

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Atlanta. The 2020 No. 12 overall pick has averaged 18.5 points and 8.9 assists this season, both down from the 2023-24 campaign. Fortunately, he's only missed one game. With that in mind, if Haliburton can't get on the floor against the Hawks, Andrew Nembhard will likely slide over to the one spot, with Ben Sheppard potentially moving into the starting rotation.


Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (ankle) was listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain for Wednesday's game against the Kings, but coach Mike Malone said he will be active. Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (ankle) remain game-time decisions, but Nnaji will be available and able to fill in if needed. The 24-year-old has averaged 7.3 points in 18.4 minutes per game over his last eight contests, but his role could be threatened by the return of Peyton Watson (knee) from his extended absence. Keep a close eye on how the minutes are split up in the Nuggets' second unit as the pieces get healthy for the stretch run.


Denver Nuggets center Vlatko Cancar (knee) will be active for the first time since mid-November on Wednesday when his team hosts the Kings. Cancar has only played four games this season and only averaged 8.4 minutes in those games. He hasn't made a fantasy impact yet, but he will be able to play and could work his way into the mix as a backup big for the Nuggets. On Wednesday, he could see the floor if Denver is without Nikola Jokic (ankle), who remains a game-time decision.


Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago. The 24-year-old had been handling things at the one spot in place of Jalen Suggs (knee), who is out indefinitely. However, he wasn't available when the Magic lost to the Raptors on Tuesday night. Cory Joseph got the start, finishing with eight points, five assists, and one steal. It's possible Joseph gets another crack at the starting lineup if Anthony can't return on Thursday. But fantasy managers could see a bounce back showing from Anthony Black, who had just five points versus Toronto.


Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (knee) has missed the last 13 games for the Nuggets, but he has been upgraded to available for Wednesday night's home game against the Kings. Before the injury, Watson was playing a significant role off the bench, averaging 6.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game in his 17 games in January. He will likely be on a minutes limit on Wednesday after being sidelined so long, but getting him back in the second unit will help the Nuggets get healthier. The rest of the rotation is still up in the air for Wednesday's matchup, but it's definitely worth noting Watson's return to see what impact he can make for the rest of the season.
