Remains out Saturday Holiday will miss his second straight contest Saturday due to a fifth shoulder impingement. Al Horford entered the starting lineup in his absence against Cleveland. Holiday's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.
Misses game Thursday The next chance for Rodman to get back on the floor for Maine will be Saturday against the Memphis Hustle. The 23-year-old guard has played in 13 games in the G League this season, averaging 7.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 47.9 percent from the floor.
Doesn’t play Thursday The severity of this calf injury is unknown, though Mobley had already missed multiple weeks in January due to a calf injury. The big man's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Long Island Nets.
Returns to action Wednesday Garrett was the third member of the Swarm to record 20-plus points during his return from a two-game absence due to an illness. However, the 26-year-old also finished with a team-worst minus-11 point differential in the close win.
Struggles in return Funk returned to action Tuesday after missing Capital City's previous contest due to an illness. Despite failing to convert on any of his five three-point attempts, Funk joined Ruben Nembhard in recording double-double digit points off the bench.
Won’t play Friday Schroder was recently involved in the massive trade involving Jimmy Butler landing with the Warriors, which resulted in him being acquired by Detroit. Unfortunately, the veteran guard won't be making his debut Friday with the Pistons against Philadelphia. The next chance he'll get on the floor for his new team will be Sunday against the Hornets.
Good to go Friday Mitchell will return to game action after missing Wednesday's win over Detroit due to a right shoulder contusion. Over his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 24.4 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 29.6 minutes per contest. He has shot 51.8 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from downtown in that five-game span.
Iffy against Atlanta Connaughton has received inconsistent playing time for Milwaukee this season but could be forced to sit out Friday. If Connaughton is ultimately downgraded to out against Atlanta, Gary Trent and Taurean Prince would be candidates to receive increased playing time.
Won’t make debut Friday The 27-year-old swingman was acquired by the Pistons as part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler (not injury related) to Golden State on Wednesday. Waters' next chance to make his Pistons debut will come Sunday against the Hornets.
Out Friday Robbins hasn't seen the floor in the G League or the NBA since Jan. 25, and he'll miss Friday's game due to a right groin strain. The two-way center's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has averaged only 4.5 minutes per game over 13 regular-season appearances.
Questionable against Cleveland After starting 13 straight contests in December and early January, Champagnie has operated off the bench for Washington as of late. If the 23-year-old forward is downgraded to out against Cleveland, Kyshawn George, Corey Kispert and Anthony Gill are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Iffy Friday Holmes got the spot start during Wednesday's win over Brookyln, though he is now in danger of missing Friday's contest due to a non-COVID illness. If the big man joins Alex Sarr (ankle) and Alex Len (recently traded) on the shelf, Tristan Vukcevic and Anthony Gill could see extended run.
Let go by LAL The Lakers waived the 22-year-old in order to make room for Jordan Goodwin on a two-way pact. Traore received little run at the NBA level, though he averaged 13.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.3 minutes per game over eight outings for the G League's South Bay Lakers.
Sent back to G League on Friday McVeigh joined the parent club for Thursday's loss to Minnesota, though he received a DNP via coach's decision. The two-way swingman will likely continue to see the majority of his minutes at the G League level, as he hasn't played in an NBA game since Nov. 22.
Returns to G League Dante has yet to make an NBA appearance this season. However, the two-way player should continue to receive increased playing time while with the Valley Vipers.
Makes return from hand injury Juzang had missed 10 consecutive games with a right hand fracture, but he had been cleared to play in both of the Jazz's previous two contests. He didn't play in either of those games in coach's decisions, but he re-entered the rotation Wednesday with Collin Sexton (ankle) sitting out. Sexton is expected to remain sidelined for at least a week, and Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Phoenix, so Juzang should be in store for an expanded role in the short term.
Inks deal with LAL Goodwin spent the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign with the G League's South Bay Lakers, averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals across 16 appearances. However, as a two-way player, Goodwin will now split his time between the NBA and G League.
Converted to standard deal Friday Battle has seen the majority of his playing time at the G League level of late, though he has shown enough flashes to latch onto the club via a three-year deal. The undrafted rookie out of Ohio State has appeared in 35 regular-season outings with Toronto, averaging 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12.6 minutes per contest. He is also shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 3.1 three-point attempts per game.
