NBA Player News

Mobley matched his season-high in blocks on Tuesday, and he’s recorded multiple rejections in three straight games for the first time since mid-February. Over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers’ big man has been a top-30 player in nine-cat formats. While Jarrett Allen (14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes) continues to provide reliable fantasy value, Mobley has emerged as the team’s top frontcourt option this season. And that won’t change anytime soon.

Grant is expected to miss an 11th-straight game with this knee issue, and he only played two games in the month of March. That is two fewer games than he played last March, and he will likely match his April games played total from last of zero. Shaedon Sharpe’s spot in the starting lineup is likely secure for the rest of the season.

Henderson will remain sidelined for a second-straight game while in the league’s concussion protocol. Dalano Banton should continue to fill out the backup point guard minutes, but with Anfernee Simons questionable again, he could move into the starting lineup. That is the only scenario where Banton would be worth streaming. He was held scoreless in 19 minutes off the bench on Sunday with Henderson out.

Simons is still dealing with a right forearm contusion, though he hasn’t missed any games yet. With Scoot Henderson still in concussion protocol, Dalano Banton could be in for a significant role if Simons is ruled out.

After taking a hard fall on Sunday, Kuminga was initially ruled out with an ankle injury. The Warriors are now calling it a pelvic contusion. There is a chance that he returns to the lineup to take on Memphis with a chance to move into fifth place in the West on the line. If not, Buddy Hield and Gui Santos will take on extra minutes.

Murray, who went through a full practice Monday, is dealing with right hamstring tightness while Gordon has an illness and continues to manage a right calf injury. Murray’s return would likely shift Russell Westbrook back to the bench unless Gordon is out.

New York will once again be down their top three point guard options, with Jalen Brunson (ankle) still sidelined. Wright has started the last two games for the Knicks, averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, three assists, 1.5 steals, one block and 1.5 triples while playing 32.5 minutes per game. Rookie Tyler Kolek has filled out the backup minutes, and while he is more than capable of dishing out plenty of assists in limited action, he hasn’t seen the bump in minutes necessary to provide standard league value.

Jokic is still dealing with a left ankle impingement while Braun is listed on the injury report with a left foot sprain. Nevertheless, the pair of Nuggets starters are likely to play against the Timberwolves given their probable listings.

Adams logged 12 minutes on Sunday and will be available to play in both legs of a back-to-back since early February. However, with Alperen Sengun healthy, Adams likely won’t see enough minutes to provide standard league value. Still, it’s a good step in his progression, since he has been dealing with ankle injuries all season.

Thompson tweaked his ankle during Sunday’s blowout victory, but he was able to return to finish the game and logged 25 minutes. He should occupy his typical spot in the starting unit despite injuring his left ankle for the third time this season just 24 hours before.

According to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, “We didn’t do a lot of live, competitive stuff, but Jamal was out there for the entirety of it. Hopefully that bodes well for tomorrow night.” Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday’s tilt with Minnesota. If Murray is able to return, Russell Westbrook could shift back to the bench.