Hart, who has averaged 28.6 PPG over his last five outings, back to action, even as they sit just 2.5 games out of a Play-in Tournament spot. For context, Anfernee Simons (knee), who has been dealing with the same issue, has been sidelined since March 5.

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Detroit due to left patellar tendinopathy. Hart has been vital to Portland's offense over the past five contests, in which he has averaged 28.6 points per night. Without him in the mix, CJ Elleby and Ben McLemore figure to get elevated minutes, while Brandon Williams and Trendon Watford are among a group that could be considered the team's top scoring options. While the ailment is not traditionally of the one-game absence variety, Hart's next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Spurs.

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Josh Hart had far and away the best offensive night of his career to this point during Saturday's victory over Washington. Hart, whose previous career high in scoring was 30 points, sizzled en route to a 44-point performance on 15-for-21 shooting overall. To cap off one of the more all-around impressive fantasy outings this year from any individual player, Hart added eight rebounds, six assists, six made threes, and four steals, all while knocking down all eight free throws that he attempted. With Portland enormously short-handed down the stretch, Hart is going to have substantial upside over the final month-plus. He figures to remain the focal point of the offense Monday against the Hawks, who enter Sunday with the fourth-worst defensive efficiency in the league.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Detroit due to a left knee contusion. Hart closed January by ripping off double-doubles in back-to-back outings, finishing the month by averaging 9.2 boards per outing, a career best for a single month of full production. Hart's absence should propel Garrett Temple into a larger minutes total, while also paving the way for Herbert Jones and Jonas Valanciunas to play a bigger role on the glass against a Pistons team that is last in the league in rebounding rate (47.6). The next opportunity for Hart to take the floor comes Friday against Denver.

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (ankle) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the 76ers. Ingram is missing his second consecutive outing due to a sprained right ankle, which paves the way for Garrett Temple to remain among the starting five and take on elevated offensive duties. Hart's absence stands to be critical for New Orleans, who is likely to rely on Nickeil Alexander-Walker for a heavier workload, particularly with Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and Devonte' Graham (ankle) unavailable. Herbert Jones and Tomas Satoransky also stand out as upside plays in the DFS market, with Ingram and Hart's next chance at suiting up coming Friday against Denver.

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram (Achilles) and small forward Josh Hart (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Cleveland. The absence from Ingram does not come as a surprise after he carried a doubtful designation into the day, while Hart's departure from action leaves the team thin on the wing. Garrett Temple, Tomas Satoransky, and Herbert Jones are all likely to see elevated minutes and usage without Ingram and Hart in the mix, while Devonte' Graham stands to possess the highest offensive upside of any healthy member of the roster. The next opportunity for Ingram or Hart to return to the floor comes Saturday against the Bucks.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart has seen increased value while Brandon Ingram (Achilles) has been sidelined. Currently, Ingram is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game. Herbert Jones and Garrett Temple would be asked to play significant minutes, assuming both players are out. Jones is the much better streaming option between the two. Otherwise, Hart could be an interesting streaming option and DFS choice if he plays and Ingram is out.

