NBA Player News

Biedrins lasted just four minutes on Monday night, forcing the Warriors to use David Lee at center and Dominic McGuire at power forward for much of the game. Ekpe Udoh is in Milwaukee, Andrew Bogut (ankle) is hurt and J.J. Hickson won’t clear waivers until Wednesday. The Warriors’ tank is in full effect and they may be forced to start McGuire against the Hornets Wednesday.

Niederhäuser is working his way back from a Lisfranc injury that ended his rookie season in early March. He’s progressing in his recovery, and the team has decided he will stay home to continue that process rather than travel with the Clippers for road games on Friday and Sunday. Thus far, the Clippers have relied mainly on Isaiah Jackson and Brook Lopez at center, with rookie Baba Miller getting a few minutes as well.

Strus, who injured his right foot in an early-October preseason game, is scheduled for re-evaluation in a week. Instead of traveling with the team for road games on Friday and Sunday, he’ll stay in Los Angeles to continue his rehab work. Given the timeline provided at the beginning of the month, Strus’ return to the court may not be far away.

Following Wednesday’s home game against the Lakers, the Clippers will play their next two on the road. Ingram is progressing in his recovery from a partially torn Achilles, but he will remain in Los Angeles to continue his rehab.

Josh Green will start in place of Lauri Markkanen tonight who is out with a wrist injury, and Jaxson Hayes will return to the starting lineup for the injured Jaren Jackson Jr. Green and Hayes can be used as streamers but neither will be factors in most redraft leagues. Look for Darryn and Ace to pick up the scoring in this game.

Hayes is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies with a sore right shoulder. With Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. out, he may start on Wednesday. Hayes isn’t the most reliable fantasy option, but the opportunity makes him worthy of a look in deep leagues.

Markkanen is dealing with a sprained right wrist that he suffered Monday against the Grizzlies. Without Markkanen, Kyle Filipowski figures to see enough minutes to make him a worthwhile streamer.

Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Mitchell is now available. Because of Oklahoma City’s injuries, he should be rostered in most redraft leagues. Mitchell is coming off his first 30-point game in Monday’s win over the Suns.

Brazile has gotten off to a good start in his rookie season, and he’s been rewarded with a spot in Wednesday’s starting lineup. He replaces fellow rookie Bryce Hopkins, who started Denver’s last two games.

Marshall is officially out after the Mavericks downgraded him to doubtful on Wednesday afternoon. This will be the second straight game he’s missed, and players like Walter Clayton Jr. and Caleb Martin could absorb the available minutes.

Irving was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, but has since been cleared to play. After playing 33 minutes in Monday’s win over the Heat and having the day off Tuesday, Irving should be ready to go against one of the top defenses in the league.