NBA Player News

We’ve been down this road before with Antetokounmpo: the Bucks list him as probable due to patella tendinitis, and then he plays. Expect the same on Monday, and it’s likely that Damian Lillard will also be available. Monday’s game is the first of four the Bucks will play in Week 5.

Watson suffered a sprained right knee against the 76ers last Friday and the unfortunate result is a significant injury as he’s set to miss the next four weeks. The 22-year-old small forward’s injury opens up some playing time for Julian Strawther, who could be worth a look in deeper formats.

Embiid has missed a litany of games with a variety of injuries while George has missed the last four games with a finger. Both superstars practiced Monday ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks, though the official injury report for that game isn’t available yet.

Reid left Saturday’s game against the Wizards with a finger injury. While the injury didn’t appear significant, he’s listed as questionable Monday with a right finger sprain. Reid’s participation in shootaround Monday could mean that he’s closer to suiting up than that designation would seem to imply. Jaylen Clark would fill in if Reid were to miss the game and isn’t worth streaming in fantasy.

Edwards missed Saturday’s game with an illness. He’s still listed as questionable, but it’s at least a good sign that the 23-year-old shooting guard was able to partake in basketball activity ahead Monday’s game with the Kings. Nickeil Alexander-Walker could draw another start if Edwards were to miss another game.

The Hornets called up Salaun from the G League over the weekend. The 19-year-old power forward hasn’t been a factor in 34 NBA games this season, but impressed with his recent play for the Greensboro Swarm. Salaun is doubtful for Monday’s game with an illness, though that won’t impact fantasy basketball.

Hart has played through right knee soreness more than a few times already this season. Given that he was upgraded to probable Monday, the 29-year-old shooting guard figures to suit up again despite the injury. Hart could take on more of a scoring role with OG Anunoby ruled out.

Anunoby left Saturday’s game against the Lakers in the third quarter and didn’t return with what the Knicks called a right foot sprain. The same injury will keep him out Monday. Precious Achiuwa figures to be the biggest beneficiary of Anunoby’s absence.

The 30-year-old wing played 23 minutes and the Cavs quickly established a 91-46 halftime lead over the Mavericks. LeVert did not need to carry much of a workload in his return from a wrist injury, but was plus-26 in his limited minutes. His return will likely eat into Sam Merrill’s minutes despite Merrill exploding for 27 points against the Mavericks on 9-of-13 shooting from deep on Sunday.

Time Lord doesn’t get much time in Portland these days, so his absence won’t have much of an impact in the world of fantasy hoops.

With Landale doubtful and Alperen Sengun questionable, Steven Adams could be in line for meaningful minutes at center for the third straight game.