

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Unsurprisingly, Kessler will sit this game out as the Jazz continue to limit the 23-year-old big man. It seems that the Jazz are playing Kessler for one game and then resting him in the next contest. Kyle Filipowski will slide into the starting five with Kessler out again. He has been a fairly solid streaming option lately with the Jazz being shorthanded.

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain and will be sidelined for 10-to-14 days, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The second-year wing underwent an MRI which didn't show any structural damage. Charania reports that Thompson will receive treatment and go through some rehab for the swelling in his ankle. This likely means some added minutes for a combination of Jabari Smith Jr., Cam Whitmore, and maybe even Reed Sheppard. Smith seems to have the most consistent role in the rotation right now, and he averages 11.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 threes per game in March.


Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) draws another probable tag for Monday's game against the Miami Heat despite dealing with a sore neck. The veteran big man will probably come off of the bench since Mark Williams isn't on the injury report anymore. So far, through March, Nurkic averages 6.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 turnovers across 18.3 minutes per game. Since he's been relegated to a backup role, he holds more value when Williams doesn't play.


Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) drew a questionable tag on Monday's injury report for their game against the Utah Jazz. He continues to deal with right knee tendinopathy, and could receive a day off since the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the league. If he's unable to play, Payton Pritchard could join the starting five while Derrick White plays more of a forward role. Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet would also see a bump in opportunities with Al Horford (toe) also listed as questionable. Pritchard would be the best of this group as he's having the best season of his career with 14.3 points, 3.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.3 threes per game.


Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (quad) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The superstar point guard has been a mainstay on the injury report, but has only missed four games this season. The quad contusion is a bit different from his Achilles issues, so fantasy managers may want a backup option just in case. If Young doesn't suit up, Caris LeVert or Terance Mann could move into the starting five. Both would be strong streaming options since Dyson Daniels is likely rostered in most leagues. LeVert dropped 26 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks off of the bench last game, so he'd be the more consistent option.
