Subpar outing in return A bit of rust is expected after a nine-game absence, and although Grant's shot volume was low, he was able to mix it up inside and seemed close to 100 percent. Before the injury, Grant's totals weren't meeting expectations following two productive seasons with the Trail Blazers, and the sharp decrease is mostly due to his 38.1 percent field-goal percentage. Aside from his rookie season, the current average marks the worst percentage of his 10-year career.
Posts 17 points in defeat Camara bounced back after a rare scoreless performance against the Clippers, which was preceded by his best scoring total of the season against the Nets. Camara registered numbers in every statistical category and assumed a larger role amid struggles from Portland's backcourt and Deandre Ayton's (back) absence. Deni Avdija (ankle) was also sidelined, and he represents Camara's biggest threat to retaining a first-unit role.
Logs team-high 21 points from bench During a rare night of tepid totals from Portland's backcourt, Henderson stepped in and provided a much-needed spark to the offense. The 2023 first-round pick logged his second double-double of the season in the loss, and the youngster is excelling in a sixth-man role. It's only a matter of time before Henderson becomes a full-time starter, but barring a trade deadline move or a significant injury, he's unlikely to assume the role this season.
Poats 22 points in lopsided win Brooks came alive in the third quarter, joining Jalen Green in a scoring romp that put the game away for the Rockets. Jabari Smith (hand) will be out until March, and Brooks will be called upon to absorb some of the missing output. The projected production boost should put Brooks back on the fantasy radar as a viable waiver wire add, as he's likely available in deeper leagues.
Soars with 23/15 double-double Although Sengun endured a brief slump a couple of weeks ago, he's hit the double-double milestone in four of his last six games, and came tantalizingly close to the mark in the other two contests. Sengun faced little opposition against the Trail Blazers, who were without Deandre Ayton's (back) services.
Hits for 26 points in win Green was the primary catalyst of a third-quarter run that Portland was unable to answer, ultimately sealing the victory for the Rockets. Green's production has been rock-solid throughout the month. The last time Green's scoring total has dipped below 20 points was three weeks ago, and he's been on an aggressive tear of production since, averaging 29.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists over the past nine games.
Efficient night in double-double It was the 17th double-double of the season for Gobert, who enjoyed an efficient night shooting the ball from both the floor and the foul line. The star big man actually played second fiddle to Julius Randle in the rebounding department Saturday, collecting 12 boards to the latter's 14, but fantasy managers can expect Gobert to lead the Timberwolves in this category more often than not.
Narrowly misses triple-double Randle came one assist short of registering his first triple-double of the season for the Timberwolves on Saturday, but he was able to corral a season-high 14 rebounds to pace the team. While the star forward's usage and rebounding rates remain considerably lower than what they were during his time with the Knicks, Randle is shooting a career-high 81.2 percent from the free-throw line over 42 contests in 2024-25, much to the delight of nine-category fantasy managers.
Team-high 28 points in loss It was another night at the office for Edwards, who has now scored at least 20 points in eight of his last nine games for the Timberwolves. The superstar guard is set to take on plenty of ball-handling responsibilities as long as new starting point guard Donte DiVincenzo remains out with a toe injury. That said, Edwards has a tough matchup lined up for Monday against a Grizzlies team that ranks sixth in the league in defensive efficiency rating (109.8).
Steps up with season-high 10 boards With Evan Mobley sidelined with a calf injury Saturday, Niang stepped up off Cleveland's bench with his highest scoring output since Jan. 3 against Dallas to go with his first double-double of the season. Although it was sixth man Caris LeVert who drew the start for the Cavaliers in Mobley's stead, Niang may have left enough of an impression to be considered for a start if Mobley sits out Monday's game against the Suns as well. In any case, Niang should offer streaming value in fantasy leagues until Mobley is healthy.
Another 20-point performance With his five threes Saturday, Garland buried his most treys since Dec. 21. The star guard has now also reached the 20-point mark in each of his past five games for the Cavaliers as he continues his bounce-back campaign following an injury-riddled 2023-24 season. Fantasy managers can look for Garland to see a bump in usage if Evan Mobley remains sidelined with a calf injury for Monday's game against the Suns.
