

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't return to Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia. He tweaked his right ankle early in the first half, so he'll finish the night with six points in eight minutes of work. The former Sun just got back into the starting lineup a few games ago. However, it now appears he could miss time moving forward, which isn't anything fantasy managers aren't used to at this point. But with Ben Simmons (back) and Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) also dealing with injuries, Jalen Wilson and Lonnie Walker IV might see more action on Thursday versus Detroit.


Phoenix Suns guard Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will play on Tuesday night against the Nuggets. The 2014 No. 16 overall pick was on the injury report for Sunday's game versus OKC because of neck spasms. However, he played and finished with 31 rebounds, a franchise record. But Nurkic was dealing with calf soreness heading into this one, and after he was downgraded to questionable, there were concerns about his availability. Yet, he is good to go for the meeting with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. The 29-year-old had 31 points versus Denver in early December, which is an extra incentive for fantasy managers to get him in the starting lineup.


Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) will play on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. He's battled several injuries this season, including a toe issue that kept him out for over two months. The 32-year-old also fractured his nose a few weeks back. However, Kleber's current knee soreness likely isn't anything for fantasy managers to be concerned with. That said, despite the arrivals of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, Kleber continues to have a routine role in the rotation. Unfortunately, he hasn't been productive, averaging just 5.2 points and 3.6 boards during the 2023-24 campaign.


Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play against the Pacers on Tuesday evening. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick has lived on the injury report for most of the 2023-24 campaign. But his latest ailment, a sprained right ankle, hasn't been severe enough to keep him off the floor. Doncic is having another fantastic year and could be heading toward his first MVP award. Of course, he's a must-start. However, the 25-year-old could surpass expectations in a fast-paced meeting with Indiana.

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is good to go for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets. The rookie has been plagued by routine ailments throughout his inaugural season. However, he's only missed six games, far less than most had anticipated. Wembanyama has had a fantastic season and is working toward a Rookie of the Year award. He's also averaged 18 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks in the two meetings with Houston this season, so he could be in store for another impressive fantasy outing.
