Merrill had 27 points (9-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 41 minutes in Friday’s win over Motor City. Merrill was excellent when the Charge needed him the most, and he was one of three starters that reached the 25-point mark in his regular-season finale. He ends the regular season with averages of 18.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game across 22 appearances.
Sumner won’t return to Saturday’s game against the Heat due to a right hip injury, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports. It's unclear when Sunmer suffered the injury, but he's done for the night. Even though his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decision ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic, his status is worth monitoring in case he's forced to miss more games.
Mobley had 29 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and a block across 40 minutes in Friday’s win over Motor City. Mobley stepped his game up when the Charge needed him the most, leading the team in scoring as Cleveland secured a playoff spot. Mobley certainly contributed to that outcome, as he ended the regular season averaging 21.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game across 22 appearances.
Diakite missed Saturday’s game against Motor City due to a team suspension. It's unclear what happened with Diakite or why he missed the final game of the regular season due to a suspension. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the opening round of the G League playoffs next week as well.
Murphy (toe) is available to play Saturday against the Clippers. Murphy was trending toward being available, so this shouldn't surprise fantasy managers who have rostered the former Virginia standout. In his last 10 appearances, Murphy has averaged 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 36.0 minutes.
McDaniels (hip) is available to play Saturday against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. McDaniels missed four of the 76ers' last six games due to a nagging hip injury, but he'll be available off the bench for his matchup against Phoenix. He's averaging just 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game across 12 appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.
Embiid (calf) is available and will start Saturday against the Suns. Embiid's presence represents a huge boost for the 76ers, as the star big man is their leader on both ends of the court. Embiid has been dominant in recent weeks and is averaging 35.0 points with 9.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.2 blocks per game across 12 March outings.
Windler had 24 points (9-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 36 minutes in Thursday’s win over Grand Rapids. Windler has played just 10 games for the Charge this season but has been excellent lately, reaching the 20-point mark three times and scoring at least 12 points in four of his last five appearances.
House (shoulder) won’t play Saturday against the Suns, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. House was tipped to be a game-time call for Saturday's contest at Phoenix, but in the end, he'll sit a second straight game. His next chance to feature will come Monday at Denver, but even if he ends up being available, he should have a minimal role off the bench. He's only averaging 14.0 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
Jackson had 12 points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 29 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Herd. Jackson had an awful shooting performance, but he still made his presence felt as a playmaker after ending just one assist away from recording a double-double. He has played well this season regardless if he's handed a starting or a bench role.
Huff recorded 31 points (11-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, a steal and three blocks across 37 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Herd. Huff led the Go-Go in points, rebounds and blocks in this game. He's been excellent for Capital City, averaging 16.9 points with 7.6 rebounds per game since joining Capital City at the beginning of this month.
Mitchell will start Saturday’s game against the Jazz, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports. With the Kings sitting De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) out of an abundance of caution, Mitchell will get the nod at point guard. In seven starts this season, he's averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 29.0 minutes.
Connaughton is not in the starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets. Connaughton will head back to a bench role with Khris Middleton (knee) back in the starting five. He's averaging 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game across 23 games off the bench this season.
Middleton (knee) will start Saturday’s game against the Nuggets. As expected, Middleton will see the floor Saturday after resting on the first night of the Bucks' back-to-back. Since permanently re-joining the starting five, he's averaged 20.0 points, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 31.7 minutes.
Harden (Achilles) is out Saturday against the Suns. Left Achilles soreness will keep Harden out for a third straight game, and De'Anthony Melton should draw another start. Harden's next chance to play arrives Monday against the Nuggets -- the end of the 76ers' road trip.
Fox (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Jazz, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports. Head coach Mike Brown described Fox’s absence as a “simply a precaution.” Going up against the struggling and injured Jazz, the Kings will give Fox an opportunity to rest his injured hamstring -- an injury he picked up during Friday's win over the Suns. In Fox's stead, look for Davion Mitchell to get the start, while Matthew Dellavedova should see some reserve minutes.