Bounces back with 36 points After scoring a season-low eight points in Thursday's loss to the Thunder, Mitchell bounced back for the Cavaliers with 36 points against a tough Timberwolves defense to lead all scorers. If Evan Mobley remains out with a calf injury for Monday's game against the Suns, fantasy managers can expect Mitchell to see a slight uptick in usage, considering the superstar guard took his most field-goal attempts Saturday since Nov. 19.
To undergo an MRI Green left Saturday's game versus the Wizards with what was described as "tightness" in his calf. He had a significant limp after the game, however, so presumably the Warriors are looking for a bit more clarity via an MRI. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Monday's game versus Boston.
Continues stellar G League season Alexander continued to yield stellar results in the G League on Saturday, posting a season-high 38 points to lead all scorers while also draining a season-best five triples. The 21-year-old undrafted rookie is now averaging 25.0 points, 5.2 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.4 threes in 36.6 minutes through 15 appearances for the Gold this season. Although Alexander has a two-way deal with the Nuggets, he'll likely continue to spend most of his time with Grand Rapids.
Tweaks ankle late in game Curry finished the night with 26 points (10-22 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block in 34 minutes. He appeared to misstep and tweaked his left ankle, apparently, and he limped his way to the locker room shortly after. This is a tough blow for Golden State, especially with Draymond Green leaving after just three minutes of this game with calf tightness. If Curry is unable to play Monday versus Boston, the Warriors will need to rely heavily on Dennis Schroder.
Managing illness in G League Given the context of his issue, Salaun can be considered day-to-day. The 2024 No. 6 overall pick has spent most of his development time in 2024-25 with the Hornets in the NBA, as he hasn't yet made a G League appearance after Charlotte assigned him to the Swarm on Saturday. Once he's over his illness, it's unclear if Salaun will stick with Greensboro or head back to the parent club.
Dealing with illness Walker sat out with an illness Saturday, and he can be labeled day-to-day moving ahead. The 26-year-old sharpshooter has been a steady member of Greensboro's rotation this year, averaging 7.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.0 threes in 20.5 minutes while shooting 41.6 percent from deep over 21 games (seven starts).
Out with back injury Stevenson logged 25 minutes during Thursday's win over the G League Clippers, so it's unknown when he suffered a lower back injury. The 25-year-old has made 25 appearances as a reserve for Capital City this year, providing 18.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 threes per game while shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc. Stevenson can be deemed day-to-day going forward.
Nursing ankle injury After playing a season-low five minutes in Thursday's win over the G League Clippers, Gueye is now nursing a left ankle injury and carries an uncertain timetable for a return. The 26-year-old has started in 20 of his 24 appearances for Capital City in 2024-25, putting up 10.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game. Tristian Vukcevic started at center Friday and should have a clear pathway to minutes with the Go-Go while Gueye is sidelined.
Eased back into action Friday After missing three straight games with a calf injury, Bagley didn't attempt a field goal as he was eased back into action with a season-low seven minutes off Delaware's bench Friday. The 23-year-old is averaging 7.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 threes in 24.5 minutes over 23 G League games (11 starts) this season, and Bagley's minutes should climb back up as he becomes further removed from his injury.
Back to bench Saturday After starting the last two games for the Trail Blazers, the second-year guard will come off the bench against Houston. The 20-year-old guard has started five games for Portland this season, averaging 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game in that role. He had been starting in place of Deni Avdija (ankle), who is still on the mend, but the team is going with Jerami Grant as a starter in his return Saturday.
Starting against Houston Deandre Ayton (back) is on the shelf Saturday, so this will be a solid opportunity for Williams. He's been effective in limited minutes this season, posting averages of 6.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 blocks.
Starting against Portland The Rockets originally planned to start Jeff Green in Amen Thompson's (calf) place, but coach Ime Udoka pivoted once Deandre Ayton (back) was ruled out. Tate has played a minimal role all season and will be making his first start of the campaign.
Won’t play Saturday Ayton was late addition to the injury report and will be held out Saturday. His status for Sunday's game against the Bulls is in the air for the time being. Jerami Grant (face) is available Saturday and could pick up some of the scoring slack, while Robert Williams and Duop Reath are candidates to see more minutes.
Done for night with calf tightness Green, who had just returned from a three-game absence Saturday due to an illness, played just three minutes before leaving this game for good. He had a pretty significant limp, but it's a good sign if the Warriors are just diagnosing him with "tightness." Gui Santos is likely to see extended minutes for the remainder of this game.
Limps to locker room This is awful luck for Green, who just returned from a three-game absence after battling an illness. If Green is unable to return Saturday, the Warriors could rely on Gui Santos to pick up most of his minutes.
Won’t undergo surgery Smith fractured his left hand on Jan. 3, which raised doubts about his return to the basketball court for the Rockets this season. Although electing not to have surgery on his hand could extend his recovery timeline, he is not expected to miss much more time than the original four to eight weeks.
Good to go Saturday After missing the past nine games for Portland, Grant will be back in action, though there's no word of any possible restrictions. In 29 appearances this season, Grant holds averages of 15.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals on 38.2 percent shooting from the field.
Won’t play Saturday Thompson was a late addition to the injury report and will be held out of Saturday's action. He's been on a tear, averaging 16.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.9 steals on 59.5 percent shooting from the field over his last eight appearances. With Thompson sidelined, Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate could be more involved Saturday.
Iffy for Sunday Dunn joins James Harden (illness), Norman Powell (back) and Ivica Zubac (back) on the injury report, with all four players carrying questionable tags. Sunday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Clippers could look to give their key contributors a maintenance day. Kevin Porter, Amir Coffey and Terance Mann could see increased run Sunday if the Clippers are shorthanded.
Questionable for Sunday The Clippers submitted a lengthy injury report for Sunday, as James Harden (illness), Ivica Zubac (back) and Kris Dunn (knee) are also questionable. Sunday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Clippers may exercise caution in one of these games. If Powell ends up sitting, guys like Kevin Porter, Amir Coffey and Terance Mann could see extended minutes.
Iffy for Sunday The Clippers are expected to get Kawhi Leonard back from a maintenance-related absence, but now they have four players carrying questionable tags including Norman Powell (back), James Harden (illness) and Kris Dunn (knee). If Zubac is unable to give it a go, Nicolas Batum could see a healthy workload, and Mo Bamba would be on the streaming radar for fantasy managers in need of blocks.
Moving to starting role The Cavaliers will be forced to tweak their lineup due to the absence of Evan Mobley (calf), and LeVert will move into the first unit as a result. This will be LeVert's second start of the season. In the previous one, a Jan. 9 matchup against the Raptors, he finished with 18 points, three rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes.
Questionable for Sunday Harden has missed only two games for the Clippers this season. However, that might change for Sunday's game against the Lakers, as he is reportedly battling an illness. If Harden can't go on Sunday, Terance Mann could get the start and increased playing time.
Out for Saturday There is no surprise here, as Avdija was carrying a doubtful tag prior to this update. He'll be sidelined for a third straight game, but it's unclear if he'll be able to play Sunday against the Bulls. Meanwhile, Jerami Grant (face) remains questionable on the injury report.
Available for Sunday Leonard is set to return after a one-game absence, which was the second leg of a back-to-back set. He may see increased usage Sunday, as James Harden (illness), Kris Dunn (knee), Norman Powell (back) and Ivica Zubac (back) are all listed as questionable.
Iffy for Sunday Hayes made a fill-in start for Anthony Davis (foot) on Friday against the Nets, finishing with six points, nine rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes. Davis is also questionable for Sunday's game, but fortunately for the Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith is set to return after a two-game absence for personal reasons.
Won’t be available Sunday Hood-Schifino will miss a 20th straight game Sunday. The sophomore hasn't played since Dec. 1 due to a left hamstring strain and remains without a timetable for a return.
Available for Sunday Finney-Smith will be returning from a two-game absence and is no longer on the injury report. Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable, meaning Finney-Smith could potentially see increased run Sunday.
Probable for Sunday James has been dealing with a left foot injury for quite some time. Even though he's expected to be a mainstay in the injury report going forward, the probable tag suggests he should play and handle his regular workload. James is averaging 25.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game since the beginning of January.
Moves to bench Draymond Green (illness) is returning from a three-game absence Saturday, so this is an expected move. Santos fared well in his fill-in start during Wednesday's 116-115 win over the Timberwolves, finishing with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes.
Questionable for Sunday Davis was a late scratch against the Nets on Friday, and he usually carries probable tags, so this questionable designation is a big concern for fantasy managers. Jaxson Hayes started in Davis' place Friday, but now he's also questionable with a right shoulder issue.
