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Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors host the Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET Tuesday night. Tuesday brings a seven-game slate in the NBA that is filled with injuries. The Heat will take on the Thunder in Miami, but the statuses of both Bam Adebayo (hand) and Tyler Herro (knee) are uncertain. The Suns have a tough matchup on the road against the Warriors, which will be made even more difficult with Devin Booker (groin) and Chris Paul (hip) out. Finally, Luka Doncic (ankle) is… Source link

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic face the Sacramento Kings Monday night. The NBA begins the week with only six games on the schedule Monday. The Bulls have played much better against teams with a winning record this season and will try to continue their improvement in that area during a matchup against the Celtics. Another potentially exciting Eastern Conference battle will occur in New York when the Knicks host the Bucks. In the Western Conference, LeBron James and the Lakers take on

Jalen Duren and the Pistons travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs Friday night at 8 ET. The NBA closes out the work week with 11 games on Friday. Injuries and players resting will once again take center stage. The 76ers have already ruled out Joel Embiid, who will be missing his second straight game because of a foot injury. The Cavaliers have said Donovan Mitchell will sit out their matchup with the Nuggets for rest. The Nuggets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, so… Source link

Utah’s Lauri Markannen is a player who is likely to excel during Thursday night’s matchup against the Rockets. Thursday brings a limited slate consisting of only four games. Among the eight teams that are set to take the floor, the Grizzlies, Magic and Rockets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set. The Nuggets and Clippers will be playing the front end of a back-to-back set, so things could get tricky. One of the marquee matchups in which neither of those scenarios… Source link

After a 54-point game on Monday, Klay Thompson is a player to watch during Wednesday night’s matchup against the Pistons. We’re set for our biggest slate yet since the calendar flipped to 2023, as there are 12 games on tap. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each position for your Yahoo Fantasy lineups, as well as a good trio of candidates that may be best to steer clear of due to a combination of circumstances/salary.  Guards Damian… Source link

Ja Morant might be primed for a big night against Charlotte. After a quiet Tuesday, the NBA storms back with 12 games on the schedule Wednesday. Unfortunately, we’ll be missing several star players because of injuries. The Suns have a tough matchup against the Cavaliers on the road and will remain without Devin Booker (groin). The Pelicans will have their depth tested with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) out for their game against the Rockets. Finally, the Bucks,… Source link

Domantas Sabonis has been integral to the Kings having a positive record so far this year. It will be a quiet night in the NBA on Tuesday with just three games on the schedule. There is the potential for a couple of blowouts, with the Bucks hosting the Wizards and the Celtics taking on the Thunder. We could also see a high-scoring affair when the Jazz host the Kings. The Jazz will be shorthanded, though, with Collin Sexton (hamstring) expected to miss at least the next week. Let’s dig… Source link

Lauri Markkanen is having a breakout season, averaging 22.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 three-pointers per game. Thursday will bring just two games in the NBA. First up is a matchup between two contrasting teams in the Pelicans and Spurs. The Pelicans have a loaded roster and playoff aspirations, while the rebuilding Spurs have their sights set on a high draft pick. The second game of the night will feature the Wizards, who finally broke their 10-game losing streak Tuesday, taking on the… Source link

It’s a battle of two California teams as LeBron James and the Lakers head to Sacramento for Wednesday’s matchup. We have our usual robust Wednesday night slate on tap, as 11 games are on the docket. There are several advantageous positional matchups to exploit, as well as a good trio of candidates that may be best to steer clear of due to a combination of circumstances/salary.   Guards Jaylen Brown, BOS vs. IND ($40): Brown went off for 53.8 Yahoo points in Monday’s loss to the… Source link

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz travel to Detroit to face the Pistons for Monday’s first matchup of the night at 7 p.m. ET. Tuesday brings a modest five-game schedule in the NBA. Jimmy Butler will take on one of his former teams with the Bulls, who are off to an 11-18 start that could make them surprise sellers at the trade deadline. The Warriors will once again be in action without Stephen Curry (shoulder) when they travel to New York to take on the red-hot Knicks. The marquee matchup… Source link