Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Barnes sat out of Wednesday's contest after aggravating his right hand injury. His absence resulted in Jamison Battle, Jared Rhoden, and Garrett Temple seeing more playing time in the rotation. Between the three, Rhoden is looking like the best fantasy option after finishing with 25 points and 12 rebounds during Wednesday's game.

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Washington has missed the last six games and is in danger of missing another contest due to an ankle injury. His absence has resulted in Naji Marshall and Kessler Edwards seeing more playing time in the rotation. Marshall has been on a hot streak recently and is worth rostering in most 12-team formats right now. Edwards is worth a look as well, but is more of a low-end streaming choice. Both players would likely lose value if Washington is upgraded to available for this contest.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell will miss his second game in a row due to left groin soreness. The Cavs are in good enough position playoff-wise that they don't need to push Mitchell out there if he isn't 100 percent healthy. Isaac Okoro figures to remain in the starting five for at least one more game. He finished with six points and five rebounds across 32 minutes on Tuesday. It doesn't appear that the extended playing time is going to make Okoro a viable fantasy option.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hunter appears to be ready to get back in action following a one-game absence due to an illness. The Cavs are going to be without Donovan Mitchell (groin), so Hunter could be asked to take on a bigger role on Friday. The 27-year-old is worth a look as a streaming option, assuming he's cleared to play on Friday.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gordon has missed the last two games and sat out five of the last seven contests. The absence of Gordon has given Peyton Watson, Russell Westbrook, and Zeke Nnaji more playing time in the rotation. Westbrook has taken advantage of it with a handful of solid fantasy performances over the last few games. He would once again be a popular fantasy option if Gordon is unable to play on Friday. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Friday for another update.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray has been a regular on the injury report, but he has only missed one game over the last two months. He is currently dealing with left knee inflammation, but it doesn't appear to be something that is going to slow him down. Murray has been a bit sluggish in the scoring department lately with 20 points or more in three or his last four games. Despite that, Murray is a must-start in all fantasy formats when healthy.

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (leg) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Lyles was a late addition to the injury report due to a leg injury, but it doesn't appear to be something that is going to keep him on the sideline. Normally, Lyles plays minutes in the teens off the bench, but he could see an increased role on Thursday with Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) ruled out for this game. Honestly, Jonas Valanciunas will probably absorb most of the additional minutes, so Lyles still isn't an ideal streaming option.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Kuminga is available to play after missing the last 31 games due to a right ankle sprain. That being said, Kuminga is going to be eased back into action after a two-month absence. Head coach Steve Kerr didn't say exactly how limited Kuminga would be on Thursday, but it'll likely be short stints during his first game back. Gui Santos figures to lose streaming appeal especially once Kuminga is back up to full speed.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man has been dealing with multiple nagging injuries, but Jokic has continued to play through the issues. It doesn't seem to be impacting him on the court considering he's averaging nearly 30 points and 15 rebounds over his last five games. The three-time MVP is nearly unstoppable when he's on the court and isn't going to let a few minor injuries hold him back.

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) won't return to the floor for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Sabonis will be sidelined for the sixth straight game due to a left-hamstring strain. Despite carrying the unavailable tag for Thursday's contest, the big man went through a full practice on Wednesday, meaning he will return soon. Fantasy managers should be satisfied with the news of Sabonis potentially coming back earlier than initially thought since he was ruled out indefinitely just a week ago with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.

Jovan Buha of The Athleticreports that Los Angeles Lakers forwardRui Hachimura (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and will be considered day-to-day by head coach JJ Redick moving forward. Hachimura, along with LeBron James(groin) andJaxson Hayes(knee), are returning to Los Angeles early from a Lakers road trip that still includes stops in Milwaukee and Denver. The 27-year-old Hachimura has missed six consecutive contests, but his recovery is moving in the right direction. Barring any setbacks, he could potentially return against the Suns on Sunday.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) will miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Fox, who was traded from Sacramento ahead of the deadline, has been playing through tendon damage in his left pinkie. However, with the Spurs having virtually no hope of making the Play-In, the move was made for Fox to have surgery. It's unknown when he'll be cleared to return to basketball activities. But Fox, averaging 19.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in 17 games in San Antonio, will remain a top fantasy option heading into next season, assuming he won't miss time. In the meantime, Stephon Castle should see a surge in production without Fox on the floor.

