Fantasy Basketball News

Alex Caruso expects to play in tonight's game versus the Heat. He suffered an ankle sprain during Wednesday's game but appears to have recovered well since then. (Source: Jamal Collier on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Caruso's return will be a welcome addition for the Bulls as they look forward to the biggest game of the season. Javonte Green and Dalen Terry are likely to settle into backup roles with him back in the fold.

Terry Rozier has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls. (Source: Miami Heat on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rozier will remain sidelined for Miami. Tyler Herro should continue to start for the Heat with Delon Wright also taking on some more minutes off the bench.

Ayo Dosunmu is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. (Source: Anthony Chiang on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dosunmu and Andre Drummond are both questionable as they were ahead of Wednesday's game. They should be good to go barring any setbacks.

Wesley Matthews is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bulls. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Matthews missed several games to close the regular season for the Hawks. He should remain in a limited role off the bench for Atlanta.

De'Anthony Melton has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Melton will remain sidelined after he missed practice on Tuesday. He is without a timetable to return.

Gary Payton II has been ruled out for two games, leaving him sidelined for the Play-In Tournament. (Source: Jason Dumas on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Payton will be sidelined on Tuesday, and he'll miss the next game if the Warriors beat the Kings. Chris Paul and Brandon Podziemski should take on slightly bigger roles in his absence.

Grayson Allen has agreed to a four-year, near $70 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the Suns. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen broke out in his first year in Phoenix, averaging over 13 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field an 46 percent from deep. He should hold a key role if the Suns are to make a run in the playoffs.

Amir Coffey scored 18 points (7-17 FG, 0-7 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in the Clippers 116-105 loss against the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact: Coffey played 36 minutes in a start to close the regular season. He made 13 starts this year for the Clippers. He doesn't figure to hold a huge role in the playoffs if the front court is healthy.

Terance Mann scored 24 points (10-14 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists and one steal in the Clippers 116-105 loss against the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact: Mann played 28 minutes in the regular season finale, leading both teams in scoring. He has not had many huge games this season, but he'll look to hold a complimentary role in the playoffs.

Amen Thompson scored 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-3 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks in the Rockets 116-105 win over the Clippers.

Fantasy Impact: Thompson closes his rookie season with a full stat line. He'll look to take another step forward next year.

Marcus Sasser scored 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with three rebounds, seven assists and one block in the Pistons 123-95 loss against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Sasser drew another start to close the season with Cade Cunningham sidelined. He ends his rookie season averaging eight points over 71 games with 11 starts. He'll likely remain in a reserve role next season.

Mike Conley scored 17 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with four rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in the Wolves 125-106 loss against the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Conley will carry some momentum into the playoffs with four straight double digit scoring performances to end the regular season. It will be Minnesota taking on Phoenix again in the opening round.

Devin Booker scored 23 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3PT, 8-10 FT) to go along with four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in the Suns 125-106 win over Minnesota.

Fantasy Impact: Booker ends the regular season on a solid note overall. Phoenix will take on the Timberwolves again in the first-round of the playoffs.

Bradley Beal scored 36 points (14-21 FG, 6-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in the Suns 125-106 win over Minnesota.

Fantasy Impact: Beal closes the regular season on fire after missing a lot of time early in the year. He posted his best scoring performance since February and will look to carry this momentum into the playoffs.

Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the 76ers 107-86 win over the Nets.

Fantasy Impact: Maxey ends his regular season averaging just under 26 points per game in a career season for him. He stepped up in a big way when Joel Embiid missed time. He and Embiid lead the 76ers into a game against the Heat for the No. 7 seed in the Play-in Tournament.

Cam Thomas scored 18 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds and two assists in the Nets 107-86 loss against the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Thomas ends a breakout season where he averaged over 22 points per game on 44 percent shooting from the field. He should remain in a similar role heading into next season.