Questionable to debut Friday Sims is questionable to make his Bucks debut after having been traded to Milwaukee on Wednesday. The big man will likely see a slight bump in playing time compared to the 10.8 minutes per game he averaged with the Knicks, and he should provide valuable depth at the center position behind Brook Lopez (knee).
Won’t debut Friday Porter was traded from the Clippers to the Bucks on Thursday but won't be able to make his debut Friday as the deal is still being finalized. When the 24-year-old guard is able to suit up, he will likely compete for backup point guard minutes behind Damian Lillard. Porter's next chance to take the floor is Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia.
Agrees to two-year deal Post has started in Golden State's last five outings, averaging 6.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.6 minutes over that span. While the rookie big man will likely continue to battle for playing time with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney, he is set to remain with Golden State through at least the 2025-26 season.
Iffy to debut Friday The 29-year-old is questionable to make his Bucks debut after having been included in the trade that sent Khris Middleton (not injury related) to the Wizards on Wednesday. Kuzma appeared in 32 regular-season outings for Washington, averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 three-pointers, shooting a career-low 42.0 percent from the field in 27.7 minutes per contest.
Will play Saturday The superstar big man will make his Mavericks debut after having been included in the trade that sent Luka Doncic (calf) to the Lakers last Saturday. Davis has been dealing with an abdominal strain since before the trade, and it wouldn't come as a surprise if the club remains cautious with him during his first matchup back. The 31-year-old will likely slot into the starting role at power forward alongside Daniel Gafford in the frontcourt.
Doesn’t practice Friday Ball missed Chicago's previous contest due to left knee management due to it being a back-to-back. However, it now appears that an illness could cause Ball to sit out Saturday's game, which could pave the way for Kevin Huerter (recently traded), Talen Horton-Tucker (recently traded) and Jevon Carter to receive increased playing time.
Doesn’t practice Friday Smith was absent from practice, which bodes poorly for his status ahead of Saturday's game against Golden State. The Bulls could be short-handed in the frontcourt with the statuses of Zach Collins (recently traded) and Adama Sanogo (knee) up in the air. As a result, Patrick Williams and Matas Buzelis could see an uptick in playing time.
Won’t play Friday Martin has been traded twice in the last week and will have to wait to make his Jazz debut. The 24-year-old's next chance to feature for Utah will come Saturday against the Clippers.
Downgraded to out Williams will miss his ninth straight outing Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Clippers.
Triple-doubles in G League victory Davison posted his first triple-double of the season while recording a plus-39 point differential in only 29 minutes. The two-way guard has seen the majority of his playing time in the G League this season, averaging 24.5 points, 8.0 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest in 33 G League appearances.
Plays 40 minutes in return Thursday Cumberland returned to game action after missing Tuesday's loss to the Osceola Magic due to an illness. The 27-year-old struggled from three-point range in his return, and he also recorded a point differential of minus-21 in the loss.
Assigned to G League on Friday Rupert will rejoin the Remix ahead of their game against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday. Despite being a member of the club's 15-man roster, the 20-year-old hasn't seen double-digit minutes at the NBA level since Dec. 6, and he will likely continue to bounce between the G League and NBA.
Shooting woes in defeat Queen tied the team-high mark in steals while playing double-digit minutes for the first time since Jan. 21. However, the two-way guard delivered a poor performance from the field in his extended run Thursday, which bodes poorly for his playing time moving forward. With Jalen Suggs (quadricep) doubtful to play Saturday against the Spurs, Queen will likely remain in the rotation, though he has still received three DNP's via a coach's decision in the last six outings with Suggs sidelined.
Partial practice participant Anunoby missed the Knicks' previous two outings due to a sprained right foot and seems trending toward another absence Saturday against Boston. However, coach Tom Thibodeaux mentioned that Anunoby's limitations in practice are more for precautionary reasons and added that the 27-year-old forward is moving well.
Won’t go Friday Hunter will need to wait to make his Cavaliers debut after having been acquired by Cleveland on Thursday via trade. HIs next chance to feature will come Monday against Minnesota. The 27-year-old has put together a career-best season thus far, averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 28.8 minutes per game over 37 regular-season appearances (four starts).
