NBA Player News

Haws is the leading scorer in BYU history, passing Jimmer Fredette, and he poured in 22.5 points per game during the 2014-15 season. A lack of elite athleticism and questions about his playmaking abilities mean that he’s a second-round pick at best, but he’s already had or is scheduled to have workouts with the Jazz, Lakers, Warriors, Grizzlies, Suns and Mavericks.

Following a one-game absence against Chicago on Friday, Towns was back to take on Atlanta. That pushed Mitchell Robinson back to the bench, though he still contributed 12 rebounds and five stocks in 20 minutes. KAT wasn’t able to match his triple-double from his last appearance, but he was able to stuff the stat sheet efficiently, which was enough for the Knicks to win a third straight game. KAT hasn’t been as productive in his second season with the Knicks, but he’s still a fantasy stud and will be an important piece for them entering the postseason.

The superstar center was injured in the second quarter of Monday’s contest. He left the floor, did not start the second half, and was ruled out shortly after. Wembanyama has had a fantastic third NBA season, finishing as one of the top centers in fantasy. His status moving forward will be one to monitor as the playoffs near.

Carter has been listed as doubtful to return with about six minutes left in this game. Goga Bitadze is in the game to close things out, though Moritz Wagner may also see an uptick in minutes if Carter ends up missing more time beyond this.

Cain isn’t expected to return to this game after suffering a left calf contusion. He contributed three points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes. If Cain is forced to miss time moving forward, his minutes will likely be split between Franz Wagner, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva.

This will be a 10th straight absence for Highsmith, but with the Suns’ starters all healthy, this won’t alter Phoenix’s rotation.

DeRozan missed a game with the same hamstring issue about a week before this, and there is a chance he misses another. Daeqwon Plowden started that game in his stead and would likely occupy that role again if DeRozan is unavailable.

Williams continues to manage a hamstring injury, going in and out of the Thunder lineup down the stretch of the regular season. Williams has dealt with injuries throughout the year, and it appears as though OKC is being strategic with his workload as the playoffs approach.

Nnaji will be back following a two-game absence. However, with the rest of the rotation healthy, he will only play a small role, if he sees the floor at all.

Brown will be available after initially being listed as probable for this game. He exited early on Saturday, but that won’t keep him sidelined for this one. He’ll play his typical reserve role, which has been too limited for him to make much of a fantasy impact.

Smart’s absence on Tuesday will mark his eighth straight. With injuries to Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and now Smart, the Lakers’ backcourt depth is being tested. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia could start and see extended minutes, yet again.