NBA Player News

The Bucks have 14 players on guaranteed contracts. Booker didn’t play in the NBA last season, due in part to a procedure on his foot back in October of 2018. In 2017-18, appeared in a total of 68 games for the Nets, 76ers and Pacers and averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Huff is back after a four-game absence, giving the Grizzlies another option in the frontcourt. While he should be in the rotation, it’s unlikely Huff gets the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.

Hauser will move into the starting with both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday sidelined for this game. He should play enough to knock down at least a handful of triples, though Payton Pritchard may end up playing a larger role off the bench.

Finney-Smith is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Bucks. DFS’s return means Noah Clowney will head to the bench, and his fantasy value will significantly decrease. Clowney does not have to be held in most leagues.

Alexander-Walker is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Timberwolves’ second unit, providing deep-league value at best.

Trevelin Queen has started in Orlando’s last two games, but he will be replaced by Black in this game. Queen won’t be worth rostering, but as a starter, Black should play a large enough role to be worth streaming.

Stewart has missed Detroit’s last four games, including the first three of the Pistons’ current road trip. Paul Reed has filled the void as Jalen Duren’s backup, offering limited streaming value in that spot. He’ll lose out on minutes if Stewart is available on Saturday.

Harris will be good to go against New York, which will be his first time suiting up since late November. He may play a role off the bench, but he isn’t worth rostering in fantasy basketball.

Holiday will miss a second straight game, and with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined as well, Sam Hauser and Al Horford should both start in this game. While Hauser should be able to supply 3-pointers, Payton Pritchard should see the biggest fantasy boost despite not moving into the starting unit.

Porzingis injured his ankle during the first half of Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers. With Jrue Holiday also sidelined, the Celtics may start Al Horford and Luke Kornet, with the former being a lock to be in the lineup. Due to the matchup, Joe Mazzulla could turn to Sam Hauser instead of Kornet.