Won’t play Saturday The Cavaliers will be thin in terms of frontcourt depth since they'll also be without Evan Mobley (calf). Okoro is a regular off the bench for the Cavs, and Georges Niang, Max Strus and even Jaylon Tyson could be in line to see more minutes off the bench. Okoro's next chance to play will come against the Suns on Monday.
Out against Minnesota Mobley will be sidelined for just the third time this season. Fedor reports that the Cavaliers are just being cautious and that the franchise was looking to get him a maintenance day before the All-Star break. With Mobley sidelined, Fedor notes that the Cavaliers could move Caris LeVert into the starting lineup.
Officially questionable for Sunday The questionable tag was always the expectation for Ellis, who practiced Saturday and has a shot at being available for this matchup against Washington. Ellis exited Thursday's game versus the Rockets early due to an ankle injury, and a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff.
Available for Sunday McLaughlin has averaged 7.0 minutes across 25 appearances for the Kings this season. He's an emergency depth option for the team.
Out for Sunday Carter was unable to practice Saturday due to soreness, so this is expected news. With the rookie sidelined, guys like Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin and Colby Jones could potentially see more run.
Will play vs. Washington Green has missed the last three games for the Warriors with an illness and will be able to return Saturday against Washington. The four-time NBA champion is averaging 8.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game this season.
Won’t play vs. Oklahoma City Bogdanovic hasn't played a game for the Nets this season as he continues to rehab from foot surgery. The earliest the veteran forward can return is Tuesday against the Knicks.
Ruled out for Sunday Sanogo will miss his fifth game in a row Sunday. The 22-year-old big man remains without a timetable for a return.
Returning to bench role This is not surprising, as the Hawks will welcome Jalen Johnson (shoulder) back into the starting lineup. The move to the bench suggests Roddy's fantasy upside will be minimal for this contest.
Not starting Saturday The Pacers will have Bennedict Mathurin back from a one-game suspension, so Nesmith, who's still ramping up from a fitness perspective, will return to the bench. Nesmith is expected to have a minutes restriction once again, and that'll likely be the case for at least the next few games, given how long he was sidelined.
Starting against Pacers Paul George is sitting out with groin tightness for the first leg of this back-to-back set, so there's plenty of minutes and touches up for grabs. In his only start of the season, Council produced 13 points, four assists, four rebounds and one three-pointer.
Ruled out Sunday Watford will miss his 17th straight game for the Nets as he deals with a hamstring strain. The earliest he can return for Brooklyn is Tuesday against the Knicks.
Back after one-game suspension Mathurin missed the Pacers' 111-100 win over the Pistons on Thursday after receiving a one-game suspension, but he'll recover his starting role in this matchup, sending Aaron Nesmith to the second unit. Mathurin is averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game when deployed as a starter this season.
Starting against Atlanta The Celtics will be without Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (rest) on the second leg of this back-to-back set, putting Kornet on the streaming radar. In three previous starts this season, Kornet averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 3.3 blocks.
Will play and start vs. Indiana Drummond has missed the last six games for the 76ers with a toe injury. The veteran big man will get back on the floor Saturday against the Pacers, and Philadelphia will need him now more than ever, with Joel Embiid and Guerschon Yabusele ruled out for this game in Indiana.
Questionable for Sunday Gilgeous-Alexander missed the second leg of Oklahoma City's back-to-back set on Friday due to a sprain. He wasn't on the original injury report the Thunder submitted, but complained of soreness in his wrist Friday morning. If he's unable to play Sunday, Aaron Wiggins could see another start after scoring 12 points with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two triples in 23 minutes Friday.
Out against Indiana After starting eight of the last nine games for the 76ers, Yabusele will miss Saturday's game against Indiana. The 28-year-old big man has played well for Philadelphia this season, and his presence in the paint will be missed against the Pacers, with Joel Embiid (knee) also on the mend. Andre Drummond will likely be leaned on heavily to get the work done in the frontcourt.
Won’t play Saturday George missed practice Friday with an ankle issue, but now he's also dealing with left groin tightness. He was carrying a questionable tag before this update, suggesting he's day-to-day. With George sidelined Saturday, the 76ers could potentially turn to Justin Edwards and Ricky Council to soak up some minutes on the wings.
Won’t play vs. Atlanta After dropping 23 points in 23 minutes in Friday's game against the Magic, Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Trae Young and company. The veteran big man seems to be back to form at this point in the season and will be missed by the Celtics taking on a talented Hawks squad. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could see more time on the floor Saturday, especially with Al Horford (toe) also ruled out for this game.
Good to go Saturday Tatum hasn't missed a game since Dec. 23, but he carried a questionable tag before this update. He's been cleared for the second leg of this back-to-back set, however, and he fared well Friday against the Magic with 30 points (12-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes.
Ruled out Saturday After playing 23 minutes in Friday's blowout win against the Magic, Horford will miss Saturday's game against the Hawks in Boston. The veteran big man is averaging 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Celtics this season, shooting a career-low 42.7 percent from the floor and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Questionable for Sunday Johnson has missed the past two games for Brooklyn, but the forward remains day-to-day. His name has been in the rumor mill quite a lot, and the Nets aren't in a position to play him at less than 100 percent. If he continues to miss time, guys like Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson could benefit from a fantasy perspective.
Another absence coming Sochan's absence streak will extend to five games Sunday, but his injury designation is now being labeled as a bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise. Sochan's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Indiana.
Another absence coming Suggs doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for his return to action after suffering the back injury on Jan. 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony should continue to start in the backcourt with Suggs out.
Expected to play against Orlando Jokic continues to deal with an elbow issue but is expected to suit up against Orlando. The superstar center is enjoying the best outside shooting season of his career, converting 47.4 percent of his 4.5 three-point attempts per contest.
Iffy for Sunday After three straight games on the shelf, Howard is officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to suit up, he'll likely be a fringe rotation player for the Magic.
Out again Sunday Harris continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games and is set to miss his ninth game in a row. He remains without a timetable for a return.
Probable for Sunday Gordon continues to manage soreness in his right calf. He returned from a one-game absence Friday against the Heat, finishing with 16 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one turnover in 22 minutes. He could have a similar role off the bench Sunday as the Nuggets continue to ease him back into things.
Sidelined once again Sunday Bitadze will miss a third straight game due to a concussion, and this will lead to Wendell Carter earning another start in the frontcourt alongside Paolo Banchero. Bitadze's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Tuesday.
Will play Saturday After missing the last five games with a shoulder issue, Johnson will return to the floor Saturday against Boston. The 22-year-old is having a career year with Atlanta, averaging career highs in points (19.8), rebounds (10.2), assists (5.3) and steals (1.5) per game, shooting 51.1 percent from the floor and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Suiting up Saturday The Hawks will be close to full strength Saturday for this marquee matchup, as Trae Young (ribs) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will be available, too. Hunter will return from a two-game absence and aim to bounce back from a slow start in January, averaging 14.0 points per game while shooting 35.5 percent from the floor in five contests this month.
Available for Saturday Young will shake off a probable tag and will suit up against the Celtics after missing Wednesday's game against the Bulls. De'Andre Hunter (foot) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder) are also available for the Hawks, so Atlanta will be thrilled to have some healthy bodies back in the mix.
Imaging comes back clean Richardson hasn't played since Nov. 18 due to right heel inflammation. However, recent imaging indicates that the veteran guard can begin a return to action in the upcoming week.
Leading scorer in G League Gortman led the Legends in points scored during Friday's victory, although he was careless with the ball at times, racking up a team-high seven turnovers. The two-way player has appeared in 15 games with the Mavericks so far this season and will likely continue to split his time between the NBA and G League.
Iffy against Philadelphia Green assumedly suffered his quad strain during Friday's win over Toronto and could be forced to sit out Sunday. With Andre Jackson (hip) also questionable, Gary Trent, Ryan Rollins, Delon Wright, MarJon Beauchamp (illness) and Pat Connaughton are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
Solid outing in return Wheeler returned to the lineup Friday after missing the team's past two games due to a hip injury. While the 22-year-old finished third on the team in points scored, he had an efficient shooting performance nonetheless, converting on just 33.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.
Expected to suit up Sunday Beauchamp is expected to return to action Sunday after missing Milwaukee's previous contest due to an illness. However, Beauchamp has only logged double-digit minutes twice in his last 10 appearances.
Questionable for Sunday Jackson missed Friday's game against the Raptors and could be trending toward missing Sunday's matchup with Philadelphia due to his hip issue. If he cannot play against the 76ers, Gary Trent and Khris Middleton could see more time on the floor for the Bucks.