Damian Lillard scored 16 points (2-14 FG, 0-4 3PT, 12-13 FT) to go along with four rebounds, two assists and one steal in the Bucks 113-88 loss against the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: It was a rough shooting performance for Lillard in the regular season finale. Milwaukee now takes on the Pacers in the opening round of the playoffs with Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly still banged up.

Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with four rebounds and one assist in the Raptors 118-103 loss against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Trent played just 23 minutes in the season finale. He ends the year averaging 13.7 points per game on 43 percent shooting from the field.

De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with two rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in the Kings 121-82 win over Portland.

Fantasy Impact: Fox was able to make the most of the 26 minutes he played. He'll look for another big performance when the Kings host the Warriors in the Play-in Tournament on Tuesday.

Dalano Banton scored 17 points (6-26 FG, 0-15 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds, seven assists and three steals in the Blazers 121-82 loss against the Kings.

Fantasy Impact: After a solid performance off the bench on Friday, Banton moved into the starting lineup to close the season. He got the opportunity, but struggled with his shot all afternoon, especially from deep where he missed all 15 of his shot attempts. He'll remain off the fantasy radar next season.

Trey Murphy III scored 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the Pelicans 124-108 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: Murphy returned to his reserve role with the return of Brandon Ingram. Nonetheless, he should still play a big role off the bench and will be needed if the Pelicans are to make a run in the playoffs.

CJ McCollum scored 25 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go along with four rebounds and seven assists in the Pelicans 124-108 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact: McCollum was able to stay hot from deep. He'll look to keep it up moving forward, starting with a rematch against the Lakers on Tuesday for the No. 7 seed in the West.

Austin Reaves scored 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with one rebound, two assists, one steal and one block in the Lakers 124-108 win over the Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact: Reaves was solid all afternoon, while D'Angelo Russell also added 19 points. Those two figure to be keys to the Lakers having success in the playoffs as you know LeBron James and Anthony Davis will do what they do. It begins on Tuesday with a rematch against New Orleans for the No. 7 seed.

Christian Braun scored 19 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals in the Nuggets 126-111 win over the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact: Braun figures to hold a pivotal bench role for Denver who looks to repeat as NBA Finals champions this season. They'll start against the Lakers or Pelicans in the first-round.

Jamal Murray scored 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with six rebounds, four assists and one block in the Nuggets 126-111 win over the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact: Murray played just 24 minutes in the blowout win for Denver, who will take on the Lakers or Pelicans in the first-round of the playoffs.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-3 FT) to go along with two rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and one block in the Pacers 157-115 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton did a bit of everything in just 25 minutes of action in the blowout win over Indiana. They'll take on the Bucks in the first-round of the playoffs who Haliburton has posted some big games against this season.

Dejounte Murray scored 32 points (13-19 FG, 4-6 3PT, 2-3 FT) to go along with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Hawks 157-115 loss against the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Murray still played 31 minutes despite Atlanta not having much to play for. He'll look to keep it up heading into the Play-in Tournament against the Bulls.

Trae Young scored 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with three rebounds and 12 assists in the Hawks 157-115 loss against the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact: Young recorded a double-double, but also turned the ball over eight times. The Hawks enter the Play-in Tournament where they will be taking on the Bulls.

Max Strus scored 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 3PT) to go along with 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the Cavaliers 120-110 loss against the Hornets.

Fantasy Impact: Strus played the most of any Cavaliers usual starter with 31 minutes, recording his fifth triple-double on the season. The Cavs will be taking on Orlando in the first-round of the playoffs.

Nick Smith Jr. scored 24 points (9-20 FG, 6-11 3PT) to go along with six rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Hornets 120-110 win over the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact: Smith saw 33 minutes of playing time off the bench. The rookie will likely remain in a depth role for Charlotte next season.

Stephen Curry has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Utah. (Source: Kendra Andrews on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Curry had been listed as questionable. Chris Paul should see the start if he is cleared, while Brandin Podziemski should also see some more minutes.

