Fantasy Basketball News

Maxi Kleber suffered a shoulder injury in Friday's game against the Clippers. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kleber fell on his shoulder on a shot attempt. The Mavericks clinched the series on Friday, and now head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in the second round. Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II would take on some more minutes if Kleber is sidelined.

Jamal Murray is questionable for Game 1 on Saturday against Minnesota. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Murray continues to land on the injury report as he is dealing with a calf strain. He should be good to go barring any late setbacks.

The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ham spent the past two seasons as the Lakers coach. Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson and JJ Redick have been brought up as potential replacements for the Lakers.

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

Fantasy Impact: The absence of Porter does not impact the rotation for the Cavaliers.

Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Leonard will remain sidelined as the Clippers look to force a Game 7. Paul George and James Harden should continue to take on extended roles.

Terance Mann is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Mann played 32 minutes in the Clippers loss in Game 5. Norman Powell could take on some more minutes if Mann is sidelined.

Tyrese Haliburton is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton has been cleared after being listed as questionable. He should remain in his usual role as the Pacers try and close out the series.

Tim Hardaway Jr. has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Hardaway will miss his second straight game for the Mavericks. Josh Green and Dante Exum should continue to see some more minutes in his absence.

Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Orlando. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Allen was unable to practice on Thursday after he was sidelined in Game 5. He'll likely be a game-time decision on Friday.

Patrick Beverley is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Beverley was expected to play after being listed as probable. His role will likely take a small step back as Damian Lillard is expected to return.

Khris Middleton is available for Thursday's game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Middleton was expected to play. The Bucks are getting Damian Lillard back, but Middleton should still play a big role.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Antetokounmpo was able to workout on Thursday, but he was still considered a longshot to play. Bobby Portis should continue to take on a bigger role in his absence.

Damian Lillard is expected to make his return on Thursday against the Pacers. (Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lillard was out on the court during warmups, and is expected to return after he was sidelined in Game 5. Malik Beasley should return to his reserve role as a result.

Gary Harris is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Harris got banged up and did not return in Game 5. Cole Anthony would likely take on a bigger role if Harris is sidelined.

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Embiid is no longer on the injury report due to migraines as he was ahead of Game 5. He should be good to go as the 76ers look to once again avoid elimination.

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss all of the second round if the Boston Celtics advance. (Source: NBA on TNT on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The hope would be for Porzingis to return for the Eastern Conference Finals should Boston make it. Al Horford should continue to replace him in the starting lineup.

Jericho Sims is available for Thursday's game against the 49ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Sims has yet to play in a game in this series for the Knicks.

Mitchell Robinson is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Robinson returned in Game 5 where he combined for five blocks and steals. He should remain in a similar role behind Isaiah Hartenstein.

Luka Doncic (knee) is expected to play in Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Doncic's knee injury leaves him with an injury designation ahead of Wednesday night's game, but he's officially probable and should play against the Clippers. He should start and continue to see an elite workload in a playoff matchup against the Clippers.

Duncan Robinson (back) is available to play in Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Robinson will suit up for Miami on Wednesday. He's listed on the team's injury report because of a back injury, but they have already upgraded him to available for their major matchup against Boston. Jimmy Butler (knee) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (hip) are both unavailable to play, so Robinson may see more work than usual in Miami's rotation.