Won’t play against Utah Despite being previously left off Phoenix's injury report, Martin is now listed as out Friday due to his trade from Charlotte still pending. The 29-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Denver.
Not with team Friday Micic will have to wait to make his Suns debut after having been traded to Phoenix on Thursday. The 31-year-old's next chance to play will come Saturday against Denver, though he may end up needing a bit more time to get to his new squad.
Off injury report for Saturday Harris will return to action after missing Thursday's loss to Denver due to left hamstring injury management. The veteran swingman has appeared in only five outings since Jan. 1, averaging 2.6 points in 14.6 minutes per contest.
Doubtful for Saturday Suggs is expected to miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a left quad contusion, and he has already missed 16 of the club's last 17 outings. If the point guard remains on the shelf, Cole Anthony and Anthony Black are candidates for increased roles.
Fills stat sheet in loss Banchero stuffed the stat sheet while recording a season-high mark in swats, albeit in a losing effort. The star forward was fairly efficient Thursday, though he has struggled with his shot of late. Over his last five outings, the 22-year-old has averaged 17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks, shooting only 40.0 percent from the field and 9.1 percent from three-point range across 33.0 minutes per game.
Leads Orlando in defeat Carter led the Magic in points during a low-scoring affair. However, the big man struggled to fill the stat sheet, recording fewer than five rebounds for the first time since Jan. 12. Carter has come off the bench in each of his last five appearances, averaging 10.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 24.6 minutes per contest.
Three swipes in victory Braun led the club with a game-high mark in steals while delivering an efficient performance from the field in the win. The third-year pro has logged three steals in each of his last two outings, and he has also racked up five or more rebounds in each of his last eight. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), Braun has averaged 18.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per game. The 23-year-old has also recorded 59.7/40.0/87.1 shooting splits in that 10-game span.
Headed to G League Miller has yet to log more than four minutes in any of his six NBA appearances this season. However, the 21-year-old forward should receive increased playing time while in the G League.
Leads Denver in victory Porter led the Nuggets with a game-high mark in points, recording his third consecutive contest scoring 30 or more. The sharpshooter has been fairly productive this season, averaging 19.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.7 three-pointers and 2.2 assists across 33.3 minutes per game on 52.3/41.7/74.3 shooting splits. Moreover, Porter has now logged 22 outings with 20-plus points through 52 regular-season appearances.
Now unlikely to play Friday Green has been downgraded from probable to doubtful Friday due to right calf tightness. If Green is further downgraded to out, Nick Smith, Tidjane Salaun and DaQuan Jeffries are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Won’t make Miami debut Friday The 26-year-old was traded to the Heat on Thursday, and he'll have to wait to make his debut with his new club. Mitchell's next chance to feature will come Monday against Boston.
Won’t debut against Brooklyn Wiggins was traded from the Warriors to the Heat in a package for Jimmy Butler but will be unable to suit up Friday as the deal is still being finalized. When Wiggins is able to make his Miami debut, he will likely slot into the team's starting lineup. The 29-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.
Won’t make Heat debut Friday Anderson was acquired by the Heat on Wednesday via trade, though he'll have to wait to make his debut with his new club. The 31-year-old's next chance to feature will come Monday against Boston.
Won’t suit up Friday Smart will have to wait to make his Washington debut, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against Atlanta. The veteran guard averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 21.1 minutes per game in 19 regular-season appearances with the Grizzlies.
Downgraded to questionable Love was initially deemed probable for Friday's contest due to a left knee contusion but has been downgraded to questionable with a head cold injury designation. Regardless, the veteran big man has only appeared in two of Miami's last 10 outings, so his potential absence shouldn't significantly affect the team's rotation.
Won’t play Friday Len will have to wait to make his Wizards debut after having been traded to Washington on Thursday. The big man will likely compete for playing time off the bench behind rookie center Alex Sarr (ankle), and Len's next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks.
Now deemed questionable Brogdon has been upgraded from out to questionable Friday while dealing with a right foot Plantar Fascia contusion. With none of the Wizards' new acquisitions able to debut Friday while their trades are still pending, Brogdon will likely operate as the team's primary backup in the backcourt if he's further upgraded to available.
