NBA Player News

SGA and Williams sat out Tuesday, and the Thunder started Aaron Wiggins, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jaylin Williams and Chet Holmgren in that matchup. Wiggins went for 15/4/1/3/1, and Williams finished with 6/6/12/1. Both players are appealing streaming options, even on Wednesday’s busy slate.

Unsurprisingly, both of the Lakers’ stars will be available to play against the Celtics. Both of them played well in their blowout win over Washington on Tuesday and will look to have another big night against the defending champs.

Payton has started the Warriors’ last two games, and he may be in the lineup again due to a need to defend Zach LaVine. However, GPII is more critical to the Warriors than fantasy basketball rosters. He can be left on most leagues’ waiver wires.

TJD was initially questionable for the second night of this back-to-back, but he’ll be good to go. He moved to the bench in their last game, with Kevon Looney starting at center. That should continue in this game, with Quinten Post also seeing some minutes at center off the bench.

Waters is available for Thursday’s game after the Warriors listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. However, so are Gary Payton II, Buddy Hield, and Brandin Podziemski, to name three. Waters may play, but he’s unlikely to get the opportunities to impact fantasy basketball.

Moody will play in Thursday’s game after the Warriors initially listed him as probable. He’ll provide depth off the bench but is in a difficult spot regarding fantasy value. Moody should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Dosunmu will be back in the lineup after missing their last game on Monday, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. He may still be on a minutes restriction, but with Coby White sidelined, there will be plenty of extra touches for all of their guards.

White will miss a second straight game, which means Lonzo Ball will remain in the starting lineup. Even with his minutes limit, Ball is worth streaming in deep leagues while White sits. And it could be a while before Coby returns, as Bulls coach Billy Donovan said before Thursday’s game that the guard is dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle. According to Donovan, White could be out for one week or even longer.

This isn’t the same shoulder that has caused Johnson to appear on the injury report recently, which could be seen as both good news and bad news. Hopefully this isn’t a long-term injury, but the team should provide some clarity within the next few days. Dominick Barlow has entered the rotation with Johnson out.

Curry was initially questionable on the second night of the back-to-back, but he will suit up in this game. He should play his typical role, which likely means that Dennis Schroder will continue to come off the bench.

Herro will be back in the starting lineup after a one-game absence, but with Jimmy Butler suspended, Terry Rozier won’t remain in the starting lineup. He’ll return to playing a role off the bench, with Larsson getting the first start of his career. He had 11 points in 15 minutes off the bench in their last game.