Nurkic (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Thunder. Nurkic is in line to miss a second straight game and his 15th one since the beginning of February. The Blazers are dealing with a plethora of injuries in the frontcourt, so Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford might have expanded roles Sunday.
Grant (quadriceps) is out Sunday against the Thunder. Grant will miss a sixth straight game Sunday, and with the news that Damian Lillard (calf) will probably be shut down, fantasy managers should expect the same for Grant. Trendon Watford, Nassir Little and Kevin Knox are all candidates to continue seeing extra run down the stretch.
Simons (foot) has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Thunder. This absence will mark Simons' third straight game on the sidelines, and his immediate future is a bit cloudy, especially if the Blazers decide to shut down Damian Lillard (calf) for the rest of the season, as it wouldn't be shocking if they take that same route with other starters as well. Simons has missed nine of a possible 15 games since the All-Star break, averaging 18.3 points per game and shooting 41.7 percent from the floor in the six games he's been healthy.
Morris is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raptors due to left groin soreness. Morris has appeared in nine straight games, averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 24.4 minutes. If he sits Sunday, more minutes should be available for Delon Wright, Kendrick Nunn, Jordan Goodwin and Johnny Davis.
Kaminsky (migraine) is not on the injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Cavaliers. Kaminsky's availability won't affect the rotation. He hasn't played since March 7.
Tate (knee) is out Sunday against the Cavaliers. Left knee soreness will keep Tate out for a fourth straight game. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Knicks.
Green (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers. Green will miss a second straight game as he's dealing with soreness stemming from his right knee surgery. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Clippers.
Caruso (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Lakers. Caruso has been dealing with a bothersome foot injury. If he sits out for the third time in four games, more minutes could be in store for Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Beverley.
Nowell is questionable for Sunday’s matchup at Golden State due to left knee tendinopathy. Nowell's left knee remains bothersome, and he could sit out Sunday after playing only eight minutes Wednesday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue seeing extra action if Nowell is shelved.
McLaughlin (illness) is not on the injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Warriors. After a one-game absence due to an illness, McLaughlin will return. This month, the reserve point guard is averaging 4.6 points, 4.0 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.6 minutes.
Towns (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Warriors. Towns played well in his return Wednesday against the Hawks, providing 22 points, four boards, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes. However, he's sore and may sit out Sunday. If that's the case, more minutes would be available for Taurean Prince, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels.
Davis (foot) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Bulls, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports. The Lakers routinely list Davis as probable, so this is nothing to worry about. This month, he's averaging 27.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 blocks in 35.4 minutes.
Russell is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bulls, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports. Russell missed Friday's game against the Thunder, but head coach Darwin Ham had previously stated the injury wasn't serious, so the questionable designation shouldn't be surprising. Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves would be in line for bigger roles if Russell can't face Chicago.
James (foot) has been upgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Bulls, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Recent reports have indicated James will likely be back before the end of the regular season, and the team officially listing him as doubtful rather than out is a step in that direction. Optimistically, he could be back as soon as Wednesday's game against the Bulls, assuming he sits out the first of the two-game set. More information should emerge in the coming days.
Simmons (knee, back) will not play again this season, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. According to Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn, “[Simmons] is not going to join us for the rest of the season, in all honesty.” This is unsurprising following the announcement Friday that Simmons is dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. He last played Feb. 15 against the Heat during the Nets' final game before the All-Star break, but he hadn't seen 30 minutes in consecutive games since late November. The 2022-23 campaign was Simmons' worst to date, plagued by injuries and confidence issues resulting in an abysmal 43.9 percent mark from the charity stripe. His final stats stand at 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game. It's unclear at this point if the organization even views him as a building block for the future, especially after the high-level production of Mikal Bridges following the trades of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Young was ejected during the third quarter of Saturday’s game against the Pacers for forcefully throwing the ball at a referee, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Young finished with 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes. Young was upset about an offensive foul call, which prompted him to fire the ball at the referee responsible. With the incident, the point guard is now at 15 technical fouls for the season, meaning he'll be automatically suspended for one game if he racks up another tech. Aaron Holiday should pick up some extra minutes in the second half of Saturday's matchup.