Won’t go Friday Jones will have to wait to make his Washington debut after having been traded on Thursday. The 22-year-old swingman will likely compete for playing time off the bench in the club's backcourt, and his next chance to debut will come Saturday against Atlanta.
Goes through shootaround Cunningham is officially listed as questionable for Friday's contest due to a right ankle sprain. However, the star guard's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Philadelphia.
Won’t face Cleveland on Friday Middleton was recently acquired by the Wizards via trade and will have to wait until at least Saturday's game against Atlanta to make his debut. The veteran swingman will likely remain under a minutes restriction whenever he returns, as the Bucks were still managing his playing time following bilateral ankle surgeries in the offseason. Middleton has surpassed the 30-minute mark only once this season, averaging 12.6 points, 4.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game over 23 regular-season appearances (seven starts).
Won’t play Friday Ingram was traded from New Orleans to Toronto on Wednesday but will remain sidelined due to his sprained left ankle. While the 27-year-old forward should slot into the starting lineup once available, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.
Won’t debut for Washington Friday Johnson will have to wait to make his Wizards debut, and his next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks. The rookie first-rounder saw the majority of his playing time in the G League for the Bucks, though this trade to the Wizards will likely present him with more opportunities to see the floor.
Questionable due to pending trade Niang will look to make his Hawks debut on Friday, though his next chance to feature will come Saturday against Washington if one day proves to be too quick of a turnaround. The forward played fairly significant minutes for Cleveland before the trade, and over his last 10 outings, he averaged 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds across 22.6 minutes per contest.
Questionable Friday The 28-year-old was sent to the Hawks in the trade that brought Bogdan Bogdanovic (personal/recently traded) to the Clippers on Thursday, though one day may end up being too quick of a turnaround for Mann to make his Hawks debut. The swingman will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels on the wing, as Mann averaged 6.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals across only 19.8 minutes per game in 37 regular-season outings with the Clippers.
Questionable to make debut Friday Nurkic was shipped from Phoenix to Charlotte on Thursday but is questionable to make his debut Friday as the trade is still being finalized. If the 30-year-old big man is able to suit up, he will likely compete for starting center minutes with Moussa Diabate after the Hornets traded away Nick Richards and Mark Williams.
Questionable to debut Friday The 30-year-old was recently sent to Atlanta in the trade that brought De'Andre Hunter to Cleveland on Thursday, though one day may be too quick of a turnaround for LeVert to make his Hawks debut. LeVert played in three consecutive contests before the trade, following a seven-game absence due to a right wrist sprain, and in that three-game span (one start), he averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 assists in 20.3 minutes per game.
Iffy to debut Friday The rookie first-rounder was recently acquired by the Hornets in a trade that sent Mark Williams to the Lakers, and Knecht is questionable to make his debut with the club Friday. The 23-year-old appeared in 48 regular-season outings (12 starts) before the trade, averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers across 20.7 minutes per contest. Knecht will likely be able to step into a more sizable role with Charlotte, as the club is dealing with injuries to several key contributors.
Contract expires Since Robinson has already completed a pair of 10-day deals, he would need to be signed for the rest of the season or to a two-way contract in order to be eligible to play for Toronto. Over the course of his two 10-day deals, Robinson appeared in seven games and averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest. If Toronto elects to re-sign Robinson prior to Friday's game in Oklahoma City, he could be in store for a substantial role; Jakob Poeltl (hip) has already been ruled out for a second straight game, and the Raptors traded his top backup, Kelly Olynyk, to the Pelicans on Thursday.
Nabs triple-double in win Jokic dominated while leading the Nuggets with game-high marks in both rebounds and assists. The superstar also finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Michael Porter (30 points). Jokic has racked up five consecutive contests with a double-double better, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 29.8 points, 12.4 assists, 10.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 35.4 minutes per game.
Recalled to ATL on Friday Gueye will join the parent club ahead of its matchup versus the Bucks on Friday. The 22-year-old has appeared in only five regular-season outings for the Hawks, averaging 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 13.6 minutes per contest.
