NBA Player News

Having been utilized primarily as a scorer during his one season at Kentucky, Dillingham appears destined to spend more time on the ball in the NBA. He’s run the point in summer league, and the rookie committed only two turnovers on Sunday afternoon. With Mike Conley in the fold, Dillingham will not be a starter anytime soon. However, that spot could be where he lands down the line, playing alongside Anthony Edwards. Dillingham will be a valuable option in dynasty league drafts, while managers in redrafts won’t need to be as aggressive in where they select him.

Claxton is dealing with a sore right hand and will not play on Sunday. His absence frees up minutes for Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson, but both are risky plays due to the unpredictable nature of head coach Jordi Fernandez’s rotations.

Goodwin left Thursday’s loss to the Hornets with calf and back injuries, but he was a full participant in Saturday’s practice. He’ll get rotation minutes on Sunday, but it’s unlikely that Goodwin will do enough to affect fantasy basketball.

Coffey has not appeared in a game since March 19, but that may change on Sunday. However, even if he is available, the Suns’ wing is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.

Rollins has missed Milwaukee’s last two games, leading to AJ Green entering the starting lineup. While Rollins’ return would push Green to the bench, he should still play plenty due to the Bucks’ injuries.

Trent will miss a second straight game after injuring his hip during Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets. Kyle Kuzma started Friday’s loss to the Celtics and should remain in that role. While not the most dependable option in category leagues, the Bucks’ many injuries make Kuzma worth the risk.

Sunday’s game will be the seventh that Portis has missed with a sprained right wrist. His continued absence means that Pete Nance and Jericho Sims will play rotation minutes, with the former having started the last time out.

While Antetokounmpo has insisted that he’s healthy and wants to play, sparking an ongoing investigation by the NBA, the Bucks continue to hold him out. Pete Nance was the starting power forward in Friday’s loss to the Celtics and recorded the first double-double of his NBA career. Given the Bucks’ injuries, he’s worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues.

Mashack is in the league’s concussion protocol and will miss at least one game. He logged 14 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Raptors. Dariq Whitehead, Lucas Williamson and Adama Bal should play plenty due to the Grizzlies’ many injuries.

Payne played nine minutes before heading back to the locker room during the second quarter. The veteran backup has since been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. His absence for the remainder of Saturday’s game may push Kyle Lowry into the rotation, but it does not affect fantasy basketball.

Small joins the long list of Grizzlies guards who will not be available for Sunday’s game. If Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) can play after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Raptors, he’s likely to be the starting point guard. If not, Dariq Whitehead and Lucas Williamson may have to fill the void. There’s no need to stream either of them in that scenario.