


Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will return from a one-game absence on Sunday versus Denver. LeVert couldn't play on Friday against Philadelphia due to wrist soreness but has shaken off the injury to jump back into action for a clash with the reigning champions. The 29-year-old has struggled in his most recent appearances, and Donovan Mitchell's return is bad news for him from a fantasy perspective, but the absence of Isaac Okoro (toe) should give LeVert some extra value. Okoro, who was hurt on Friday, has been downgraded from questionable to out.


Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist, hip) has been upgraded from a probable status to available ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cleveland. The former MVP has missed only a handful of games all season and is ready to lead the charge again on Sunday, with Jamal Murray (knee) remaining on the shelf. Facing Cleveland's twin towers of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley won't be easy, but Jokic very rarely disappoints fantasy managers and has posted outstanding numbers at both ends of the floor lately.


Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday versus Cleveland. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out. He'll get his next chance to return on Tuesday against San Antonio. Reggie Jackson will make another start in Murray's place. He posted a double-double in the last game against Minnesota and has done well all year in a starting role. Across 23 games as a starter, Jackson has averaged 16.0 points and 5.7 assists with 41.4 percent shooting from downtown.


Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year continues to be bothered by a rib injury. But he looked just fine in Friday's much-needed win over the Denver Nuggets and finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks in 35 minutes of work. The Timberwolves have won seven of their previous eight contests and currently sit among the top teams in the Western Conference. Yet, for Minnesota to claim the No. 1 spot heading toward the postseason, Gobert will need to be out there, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined. Gobert had trouble scoring the last time these clubs met back in February. However, he still had a 12-point, 16-rebound double-double.


Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets. There haven't been many times where Doncic isn't listed on the injury report. But he's now uncertain to suit up because of knee soreness. The Rockets need a win to get closer to the Play-In picture. On the other hand, Dallas needs a victory to keep to help keep Phoenix out of the No. 6 spot in the Western Conference. With that in mind, Doncic will probably play. But if he doesn't, Kyrie Irving would be a lock for DFS contests. In addition, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dante Exum, and P.J. Washington would be the likeliest on the roster to get more chances offensively.