Listed as out for Friday While fellow trade-deadline acquisitions Dalton Knecht and Jusuf Nurkic are listed as questionable with trade pending designations, Reddish remains out with a personal tag. It's unclear when Reddish may be able to suit up again, but his next chance to make his Hornets debut will come Sunday in Detroit.
Scorches nets in G League Quinones paced his team's scoring attack by burying seven triples, a new season high for the 24-year-old. He's now poured in 30-plus points in back-to-back appearances, raising his average to 20.5 points over 16 regular-season games.
Season-high workload Thursday The 33 minutes were the most Leonard has played since making his season debut in early January. The Clippers are still keeping a close eye on the veteran forward and his troublesome knees, but the training wheels seem to be finally coming off. While he has yet to play both ends of a back-to-back, Leonard has appeared in eight straight games for Los Angeles, averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.9 threes and 0.9 blocks in 26.9 minutes a contest over that stretch.
Dominates on glass in G League Bradley was efficient with his chances on the offensive end, which included scoring in double figures while securing seven offensive rebounds on the way to his fourth double-double of the regular season. He continues to serve as a consistent source of production for the Skyhawks, now averaging 11.2 points and 9.1 rebounds through 12 regular-season appearances.
Crashes glass in double-double A battle in the paint with Myles Turner never materialized after the Pacers center played only six minutes before exiting with a potential concussion, leaving Zubac to dominate the glass. The 27-year-old big has ripped down double-digit boards six times in the last seven games as he remains on track for a career-best season, a stretch in which Zubac has averaged 16.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 59.8 percent from the floor.
Won’t join team Tucker refused to suit up for the Clippers this season. He was traded to Miami in part of the multi-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State on Wednesday, and then Tucker was shipped to the Raptors on Thursday in exchange for Davion Mitchell. If he's bought out, contenders would certainly be interested in acquiring Tucker, though it sounds like the veteran will have the last say on where he plays next.
Drops 22 on Indiana The 31-year-old wing continues to provide incredibly consistent offense for the Clippers as he surged toward a career-best campaign. Powell tied James Harden for the team scoring lead Thursday as he delivered 20 or more points for the 10th straight appearance, a stretch in which he's averaging 24.6 points, 4.2 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 51.5 percent from the floor.
Double-double in Thursday’s loss The 35-year-old guard tied Norman Powell for the team lead in scoring en route to his 22nd double-double of the season, as the Clippers somehow squandered a 20-point first-quarter lead. Harden has recorded at least one steal in 13 straight appearances while scoring 20-plus points eight times in that span, averaging 21.1 points, 9.9 assists, 5.2 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.5 steals.
Inks 10-day deal Payton made seven appearances for the Pelicans earlier in the campaign, notably posting a 14-point, 21-assist double-double against the Pacers on Nov. 25, but he's been playing in the G League since. With Tre Mann (back) and Brandon Miller (wrist) out for the season, LaMelo Ball (ankle) struggling to stay on the court and Vasilije Micic now in Phoenix, Payton will certainly have an opportunity to impress over the next two weeks.
Busy night on defense The four pilfers were Haliburton's best showing in that category since he racked up five steals against the Raptors on Nov. 18. The fifth-year point guard has been struggling to find his shot to begin February -- he posted a goose egg against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday -- but he's made up for it with his play at the other end of the court. Haliburton has recorded at least one steal in six straight games and rejected at least one shot in five of those contests, averaging 17.8 points, 6.8 assists, 3.7 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.2 steals and 1.3 blocks during that span.
Modest production in return Oduro had been sidelined since Jan. 26 leading up to Thursday's matchup and wasn't overly aggressive on the offensive end in his return. However, he still managed to tie for the team lead in rebounds and showed up as a playmaker. The 24-year-old is averaging 11.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists through 12 regular-season appearances for the Squadron.
Won’t be available Friday While fellow trade-deadline acquisitions Caris LeVert (trade pending), Terance Mann (trade pending) and Georges Niang (trade pending) are all listed as questionable, Hyland has already been ruled out. Even when available, Hyland will likely compete for limited minutes in Atlanta's backcourt.
