NBA Player News

LaRavia produced one of the best individual performances of the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Monday’s title game, but it wasn’t enough to get Memphis the victory. Overall, he had a good summer, putting up quality numbers as one of the summer Grizzlies’ primary scoring options. The biggest issue for LaRavia in his first two seasons has been availability, as he’s played 70 NBA games. If the 2022 first-round pick can remain healthy, he can be a solid contributor off the bench.

Davis is still dealing with a foot issue, but he’s been banged up all season and been one of the best players in fantasy. He’s in line for another big game with the Jazz missing Walker Kessler.

Reddish is back after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Pelicans, which means Max Christie returns to the bench and is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues. And with Rui Hachimura still sidelined, Knecht will remain in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues.

This will be Hachimura’s third straight missed game. Dalton Knecht and Max Christie have seen starts in his absence. Knecht will likely start while Christie and D’Angelo Russell also have increased opportunities with Rui out.

Wednesday is “Norman Powell bobblehead night,” and the man himself will not be in action. He injured his hamstring during the first half of Monday’s win over the Warriors but played during the second half. This will be the first game Powell has missed this season. As for who replaces him in the starting lineup, Terance Mann and Amir Coffey are possibilities.

Murphy is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Lakers for injury management reasons. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl heads back to the bench. JRE didn’t offer much fantasy value as a starter, so he should already be on the waiver wire of most leagues.

Krejci sat out Monday’s win over the Kings, as it was Atlanta’s second game in as many nights. He’ll be in the rotation on Wednesday but is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave Krejci on the waiver wire.

Johnson was a late scratch for Monday’s win over the Kings, with Garrison Mathews replacing him in the starting lineup. While Mathews may get another start if Johnson cannot play, he doesn’t offer much fantasy value beyond points and 3-pointers.

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.