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that forwardLeBron James (groin) has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks and Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, and is considered day-to-day moving forward. James' streak of missed games will extend to three after Friday's contest due to a left-groin strain. Despite being out of action for the next two games, the 40-year-old star forward could potentially return to the floor on Sunday against the Suns. In 10 outings since the All-Star game, he has posted averages of 28.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals during 36.5 minutes per game.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) won't play on Thursday versus Brooklyn. He missed the last six games because of a sprained right wrist and was listed as doubtful heading into this one. But the 27-year-old is officially ruled out, although it appears there's a chance he could return during the Bulls' upcoming six-game road trip. Josh Giddey (ankle) is also out, meaning Tre Jones, Coby White, and Kevin Huerter should absorb most of the minutes in the backcourt.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus the Nets. He sprained his ankle in Monday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Giddey had already indicated he would miss time, although head coach Billy Donovan didn't slam the door on a return sometime in the near future, confirming he would travel for the Bulls' upcoming six-game road trip. With Lonzo Ball (wrist) also ruled out, Tre Jones will likely remain in the starting lineup, with Kevin Huerter and Patrick Williams also in line for enhanced roles.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will play on Thursday against the Lakers. The multi-time All-Star isn't a stranger to the league's official injury report, and he was back on it for this contest because of his ailing calf. However, he hasn't missed a game since before the All-Star break, so that trend will continue on Thursday evening. Antetokounmpo has had a stellar 2024-25 campaign, averaging 30.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks. Although The Freak has shot just 18.6% from behind the arc, he's a must-start in any fantasy setup.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. Despite making routine appearances on the injury report because of various ailments, the former Trail Blazer hasn't missed a game since the February 21 win over the Washington Wizards. Lillard has played well this season, averaging 25.3 points, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, making him a welcome addition to any fantasy lineup against a Los Angeles team that won't have LeBron James (groin).

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (knee) is out for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old missed the last two games because of a bruised right knee. He's still dealing with swelling, so it's unknown if he'll be healthy enough to return when the Lakers play the Nuggets on Friday night. Alex Len got the start in Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Len only logged 13 minutes and finished with two rebounds, two assists, and one block. Jarred Vanderbilt and Trey Jemison III also got on the floor. Still, the duo combined for only nine points. With that in mind, Len, Vanderbilt, and Jemison could split time underneath the basket on Thursday, meaning they may not be worth starting in any fantasy format.

The Detroit Pistonsannounced onThursday that guard Jaden Ivey (lower leg) has moved to weight-bearing strengthening exercises, running progression activity and stationary shooting. Ivey's recovery progress will be updated in another four weeks. The 24-year-old underwent surgery after breaking his left fibula on January 1st. Barring any setbacks while recovering, he could potentially be good to go for the playoffs. With Ivey still out, fantasy managers can expect 22-year-old Ausar Thompson to remain a starter.

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Washington Wizards announced that guard/forwardBilal Coulibaly(hip) will be out for approximately 4-6 weeks due to a right hamstring injury. Coulibaly was already going to miss Thursday's contest against the Pistons as he's also been dealing with a right hip contusion. Washington has been eliminated from playoff contention, so they may decide to just shut down the 20-year-old for the remainder of the season. With Coulibaly sidelined for the foreseeable future, players like Corey Kispert, Bub Carrington,Justin Champagnie and Marcus Smart will be in line for extra minutes and more scoring opportunities to close out the regular season's final month.