Mon Mar 18 | 21:35 | Onyeka Okongwu To Return On Monday | Onyeka Okongwu | C | Hawks | Free Agent |
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will play on Monday against the Lakers. The 23-year-old missed over a month because of a big toe issue. However, the Hawks are glad to get him back, considering the team is holding on to the final Play-In spot in the Eastern Conference. Before going down with the injury, the 23-year-old had averaged a career-high 10.2 points with 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. While there's a chance Okongwu could see limited action in his first game back after a lengthy layoff, his presence means Bruno Fernando will have trouble getting minutes. |
Source: Kevin Chouinard | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 20:29 | Tyus Jones Won't Play On Tuesday | Tyus Jones | PG | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Jones has missed each of the last two games and appears to be in line for a third straight absence. Jordan Poole has been asked to move into the starting five and he has played well there. Poole posted a 31-point performance during their last game against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. That being said, Poole appears to be worth the risk as a fantasy option while he's given extra run as a starter. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 20:25 | Deni Avdija Unavailable For Tuesday | Deni Avdija | SF | Wizards | Free Agent |
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This doesn't come as shocking news after Avdija was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's contest. His absence opened up a spot for Corey Kispert in the starting five on Sunday. He didn't play well during that game, but Kispert is worth a look as a streaming option while Avdija is out. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 20:21 | Kyle Kuzma Uncertain For Tuesday | Kyle Kuzma | SF | Wizards | Free Agent |
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) is considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Kuzma was forced to miss Sunday's game and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. Given the Wizards place in the standings, Kuzma seems more likely to sit out of this game. Washington doesn't have any incentive to play Kuzma at anything less than 100 percent healthy. Patrick Baldwin Jr. would likely move into the starting five if Kuzma is unable to play. Baldwin doesn't offer enough upside to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 19:44 | Matisse Thybulle Available Again On Monday | Matisse Thybulle | SF | 76ers | Free Agent |
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Matisse Thybulle (ankle) has shaken off injury ahead of Monday's tilt against Chicago and will be available for the contest after missing one game. Thybulle has done very well lately to live up to his reputation as a defensive specialist, recording six blocks and nine steals across his last four appearances. He's ranked third in the league with 1.8 steals per game, and Thybulle's high-level defensive ability secures him regular playing time. However, the 27-year-old offers very little offensively, which is something fantasy managers always must consider. |
Source: Portland Trail Blazers | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 19:30 | Lauri Markkanen Returns To Action On Monday | Lauri Markkanen | PF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will get back to work on Monday against the Timberwolves. After sitting out six games with a quadriceps contusion, the Finnish star is finally ready to return to the lineup, with the team upgrading Markkanen from questionable to available. Markkanen's return will affect the usage of Keyonte George and Collin Sexton, although Jordan Clarkson's (groin) absence will still give them extra fantasy value. From a minutes perspective, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks likely take a hit, with Markkanen grabbing back his starter's role. |
Source: Utah Jazz | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 19:23 | Alex Caruso Ready To Roll Monday | Alex Caruso | PG | Bulls | Free Agent |
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (toe) will remain in the lineup on Monday versus Portland despite being initially regarded as questionable for the game. The team has upgraded Caruso to available, with the fan favorite set to play in a 10th consecutive game. Caruso has played a significantly larger part in the attack lately due to Coby White's (hip) absence. He's always good for peripheral stats but has also now upped his scoring production to 18.7 points across the past three games. A meeting with a team that's ranked 22nd in defensive efficiency puts Caruso in a good position to cook up something good again for fantasy managers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 19:17 | Coby White Ruled Out For Monday | Coby White | PG | Bulls | Free Agent |
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup versus Portland. He was already unlikely to play in the contest after the team labeled him as doubtful on the initial injury report. This will be the third straight game White misses. Ayo Dosunmu was massive for the Bulls in the previous game against Washington with a career-high 34 points, and he should carry extra fantasy value again on Monday in another favorable matchup. The rest of the starting five will also have an opportunity to do more damage offensively. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 18:49 | Dean Wade Ruled Out For Monday | Dean Wade | PF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't make his return to the lineup on Monday versus Indiana. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out, missing a fifth consecutive game. Wade's absence started for personal reasons, and he's now absent for a third straight game with a sore right knee. Georges Niang has enjoyed a good stretch of games as a starter without Wade and should have another good outing in Monday's very favorable matchup. Meanwhile, Marcus Morris Sr., who's just signed a 10-day contract with Cleveland, should also step into the frontcourt rotation. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 18:19 | Cade Cunningham Won't Play On Monday | Cade Cunningham | NA | Pistons | Free Agent |
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) won't play against Boston on Monday. He has been downgraded from a questionable status, and it was already unlikely that Cunningham, who's managing a left knee injury, would suit up for the contest after Detroit also played on Sunday. With Cunningham out of the picture, Jaden Ivey will have a chance to go berserk offensively, while Marcus Sasser could play a lot more important role than he usually does. Mind you, this will be a very tough matchup for the Pistons, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from the young team. |
Source: Gary Washburn | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 17:28 | Jonathan Isaac Off The Injury Report | Jonathan Isaac | SF | Magic | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup with Charlotte, suggesting he will play. The 26-year-old didn't suit up against Toronto on Sunday, although nobody should be surprised at this point whenever he sits out. But he's at least played 46 games this season, his most since 2018-19. However, Isaac has averaged just 6.4 points and 4.3 rebounds this season, which won't do much for fantasy managers. |
Source: Jason Beede | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 15:59 | Jayson Tatum Iffy, Sam Hauser Out Monday | Jayson Tatum | PF | Celtics | Team 4 |
