

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (leg) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The former Sixer was ruled out with left leg soreness, although it's not known how or when he picked up the injury. He'll finish the game with eight boards, six assists, four points, and three steals, and he'll likely carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Simmons on the floor, guys like Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schroder could see more action.


Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (finger) won't play on Sunday versus the Orlando Magic. The exact nature of the injury remains a mystery. However, the multi-time All-Star was questionable earlier in the day on Saturday, so it's apparent the issue is more severe than initially believed. Nonetheless, fantasy managers will hope for the best. But until Young returns to the lineup, Dejounte Murray is the favorite to lead the way for the Hawks offensively. Additionally, Jalen Johnson, Saddiq Bey, and Bogdan Bogdanovic should also benefit from a production standpoint.


Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for the Sunday afternoon showdown with the Suns. The multi-time MVP has dealt with a left ankle injury for a while now, so his presence on the injury report isn't surprising. He wasn't in the lineup on Thursday versus the Warriors, the Lakers' first game after the All-Star break. However, James played the following night against the Spurs and finished with a game-high 30 points with nine assists and seven boards. Without question, Anthony Davis would benefit significantly if James doesn't suit up. At the same time, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura should also draw serious consideration for all fantasy formats, including those participating in DFS contests.


Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (Achilles, hip) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. This injury isn't anything new, so he should be out there, barring a setback. Assuming Davis plays, he's a must-start fantasy option. But with LeBron James (ankle) questionable, Davis could be in line to see a significant bump in fantasy production.


According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, speaking on NBA Countdown, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) is expected to be re-evaluated at the end of next week. The 26-year-old has averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 boards, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 14 games with the Knicks. Unfortunately, he had a loose bone fragment in his elbow and underwent surgery on February 8. But Anunoby remains on schedule regarding a potential return, so fantasy managers should remain optimistic that things continue to move in the right direction. At any rate, Josh Hart, averaging nearly a double-double in 16 starts this season, is worth rostering in any fantasy format until Anunoby is healthy enough to return.