Nabs first double-double of year The double-double was Bryant's first of the season, as the 27-year-old center took advantage of an opportunity for a bigger role after Myles Turner (concussion) headed to the locker room after playing only six minutes. Obi Toppin also wound up seeing 28 minutes off the bench Thursday, and both players could be handed larger workloads if Turner misses additional time.
Waived by Atlanta Roddy was acquired by Atlanta via trade with Phoenix in July of 2024 and averaged 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists with 47.3/37.2/81.8 shooting splits in 12.8 minutes across 27 games (three starts) this season. The move was done to create roster space for the Hawks' trade-deadline acquisitions, including Caris LeVert (trade pending), Georges Niang (trade pending), Terance Mann (trade pending) and Bones Hyland (trade pending).
Makes up for early accident Early on, it looked like Mathurin might end up being the goat in an Indiana loss -- he accidentally hit Myles Turner (concussion) in the face while going for a rebound just six minutes into the game, and the center never returned to the court. In part because of that turmoil, the Pacers found themselves staring at a 42-22 deficit after the first frame, but Mathurin stepped up in a big way and helped fuel a big comeback. It was the third-year guard's best scoring effort since he hung 25 on the Bucks on New Year's Eve, and just the second time he's produced 20 or more points in his last seven appearances, a stretch in which he's failed to play 30 minutes in any contest. The slight workload decline has led to Mathurin averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 boards, 1.1 assists and 1.1 threes in 25.0 minutes despite shooting 54.8 percent from the floor.
Big night in G League Plowden led the Skyhawks in scoring after missing time due to illness, but he struggled to find his shooting stroke. The two-way forward is now averaging 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists through 13 regular-season appearances.
Finalizing contract buyout Charania relays that once Simmons becomes a free agent, the point guard will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers, with NBA reporter Chris Haynes adding the Rockets to the mix as well. The 2016 No. 1 overall pick's career started great in Philadelphia, but he was never able to reach his potential as injuries and unaggressive play marred his career, especially after moving to Brooklyn over the last three seasons. If Simmons joins a contender, he'll likely be used as a defensive option off the bench, limiting his overall fantasy value.
Huge double-double in comeback win The veteran forward took control of the game for the Pacers after the visitors staggered through a brutal first quarter that saw the Clippers build a 42-22 lead, in part because Myles Turner (concussion) left the court after only six minutes. The double-double was Siakam's eighth of the season, and it was the 10th time in the last 13 games that he's delivered at least 20 points -- a stretch in which he's averaging 23.7 points, 7.6 boards, 3.5 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 57.9 percent from the floor.
Dominates glass Thursday The second-year wing struggled to find his shot, but Camara's 14 boards were a new career high. It's the third time during the Blazers' current six-game win streak that the 2023 second-round pick has pulled down double-digit rebounds, and over that stretch Camara is averaging 11.2 points, 8.7 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent (8-for-20) from long distance.
Hits for 24 in win The third-year guard has his best scoring night since moving to the second unit Jan. 19, and the 24 points were Sharpe's best effort since he hung 27 on the Jazz back on Dec. 26. Over 11 games coming off the bench, Sharpe is averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 boards, 2.0 threes, 1.5 assists and 0.7 steals in 27.1 minutes a contest.
Pours in 30 against Kings The 25-year-old guard tied his season high in made three-pointers while leading the Blazers to their sixth straight win. Since sitting out one game in mid-January due to back soreness, Simons has put together an impressive surge, averaging 20.0 points, 5.1 assists, 3.6 threes and 3.0 boards over the last 10 contests while shooting 43.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Small role in Sactown debut The veteran center was acquired from the Wizards on Wednesday and wasted little time in making his Kings debut. Valanciunas provided solid per-minute production from the second unit, but with Domantas Sabonis locked into the starting job, Valanciunas may have trouble seeing even the 20.5 minutes a game he'd been averaging for Washington since Christmas.
Quiet scoring night in loss The double-double was his third straight and league-leading 45th of the season, but the 10 points were Sabonis' lowest output of the campaign. In two games since Zach LaVine joined the Kings' lineup, Sabonis has only attempted 16 field goals as the team's new starting five works to build chemistry -- a worrying decline in his volume, but something which could end up being just a short-term blip in his numbers. Sabonis has stayed busy on the glass however, pulling down 27 boards in those two contests.
