NBA Player News

Nurkic was back on the court after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Magic, replacing Mason Plumlee in the starting lineup. Nurk recorded a complete stat line against the Knicks, good news for fantasy managers who have been waiting for him to break out. While his fantasy value remains disappointing, nights like Wednesday are why Nurkic remains rostered in nearly 90% of Yahoo leagues.

As expected, both stars will be available to play after initially being listed as probable once again. AD had 42 points and 23 rebounds against the Hornets on Monday and should feast on Philly’s lack of center options in this one.

This will be a third straight absence for Christie due to a sprained left ankle. However, he doesn’t see the floor often when healthy, so this won’t have an impact on the team’s rotation.

Murray is still managing right elbow bursitis and right index finger sprain, but neither injury is expected to keep him out of the lineup against the Mavs. He shot 5-of-17 from the floor on Monday, but he was still able to post a 21/7/8/2/1 line in his 36 minutes.

As expected, Yabusele will be good to go despite dealing with some swelling in his right knee. He’ll continue to start at center for them with both Andre Drummond (toe) and Joel Embiid (knee) still sidelined.

Dadiet is still dealing with a sprained right big toe, and this will be his third straight absence. However, he doesn’t play much when he’s healthy, so this won’t have much of an impact on fantasy basketball.

Exum underwent surgery on his right wrist in October, and he has yet to suit up for Dallas this season. They’re dealing with plenty of injuries right now, so his return would be a welcomed one. He isn’t expected to play against New Orleans, but he is inching closer to playing.

Okoro will miss a seventh straight game due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. That will allow Max Strus to continue to start, with Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill filling most of the perimeter minutes off the bench.

LeVert will miss a sixth straight game with a right wrist sprain. Max Strus will continue to start in place of Dean Wade, which means there will be extra minutes for Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill off the bench.

Hachimura will return to the starting lineup in his first game back after a two-game absence. That will push Dorian Finney-Smith back to the bench, which makes sense, since he is still ramping up his minutes.