Fantasy Basketball News

Khris Middleton was sidelined from practice on Thursday. (Source: Eric Nehm on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Middleton sprained his ankle in the first quarter in Game 2 despite playing 36 minutes. Rivers said there was "a little" concern regarding Middleton playing in Game 3.

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.

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

Fantasy Impact: Robinson is on the injury report with an ankle injury that sidelined him for much of the regular season. He should be good to go in his usual role barring any setbacks alongside Isaiah Hartenstein at the center position for New York.

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

Fantasy Impact: Embiid is back on the injury report as he was ahead of Game 1 and Game 2. He should remain in his usual role as the 76ers look to avoid a 3-0 deficit in the series.

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.

Grayson Allen exited early in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Timberwolves and did not return. He is reported to have re-aggravated the ankle that deemed him questionable coming into the matchup. (Source: Phoenix Suns on X)

Fantasy Impact: At the postgame press conference, head coach Frank Vogel stated Allen's X-rays came back negative, which is good news for his long-term outlook. He has until Friday to be ready for Game 3, where the Suns will look to get their first win of the series at home. If he is unable to play, Royce O'Neal and Eric Gordon will likely see an increase in playing time.

Kawhi Leonard is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: Law Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The status of Leonard remains up in the air for Game 2. Amir Coffey would likely remain in the starting lineup if Leonard misses another game.

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

Fantasy Impact: Antetokounmpo is likely to remain sidelined for the Bucks. Bobby Portis should remain in the starting lineup for Milwaukee in his absence.