Pops for 21 against Blazers The 27-year-old guard has been the bigger winner so far in the wake of the trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs and brough Zach LaVine to the Kings. Over three games since Fox's departure, Monk has handled the starting point guard role and averaged 35.3 minutes a contest while producing 19.0 points, 5.0 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.
Leads team in assists in loss The seven dimes led the Kings, while the 22 points tied Zach LaVIne for the team lead. The three rejections were also a season high for DeRozan. Sacramento's revamped starting five is still gelling, but DeRozan may end up seeing his production get a boost if De'Aaron Fox's distribution duties get spread out -- the veteran forward has recorded seven assists in two of three games since Fox was dealt to San Antonio.
Solid effort despite loss Thompson had a strong all-around showing in the loss to the Nets on Tuesday even if his scoring figures weren't very high, and he delivered another stat-filling performance in this loss. Thompson has been very good of late, and he's been a stud in fantasy due to his ability to fill the box score on a regular basis. Over his last 10 appearances, Thompson is averaging 17.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor.
Goes for 28 points Thursday Green didn't have his best shooting display, but the volume he had as Houston's primary scoring weapon allowed him to reach the 20-point mark for the fifth time over his last six outings while also bouncing back from the 13-point display he had in the loss to the Nets on Feb. 4. Green is averaging 23.5 points per game during that aforementioned six-game stretch.
Strong all-around showing Sengun missed three straight games between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3 due to a calf injury, but he seems to have picked things up right where he left them off with back-to-back double-doubles in the two games he's played since returning. Sengun has been playing well since the calendar flipped to the new year, averaging 19.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game since the beginning of January.
Finds rhythm Thursday After a disappointing Kings debut Wednesday that included an 0-for-4 performance from three-point range, LaVine looked more comfortable in his second game with his new club. The 29-year-old wing is still trying to figure out how he best fits in the Sacramento lineup alongside DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis, and he could eventually take on a bigger distribution role, but LaVine at least doesn't appear to be headed for a decline in his shot volume.
Double-doubles Thursday Reid was efficient from the floor and active on the glass, leading to his fourth straight double-double and the sixth time he accomplished this feat over his last eight appearances. During that eight-game stretch, the towering Frenchman is averaging 13.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 blocks per contest.
Fills stat sheet Thursday Reid was outstanding on both ends of the floor Thursday, and even though his shooting line wasn't particularly efficient, fantasy managers will gladly overlook that as long as he continues to fill the stat sheet as he did in this win. The big man has been playing a larger role with Julius Randle (thigh) sidelined, and he's averaging 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 blocks per game over his previous four games since being promoted to a starting role.
Sits out Thursday After sitting out the entire second half of Wednesday's 131-128 loss to the Jazz due to left patella tendinitis, Santos had been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest. The Warriors ultimately downgraded him to out shortly before the opening tip, but Santos doesn't look as though he'll be headed for a long-term absence. Santos could be ready to go for the Warriors' next game Saturday in Chicago, but he may not be included in the rotation with Golden State expected to have the newly acquired Jimmy Butler available for that contest.
Surpasses 40-point mark again Edwards surpassed the 40-point plateau for the second game in a row, and the star guard has also surpassed the 30-point mark in four of his last five appearances, so he's been excellent of late. The All-Star guard is averaging a robust 31.4 points per game, while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 43 percent from three-point range, since the beginning of January.
Double-digit scoring figures again Moody hit double-digit scoring figures for the 10th time in his last 11 games while playing through a back injury Thursday. During this span, the 2021 first-rounder has averaged 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.5 threes in 25.6 minutes while shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc. The scoring numbers put Moody in the streaming conversation in deep fantasy leagues, although his lack of contributions across the board limit his overall appeal.
Solid effort in loss It was a solid effort by Hield, but he continues to get sporadic playing time in Golden State's starting lineup. The veteran sharpshooter has failed to reach the 20-minute marker in four of his last nine contests, during which he's averaging 9.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.1 threes. As a result, Hield is likely to remain a volatile fantasy option on a nightly basis, and it's possible the incoming Jimmy Butler takes Hield's place in the Warriors' first unit once he's ready to make his team debut.
