Fantasy Basketball

Lopez finished with 18 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 128-119 loss to the Pacers.

Lopez led all players in Thursday's In-Season Tournament semifinal contest in blocks while finishing with a handful of rebounds and as one of four Bucks with a double-digit point total. Lopez has reached double figures in scoring in 12 of his last outings, adding five or more rebounds in nine of those games. He has recorded at least four blocks on eight occasions, including in three of his last five contests.

Jackson closed Thursday's 128-119 win over the Bucks with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes.

Jackson led all bench players in Thursday's game in scoring while setting a season-high mark and notching his first double-digit point total of the year. Jackson has hauled in five or more rebounds in five games this season, posting five or more points in three of those appearances.

Turner finished Thursday's 128-119 victory over the Bucks with 26 points (9-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.

Turner led all Pacers in rebounds and blocks while finishing second on the team in scoring in a double-double performance in the In-Season Tournament semifinals. Turner has tallied a double-double in seven games this season, including in three straight contests. Turner has also scored 20 or more points in eight outings this year.

The Pistons indicated Thursday that Duren (ankle) is expected to miss approximately two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Duren sprained his left ankle during Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, and the issue will cost him multiple weeks. The 20-year-old has dealt with injuries to both ankles early in the season, as he missed seven games in November due to ankle issues, including a stretch of five consecutive matchups in the middle of the month. It's a significant blow for the Pistons, who will presumably rely on James Wiseman, Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart to fill in during Duren's absence.

Landale (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Landale missed Wednesday's game against the Thunder with an illness, and that will keep him sidelined for a second straight contest. Even if he's available, Landale shouldn't play much of a role in fantasy since he's little more than the backup of a high-usage center in Alperen Sengun. Landale's next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Monday.

Ayton (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against Dallas.

Ayton was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to a sore right knee, and he'll likely sit out once again Friday. Assuming he's sidelined, Duop Reath and Kris Murray should see increased run again.

Antetokounmpo finished Thursday's 128-119 loss to Indiana with 37 points (13-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 40 minutes.

Antetokounmpo led all players in Thursday's contest in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total in a double-double performance. Antetokounmpo, who finished three points short of tallying 40 points for the fourth time this year, has recorded at least a double-double in nine of his last 10 outings.

Vanderbilt (heel) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Vanderbilt is likely to play a limited role Thursday. In his first two games of the campaign, Vanderbilt has scored a total of one point and is averaging 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 14.5 minutes.

Davis (groin/hip) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Davis' trend of playing through probable tags continues. The big man has missed only one game on the campaign and has been the fifth-best player in nine-category formats so far.

Murray (back) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

Murray was held out of Wednesday's practice, but he did return to full practice Thursday. The Kings completely removed him from the injury report ahead of Friday's game, and there's been no word of any restrictions.

Olynyk (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Olynyk was a full participant in Thursday's practice, so the upgrade to questionable is not really surprising. All signs point to the big man being available Friday against the Clippers, though he's not a must-roster player in fantasy due to the nature of his bench role.

Garuba (finger) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Garuba missed the last four games due to a right finger dislocation, but it appears as though he'll suit up Friday. However, his availability shouldn't impact the Warriors' rotation.

James (calf) has been upgraded to available to face the Pelicans on Thursday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

James has been added to the Lakers' injury report in nearly every game, but that doesn't matter much, as he's missed just one game all season. Given that a trip to the In-Season Tournament championship game is at stake in this matchup against New Orleans, it's unsurprising to see James being listed available and ready to go, as he shouldn't have any limitations. He's averaging 22.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game over his last five outings.

Markkanen (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Markkanen will miss his seventh game in a row Friday. However, he is getting closer to a return, as he was a full participant at Thursday's practice. This means there is a decent chance Markkanen could be back for Monday's game against the Thunder.

LaRavia (eye) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

LaRavia is in the midst of a multi-week absence due to a corneal abrasion in his left eye. While he'll likely remain out Friday, it's encouraging that he's deemed doubtful on the initial injury report rather than immediately being ruled out. Although the Grizzlies remain shorthanded, it seems unlikely that LaRavia will have a significant role upon his return.

