NBA Player News

Primo, a former first-round pick whose time with the Spurs ended due to his allegedly exposing himself to women on multiple occasions, agreed to a two-way contract with the Clippers just before the start of training camp. While the contract conversion gives him more stability, he isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues. In a corresponding move, the Clippers are bringing Xavier Moon back on a two-way contract.

The good news for the Spurs and fantasy managers is that the knee issue isn’t severe, and there are no issues with Vassell’s right foot (which was operated on last season). The Spurs are exercising caution with Vassell, whose absence opens up bench minutes for Malaki Branham.

While Anderson has appeared in Golden State’s last two games, the neck spams continue to linger. When available, he has not played enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues.

While Curry played through his injury on Monday in a three-point loss to the Clippers, Looney was held out. His availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as the Warriors can rely on Trayce Jackson-Davis and Draymond Green for frontcourt minutes. Curry should be available, but Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski would see their roles expand if he is not.

Nurkic did not play in Monday’s loss to Orlando, and rookie Oso Ighodaro moved into the starting lineup. The rookie played well against the Magic, and that may be enough to keep him in the lineup if Nurkic remains sidelined.

Beal will miss a fifth straight game with a calf contusion, keeping Ryan Dunn in the starting lineup. While the rookie has been an asset defensively, the offensive production has been limited. Dunn is only worth a look in deep leagues.

Wilson is the lone change to the lineup, as he’ll step in for the injured Cam Thomas. Wilson, Schroder, and Johnson will all have opportunities to score, as Brooklyn will be without its top scorer. Also, look for Ziaire Williams to take on a more prominent role among the Nets reserves.

Initially probable for Tuesday’s game, Thomas was downgraded to questionable and then out. His absence opens up a space in the starting lineup, with Jalen Wilson being tabbed to fill the void. He and Ziaire Williams should figure more prominently in Brooklyn’s rotation.

Smart will remain sidelined for another game after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Nuggets. Luke Kennard and Vince Williams Jr. should once again absorb the minutes that would have gone to Smart, with the latter offering a higher ceiling for deep league managers needing more than points and 3-pointers.

Thomas popped up on the injury report as probable earlier in the day, but is now listed as questionable. He’s not trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with the Hornets and would be a big loss for Brooklyn given how much of the scoring load that he typically shoulders.

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.