Duarte won’t return to Saturday’s contest against the Hawks due to left ankle soreness, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Duarte has been bothered by the injury for quite some time, and while he was listed as available before the contest Saturday, he couldn't complete the game. This seriously questions his availability for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Martin (knee) is available for Saturday’s tilt against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Martin has been quite healthy lately, appearing in 28 of the past 29 games. Since he was moved to the bench following the All-Star break, he's averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 27.4 minutes.
Lowry (knee) is available for Saturday’s game against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Lowry was initially questionable but will appear in a third straight game. Since returning from a month-long absence, he's averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 24.8 minutes.
The Trail Blazers are leaning toward shutting down Lillard (calf) for the remainder of the season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. This was rumored to be a possibility just over a week ago, and now since Lillard is dealing with right calf soreness and the Blazers are 3.5 games out of the Play-In race, it probably makes the most sense for both parties. While the shutdown hasn't been confirmed, it would be surprising for a report like this to come out and for Lillard to play in the team's remaining nine games. If the organization pulls the plug on Lillard, other starters like Anfernee Simons (foot), Jerami Grant (quadriceps) and Jusuf Nurkic (knee) are also at risk. That scenario, which seems quite possible, could lead to expanded roles for Shaedon Sharpe, Drew Eubanks, Kevin Knox and other assorted bench players for Portland.
Oubre (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s clash against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Oubre could return following a one-game absence due to a strained right shoulder. However, if he remains out, more minutes should remain available for Svi Mykhailiuk, JT Thor and other wings.
Rozier (foot) is doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Mavericks, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Rozier is expected to be out for a second consecutive game Sunday. That could lead to another start for Dennis Smith, while Theo Maledon and Bryce McGowens could see extra action as well.
Williams (foot, ankle) was deemed week-to-week Saturday. Williams is set to miss a sixth straight game Sunday, and it looks questionable whether he'll return during the regular season. His role in the rotation has been minimal, so his absence isn't affecting the Grizzlies significantly.
Vassell (knee) doesn’t hold an injury designation for Sunday’s game versus the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Vassell was unable to lace up the sneakers Friday against the Wizards as the Spurs continue to rest players down the stretch, but he will get back in on the action Sunday in what figures to be a difficult matchup. Vassell has performed reasonably well in the eight games since returning from an extended stay on the sidelines earlier in the season following knee surgery, averaging 16.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks over 30.9 minutes. However, he'll likely have additional nights off down the stretch as part of a Spurs squad sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
DeRozan (quadriceps) said “everything’s a go” in regard to his availability for Sunday’s game against the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. DeRozan missed Friday's game with a strained right quad but will be a full-go for the opening leg of a back-to-back set Sunday in Los Angeles. His return will likely bump Patrick Williams back to the second unit and spell fewer opportunities for Javonte Green (knee) and Derrick Jones.
Collins (biceps) isn’t listed on the injury report for Sunday’s game against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Collins sat out Friday's affair in DC, but he'll suit up for two of the four games on San Antonio's road trip. Collins has performed admirably since grabbing hold of a permanent starting job following the Spurs' trade of Jakob Poeltl at the deadline, averaging 16.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 blocks-plus-steals over 28.8 minutes per game.
Langford (thigh) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Langford has missed two games in a row, and it seems likely he'll often land on the injury report for the remainder of the season. There are few trustworthy Spurs players for fantasy purposes at this point.
Branham is questionable for Sunday’s game against Boston with lower back tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Branham is at risk of missing his third game of the calendar year with a back injury. With Keldon Johnson (foot) and Romeo Langford (thigh) also questionable, Blake Wesley and Devonte' Graham could be thrust into larger roles.
