

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) remains out on Saturday against the Rockets. He's expected to be back at some point during the Bulls' road trip. However, his return won't be on Saturday night. Fortunately, Coby White (toe) is good to go, so he'll pick up a large portion of the slack offensively, Tre Jones, coming off an 18-point, six-assist, six-rebound, three-steal effort, will remain in the starting lineup.


Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against Miami. He's listed on the injury report because of shoulder soreness. However, with the Heat struggling, it's an ideal time for Morant to get the night off, especially after going for 44 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus the Cavaliers. Without him, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely handle things at the one, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane in line for a bump in scoring opportunities.


Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is available for Saturday's matchup versus Indiana. He's back on the injury report because of a groin injury. Yet, that's nothing new. He was also probable, so most fantasy managers expected to see him on the floor on Saturday evening. Unfortunately, Lillard has struggled offensively in three meetings with the Pacers this season, averaging only 16 points. Although the former Trail Blazer is still a must-start in all redraft formats, DFS participants may want to think twice, especially considering his rostering cost.


Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Saturday's Central Division showdown with the Indiana Pacers. He's back on the injury report because of his ailing calf. However, the 30-year-old hasn't missed a game in over a month, so that trend will continue on Saturday night. Damian Lillard (groin) is also good to go, which is excellent news for the team. Antetokounmpo has played well all year. Yet, he's played even better versus Indiana, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in three meetings with the Pacers during the 2024-25 campaign.


Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is now questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran played 39 minutes in Friday's narrow win over the Los Angeles Lakers, amassing 26 points and shooting 5-for-9 from behind the three-point line. But because the Nuggets will play the Wizards, arguably the worst team in the National Basketball Association, it may be the perfect time to give the oft-injured Murray the night off. If that happens, Russell Westbrook, who had 17 points, seven assists, and six boards against his former team on Friday, will likely move into the starting lineup.
