NBA Player News

It’s been an eventful summer for Diakite, whose player rights were traded twice. First, he was sent to Brooklyn as part of the Mikal Bridges trade, with the Knicks paying him $1.4 million to help consummate the deal. Two weeks later, Diakite was traded to Memphis, with the Grizzlies waiving him on August 27. On Friday, the Suns’ G League affiliate acquired Diakite’s G League rights from the Westchester Knicks, and it was reported shortly after that he’ll go through training camp with the Suns. The Exhibit 10 contract means that if the Suns waive Diakite and he spends 60 days with their G League affiliate, he’ll receive a $77,500 bonus.

Clarkson missed seven straight games with a foot injury, but played Friday and had 23 points against the Suns. He was originally questionable for Monday before being upgraded to probable. Clarkson has now been deemed good to go and should play without limitations against the Clippers.

The Kings will be without two rotation players for Monday’s game as Murray joins reserve Kevin Huerter on the sideline. Murray’s absence will be more impactful as it opens up a place in the starting lineup. Keon Ellis benefits the most from the absences, while Colby Jones may also pick up additional rotation minutes. Ellis is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Stewart injured his knee when he landed awkwardly after attempting to block a Terry Rozier shot with just over nine minutes remaining in the second quarter. While he could walk back to the locker room under his own power, Stewart did so with a noticeable limp. If Beef Stew misses time, starter Jalen Duren’s minutes should increase, while the recently re-signed Paul Reed could find himself in the rotation.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Porter has officially been ruled out. With Darius Garland and Ty Jerome available, Porter wouldn’t have many rotation minutes available if he could play.

Initially announced as a starter, Ivey was scratched minutes before tipoff on Monday. Malik Beasley replaced him in the starting lineup and will have added fantasy value if Ivey misses more time.

The Nets’ decision to trade Dennis Schroder to the Warriors on Sunday left a sizable void in the starting lineup. Simmons will fill it, starting as the Nets’ primary playmaker. His insertion into the starting lineup is the lone change made by Jordi Fernandez, and fantasy managers should also see more of Shake Milton off the bench.

After sitting out Friday’s win over the Wizards, Mobley is back in the lineup. His return means Dean Wade will come off the bench, eliminating most of his fantasy value. That’s the lone change to the Cavaliers’ starting five.

Ducas is not in the rotation when healthy. His continued absence has no impact on fantasy basketball.

Vucevic is back after missing Friday’s win over the Hornets, and his return pushes Jalen Smith to the bench. The other change is Williams, who will start in his second game back from a foot injury that sidelined him for ten. He’ll fill the void left by Zach LaVine, who will not play due to lower back spasms.

Poeltl will start after coming off the bench in Thursday’s game against Miami when he was initially believed to be a late scratch. Bruno Fernando heads to the bench and is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues. Also of note is Barrett remaining in the role of primary playmaker while Mogbo makes another start for the injured Scottie Barnes.