Los Angeles Lakers center Maxi Kleber (oblique) has been upgraded to available for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Kleber will be making his season debut for LA after being out since January dealing with multiple injuries. The 33-year-old had generally been a low volume option for the Mavericks with his PPG dwindling down to 3.0 last season. Fantasy managers looking for help at center may want to wait and see how the Lakers intend to use Kleber before putting him into action. It's likely his on court impact may be more valuable than his fantasy impact going forward.

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 29-year-old is dealing with an illness that also kept him out of action on Friday against the Raptors. Kennard has been an OK presence off Atlanta's bench to start the season, though he's put up 15 and 17 in two of his last four games. In his absence expect Keaton Wallace and Vit Krejci to get extended run off the bench. Both have been spotty off the bench in Atlanta and may not be great fantasy options. DFS managers looking to take a longshot may find more interest in either of those two options.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (eye) is questionable for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Wade is dealing with a right eye contusion that he sustained in Wednesday's game against the Sixers, forcing him to be removed after just 38 seconds of action. He missed Friday night's game because of the injury as well. If he's unable to go then expect Larry Nance Jr. to get more run, although he's listed as questionable for tonight as well. If neither can go, expect additional minutes from Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson off the Cavs' bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. Nance is dealing with a left knee contusion but hasn't missed any time this season yet. The 32-year-old has been averaging around 15 minutes per game off Cleveland's bench with spotty offensive production, averaging just 4.6 PPG. Should he miss tonight's action then expect more minutes from Dean Wade, though Wade is also listed as questionable. If neither can go, Cleveland's bench options of Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should get more run.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (thumb, knee) is officially available for Saturday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. McCain has only been able to play in one game this season and logged 15 minutes of action while going scoreless. That shouldn't be the expectation for fantasy managers when McCain suits up going forward, but given his recent injuries he may be a risky option going forward. When healthy he was a solid option for Philly, putting up 15.3 PPG for the Sixers in 23 games last season. He'll reach that level soon, but it may be a bit much asking for that version of him to return against a Raptors defense that's been fairly stout the last few games. Fantasy managers may want to pivot elsewhere for their starting lineup until McCain is able to show he's back in the groove.

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday night's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Coulibaly is dealing with a left calf contusion that has now forced him out of two straight games. The 21-year-old has missed quite a bit of action this season, making him a fairly unreliable fantasy option as of now. In his absence, expect Tre Johnson to make his second straight start. Johnson is averaging 12.3 PPG in his rookie campaign and should be a decent option against a sketchy Mavericks defense.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (calf) has been listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. Murray is dealing with left calf tightness that's made his name pop up on the injury report recently but he hasn't missed any time due to it. With Denver on the second leg of a back-to-back, and a weak opponent in Indiana visiting, it may not be surprising to see the Nuggets rest their star guard. Murray is averaging 22.8 PPG while averaging a career high 5.3 RPG. If he's ruled out, expect Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown to get extended minutes. Hardaway will be the better player for fantasy managers to target, averaging 10.8 PPG compared to Brown's 6.4 PPG. Fantasy managers should still monitor Murray's status throughout the day.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The Nuggets are managing a left hamstring injury for Gordon that he obtained during their postseason run last season. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry about the injury becoming worse as Gordon hasn't missed any games this season, rather Denver being on the second leg of a back-to-back is likely a larger factor in him needing rest. Should the 30-year-old sit tonight, expect Peyton Watson to get the start. Watson averaged 11.6 PPG and 4.0 RPG in 2024-2025 as a starter, normally in place of Gordon. This year he's putting up 6.0 PPG and 3.6 RPG. Fantasy managers may be hesitant putting Watson in their starting lineups, but DFS managers may find him to be an intriguing play if Gordon doesn't suit up.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Powell has been dealing with a right ankle sprain after already missing three games this season with a groin strain. The positive news here is that it's not serious enough to hold Powell out for the second leg of Miami's back-to-back. With the Heat already missing Bam Adebayo, and potentially missing key bench producer Jaime Jaquez Jr., Powell should be seeing additional production against his former team. The 32-year-old is averaging 23.5 PPG and 5.0 RPG this season. Fantasy managers should ensure he's in their starting lineup Saturday night.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday night's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This will be Adebayo's second straight game missed after sustaining the toe injury against the Nuggets earlier in the week. With the injury fairly fresh, and Miami on the second leg of a back-to-back, more time to let it heal is probably the right idea. Additionally, the 28-year-old was seen in a walking boot during last night's game against the Hornets. He's still considered day-to-day, but it's fair to assume that Miami is going to proceed with caution regarding their big man's health. With him out, expect Kel'el Ware to get another start. Ware is averaging 9.8 PPG and 7.2 RPG this season. With more minutes, he should be a solid start in both fantasy and DFS formats.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (quad) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is dealing with a right quad contusion. The 23-year-old has been a very important piece to Atlanta's rotation this season, averaging 20.6 PPG and 8.4 RPG. With Atlanta already ruling out Kristaps Porzingis, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker being listed as questionable as well, Johnson's production will be greatly missed if ruled out. With Atlanta on the second leg of a back-to-back, they will have a tough decision to make prior to tip-off. If Johnson misses, expect Mouhamed Gueye to get the start. In his one start in Johnson's spot this season he put up 11 points and six rebounds. Fantasy managers may have better options but DFS managers may find him to be an intriguing play if Johnson is ruled out.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quad) is listed as probable for Saturday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dosunmu has been dealing with a left quad injury that kept him out of two games this season, though he was able to return last night in the Bulls' loss to the Bucks. The 25-year-old is averaging 14.7 PPG this season, though he only took six shots and scored seven points last night. With Chicago on the second leg of a back-to-back he may be a riskier option, especially against a team like the Cavaliers where he may get fewer minutes given he's coming off the bench. Fantasy managers should be somewhat hesitant about including Dosunmu in their lineups, especially if they have better options available.

