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Caris LeVert

CLE Shooting Guard #3

Caris LeVert (left knee injury management) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) are out for Saturday’s game against the Pistons.

The Cavaliers will be without two reserves on Saturday, with LeVert’s absence being the more impactful in fantasy leagues. LeVert played 28 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to Portland, a game in which Cleveland only played eight. Craig Porter Jr. and Sam Merrill could be back in the rotation on Saturday, but neither would be worth adding in that spot.
Tyrese Maxey

PHI Point Guard #0

Tyrese Maxey (illness) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Celtics.

Maxey is a late addition to the injury report, which isn’t a good sign. Should he be ruled out for Friday’s game, De’Anthony Melton and Tobias Harris become players of even greater importance to the 76ers. Patrick Beverley is the reserve guard who would receive the biggest boost in this spot, with Furkan Korkmaz and Jaden Springer in line for more minutes.
Jimmy Butler

MIA Small Forward #22

Jimmy Butler (right ankle sprain) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.

Initially probable for Thursday’s game against the Pacers, Butler was ultimately cleared and played 38 minutes without trouble. Fantasy managers should expect to see him take on a similar workload in the rematch, especially with Bam Adebayo (hip) already ruled out.
Onuralp Bitim

CHI Small Forward #17

Onuralp Bitim (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Bitim, who’s on a two-way contract, isn’t in the rotation when healthy. His absence will have no impact on fantasy basketball leagues.
Joe Harris

DET Shooting Guard #31

Joe Harris (right shoulder sprain) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Harris’ continued absence won’t impact fantasy basketball, especially with Bojan Bogdanovic closing in on a return to game action. Harris should already be on the waiver wire in most, if not all, fantasy leagues.
Noah Clowney

BKN Power Forward #21

Noah Clowney (right shoulder impingement) and Dariq Whitehead (right foot injury management) have been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Magic.

Clowney and Whitehead not being available won’t impact fantasy basketball. Clowney hasn’t been in the rotation when healthy, while Whitehead has yet to make his NBA debut. Leave them on the waiver wire.
Anthony Edwards

MIN Shooting Guard #5

Anthony Edwards (right hip pointer) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Edwards is on track to miss a second consecutive game, meaning Nickeil Alexander-Walker would get another start. NAW was outstanding on Thursday, and Saturday’s matchup is a good one to stream him in.
Brandon Miller

CHA Small Forward #24

Brandon Miller (left ankle sprain) and Nick Richards (concussion protocol) are questionable for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Miller being questionable is the bigger news, as he’s been a starter for most of the season. His return would drop Bryce McGowens to the bench, robbing him of all his streaming value. As for Richards, his presence would give Charlotte a true big man behind starting center Mark Williams. PJ Washington would get fewer minutes at the center position, but his fantasy value should hold steady.
Bam Adebayo

MIA Center #13

Bam Adebayo (left hip contusion) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Pacers.

Adebayo had to exit Thursday’s game against the Pacers with a hip injury, which has been a nuisance through the season’s first month. Thomas Bryant, who didn’t play in the first half of Thursday’s game, should slide into the starting lineup. While Bryant could receive the starting nod, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would be a better fantasy play if available.
Gradey Dick

TOR Shooting Guard #1

Gradey Dick (illness) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Knicks.

Dick is a late addition to the injury report, having fallen victim to a bug that has reportedly impacted multiple members of Raptors 905. The rookie hasn’t been a factor in fantasy basketball this season, so his absence won’t impact most managers.

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