Fantasy Basketball News

Terrence Shannon Jr. (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Shannon has already missed two-straight games due to this hip issue, and he may very well miss another one on Friday night for the same reason. If that's the case, fantasy managers should expect Jaylen Clark to continue to benefit from his absence from a fantasy perspective.

Dominick Barlow (back) is still out for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Barlow is going to be out for another game on Friday while he continues to recover from a nagging stress issue in his back. His continued absence shouldn't change much in Philadelphia's rotation.

Adem Bona (neck) is doubtful to play in Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man is dealing with an upper-spine issue right now and is doubtful to play on Friday night as a result. Dean Wade is expected to be one of the beneficiaries of his anticipated absence.

Pelle Larsson scored 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3P, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, four assists, and three steals in the Heat’s 120-100 loss to the Warriors on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Larsson got back up into the teens after a couple single digit point outings. He’s a bit up and down for fantasy, the floor is a bit low but he can certainly provide usable performances.

Georges Niang scored 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3P, 1-2 FT) with four rebounds, three assists, and a steal in the Warriors’ 120-100 win over Miami on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Niang now has back to back games of 13-4-and 3. His floor is a bit low, so he’s a risky start in fantasy leagues until he shows he can keep up this sort of performance.

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-3 3P, 4-6 FT) with 8 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and a block in the Warriors’ 120-100 win over the Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Lendeborg keeps up his hot streak of play, going for 14 Reb+Ast, with at least 10 in each of his last three games. The rookie has looked like a revelation so far this season, with only one bad game so far. He needs to be locked into lineups.

Wendell Carter Jr. scored 27 points (10-12 FG, 2-2 3P, 5-6 FT) with 13 rebounds, two assists, and two stocks in the Magic’s 117-104 loss to the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Carter had quite the offensive showing on Thursday, bouncing back from two consecutive single-digit point outings. He’s continued his pattern of either scoring 20 or more, or 10 or less, in every game so far this season. Because of that pattern, despite four games with 10+ rebounds, this was also his first double-double.

Franz Wagner scored 15 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3P, 1-4 FT) with 8 rebounds, 15 assists, and four steals in the Magic’s 117-104 loss to the Suns.

Fantasy Impact: Wagner had a great night, nearly notching a triple-double, but to no avail as the Magic got stomped by the Suns. Wagner struggled with turnovers in this one, leading the team with six, slightly offsetting the otherwise great offensive showing by the talented forward. He’ll look to get the team back in the win column against the Warriors on Saturday.

Desmond Bane scored 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3P, 2-3 FT) with six rebounds in the Magic’s 117-104 loss to the Suns on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Bane now has 15+ points in five of his last six games, and in all but two games this season. It was just his second game without an assist, but dishing them hasn’t been his specialty this season. He’s a decent high-floor option for fantasy.

Dillon Brooks scored 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3P, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, assist, a block, and two steals in the Suns’ 117-104 win over Orlando on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Brooks was second on the team in scoring behind Devin Booker, which helps because his playmaking wasn’t there. In two games with 20+ points, he’s averaged 2.5 Reb+Ast. In all other games, he’s averaged 8.2 Reb+Ast.

Luke Kennard scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3P, 1-2 FT) with a rebound and five assists in the Suns’ 117-104 win over the Magic on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Kennard bounced back from a nearly silent outing against the Blazers on Wednesday, leading the Suns bench in points in the process. He’s not someone you should look to start, as his inconsistency combined with a low floor make him unreliable for fantasy.

Miles Bridges scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3P, 3-3 FT) with 13 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the Suns’ 117-104 win over the Magic.

Fantasy Impact: Bridges had himself a huge game in this one and pushes his tally of games over 16 points to six. He should be started whenever he’s on the court, as his playmaking is a huge value boost.

Asa Newell (toe) will be sidelined for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Newell suffered a toe injury in Atlanta's most recent game, and it will cause him to miss their next matchup against the Wizards on Friday. His absence isn't likely to have a big impact for fantasy purposes.

Jalen Johnson (ankle) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran will officially be questionable to play on Friday night. He missed the team's last game due to an ankle issue, though he may be well enough to make his return to the lineup already. He will return to being a good fantasy asset if that's the case.

Jock Landale (hip) will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man won't play on Friday. He's dealing with a hip injury still and may miss more time beyond this game as a result. His absence won't have a big impact for fantasy purposes, however.

Anthony Gill (back) is without an injury designation for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Gill seems to be over his back injury now and is off of the injury report ahead of Friday night's game. Fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations for him moving forward, however.

Bilal Coulibaly (illness) is good to go for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Coulibaly will be good to go for Friday night's game. He was previously dealing with an illness of some kind, but he is over it now and should play without limitations against the Hawks. He will see more work than usual if Anthony Davis (ankle) is ruled out for that game.

Alex Sarr (knee) is off of the injury report for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man was listed on the team's injury report earlier in the week due to a nagging knee issue, but he is now off of the injury report and will play on Friday. He should continue to see a lot of work moving forward if he can stay healthy.

Tristan Vukcevic (hip) remains out for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man has already been sidelined for over a month due to a hip issue, and he is set to miss yet another game on Friday night for the same reason. He remains entirely off of the fantasy radar for the foreseeable future.

Anthony Davis (ankle) is questionable to play in Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Davis is uncertain to play on Friday night, as he is currently considered questionable to play due to an ankle issue of some kind. If he's unable to suit up, fantasy managers should expect Bilal Coulibaly and AJ Dybantsa to benefit from his absence from a fantasy perspective.