Fantasy Basketball News

Khris Middleton will be playing in Game 3 on Friday vs. the Pacers. He was previously listed as a game-time decision with a right ankle sprain. (Source: Eric Nehm on X)

Fantasy Impact: This is good news for the Bucks, as they are already playing without their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Middleton is averaging 19 points in the series so far on 35 minutes per game. Expect him to continue to put up solid numbers as the Bucks try to retake the lead in the series.

Reggie Jackson injured his left ankle in the last minute of the third quarter of Game 3 against the Lakers, and did not return. (Source: Denver Nuggets on X)

Fantasy Impact: After Jackson collided with Anthony Davis, he needed assistance going to the locker room. He was ruled questionable for the rest of the matchup, but did not return. It is worth noting that the Nuggets have a commanding 3-0 lead against the Lakers, so they may opt to be conservative and have Jackson sit for Game 4. If Jackson does not play in Game 4, expect Christian Braun and Justin Holiday to see increased minutes.

Mitchell Robinson was seemingly injured in the first quarter of Game 3 after being fouled by Joel Embiid- a foul that was deemed a flagrant 1 by the officiating crew. He stayed in the rotation until the end of the first half, but he was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly after halftime, and was seen in a walking boot after the game.

Fantasy Impact: Preliminary reports indicate that this is a re-aggravation of the same left ankle injury that had him listed as questionable coming into Game 3. At this time, the severity is unknown, so Robinson should be considered questionable for Game 4. His status is certainly worth keeping an eye on ahead of Game 4, as the Knicks are already low on depth in the frontcourt. If he is unable to go, expect Hartenstein to see an increase in minutes at the center position.

Joel Embiid has been dealing with a mild case of Bell's Palsey for the past week. He began experiencing symptoms against the play-in against Miami, but kept the condition under wraps until Thursday night. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski)

Fantasy Impact: This announcement came after the Sixers' Game 3 victory against the Knicks. Embiid has reportedly been receiving treatment for the condition for the past week, and has not missed any time due to the condition so far. While it is not expected for him to miss any time moving forward, it is a situation worth monitoring.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The status of Antetokounmpo remains a game-to-game situation. Bobby Portis should continue to start in his absence in Game 3.

Grayson Allen is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Allen banged up an already injured right ankle in Game 2 and did not return. Eric Gordon would be in line for more minutes if Allen is sidelined.

Daniel Gafford is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers. (Source: Brad Townsend on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gafford missed practice on Thursday after only playing nine minutes in Tuesday's win. Dereck Lively should continue to take on a big role off the bench regardless of if Gafford is active or not.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers. (Source: Brad Townsend on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hardaway left Tuesday's game early and will be sidelined at least one full game on Friday. Josh Green should take on a bigger role with the second unit as a result.

Zion Williamson is not expected to return for the Pelicans opening series against the Thunder. (Source: Shams Charania)

Fantasy Impact: New Orleans now heads back home down 0-2 in the series against OKC. They'll need to come back and advance if Williamson is to return.

Cam Reddish has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Reddish will remain sidelined for the Lakers and is without a timetable to return.

Anthony Davis is probable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Davis and LeBron James are both listed as probable and should be good to go in their usual roles as they look to help the Lakers avoid a 3-0 deficit in the series.

LeBron James is probable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: James and Anthony Davis are both listed as probable and should be good to go in their usual roles as they look to help the Lakers avoid a 3-0 deficit in the series.

Christian Wood has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Wood had been targeting his return on Thursday. Jaxson Hayes should continue to see some more minutes behind Anthony Davis.

Jarred Vanderbilt has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Vanderbilt had been targeting his return on Thursday, but it will have to wait at least one more game.

De'Anthony Melton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Melton is looking to make his playoff debut if he is cleared to play. He'll likely be eased back into action if he is available.

Tyrese Maxey is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Maxey was questionable ahead of Game 2 but wound up playing in his usual role. He'll look to help the 76ers avoid a 3-0 deficit in the series on Thursday.

Craig Porter Jr. has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Porter will remain sidelined for the Cavaliers.

Kevin Love is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Love should remain in his usual role off the bench for Miami.

Haywood Highsmith is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Highsmith was on the injury report, but his status was never too much in doubt. He should remain in his usual role for Miami.

Duncan Robinson is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Robinson should remain in his usual reserve role for Miami.