Wed Dec 4 | 19:20 | Goga Bitadze Available Versus 76ers | Goga Bitadze | C | Pacers | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (ankle) will return to action in Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's back after missing Tuesday's game against the Knicks with an ankle sprain. The Georgian big man opened the month with a 12-point, 13-rebound double-double against Brooklyn and has performed well since November. Last month, he averaged 9.4 points and 7.8 rebounds with 1.9 blocks. Philadelphia is tied for the second-lowest rebounding rate in the league, putting Bitadze in a solid position to produce another double-double on Wednesday. |
Source: Orlando Magic | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 | 18:48 | Cameron Johnson Will Play On Wednesday | Cameron Johnson | SF | Suns | Free Agent |
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The former Phoenix Sun has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. However, his absence in Monday's loss to Chicago was only his first of the 2024-25 campaign. Johnson has also averaged a career-high 18.1 points while shooting 42.2% from deep. With Cam Thomas (hamstring) sidelined, Johnson should continue to get more scoring opportunities than usual against an Indiana team that has allowed 119.1 points per game this season, the third-worst mark in the National Basketball Association. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 | 17:35 | Gary Harris Ruled Out for Wednesday | Gary Harris | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Harris has not played since November 25 and does not yet have a clear timetable for his return. The 30-year-old plays a minor rotational role for the Magic, averaging 16.5 minutes and 4.1 points per game this season. In his last appearance, he logged seven minutes and scored three points against Charlotte. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 | 17:00 | Austin Reaves Sidelined Wednesday | Austin Reaves | NA | Lakers | Free Agent |
Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (pelvis) will not suit up against the Miami Heat on Wednesday due to a left pelvic contusion. It will be the third game in a row that the 26-year-old has missed. Point guard D'Angelo Russell will likely be in the starting five with Reaves sidelined after he logged 20 points, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 109-80 loss to Minnesota. |
Source: Jovan Buha | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 | 09:59 | Precious Achiuwa On Track To Return Next Week | Precious Achiuwa | PF | Heat | Free Agent |
New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) is getting close to his season debut. Per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has said that Achiuwa could return to the court "in a week or so." The Nigerian big man suffered a left hamstring strain just before the 2024-25 campaign kicked off. After arriving from Toronto in a mid-season trade, Achiuwa notched 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 24.2 minutes with the Knicks last term. He will likely have a smaller workload this season but will be a valuable backup to Karl-Anthony Towns, and the two might even share the court occasionally. |
Source: Kristian Winfield | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 | 09:27 | Goga Bitadze Considered Questionable For Wednesday | Goga Bitadze | C | Pacers | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He was a late scratch for Tuesday's NBA Cup action versus the Knicks and might have to sit out another one with an ankle sprain. Tristan Da Silva jumped into the starting unit on Tuesday. The 23-year-old rookie has seen quite regular action as a starter but hasn't been very effective, at least from a fantasy perspective. In 14 starts, da Silva has averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Meanwhile, Moritz Wagner had additional work without Bitadze, impressing with a 20-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench. He might be a good fantasy option again on Wednesday if Bitadze doesn't return. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 20:27 | Cameron Johnson Listed As Questionable Against Indiana | Cameron Johnson | SF | Suns | Free Agent |
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers due to a left ankle sprain. If Johnson is unable to suit up, Tyrese Martin could see an increased role and potentially draw another start. Johnson has been an important contributor for the Nets, averaging 18.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. In his most recent outing against Orlando, he delivered an impressive 26 points in 36 minutes. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his status, as a return would provide a significant boost to their lineups. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 19:51 | Ziaire Williams Will Not Play Wednesday | Ziaire Williams | NA | Grizzlies | Free Agent |
Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday's matchup with the Magic. Williams has been a reliable rotational piece for the Nets this season, averaging 21.8 minutes and 8.6 points per game. Tyrese Martin may see an increase in playing time as a result. Williams' next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Bucks. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 19:25 | Naji Marshall Still Under The Weather | Naji Marshall | SF | Pelicans | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) will miss Tuesday's matchup versus the Trail Blazers, marking his second-straight absence. The former Pelican had been starting, mostly while Klay Thompson (foot) sat on the shelf. He has played well in such opportunities, averaging 13.1 points and 4.0 rebounds. But with Thompson returning for this one, Marshall's ceiling would have dropped significantly, although his absence will continue to keep Spencer Dinwiddie involved. |
Source: Mavs PR | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 19:13 | Klay Thompson Back On Tuesday Night | Klay Thompson | SG | Warriors | Free Agent |
Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson (foot) will play on Tuesday night versus Memphis after missing the last four games because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The former Golden State Warrior has struggled to find his footing in his first season with the Mavs, averaging 13.2 points, the second-lowest of his career. He'll likely bounce back at some point. But fantasy managers should lower their expectations for at least a game or two, especially since Thompson is coming off a four-game layoff. With Naji Marshall (illness) out, Spencer Dinwiddie, coming off a 20-point showing in Sunday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, is still worth considering for fantasy lineups. |
Source: Mavs PR | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 18:57 | Austin Reaves Listed As Questionable For Wednesday | Austin Reaves | NA | Lakers | Free Agent |
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves(pelvis) is listed as questionable and could miss his third consecutive contest on Tuesday due to a left pelvic contusion. If the 26-year-old is unable to suit up against the Heat, D'Angelo Russell will likely be in the starting five after he 20 points, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 109-80 loss to the Timberwolves. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 18:51 | Caleb Martin Returning On Tuesday | Caleb Martin | SF | Hornets | Free Agent |
Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin (back) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Martin is back in the mix following a two-game absence due to back soreness. He'll head to the bench with Kenyon Martin Jr. getting the starting nod on Tuesday. Martin is coming off a 19-point game across 27 minutes during his last game. He figures to lose some minutes here, but could still be worth a look as a low-end streaming option. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 18:42 | Dean Wade Returning On Tuesday | Dean Wade | PF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) will make his return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Wade is back in the mix following a six-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. His return won't mean too much with the Cavs mostly healthy at the forward spot. Wade figures to resume his role playing in the teens, which doesn't result in much fantasy value. Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang are likely to see a few less minutes with Wade returning. |
Source: Chris Fedor | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 18:36 | Ty Jerome Won't Play On Tuesday | Ty Jerome | PG | Thunder | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Jerome will head to the sideline for the first time this season. His absence will free up additional playing time behind Darius Garland. This should result in more playing time for Craig Porter Jr. and possibily Caris LeVert sees more minutes as well. LeVert is already averaging 24 minutes per game, so a few more minutes should give him an uptick in fantasy value for Tuesday's slate. |
Source: Chris Fedor | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 09:18 | Gary Harris Continues To Sit On Tuesday | Gary Harris | SG | Nuggets | Free Agent |
Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will not be available for a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Knicks. The veteran nurses a left hamstring strain. Harris had just made his second start of the year when he got hurt. However, he's not been a big part of the Magic rotation, averaging 4.1 points in 16.6 minutes. Tristan Da Silva, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard have been more involved in the action without Harris, but the three don't provide consistent fantasy value. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 3 | 09:10 | Ty Jerome Questionable For Tuesday | Ty Jerome | PG | Thunder | Free Agent |
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Washington. He's in the midst of a bout with an illness and may miss his first game of the campaign. After being a third-stringer on the Cavaliers team last season, Jerome has emerged as a big part of the rotation in 2024-25. He's fifth in scoring on the team with 11.8 points and has averaged 3.6 assists with 1.4 steals in 18.8 minutes. Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill are in a position to get more action without Jerome, while Craig Porter Jr. might be back in the rotation to take care of some of the backup point guard minutes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 2 | 20:55 | Alex Caruso Ruled Out For Fifth Straight Game | Alex Caruso | PG | Bulls | Free Agent |
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. Caruso has been dealing with a hip strain that's caused him to miss five straight games now. The 30-year-old has brought value to the Thunder, though it hasn't translated much into fantasy value. His continued absence won't mean much to fantasy managers. Expect Aaron Wiggins to continue getting minutes off the bench for OKC. Wiggins has averaged 9.4 PPG and is a better fantasy option than Caruso, but neither will be a great option in the long run. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 2 | 20:34 | Dean Wade Is Questionable To Return From A Six-Game Absence | Dean Wade | PF | Cavaliers | Free Agent |
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) has been sidelined since November 17 with an ankle issue, and it looked like he would miss Tuesday's game as well. However, he was upgraded to questionable and could be ready to rejoin the Cavs' bench. He was in Cleveland's second unit for his last six games, producing 3.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while playing 19.7 minutes per game. While he has been out, Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang have played expanded roles, and they will have their roles reduced when Wade returns. All three have struggled to produce many impact games, though, when the Cavs are at full strength. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 2 | 20:20 | Taurean Prince Probable For Tuesday Night Against Detroit | Taurean Prince | SF | Timberwolves | Free Agent |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (quad) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons. Prince is dealing with a right quad contusion but it isn't hindering his abilities enough to hold him out. The 30-year-old is leading the league in three-point percentage, hitting threes at a 54.2% clip though at a fairly limited volume. He went three-for-eight against Detroit in their last meeting, showing the potential for a higher ceiling against the Pistons. He also grabbed 10 rebounds in that game, well above his season average of 4.6 RPG. He makes an intriguing DFS option for Tuesday night that DFS players should consider. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 2 | 20:08 | Caleb Martin Probable Tuesday Against the Hornets | Caleb Martin | SF | Hornets | Free Agent |
76ers forward Caleb Martin (back) was listed as probable for Tuesday's matchup against his former team, the Hornets. Martin has started 15 of his 16 games for the Sixers this season but missed the last two games with upper back soreness. He was limited in his most recent game but averaged 10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while logging 33.3 minutes per contest. Martin will likely return to the starting five, and he could either replace Kelly Oubre Jr. or Andre Drummond (ankle), who has already been ruled out. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |