NBA PORTAL
Landry Shamet Leaves Friday's Game with Knee Issue
New York Knicks guard/forward Landry Shamet (knee) left Friday's 93-92 win over Brooklyn in the third quarter and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after logging three points, three rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in 22 minutes. His absence could open rotation minutes with fantasy playoffs underway. Jordan Clarkson had nine points in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league option for scoring, while Mohamed Diawara put up eight points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 20 minutes and is more of a streamer in deeper formats.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/landry-shamet-leaves-fridays-game-with-knee-issue/1832413Lauri Markkanen Out at Least Two More Weeks
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks and remains a strong shutdown candidate with the team prioritizing development down the stretch. His absence opens up minutes, but Utah's rotation has been unpredictable, making it tough to trust anyone outside deeper leagues. Andersson Garcia finished with seven points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 48 minutes Wednesday and is worth a look for defensive stats. Blake Hinson also chipped in 14 points with four three-pointers in 20 minutes and could be a scoring streamer. Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski should continue seeing expanded roles.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/lauri-markkanen-out-at-least-two-more-weeks/1831815Ivica Zubac Exits Early Due to Head Injury
Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (head) didn't complete Wednesday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. The Croatian big man took a blow to the head in the fourth quarter, exiting the action with 10:44 remaining in the frame. This was Zubac's fifth and best outing for the Pacers. He tallied 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one block in 23 minutes. Jay Huff started at center before Zubac was ready to make his Pacers debut, and he is likely to slot back into the spot if Zubac isn't available on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Kobe Brown would also have an increased role, especially if Micah Potter (triceps) remains out.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/ivica-zubac-exits-early-due-to-head-injury/1831125Kawhi Leonard Questionable Wednesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sprained his left ankle in Saturday's loss to Sacramento and wasn't available for Monday's matchup with San Antonio. The team announced that Leonard is considered day-to-day. Leonard apparently isn't dealing with a severe sprain, but his absence might extend beyond just one game. On Monday night, John Collins took Leonard's spot in the starting lineup, finishing with 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Jordan Miller, who tallied 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists off the bench, also benefits from Leonard's absence.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/kawhi-leonard-questionable-wednesday/1830412Andrew Wiggins Remains Out Tuesday
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) won't play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to a toe injury. Over the last couple of games, the Heat have used Kel'el Ware as Wiggins' replacement in the first unit. On Tuesday, there might be another change in the lineup depending on Bam Adebayo's (calf) status. Ware averages 12.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks as a starter this season. Jaime Jaquez Jr. also has a chance to make a bigger impact without Wiggins.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/andrew-wiggins-remains-out-tuesday/1829745Isaiah Collier Exits Early Sunday with Knee Injury
Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (knee) did not return to Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings after suffering a right knee contusion, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 24 minutes. With the second-year guard likely to miss time on a shorthanded, development-focused roster, Bez Mbeng could see a steady run after logging 33 minutes with modest counting stats in his last outing. Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams may also see added usage. Collier remains a hold in deeper leagues, while Mbeng profiles as a speculative deep-league assist and steals streamer if he draws a start
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/isaiah-collier-exits-early-sunday-with-knee-injury/1829075Ace Bailey Ruled Out Sunday Against Kings
Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings after entering the league's concussion protocol following a head injury Friday. With Utah not playing again until Wednesday, the rookie will have added recovery time. Elijah Harkless could see more opportunity after recording 10 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 30 minutes last game, while Andersson Garcia added six points, three rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes. Harkless and Garcia remain fringe streaming options due to uncertain roles, while Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier are better bets to absorb additional usage in Bailey's absence.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/ace-bailey-ruled-out-sunday-against-kings/1828581Ace Bailey Leaves Friday's Game Early with Concussion
Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (concussion) did not return in Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers after experiencing symptoms following an early exit. The rookie logged just seven minutes, finishing with eight points on perfect shooting, plus one rebound, one assist, one steal, and one block. If Bailey misses time, Utah may lean more on Elijah Harkless and Andersson Garcia, though both remain risky deep-league streamers after modest production in expanded runs. Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski could also see slight usage bumps as the Jazz continue prioritizing youth development amid multiple rotation injuries.
https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/ace-bailey-leaves-fridays-game-early-with-concussion/1828079Caleb Martin Good to Go Versus Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (finger) is available for Friday's game against Cleveland and could see a slight uptick in minutes with P.J. Washington (ankle) sidelined, and Daniel Gafford also out for rest. Martin has held a limited role this season, averaging 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, but deeper leagues may find short-term value if his workload pushes closer to the 20-minute range. He finished with two points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block in 15 minutes Thursday. Marvin Bagley III and Khris Middleton remain the preferred streaming targets, leaving Martin as a deeper league flier.
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