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Walker is dealing with a lower back strain, though it hasn't caused him to miss any time this season. Given Atlanta is on the second leg of a back-to-back it may not be surprising to see the Hawks rest the 27-year-old, though he's been a very solid offensive player for Atlanta this season. If he's not in the lineup, they will need to find a way to replace his 17.6 PPG in a tough matchup against the Lakers. Fantasy managers should monitor his status and check in prior to tip-off. If he's out, expect Keaton Wallace and Vit Krejci to get extended minutes.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is managing a lower back injury that Poeltl has been dealing with. Given this is the second leg of a back-to-back for Toronto the choice to rest the 30-year-old shouldn't be all that much of a surprise. In his absence expect Collin Murray-Boyles to get the start. Murray-Boyles started all three games Poeltl has missed this season and averaged 11.3 PPG and 4.7 RPG. He's an intriguing fantasy option for tonight for fantasy managers looking for more help and may make a very interesting addition to DFS lineups looking for someone with low ownership.

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (illness, injury management) won't play on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porzingis logged 30 minutes in Friday's NBA Cup loss to the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. As expected, he'll take the night off on Saturday before presumably returning on Monday versus the Clippers. Trae Young (knee) is already on the shelf. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) and Jalen Johnson (quadriceps) are both questionable. As a result, Onyeka Okongwu, Zaccharie Risacher, and Dyson Daniels could find themselves carrying most of the load on the scoring end.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (left great toe, injury management) won't play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old missed the first seven games of the 2025 campaign while recovering from toe surgery. He scored 20 points and nine assists in Friday's NBA Cup win over the Washington Wizards. However, as expected, Garland will get the night off to rest. He'll likely be back for Monday's game in Miami. In the meantime, Jaylon Tyson, averaging 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks in six starts this season, is the favorite to re-enter the starting lineup. If that's the case, Tyson would be a viable streaming option for fantasy managers.

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 22-year-old has played well this season, averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He popped up on Friday's injury report because of an illness heading into the NBA Cup loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, George is now in danger of missing his second contest of the 2025 campaign. With Bilal Coulibaly (calf) and Khris Middleton (right knee, injury management) already ruled out, the Wizards may need Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington to remain in the starting lineup. If that's the case, Johnson and Carrington would be worth streaming in deep fantasy setups. That would also apply to Corey Kispert and Justin Champagnie, with the duo combining for 22 points, 14 rebounds, and three steals versus the Cavs.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. He missed the first five games to begin the 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old tweaked his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, so there's a chance he'll miss another contest. It doesn't sound as if the injury is too serious. Still, the team will likely play it safe. Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable. Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful. If Gafford, Davis, and Lively aren't available, P.J. Washington may see more work at the five position. Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight boards, and one block in 14 minutes on Friday night, may also move into the starting lineup, giving him streaming potential for those participating in deep fantasy setups.

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards. AD suffered a left calf strain during a meeting with the Indiana Pacers on October 29. Unfortunately, the injury has sidelined him for the last four games. Although his latest designation is a step in the right direction, the team will presumably remain cautious, so fantasy managers shouldn't get their hopes up regarding a potential return on Saturday night. Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also questionable, while Dereck Lively II (knee) is doubtful. As a result, P.J. Washington may slide over to the five spot. There's also a chance Moussa Cisse, who had 10 points, eight rebounds, and one block in Friday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, may find himself in the starting lineup if Davis, Gafford, and Lively are inactive.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (knee) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors and Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. He hasn't played this season, as he continues to work his way back from knee surgery. Fortunately, it appears things may be moving in a positive direction, with the multi-time All-Star scheduled to meet with doctors this weekend. Assuming all goes well, it may be the "final hurdle" that needs to be cleared before the team finally gets a clear update on his return to the court. George has been practicing in full in the last two weeks, although fantasy managers will feel better once a firm return date has been set. With that said, the 35-year-old could be limited for at least a week or two upon his return. However, once George and Joel Embiid (knee) are fully healthy, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecomb might see a decline in statistical contributions.