| | | Sam Hauser | PF | Celtics | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Monday's tilt versus the Detroit Pistons, while Sam Hauser (ankle) is out. The durable Tatum is nursing a right ankle impingement on the second half of Boston's back-to-back after the team beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday, threatening his status against the lowly Pistons. It's worth noting Tatum played only 27 minutes in that one, so he should have a decent chance of suiting up on Monday. After the red-hot Hauser sprained his left ankle on Sunday, he'll hope to return for Wednesday's battle with the Milwaukee Bucks. A huge boost in usage would be in store for Jaylen Brown (ankle) if he is active and Tatum is not. Across three games without Tatum this season, Brown averaged 33.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.6 threes and could erupt against a Pistons clubs giving up the fifth-most points per game (120.1). |
Source: Taylor Snow - Celtics’ Official Site | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 15:55 | Cade Cunningham Questionable Against Celtics | Cade Cunningham | NA | Pistons | Free Agent |
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Boston Celtics. On the second part of a back-to-back following Sunday's defeat to the Miami Heat, the last-place Pistons could opt to hold out their franchise cornerstone and manage the left knee that cost Cunningham some time back in late January. Should the former No. 1 overall pick be absent on Monday, Jaden Ivey would be tasked to handle a big bump in usage and orchestrate Detroit's offense in nightmarish road spot against a Celtics squad that ranks second in opponent field-goal percentage (45.0%). Over 10 games without Cunningham in 2023-24, Ivey is averaging 21.5 points, 5.8 dimes, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 three-pointers and would still be a great bet in points leagues for the start of the fantasy quarterfinals. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 09:50 | Luke Kennard Unavailable On Monday | Luke Kennard | SF | Clippers | Free Agent |
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (personal) won't be in the lineup on Monday versus Sacramento. After playing in seven of the last eight games, Kennard needs to take some time off for personal reasons. The sweet-shooting 27-year-old has been a regular starter lately, meaning another change in the first unit is coming on Monday for the Grizzlies. John Konchar is the likeliest player to step into the role. However, fantasy managers shouldn't rush into picking up Konchar, as he tends to drift through games with his contributions not showing up on the box score. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 09:22 | Doug McDermott To Remain Absent On Monday | Doug McDermott | PF | Pacers | Free Agent |
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will remain out of the lineup on Monday versus Cleveland. We haven't seen the sharpshooter on the court since Feb. 26, and Monday will mark his 10th consecutive absence. With McDermott unavailable, Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin have a chance to earn more minutes as backup forwards, while Ben Sheppard also benefits off the bench. The latter has actually seen the biggest rise in playing time recently. Sheppard has yet to show good enough consistency to be regarded as a good fantasy option. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 22:50 | Cam Reddish Ruled Out Again Monday | Cam Reddish | SF | Hawks | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Cam Reddish (ankle) has been ruled out again for the fourth consecutive game. The Pennsylvania native will miss his 29th game of the season as he's dealt with an array of lower body injuries this season. Due to his inconsistent health, he hasn't been able to establish a consistent role when he does play. While he's sidelined again, Spencer Dinwiddie will continue to get more opportunities off of the bench. Taurean Prince may also see some more minutes depending on matchups while D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves carry important roles with the starting five. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 22:29 | Sam Hauser Undergoes X-rays On Sunday | Sam Hauser | PF | Celtics | Free Agent |
Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) had a stellar game in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards. The C's were down Jaylen Brown (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), and Derrick White (hand). As a result, the door was open for others to get more involved. While Jayson Tatum stuffed the stat sheet, as expected, Hauser amassed a career-high 30 points, shooting an efficient 10-for-13 from behind the arc. Unfortunately, his afternoon ended after just 23 minutes because of a sprained left ankle. Head coach Joe Mazzulla reported Hauser underwent X-rays. However, the team is still awaiting the results. But even if imaging comes back clean, fantasy managers likely won't see Hauser on the floor when Boston meets Detroit on Monday. That said, it's hard to tell who will benefit until the club releases an updated injury report heading into Monday evening. |
Source: Bobby Krivitsky | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 22:19 | Cam Thomas Shines Again On Sunday Night | Cam Thomas | NA | Nets | Free Agent |
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had another splendid outing despite his team losing in overtime to the Spurs on Sunday night. Thomas logged 39 minutes, scoring 31 points. He added five assists and demonstrated his defensive acumen by amassing two steals. The 22-year-old has significantly increased his production from last season and is currently a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate heading toward the offseason. Thomas has had trouble staying healthy, which has slightly lowered his fantasy value, and his shot selection isn't always the best. However, he'll see more attention from fantasy managers heading into the 2024-25 campaign, whether he's still in Brooklyn or playing elsewhere. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 21:47 | Lauri Markkanen May Miss Seventh Consecutive Game | Lauri Markkanen | PF | Bulls | Free Agent |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quad) has been tagged as questionable ahead of their Monday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old hasn't played since March 2 due to a right quadriceps contusion. After being named an All-Star last season for the first time, Markkanen was building upon that with another fantastic season this year but continues to have some health issues that keep him off of the court. Due to the health issues with the entire team, the Jazz have leaned in even more to the youth movement. If Markkanen has to be sidelined again, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh will both likely remain in the starting five. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 17 | 21:38 | Matisse Thybulle Questionable Against Bulls | Matisse Thybulle | SF | 76ers | Free Agent |
Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (ankle) is listed as questionable against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Due to the high amount of injuries that this team has faced this season, Thybulle has been playing a lot more than he did the previous year. Two members of the backcourt have already been ruled out and Jerami Grant (hamstring) is currently doubtful. That means if Thybulle does play, he'd likely see north of 20 minutes in this contest. If he misses his second consecutive game, however, Dalano Banton, Scoot Henderson, and Jabari Walker would all see extra minutes on the floor. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |