

Milwaukee Bucks star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is officially listed as probable for the Bucks' upcoming Thursday matchup against the Hornets. The 29-year-old saw limited action, playing just 24 minutes in Tuesday's blowout, where he still managed to contribute significantly with 24 points, eight rebounds, and an assist. Barring any unforeseen setbacks during shootaround, the former MVP is expected to be fully available for the rematch against Charlotte. Antetokounmpo boasts impressive season averages of 30.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game in 34.9 minutes.


Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Suns' game Thursday against the Rockets. The 35-year-old missed the team's game on Sunday with a hamstring injury, and he sat out of the contact portion of Phoenix's practice on Tuesday. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) also questionable after missing each of the last four games, Gordon could get the start if he suits up. If Gordon misses his second straight game, Royce O'Neale would be next in line to start. Gordon is averaging 12.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 29.8 minutes per game this season.


Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for the Suns' game on Thursday against the Rockets. The 30-year-old has missed each of the last four games with a hamstring injury, and he's in danger of missing another. If Beal has to sit out again, Royce O'Neale or Eric Gordon will likely start in his place, while both should see an increase in minutes. Beal is averaging 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 32.6 minutes per game this season.


The Los Angeles Clippers have downgraded center Ivica Zubac (illness) to questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Absent from the Clippers' original injury report, Zubac is dealing with an illness that could cost him Wednesday's game. If the 26-year-old rim protector cannot suit up in the Battle of L.A., Zubac's minutes at center would be divvied up between Mason Plumlee and Daniel Theis, and the veteran big men would both be in play as low-end fantasy streamers against a Lakers team that ranks 22nd in opponent rebounding percentage (49.1%).


New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (calf) is now questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. A left calf contusion has made Murphy a late addition to the injury report, clouding his availability for the second end of New Orleans' back-to-back. Considering the sharpshooting wing and a host of Pelicans stars are questionable Wednesday, Jonas Valanciunas and Herbert Jones could be focal points. Naji Marshall and Jordan Hawkins are names to watch in fantasy basketball based on who is active for the Pels in an uptempo environment against the NBA's top scoring offense and a matchup that features the second-highest implied point total (237.5) on Wednesday's six-game slate.
