Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The superstar guard continues to be listed on the injury report, but that hasn't stopped him from playing lately. Doncic has suited up in six straight games and played 34 minutes or more in five of those contests. Fantasy managers should expect Doncic to have his regular workload on Thursday, barring any setbacks. Fellow guard Austin Reaves (calf) is probable as well, so Gabe Vincent and Shake Milton will likely be reduced to minimal roles.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) is listed as probable ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. Reaves appears to be on track to make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games. When healthy, Reaves has been a force on the court lately with a four-game streak of 20 points or more before that ended when he got injured against the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday. The 26-year-old is a must-start once he gets back on the court. Gabe Vincent figures to lose playing time once Reaves returns, but he wasn't offering much value right now anyway.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran forward will make his third start of the season with Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Derrick Jones Jr. (groin) both sidelined. The 36-year-old hasn't brought much to the table this season in a limited role. He's averaging 3.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 17 minutes per game this season. Possibly, Batum could have low-end streaming value on Wednesday, but most fantasy managers can find a better option for Wednesday's slate.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quad) won't return to the floor during Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Avdija appears to have re-aggravated his quad issue and won't be returning to this contest. He'll finish his night with 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists across 23 minutes of action. Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe figure to see increased roles for the rest of this game and possibly longer if Avdija misses more time. Both players have been viable fantasy options and could have more value going forward. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Avdija.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) remains questionable on the injury report and could be out for a third straight game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Ball has been sidelined with a right wrist sprain. With Josh Giddey (quadriceps) and Kevin Huerter (knee) also nursing injuries, Tre Jones, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, and Talen Horton-Tucker have taken on larger roles. Jones and Terry started the last contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Horton-Tucker led the second unit with 22 points. There could be additional opportunities again for Chicago's depth players on Thursday if the injury list doesn't clear up.