Coulibaly logged 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, three steals and a rebound through 28 minutes in Wednesday's 131-126 loss to the 76ers.

Coulibaly has consistently seen heavy minutes this season, especially as of recently. Since missing the Milwaukee game Nov. 24 due to a knee injury, the rookie forward has averaged 9.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.4 blocks over 29.0 minutes. He and Corey Kispert lead the charge amongst the second unit for the Wizards, and as he develops through his first season, expect Coulibaly's role to potentially increase moving forward.

Roddy provided four points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 116-102 victory over Detroit.

This game was also Roddy's fourth consecutive start since replacing Santi Aldama on Nov. 29, and he is averaging 9.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks through 25.3 minutes in that span. The Grizzlies are also 3-1 since playing Roddy with the starters, so it seems likely he will continue his role for the foreseeable future.

Highsmith (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Highsmith will be unavailable for a second consecutive game after exiting Saturday's matchup against the Pacers due to back spasms. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Caleb Martin should continue to handle additional minutes Friday.

Jones will not play in Friday's game against the Suns due to lower back soreness.

Jones isn't usually a rotation player for the Kings, so his absence won't have many fantasy implications.

Rollins (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nets.

Rollins will miss his eighth straight game Friday due to a right knee strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Philadelphia.

Shamet (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Shamet sat out Wednesday's game against Philadelphia with his rib injury, and he'll be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup Friday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but his next opportunity to do so will be Monday in a rematch against the 76ers.

Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

Jerome hasn't played since late October due to a right ankle sprain, and he recently transitioned to a cast after spending time in a walking boot. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to resume working out.

Jeffries (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Jeffries is available to play Friday after missing the Knicks' previous game with an illness. However, he is unlikely to see any action.

LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.

LeVert recently aggravated a knee injury that he originally sustained in mid-November, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game. He'll have a few days to rest before Monday's game in Orlando, but his status for that matchup isn't yet clear. Isaac Okoro, Craig Porter and Georges Niang are candidates to see increased roles off the bench Friday.

Lillard posted 24 points (7-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes during Thursday's 128-119 loss to the Pacers.

Lillard led all Bucks in assists while finishing second on the team in rebounds and points scored in an all-around showcase to boost the offense in the In-Season Tournament semifinals. Lillard has tallied at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in seven games this season.

Haliburton closed Thursday's 128-119 win over the Bucks with 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, 15 assists and one block across 37 minutes.

Haliburton led all players in Thursday's game in assists while leading the team in points and finishing three boards shy of a triple-double in a dominant performance. Haliburton has tallied at least 25 points and 15 assists in five games this season and has posted at least 25 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds in two straight outings. Haliburton has finished with a double-double in all but three contests this season.

Payton (calf) is making good progress and will be re-evaluated in one week, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Payton suffered a torn right calf on Nov. 29 and remains without a timetable, though he is trending in the right direction. Brandin Podziemski is likely to continue playing extended minutes for the second unit in the meantime.

Nembhard will not return to Thursday's game against the Bucks due to right knee soreness. He finished with eight points (4-5 FG), two assists, one steal and one block in 14 minutes.

Nembhard had a scary fall on a fast-break attempt and had to be carried to the locker room. He was in obvious pain and is likely to be evaluated further. He should be considered questionable for Monday's game against Detroit. If he misses additional time, T.J. McConnell will likely be asked to step up.

Clarkson (thigh) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Clarkson has missed the past three games for Utah, but he was able to practice in full Thursday. The Jazz likely want to see how his body responds before updating his status further. Clarkson has been a key part of Utah's offense this season with averages of 17.8 points and 4.9 assists per game.

Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Thompson hasn't played for the Rockets since the beginning of November due to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain and hasn't been cleared to return to action for the parent club Friday. However, he remains on assignment with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and he tallied 29 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks in 40 minutes while operating as a starter during an overtime loss Wednesday. Even though he'll likely need a few more days before rejoining Houston, the rookie looks ready to return imminently.