NBA Player News

Murray is probable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Despite dealing with a nagging ankle sprain, the star guard is expected to play Thursday. Over his last seven outings, Murray has averaged 28.6 points, 5.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 three-pointers in 35.4 minutes per game while shooting a torrid 50.0 percent from deep.

Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

The Nuggets are thinking about holding Gordon out for hamstring injury management during the second half of their back-to-back. A potential absence for Gordon would vacate some playing time for the likes of Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Cameron Johnson.

Smith (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Smith was previously listed as doubtful, so the downgrade is a concern for fantasy managers. If Smith is unable to give it a go, Nick Richards will likely have a higher floor in fantasy hoops.

Yabusele (foot) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Yabusele was previously labeled as questionable for this contest. With this news, guys like Nick Richards, Leonard Miller and Lachlan Olbrich could be more involved for the Bulls.

Towns is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to bilateral knee soreness.

Towns didn't suffer an apparent injury in Wednesday's victory over Utah, so it's possible the Knicks are considering giving the All-Star big man the night off versus an inferior opponent. Mitchell Robinson will likely step into the starting lineup if Towns sits out, which would make the former a viable plug-and-play fantasy option.

Hart (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Hart remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against Utah. If he's unable to play again, the Knicks could rely on Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson.

Tatum (Achilles) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Tatum will get a maintenance day against the Thunder after appearing in Boston's last three games. With this news, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez will have a chance to be more involved for Boston.

Pritchard (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

After sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Spurs due to neck spasms, Pritchard is ready to return Thursday. Over his last six games, the sharpshooter has averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per contest. Pritchard's return likely means less playing time for Ron Harper off the bench.

Miller notched 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 win over the Timberwolves.

Miller handed out a team-high seven dimes Wednesday, and he's settling in as the primary backup point guard behind Darius Garland. Over his last six appearances, Miller has averaged 9.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 26.2 minutes per game.

Hyland notched 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 loss to the Clippers.

With the Timberwolves fully healthy, there isn't a clear path to fantasy relevance for Hyland, but he is capable of putting up strong numbers when he gets hot. The combo guard has averaged 9.5 points, 2.2 assists, 0.8 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 15.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.