Productive in return Walker missed the team's most recent game due to an illness but managed to make his return during Friday's victory. He ended up leading the team in both assists steals in addition to finishing second in points scored behind Jazian Gortman's 30
Nabs another probable tag Middleton will receive a probable tag for the third straight contest as he continues to work fully back from offseason surgery on both ankles. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he will likely come off the bench yet again.
Probable for Sunday The two-time NBA MVP has only missed six games this season for the Bucks and doesn't appear to be on track to miss a seventh Sunday against the visiting 76ers. Antetokounmpo continues to have arguably the best year of his NBA career, posting a career-high 31.4 points per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the floor.
Sits out versus Blue Lucas is dealing with a knee injury once again after sitting out one game last week as well. The 25-year-old is currently averaging 13.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 21 appearances so far this season.
Remains out Sunday Sunday's absence will mark the 28th straight game that Richardson has missed for the Heat. The 31-year-old could return as early as Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but his status remains uncertain moving forward.
Late addition to injury report Thompson is in danger of missing Saturday's contest after being a late addition to the injury report due to a calf issue. If the 21-year-old guard is unable to suit up against Portland, Cam Whitmore, Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Coming off bench in debut Richards will come off the bench in his Phoenix debut as the backup center to Mason Plumlee. However, it wouldn't be surprising for Richards to fight for a starting job moving forward as he becomes acclimated to his new team.
Signs 10-day deal with Toronto After being waived by the Kings on Jan. 7, Robinson has found a new home in the NBA, inking a short-term deal with the Raptors. In nine games with the Kings, the 24-year-old big man averaged 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 6.3 minutes per game.
Sent to G League Salaun will likely be in the G League for only a short stint. The rookie forward is averaging 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.7 minutes across his last 10 NBA outings.
Posts 15 assists versus Capitanes Collins excelled as a playmaker but otherwise didn't make much of an impact in Friday's clash. The 23-year-old now leads the G League with an average of 10.6 assists per game over the 2024-25 regular season. Additionally, he has started 14 matches in a row and logged the most minutes among Santa Cruz players over that span.
Likely out Sunday Carter's expected absence could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin (personal) and Colby Jones. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify Ellis' status against Washington.
Leads team in scoring Friday Knox was the top scorer in this match, managing to convert a good number of attempts despite the defeat. After eight regular-season starts, his 24.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game represent the first and second-highest averages on the squad, respectively.
Records double-double in win Toscano-Anderson did a good job to notch his sixth double-double of the campaign. The forward has contributed more than 10 points in six of his seven regular-season appearances so far, although he only surpassed 20 points on two occasions. He'll have more opportunities to produce while the Capitanes' offense continues to work around the experience of him and Trey Burke.
Practices Saturday, iffy for Sunday Ellis exited Thursday's game versus the Rockets early due to an ankle injury. However, the 24-year-old guard appears to have avoided a serious injury and could return to action as soon as Sunday's matchup with Washington.
Productive against Santa Cruz Burke had a relatively strong performance, tying his highest scoring total in his last 13 games. When healthy, Burke should be his team's top shooter and could aim to improve on his current averages of 19.7 points and 5.3 assists per contest.
Officially ruled out Beal will miss his second straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to a left ankle sprain. Beal's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Cleveland.
Late addition to injury report Ayton hadn't appeared on the injury report all day but is now in danger of missing Saturday's contest due to a back issue. If Ayton is ultimately ruled out, Robert Williams and Duop Reath are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Likely out Sunday Carter has only appeared in four of Chicago's last 10 outings, even when available. Therefore, Carter's expected absence shouldn't impact the team's rotation.
Iffy against Portland Horton-Tucker is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to a left knee sprain. With Lonzo Ball (quadriceps) also questionable, Chicago could be short-handed in their backcourt rotation against Portland.
Iffy for Sunday Sunday's contest is the first leg of a back-to-back for Chicago, so it wouldn't be surprising for Ball to sit out. If the 27-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out against Portland, Ayo Dosunmu will likely receive increased playing time.
Expected to play Sunday LaVine hasn't missed a game since Dec. 30 and isn't expected to do so Sunday despite dealing with a knee issue. In each of the star forward's nine appearances since the beginning of 2025, he has logged at least 31 minutes.