Posts 37 points with extreme usage Curry's shooting woes continued while he took on some extreme usage for the short-handed Warriors on Thursday, attempting a season-high 35 field goals, including 20 three-point tries, for a team-high 37 points. Over his last nine games, Curry is shooting only 37.4 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from downtown. However, the perennial All-Star should see his efficiency rise once Jimmy Butler enters Golden State's lineup to take some of the playmaking duties off Curry's shoulders.
Another double-digit scoring effort Hachimura has now tallied double-digit points in sixth straight games, and he has also accomplished this feat in nine of his last 10 outings. Over those 10 appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 15.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 threes in 31.3 minutes while shooting 41.3 percent from deep. That said, Hachimura's fantasy value could take a hit once Luka Doncic (calf) is in the fold, as Hachimura is set to be bumped back down to fourth in the pecking order when it comes the top scoring options in the Los Angeles offense.
Full stat line with poor efficiency Reaves struggled mightily from three-point land Thursday, but he was able to supply a full stat line and sink a season-high 15 free throws in 16 attempts to salvage an inefficient shooting night from the floor. Across his last nine contests, the 26-year-old has averaged 19.1 points, 6.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.2 threes in 33.9 minutes. A dip in ball-handling duties could be headed the way of Reaves once Luka Doncic (calf) is cleared to make his Lakers debut, which could translate to an increase in his efficiency as opposing teams focus more on containing Doncic.
Drops season-high 42 points It was the 24th double-double of the season for James, who also registered his first 40-point game of the season Thursday. Over his last five games, the future Hall of Famer has averaged 31.2 points, 9.8 assists, 9.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.6 threes while shooting 44.8 percent from downtown. James could see a slight downtick in usage when Luka Doncic is ready to return from a calf strain, but he'll certainly remain an elite fantasy option across all formats.
Returns to the floor Green wasn't in the locker room for very long before being cleared to get back on the floor for Golden State. The veteran returning could prove crucial to the outcome of this game, as the Warriors might be able to pull off the comeback in Los Angeles.
Heads to locker room During the fourth quarter of Thursday's matchup against the Lakers, Green went to the locker room to get a neck injury checked out by the Warriors' medical staff. The four-time NBA champion logged 27 minutes before heading to the locker room, racking up 12 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
Waived by Toronto Wiseman was traded to the Raptors by the Pacers ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Toronto waived the 23-year-old big man Thursday, who was already ruled out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles in the first game of the 2024-25 campaign with Indiana. The former second overall pick faces a long recovery from the injury and an uncertain future in the NBA due to this latest development.
Ruled out with possible concussion Turner won't return to Thursday's game against the Clippers. The veteran big man is being evaluated for a concussion. Indiana will likely turn to Thomas Bryant to help shoulder the load in Turner's absence.
Heads to locker room After logging six minutes Thursday against the Clippers, Turner had to be taken to the locker room with an apparent head injury after being inadvertently hit by Pacers teammate Benedict Mathurin. The veteran big man recorded one steal while going 0-for-4 from the floor before heading to the locker room at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Impresses from deep as top scorer Keels took Wednesday's game over with his success from deep, connecting on a team-leading mark from three while leading all Wolves players in scoring in a losing effort. Keels has appeared in 29 contests this year, averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game.
Leads offensively in defeat Ellis paced the Wolves on the offensive end of the floor Wednesday, leading all players in assists while concluding as the lone player with a double-double in a losing effort. Ellis has appeared in 32 outings, averaging 11.8 points, 4.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 steals per contest.
Shines off bench in debut Mays made his debut in the G League, and with Iowa on Wednesday's outing, he provided a big spark off the bench by leading all Wolves' second-unit players in scoring and threes made. Before arriving in Iowa, Mays had been playing with Fenerbahce in Turkey, averaging 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists for the overseas squad.
Reaches double figures in debut Sane made his debut with Iowa in Wednesday's contest, playing a strong role off the bench while leading all Wolves second unit players in rebounds to go along with a double-digit point total. Sane appeared in 24 G League contests with Salt Lake City before arriving in Iowa, averaging 7.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per outing.
