

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's battle with Phoenix. He's set to return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 2. Health issues have left a major dent on Payton II's season, as the defensive specialist has featured in just 16 games. He will be a decent source for steals to fantasy managers, but Payton II likely won't play enough to make a difference in other areas. He's averaged 1.1 steals for the season in 16.3 minutes.


Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) is considered probable for Saturday's contest against Golden State. The veteran star is nursing a right ankle sprain, but he was able to log 37 minutes despite the injury on Thursday versus Utah, and it looks like he will be good to go for Saturday's big matchup. Beal had hit some outstanding form lately, averaging 32.7 points per game over the last three contests. He's also bagged six steals over the stretch while delivering 5.3 assists.


Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. The 23-year-old has been a regular on the injury report lately with lower back spasms, and he couldn't complete Thursday's matchup versus Golden State due to the issue. Smith exited following a very impressive 13-minute stint during which he produced 14 points and five rebounds with 6-for-6 shooting. Isaiah Jackson can be a good per-minute producer as well, and he's set for a larger role if Smith can't play on Saturday.


Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is once again carrying a questionable tag ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Knicks. He's featured in six straight games despite being on the injury report, so it should be safe to assume Indiana's star guard will be on the court Saturday. However, Haliburton will likely remain under a minutes restrictions. He's yet to play over 29 minutes since returning to action. Haliburton had a fairly rough ride last time out against Golden State, but Saturday's matchup should suit him better, as the Knicks are allowing the second-most assists in the league to opposing point guards and might be without their main man Jalen Brunson (ankle).


New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Indiana. The first-year All-Star continues to deal with a right ankle sprain that kept him off the court Thursday versus Dallas. Miles McBride had the keys to the offense without Brunson. He put in a massive 45-minute shift and provided good two-way value with 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Racking up stats against a pacy Indiana side shouldn't be a problem for him either on Saturday.
