

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (rest) is out on Saturday against the Pistons. After spending nearly two months on the shelf, the 22-year-old has sat out at least one game in back-to-back contests, so he'll likely be good to go on Sunday versus Milwaukee. Jalen Williams (hip) is still out while Aaron Wiggins (illness) is questionable. As such, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kenrich Williams may take care of business at the four and five spots while getting more scoring opportunities behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort.


Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will skip Saturday's contest against the Boston Celtics. The team plans to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. It's safe to assume Claxton will be reinserted in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Noah Clowney (ankle) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) also won't feature on Saturday, leaving Day'Ron Sharpe as Brooklyn's only real option at center. Sharpe is likely to log his second start of the campaign. He went into beast mode in his first start, racking up 25 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals in a 129-121 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Feb. 26.


Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets due to an ankle injury. Giddey looks likely to miss his second straight game but has been in excellent form lately, consistently flirting with triple-doubles, including three straight double-digit rebounding games and a triple-double against the Miami Heat. If he's out, Tre Jones will likely see more time on the court. Giddey's next chance to return will be Monday against the Utah Jazz, though his status remains worth monitoring.

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Clowney has struggled with ankle injuries recently, playing in only three games since February. With Clowney sidelined, Ziaire Williams and Jalen Wilson may pick up a few extra shifts. Williams has had a solid run as a starter, though he tends to be a streaky shooter, which can be frustrating for fantasy managers.


Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Brooklyn will give the talented scorer some time off to manage a hamstring injury as the team begins a back-to-back set. Thomas is likely to return to action on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Keon Johnson stepped in for Thomas in the starting unit Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers and may receive another start on Saturday. Tyrese Martin will likely also see more action with Thomas on the shelf.