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart logged his sixth double-double of the season with a season-high 29 points and 10 boards during a 117-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Villanova product shot 10-for-17 from the field, including 3-for-7 from deep, and a perfect, 6-for-6 from the line. The 26-year-old also added four assists, three steals, a block, and three turnovers across 38 minutes. Hart assumed the keys to the offense once small forward Brandon Ingram exited the game with a sore left Achilles. If Ingram is out for an extended amount of time, Hart would be in line for a major boost in usage. The swingman has already been enjoying a terrific season, averaging 12.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 triples, and 1.0 steals per game on 52.9% shooting from the field and 81% from the line.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This marks the second game in a row that Hart has missed due to left knee soreness. Hart has surprisingly been a solid fantasy option this season, but continues getting sidelined by injuries. Garrett Temple is expected to get the start, but isn't a favorable fantasy option. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a better player, but the Pelicans tend to favor Temple over him.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore left knee. Hart's absence will mark his first since Oct. 27, as the 26-year-old has entrenched himself among the starting five this year. On pace to set new career highs with 11.1 points and 3.8 assists per game, Hart has found himself on the fringe of most season-long formats thus far. His absence allows Garrett Temple to shift into the starting five and become a DFS commodity, although Tomas Satoransky could see extended run as well. Hart's next chance to suit up comes Friday in a rematch vs. Dallas.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He is dealing with some left knee soreness, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Pelicans take the cautious approach. Garrett Temple and Trey Murphy would be asked to pick up the slack, but neither are worth starting in any fantasy formats.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart shot a horrible 3-for-13 from the field in Monday's loss to the Wizards but still managed to register a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He collected almost half of his points with 6-for-6 shooting at the charity stripe. Hart delivered five assists with three turnovers and also had one steal in a team-high 38 minutes. The 26-year-old started the campaign with very strong shooting, but he's completely fallen off ever since starting last week with a season-high 22 points against Dallas. With matchups against Miami and the Clippers on the horizon now, Hart's struggles could very well last a bit longer.

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Josh Hart received two technical fouls during Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City after arguing a call during the second quarter. Prior to his ejection, Hart had compiled just four points and three rebounds across 15 minutes, giving him an underwhelming performance in the wake of Brandon Ingram's (hip) absence. Hart entered play on the heels of a season-best 22-point performance Monday, having averaged 14.6 PPG over his last five contests. While his rebounding ability should continue to earn him season-long appeal, he also owns DFS upside so long as Ingram is out of the mix.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart finished Monday's 108-92 loss to Dallas with a season-high 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. He was 5-for-6 at the line and sunk one of his two three-point attempts in 38 minutes of action. Hart is a guy how does everything for his team, and he didn't disappoint this time either, adding six rebounds and five assists to his line with one steal and three turnovers. The Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson (foot) and Brandon Ingram (hip) sat out as well on Monday, and this gives Hart a much bigger role offensively. He's been a very efficient scorer early in the campaign and could go off for a huge night on Wednesday against a bad OKC team if Ingram remains out.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is being listed as questionable to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Hart has not played since the opener, missing the past four games and has been listed as questionable in most, if not all of those contests. Hart should be nearing a return, but there is not much clarity on his progress. When Hart eventually returns, he will likely retake his starting spot from Herbert Jones. Trey Murphy III should also see less minutes off the bench when Hart returns.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) will remain on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the fourth consecutive game he's missed. The 26-year-old suffered a right quad injury in the team's season opener. He was originally questionable for Wednesday's game, so he might be getting close to a return. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Trey Murphy III, Naji Marshall and Garrett Temple should all continue to fill in for Hart's absence. None of them are very enticing for DFS purposes.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hart suffered an injury to his right quadriceps in the team's season opener and he has missed the last two games. While he's been out, rookies Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have seen some extra opportunities, though neither has done much with them. Hart offered some solid versatility off the bench for the Pelicans last year. He played about 29 minutes per game and averaged 9.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 threes per game.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Minnesota as he continues to battle a right quad ailment. The news isn't particularly surprising, seeing as Hart entered the day with a doubtful designation. Trey Murphy III stands to continue seeing elevated minutes with the second unit while Hart is sidelined, while Brandon Ingram figures to receive the lion's share of minutes at the three. When healthy, Hart stands to be a significant contributor for the Pelicans, as evidenced by the hefty contract extension that he signed this past off-season. His next chance to return to action comes Monday in a rematch with the Timberwolves.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He played just 10 minutes before exiting Wednesday's season opener due to a quad issue. Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall should benefit with Hart sidelined on Friday. It's uncertain which of them is going to start in his place, assuming one of them gets the nod. Fantasy managers might have to wait until closer to tip-off to see who moves into the starting five.