Jordan Poole has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: With Poole sidelined, Deni Avdija should see another start at point guard for the Wizards.

Darius Garland has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets. (Source: Serena Winters on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garland was not expected to play after being listed as doubtful. Craig Porter Jr. is starting in his absence.

Vasilije Micic will play limited minutes in Sunday's season finale against the Cavaliers. (Source: Rod Boone on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Micic played just 16 minutes on Friday. Tre Mann, Bryce McGowens and Nick Smith Jr. should lead the back court for the Hornets.

Cade Cunningham has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Cunningham will miss his seventh straight game to close the season. Marcus Sasser should continue to start in his absence.

Onuralp Bitim is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Bitim could see the court in the second half with the Bulls having nothing to play for, but he remains off the fantasy radar.

Javonte Green is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Green had been listed as questionable. He should continue to start with Ayo Dosunmu ruled out.

Anfernee Simons is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings. (Source: Portland Trail Blazers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Simons is likely to remain sidelined to close the season despite being upgraded to questionable.

Scoot Henderson is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings. (Source: Portland Trail Blazers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Henderson and Deandre Ayton are both listed as questionable. If they're sidelined, Dalano Banton and Duop Reath would likely slide into the starting lineup for Portland.

Dillon Brooks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Brooks and Fred VanVleet have both been ruled out, which should lead to Cam Whitmore and Jock Landale starting for the Rockets.

Fred VanVleet has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: VanVleet and Dillon Brooks have both been ruled out, which should lead to Cam Whitmore and Jock Landale starting for the Rockets.

Dante Exum has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: With Exum sidelined, Josh Green and Jaden Hardy should see more minutes.

Josh Giddey is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Giddey should return to his starting role after he was sidelined on Friday.

Scotty Pippen Jr. is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Pippen should remain in a big role with the Grizzlies rotation short-handed.

John Konchar has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Grizzlies rotation will remain short-handed in the season finale. Scotty Pippen Jr., Jordan Goodwin, Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson should all continue to play big roles.

Luke Kennard has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Grizzlies rotation will remain short-handed in the season finale. Scotty Pippen Jr., Jordan Goodwin, Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson should all continue to play big roles.

Collin Gillespie is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Gillespie remains off the fantasy radar.

Reggie Jackson is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Jackson could be in line for more minutes with the entire starting lineup listed as questionable for Denver.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The entire starting lineup for the Nuggets is listed as questionable. Their statuses will be worth monitoring leading into tip-off.

Sam Merrill has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Merrill remains off the fantasy radar.

Caris LeVert has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: With LeVert and Donovan Mitchell both sidelined, Max Strus and Craig Porter Jr. should take on bigger roles in the back court for Cleveland.

Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: With Mitchell and Caris LeVert both sidelined, Max Strus and Craig Porter Jr. should take on bigger roles in the back court for Cleveland.

Jaylen Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Celtics whole starting lineup and Al Horford will be sidelined. Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet should all see bigger roles as a result.

Derrick White has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Celtics whole starting lineup and Al Horford will be sidelined. Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet should all see bigger roles as a result.

Jrue Holiday has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Celtics whole starting lineup and Al Horford will be sidelined. Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet should again play bigger roles for Boston.

D.J. Carton has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat. (Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carton remains off the fantasy radar.

Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat. (Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Quickley sidelined, Javon Freeman-Liberty should play a big role for the Raptors.

Miles McBride is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Bulls. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: McBride was a late scratch on Friday. He should return to his usual role behind Jalen Brunson.

DeMar DeRozan is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso are all off the injury report after not playing on Sunday. The Bulls are locked into the No. 9 seed, so it is unclear how much they'll play.

The Philadelphia 76ers are converting two-way G/F Ricky Council IV on a new four-year, $7.4 million NBA contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Council has averaged 5.7 points in 9.3 minutes over 30 games. He should remain in a very limited role in the playoffs for the 76ers.