NBA Player News

Trey Murphy (hamstring) sat out Saturday’s game, the second of a back-to-back, leading to Robinson-Earl getting the start. While the production wasn’t elite, JRE reached double figures for the third time in five games while also grabbing nine rebounds. The Pelicans have another back-to-back on Tuesday/Wednesday, so Robinson-Earl may have another opportunity to show what he can contribute as a starter.

Trent Jr. popping up as questionable merely hours before game-time is never a good sign. It’s unclear what illness the 26-year-old shooting guard is battling, but his questionable listing gives him a legitimate chance of missing Saturday’s game against the Mavericks. Trent Jr. only has deep league fantasy appeal when available playing with the Bucks’ second unit.

Curry played through a back injury Thursday after he was initially listed as probable. The 34-year-old point guard appears to be in a much more precarious position Saturday as he’s popped up on the injury report as doubtful merely hours before game-time. It certainly seems like Curry is destined to miss the matchup with the Wizards.

Sarr has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but is set to return Saturday against the Hornets. The 19-year-old center’s return to the starting lineup will send Richaun Holmes back to the bench.

The Grizzlies could be in trouble with Morant now questionable in addition to Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard and Vince Williams Jr. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Kennard would be the potential replacements for Morant if he’s out Saturday.

Jackson missed Friday’s loss to the Knicks with an eye injury. The 20-year-old small forward is off the injury report and will be available Saturday against the Spurs. Jackson played just eight minutes in his last game Wednesday against the Suns. He isn’t a fantasy-relevant part of the Grizzlies rotation.

Jaquez Jr. sprained his ankle on a drive to the basket in Friday’s game against the Pacers. His doubtful listing makes it seem like his ankle hasn’t responded well enough so far and he’s likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Knicks. With Andrew Wiggins also doubtful with an ankle injury, Duncan Robinson is likely to move into the starting lineup and he would have streaming value.

Wiggins missed Friday’s game against the Pacers and seems poised to be out again Sunday against the Knicks. Jaime Jaquez Jr. injured his ankle making a spot start for Wiggins Friday. With Jaquez Jr. also doubtful for Sunday, Duncan Robinson could move into the starting lineup and would be worth streaming.

Clarke is dealing with a laceration on his lip. While it doesn’t sound like much, the 28-year-old power forward is listed as questionable and seems like he has a legitimate chance of missing Saturday’s game. While Clarke has a significant bench role for the Grizzlies, he doesn’t have fantasy value unless he’s put in the starting lineup for a spot start.

With Desmond Bane (hip) questionable, Kennard and Williams would be next in line for increased minutes if Bane is ruled out. This situation has become complicated by Kennard and Williams also being included on the injury report. Fantasy managers will have to check back prior to game time to see how the Grizzlies’ health situation checks out.

Bane played 35 minutes in Friday’s loss against the Knicks despite being questionable with a groin injury. Now the 26-year-old shooting guard is questionable with a hip injury Saturday against the Spurs. Vince Williams Jr. and Luke Kennard would be next in line for more minutes if Bane is ruled out, but both of them are listed as questionable as well.