Johnson (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Johnson was excellent in his return from a two-game absence Friday against the Wizards, posting 30 points, 10 boards and four assists in 31 minutes. Still, it seems likely he'll land on the injury report more times than not for the remainder of the season, like many other Spurs rotation players.
Beal (knee) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Beal was diagnosed with a sprained left knee Friday and will be held out of Sunday's game due to the issue. Although his absence is disappointing for fantasy managers who are in the playoffs, Coach Wes Unseld tabbed Beal as day-to-day so he should be back in action soon. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) also out, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Jordan Goodwin and Johnny Davis could all see expanded roles. Beal will have another chance to return Tuesday against the Celtics.
Sochan (knee) is out for Sunday’s matchup against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. Sochan will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, and it's beginning to look unlikely he'll play in two straight games the rest of the year due to persistent knee soreness. Keita Bates-Diop, Dominick Barlow and other forwards remain candidates to see extra time in Sochan's absence.
Bogdanovic will start Saturday’s game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Bogdanovic gets the nod at small forward with De'Andre Hunter (knee) out. In seven previous starts this season, Bogdanovic has averaged 16.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 31.6 minutes.
Jackson will enter the first unit for Saturday’s game against the Hawks. Jackson will step into the starting center spot with Myles Turner (back) sidelined for the contest. In seven appearances with the first unit, Jackson has averaged 11.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.9 blocks over 25.3 minutes.
Kuzma (ankle) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Kuzma has been ruled out for a fourth straight contest after sustaining a sprained right ankle about a week ago. Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Anthony Gill should continue to see extended action with Kuzma on the sidelines. With Bradley Beal (knee) also out, Kristaps Porzingis should see a significant bump in usage. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Boston.
Haliburton (ankle) will suit up for Saturday’s game versus the Hawks. Despite returning from a six-game absence Friday against Boston, Haliburton has recovered nicely enough overnight to take part in both ends of the team's back-to-back set. Aside from a bit of sloppiness with five turnovers, Haliburton showed minimal signs of rust in his return, racking up 20 points, nine assists, six rebounds and a steal over 29 minutes.
Duarte (ankle) is available for Saturday’s game against the Hawks. Duarte was initially questionable for the contest before being upgraded to probable Saturday afternoon. In his last six appearances, Duarte has averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 26.9 minutes.
Mathurin (rest) is cleared to play in Saturday’s clash at Atlanta. After a poor two-point outing against the Celtics on Friday, there was a chance the rookie would rest his sore ankle. However, Mathurin will give it a go Saturday in hopes to bounce back.
Hardaway (illness) is probable for Sunday’s clash against the Hornets. Hardaway has missed the past two games due to an illness but should return Sunday. Since the All-Star break, he's averaged 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 29.5 minutes. His presence could result in fewer minutes for Jaden Hardy, Reggie Bullock, Justin Holiday and Josh Green.
Tatum is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Spurs with a left hip contusion, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. Tatum is at risk of missing his sixth game of the season Sunday as he deals with a bruised left hip. Considering the Spurs are in tank mode, the Celtics could give Tatum a night off. If that were to be the case, Sam Hauser, Grant Williams and Derrick White could see more action, while Jaylen Brown would take the reigns of the offense.
Brogdon isn’t listed among the players on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game versus the Spurs. Brogdon should claim his typical spot as a significant bench piece in the backcourt after being a late scratch Friday due to left low back pain. Over eight March appearances, Brogdon is averaging 12.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 28.1 minutes while converting 42.9 percent of his field-goal attempts and 36.4 percent of his three-point tries.
Pritchard (heel) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Spurs. Pritchard has been out since early March but could make his return Sunday. That said, his presence shouldn't impact the rotation or fantasy much, especially when the rest of Boston's guards are healthy.
Young (calf) will suit up for Saturday’s game versus the Pacers. Young was initially listed as questionable on the Hawks' injury report, but the star guard's calf looks to be doing well enough for him to give it a go in the front end of the back-to-back set Saturday and Sunday. While Young will join in on the festivities Saturday, it will also be worth monitoring his status ahead of Sunday's clash with the Grizzlies.
Hunter (knee) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Hunter will miss his first contest in two months with a bruised left knee. His absence will likely open up a starting spot for one of Saddiq Bey, AJ Griffin or Bogdan Bogdanovic while all three could see expanded roles. Hunter's next chance to play will come Sunday against Memphis.
Duarte (ankle) is expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Duarte has missed five consecutive games with soreness in his left ankle but should be back in action Saturday. Although he could face limitations given his week-and-a-half absence, Duarte should be good for 15-20 minutes off the bench Saturday.
Head coach Rick Carlisle relayed Saturday that he anticipates Haliburton (rest) taking the floor Saturday versus the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Haliburton was initially termed questionable for the contest with an injury management label, suggesting he could receive a maintenance day to rest up, but it appears he should play both ends of the back-to-back despite returning Friday from a previous six-game absence. Official word on his status should surface before the 5 p.m. ET opening tip, but things are certainly trending in the right direction.
Mathurin (rest) is expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. There was a chance the rookie would rest his ankle during the second game of the back-to-back set, but he'll likely see the floor. He's coming off a terrible performance in Friday's loss to the Celtics, where he posted just two points, two assists and one rebound in 25 minutes.
Turner (back) is out for Saturday’s matchup against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. A sore back will force Turner to miss his first game since March 13. In his place, Isaiah Jackson will likely start, while Jalen Smith should see more action as well.
Dragic (knee) will not return for Saturday’s contest against the Nuggets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Dragic has yet to debut with the Bucks due to left knee soreness. Milwaukee is likely not in any rush, as they will wait until the veteran guard's health is up to par. His next chance to suit up will come Monday in Detroit.
Neto is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Rockets with a strained left hamstring. Neto has been in and out of the Cavaliers rotation as of late, seeing the court just four times this month. Although his potential absence could leave a couple more minutes for Ricky Rubio, it's unlikely his availability will impact the rotation.
Leonard (calf) is out for Saturday’s game versus Denver. Leonard will miss a fourth straight matchup due to left calf soreness. His next chance to play arrives Monday at Detroit.
Fox (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday’s matchup against the Jazz. Fox exited Friday's win over the Suns after 21 minutes due to a hamstring injury, but he's avoided something severe and could play again as soon as Saturday. However, if he takes the game off, more minutes should be in store for Davion Mitchell, Matthew Dellavedova and Malik Monk.
Crowder (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Crowder's absence will mark his fifth straight due to left calf soreness. The veteran's next opportunity to return will come Monday in Detroit.
Harden (Achilles) holds a questionable designation for Saturday’s clash with Phoenix. Harden has sat the last two games and three of the last four, and he has sported a questionable tag on the initial injury report for the previous two contests as well. Stay tuned for an update on his status leading up to the 10 p.m. ET opening tipoff, but it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran guard sit again after missing out on the action 24 hours earlier.
House (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Suns, Austin Krell of USA Today reports. House missed the opening leg of the 76ers' back-to-back set with right shoulder soreness and is listed as questionable for Saturday's tilt. If he's unable to go, Georges Niang and Shake Milton could receive more minutes.
Payton (abdoment) is considered probable for Sunday’s tilt against the Timberwolves, Madeline Kenney of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Payton went through a light practice Saturday and his status Sunday will seemingly depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. He has not played for the Warriors since being traded from Portland on Feb. 12. Thus, if he does indeed get the green light, expect him to get eased back into the swing of things.
McDaniels (hip) is questionable for Saturday’s matchup against the Suns. McDaniels has missed four of the past six games with right hip soreness. He joins an extensive injury report for Philadelphia that includes Joe Embiid (calf), James Harden (Achilles) and Danuel House (shoulder).
Gay (back) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Gay exited Wednesday's game with back spasms and will remain sidelined throughout Saturday's contest. With Lauri Markkanen (hand) also sidelined, Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson should see extended run. Gay will have another chance to suit up Monday against the Suns.
Embiid sports a questionable designation for Saturday’s game versus the Suns due to right calf tightness. It's unclear if Embiid is truly dealign with an injury concern or if he's potentially just in line for a rest day in the second game of a back-to-back set, but the MVP candidate's status is certainly in question either way. The Sixers should update his status prior to the 10 p.m. ET opening tipoff, with P.J. Tucker likely sliding to the five if he can't go and Jalen McDaniels (hip) potentially slotting into the starting unit if available.
Clarkson (finger) will remain sidelined for Saturday’s contest against the Kings, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. Clarkson has been sidelined since March 5 and remains without a clear timetable for return. His next opportunity is set to come Monday against the Suns. Given the length of his absence, he will likely be worked back into the swing of things once his health returns to par.
Markkanen (hand) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen sat out the opening leg of the back-to-back set Friday nursing a bruised left hand he sustained in Wednesday's game. Although there was optimism he may return for the tail end of the two-game series, he will end up watching Saturday's game from the sidelines. Talen Horton-Tucker, Ochai Agbaji and Simone Fontecchio are likely candidates to see increased roles. Markkanen's next chance to play will come Monday against the Suns.
Sexton (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday’s game at Sacramento, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. Sexton injured his hamstring in the final game before All-Star break and has been considered week-to-week since. Utah is erring on the side of caution here and has not revealed how close the combo-guard is to returning. His next chance will come Monday against the Suns.
Pippen did not play in Tuesday’s 132-115 loss to the Blue with an ankle injury. Pippen was unable to suit up for Tuesday's game with an ankle injury. With one game left in the regular season and a playoff berth already clinched, Pippen could remain out for Saturday's game against the Ignite.
Portis tallied five points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3PT, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday’s 144-116 victory over the Jazz Portis struggled with his shot in this one, but managed to stay active on the boards. It was just his second single-digit scoring effort in his last nine games. All-in-all, the big-man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.1 triples across 24.1 minutes in March.
Murphy (toe) said he is “feeling fine” and expects to play in Saturday’s matchup with the Clippers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Murphy was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's game with irritation in his left great toe but appears to be good to go. In his last 10 appearances, Murphy has averaged 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 36.0 minutes.
Carter tallied 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3PT), two rebounds, four assists and one block across 16 minutes in Friday’s 144-116 victory over the Jazz. Carter is consistently seeing 15-to-20 minutes per game off the bench and figures to continue with that role in the rotation going forward. It was his first double-digit scoring effort since March 11. The combo-guard is averaging 9.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.3 triples across 19.5 minutes in March.
Banton (thumb) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Banton has now missed 13 consecutive games with a sprained left thumb. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Heat.
Barnes (wrist) holds a questionable designation on the injury report for Sunday’s game versus the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors’ official site reports. Barnes has sat out the past two games with wrist soreness after leaving last Sunday's game prematurely because of the issue. He's also claimed a questionable tag before each of his two prior absences, so his designation doesn't shed much light on his status. Will Barton will likely draw a third consecutive start if Barnes sits again.
Wieskamp (hamstring) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Wieskamp will miss a third straight game Sunday with a right hamstring injury. His absence will likely not impact the Toronto rotation. Wieskamp's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Miami.
Achiuwa (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s action against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. A hamstring injury has kept Achiuwa out for two consecutive games, leading to more run for Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko. That pair will presumably see bigger roles again if Achiuwa remains shelved.
Trent (elbow) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors’ official site reports. Trent has missed a pair of games with soreness in his right elbow and is at risk of missing a third straight Sunday. With Scottie Barnes (wrist) also questionable, Will Barton, Jeff Dowtin and Malachi Flynn could be in store for larger roles once again.
There is optimism that Edwards (ankle) will rejoin the action Sunday versus the Warriors, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. Edwards seems to be on the cusp of his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain despite skipping practice Friday, though that was reportedly due to illness. Edwards hasn't been sidelined too long, so he should be able to handle a fairly regular workload, and he will likely replace Jordan McLaughlin (illness) in the starting unit.
Dunn ended Friday’s 144-116 loss to Milwaukee with two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes. Dunn struggled against Milwaukee's championship-caliber defense, producing his worst outing since joining Utah. On the positive side, he handed out six dimes to better-performing teammates and had just one turnover. Fantasy managers in nine-category leagues are getting nice value out of Dunn, as he hasn't committed more than two turnovers in a game this season compared to his 5.2 assists per game.
LaVine finished Friday’s 124-96 win over the Trail Blazers with 33 points (12-20 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one block in 30 minutes. LaVine dominated a short-handed Trail Blazers lineup Friday, burying six triples on his way to a game-high 33 points. The fact that he still saw 30 minutes despite the blowout is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers with several teams across the league eliminated from playoff contention.
Siakam had 32 points (12-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday’s 118-97 victory over Detroit. Saturday's performance marked Siakam's first set of back-to-back 30-point games since Feb. 8 and 10. Prior to this outburst, the forward had struggled in March, averaging 17.3 points but shooting just 43/29/69. He'll have another relatively soft matchup coming up Sunday against the Wizards.
Johnson amassed 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and four steals across 26 minutes during Friday’s 124-96 loss to the Bulls. Johnson saw an expanded role in Friday's blowout loss, crossing the 20-minute mark for the first time since Nov. 5 and stuffing the stat sheet. He set season-highs in assists and steals while also scoring 12 points. Considering the Trail Blazers are three and a half games out from the Play-In with eight games left in their season, Johnson and other young players could begin to see more action in the closing weeks of the 2022-23 campaign.
Dowtin recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Friday’s 118-97 win over the Pistons. Dowtin was given some extra run in an easy win with the Raptors missing Gary Trent (elbow), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Scottie Barnes (wrist). The four assists and three steals both marked career highs for the second-year pro out of Rhode Island. He may stay in the rotation Sunday against the Wizards if the same trio of teammates remains sidelined.
Duarte (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Hawks. Duarte has missed the past five games despite receiving questionable tags on the injury reports numerous times. So, his questionable tag is nothing to get excited about, but it will still be worth keeping an eye on his status ahead of the 5 p.m. ET opening tipoff.
Landale closed with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday’s 135-127 loss to Sacramento. Landale got the best of Sacramento's big men, matching his season-high 17 points. He's seen double-digit minutes in each of the past five games and is helping hold down the center spot while Deandre Ayton (hip) -- out for the past three games -- remains shelved. Over the past five, Landale has averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 boards and 1.8 assists in 17.6 minutes.
Turner is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hawks with lower back soreness. Turner is part of a rather lengthy injury report Saturday, popping up as questionable with back soreness for the tail end of the back-to-back set after playing 24 minutes Friday night. If he ends up missing, expect Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson to pick up Turner's vacated minutes.
Mathurin is questionable for Saturday’s tilt against the Hawks due to right ankle sprain injury management. Mathurin struggled during Friday's loss to the Celtics, posting just two points, two assists and one rebound in 25 minutes. He could rest on the second night of the back-to-back along with Tyrese Haliburton (rest), Chris Duarte (ankle) and Myles Turner (back), who are also all questionable.
Haliburton is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hawks due to right ankle sprain injury management. Haliburton returned from a six-game absence Friday in a loss to the Celtics, posting 20 points, nine dimes, six rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes. However, the organization may rest him on the second game of the back-to-back. Also questionable are Chris Duarte (ankle), Bennedict Mathurin (rest) and Myles Turner (back).
White recorded 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday’s 124-96 win over Portland. Although White came off the bench he enjoyed a larger workload due to the blowout win, notching a team-high 32 minutes. The score-first guard found success as a facilitator, finishing with his best assist total of the season. White has come into his own as of late, averaging 14.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.3 steals over 28.9 minutes per game in his last six appearances.
