NBA Player News

The four-time All-Star, whose NBA career was derailed by chronic knee issues, is headed to France. Walker, who appeared in nine games for the Mavericks last season before being waived in late January, will join the reigning LNB Pro A champions on a one-year deal. Last season, Monaco also finished third in the EuroLeague. If Walker’s knee doesn’t give him any issues and he performs well, this could be the first step toward a return to the NBA.

Holiday is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Raptors, which bumps Neemias Queta to the bench. While Queta should remain in the rotation, fantasy managers should not feel obligated to keep him on their rosters.

Doncic is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, and his return impacts multiple Mavericks. Quentin Grimes will likely return to the bench, while P.J. Washington’s usage will decrease. Fantasy managers need not hold onto Grimes if they’re still streaming him.

Sheppard has been filling in as a starter for the injured Andrew Nembhard, but left Sunday’s game with an oblique strain. He missed Monday’s game against the Raptors with Enrique Freeman getting the start. Sheppard doesn’t have much fantasy value if he plays and Freeman doesn’t have any value if Sheppard is out. It’s a situation to avoid with a boost in usage for Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin.

Rollins’ continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as starter Damian Lillard will continue to play most of the available minutes at the point guard position. Delon Wright will serve as the backup and should not be streamed anywhere.

Turner missed Monday’s game with the calf injury. Jarace Walker took Turner’s place in the starting lineup, but Obi Toppin played more minutes and finished with 19 points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block. Toppin is the preferred streaming option if Turner were to miss another game.

McBridge will miss a fourth straight game, and Wednesday night is also the first game of New York’s road trip. Cameron Payne and Tyler Kolek will play more minutes off the bench, but neither offers much streaming value in this spot.

Simons has missed the last two games for Portland and hasn’t participated fully in recent practices. If he were to miss Wednesday’s game, Scoot Henderson will continue to start in his place. Shaedon Sharpe has been the main beneficiary of Simons’ absence, though, with Dalano Banton also getting more minutes and shots off the bench.

Green’s status for Wednesday is uncertain due to an illness. He’s yet to miss a game this season, and reserves Amen Thompson and Tari Eason will play additional minutes if that changes on Wednesday.

Ayton has missed the last three games and hasn’t been participating fully in recent practices. He’s set to miss his fourth game in a row with Donovan Clingan to remain in the starting lineup and Robert Williams to play a bigger role off the bench.

Fantasy managers should be used to this by now. Look for Antetokounmpo to play against the Bulls, as he’s been cleared after each instance of showing up on the injury report due to the right knee issue.