We’ve got 10 games on Friday’s NBA slate, anchored by ESPN’s doubleheader. Here’s a take a look at the injury report for the day, together with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.
NBA Injury Report: December 9
Recent York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
Obi Toppin (knee) – OUT, expected to miss 2-3 weeks
With Toppin out of the rotation, search for Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett to get more minutes for the Knicks.
Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers
Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) – questionable
Will Barton (foot) – questionable
Porzingis suffered this injury Wednesday but got here back in the sport. If he can’t go, Daniel Gafford will likely be the beneficiary. Corey Kispert would gain more value if Barton sits because of a foot issue.
Myles Turner (hamstring) – questionable
Turner played within the team’s last game but when he were to sit down, Jalen Smith would command many of the minutes within the frontcourt.
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at the moment.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets
Dejounte Murray (ankle) – OUT, expected to miss 2 weeks
De’Andre Hunter (hip) – questionable
Trae Young is the lead guard again with Murray out. Hunter can be a tremendous value play if he’s in a position to suit up as he’d likely get the beginning.
Ben Simmons (knee) – available
With Simmons back in, he’ll take some usage away from Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. That may actually profit each players because it’ll get them more shots overall.
Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
De’Aaron Fox (foot) – questionable
If Fox sits, Davion Mitchell can be the lead point guard in Sacramento. Kevin Huerter may additionally get some touches as an initiator within the offense.
Donovan Mitchell (leg) – questionable
Kevin Love (back) – OUT
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen should dominate within the frontcourt rotation with Love sitting. If Mitchell sits, Darius Garland and Caris LeVert will get more shots. The Cavaliers could be underdogs if Mitchell sits on the betting lines, and that could be a positive play given how they’ve performed when shorthanded this season.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Anthony Davis (illness) – probable
LeBron James (ankle) – probable
Each stars must be back for the Lakers on this nationally televised game.
Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at the moment.
Phoenix Suns vs. Recent Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram (toe) – OUT
Herbert Jones (ankle) – OUT
Trey Murphy should keep seeing heavy minutes with Ingram and Jones out.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz
Mike Conley (knee) – expected to play
Lauri Markkanen (illness) – questionable
Collin Sexton (hamstring) – TBD
Conley is anticipated to be back. Sexton being out would elevate Conley and Jordan Clarkson in DFS formats. Markkanen being out means more shots for Clarkson and Malik Beasley.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at the moment.