Porzingis finished with 23 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks in 28 minutes during Friday’s 136-124 victory over the Spurs. Despite no extensive garbage time and Porzingis committing zero fouls, the big man was still limited to 28 minutes. However, he came through with an excellent line. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Wizards and Porzingis down the stretch. They could easily fall out of the Play-In race entirely, and Porzingis got pulled early during Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets after a few quick fouls and saw just 22 minutes. Bradley Beal is dealing with a knee sprain and is day-to-day, so the team's fate is trending in the wrong direction. It's encouraging Porzingis has been so aggressive in limited minutes, though.
Smith finished with 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Friday’s 151-114 loss to the Grizzlies. Smith saw 29 minutes against the Grizzlies despite the Rockets being down 31 points at the half and was quite effective in his time on the court. The rookie shot 56 percent from the field and notched the second-most points for Houston. Smith has been a steady contributor for the Rockets, averaging 12.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game this season, and should continue to play near his 30.7 minutes per game average even if the Rockets struggle to stay in games.
Ntilikina had eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Friday’s 117-109 loss to Charlotte. Ntilikina's 22 minutes were his most since Feb. 15 -- the Mavericks' last game before the All-Star break. He got extra run Friday as the undermanned Hornets had one of the biggest upset victories of the season over the Mavs, who had both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic available. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a sudden increase in role for the reserve guard.
Powell produced 14 points (7-7 FG), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday’s 117-109 loss to the Hornets. Powell has scored in double digits in three of his last five games, but he was particularly efficient in this one after not missing a single shot from the field. Even though that won't be an everyday situation, it's worth noting that Powell has been very efficient from the field. He's shooting an elite -- and probably unsustainable -- 76 percent from the floor across 11 March contests while averaging 4.5 field goal attempts per contest.
Suggs (concussion) participated in Saturday’s practice and is considered a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup with the Nets, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Suggs has been sidelined for the Magic's previous four games after suffering a conussion. His participation in practice indicates he is trending in the right direction, but his final status Sunday will depend on how he is feeling prior to tip-off. Cole Anthony would presumably continue to benefit with extra minutes off the bench if he is ultimately unable to play.
Wagner (ankle) did not participate in Saturday’s practice and will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against Brooklyn, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Wagner picked up an ankle sprain in the second half of Thursday's game against the Knicks and did not return. He was held out of Saturday's practice due to the issue and is at risk of missing Sunday's meeting with Brooklyn. If he's unable to go, Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke could see expanded roles.
Irving recorded 18 points (6-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday’s 117-109 loss to Charlotte. Irving might have ended just one rebound and three assists away from recording a triple-double, but he also needed 16 shots to score 18 points. Irving has played in only four of Dallas' last eight games, and while he has been very good when available, those absences undoubtedly hurt fantasy managers, especially in leagues that are already in the postseason.
Doncic ended Friday’s 117-109 loss to the Hornets with 34 points (12-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one block over 37 minutes. Doncic led the Mavericks once again, but he can't do everything on his own, and Dallas suffered another surprising loss despite the fact the star guard finished just two assists away from a triple-double. Despite the team's struggles, Doncic has been sensational in recent weeks. He's averaging 30.7 points, 9.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game across six March outings.
Thor chipped in 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 18 minutes during Friday’s 117-109 win over Dallas. Thor has failed to reach the 20-minute mark in eight of his last 10 outings off the bench, but he has remained valuable after scoring nine or more points in four of his last five contests during that stretch. That said, his contributions are not enough to make him valuable in fantasy even on the deepest formats.
Smith amassed 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday’s 117-109 win over Dallas. Smith had the challenging task of guarding Kyrie Irving, and he posted a solid stat line while ending just one assist away from recording a double-double. Terry Rozier (foot) has been tabbed as a game-time call for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, and if he can't go, then Smith could find himself in the starting lineup once again. Smith is averaging 10.5 points, 6.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game as a starter this season.
