Fantasy Basketball News

Kawhi Leonard was a full participant in practice on Monday. (Source: Michael Grange on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was the first full practice for Leonard since training camp started. He is on track to be good to go for the start of the season.

Nate Ament left Wednesday's preseason game early against the Thunder with an ankle injury. (Source: Jim Owczarski)

Fantasy Impact: Ament suffered a sprained left ankle late in the second quarter after playing just 10 minutes. There should be an update on his status later in the week.

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the plan is for Jalen Duren to play in the preseason. (Source: Hunter Patterson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Duren has yet to play in the preseason as he ramps up his basketball activities after missing training camp due to contract negotiations. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Washington Wizards.

Jusuf Nurkić will be sidelined for at least 4 weeks after suffering a partial plantar plate tear of second toe in right foot. (Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nurkic suffered the injury earlier this week. He'll be sidelined for at least the first couple weeks of the season.

Tre Jones did not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns with a hip injury. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jones is day-to-day. He'll have the next couple of weeks to get fully healthy ahead of the start of the season.

Jaylin Sellers did not play in Wednesday’s preseason game against the Suns due to a lower back injury. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sellers signed a two-way deal with the Bulls in July. He is continuing to compete for a depth role.

Miles Bridges suffered an ankle injury and will not return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Bulls. (Source: Phoenix Suns on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bridges will be further evaluated. We're just under two weeks away till the start of the season.

The Bucks signed Johni Broome to a non-guaranteed deal. (Source: Milwaukee Bucks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Broome was waived by the Clippers in September. He will compete for a roster spot with Milwaukee.

Bulls coach Tiago Splitter said Zach Collins is “close” to returning. (Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Collins has been sidelined since undergoing season-ending toe surgery in February. His status to start the season remains up in the air.

Christian Anderson suffered a left ankle sprain in practice and will miss Tuesday's preseason game. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson is considered day-to-day.

Brandon Miller suffered a shin contusion in practice and will miss Tuesday's preseason game against the Nets. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miller is considered day-to-day. It does not appear to be a serious concern.

Ariel Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hukporti suffered the injury in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. It is a brutal blow for the big man in his first season in Philadelphia.

Isaiah Stewart left Monday's preseason game early wth a left ankle injury. (Source: Memphis Grizzlies PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stewart played just two minutes on Monday before his early exit. He'll have a couple weeks to get fully healthy before the start of the season.

The Bulls and Jordan Hawkins have agreed to a two-way contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hawkins was recently waived by the Grizzlies. He will compete for a depth role in the Bulls rotation.

Ben Simmons will make his Kings preseason debut Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors. (Source: Marc J. Spears on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Simmons role heading into the season is unknown.

Kylan Boswell is not expected to resume basketball activities until late October. (Source: Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boswell signed a two-way deal with Charlotte. He is dealing with a right knee injury. He'll be in the G-League when he is healthy.

Kyle Filipowski did not participate in Monday's practice due to a lower back injury. (Source: Shreyas Laddha on X)

Fantasy Impact: Filipowski did not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets and remained sidelined for Monday's practice. It remains unclear if he'll be available for Tuesday's preseason rematch against the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Walker Kessler jammed his finger on the backboard during practice and is considered day-to-day. (Source: Khobi Price on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kessler will miss Monday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings due to the injury. While the injury is not considered serious, it remains unclear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Austin Reaves tweaked his ankle and is considered day-to-day. (Source: Khobi Price on X)

Fantasy Impact: Reaves will miss Monday's preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to the injury. While it's not considered serious, it remains unclear if he'll be available for Tuesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Collin Sexton is considered day-to-day with a lower body alignment. (Source: Khobi Price on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sexton will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings due to the injury. The injury is not considered serious, but it remains unclear if he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors.