

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is considered probable for Sunday afternoon's game against the Clippers. The 29-year-old didn't play the last time these clubs met because of Achilles soreness. However, that ailment is apparently in the past, considering he's now listed on the injury report because of knee soreness, which isn't unusual. As expected, Antetokounmpo is having a fantastic season, and he's recently coming off a 34-point, 14-rebound effort on Friday versus the Clippers.


Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (arm) is available for Saturday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. He has a right arm bruise, although it will take more than that to keep him off the floor. The multi-time MVP has averaged 19.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 30 games versus Utah throughout his career. While Jokic is a must-start in all fantasy formats, his matchup against Walker Kessler (foot), who will return from a four-game absence, isn't ideal for anyone.


Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old All-Star is still in the NBA concussion protocol and will miss his fourth consecutive game. Kyle Lowry and Cameron Payne will get increased minutes in Maxey's absence from the point guard position. In addition, Kelly Oubre Jr., Buddy Hield, and Tobias Harris are in line for an uptick in usage. The next chance for the 76ers fan-favorite guard to play will be Tuesday in a rematch against the Knicks if he gets cleared from the concussion protocol between games.


Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) won't play on Saturday against Phoenix. Head coach Joe Mazzulla stated the veteran is day-to-day moving ahead, meaning he might return on Monday in Portland. However, until Porzingis is back in the lineup, Al Horford should see an uptick in production, so he should be starting in all fantasy setups. At the same time, Porzingis' absence also opens the door for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to get more involved on the scoring end.


Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (pelvis) is available versus the Phoenix Suns. He's coming off an impressive showing, amassing 41 points, 14 rebounds, and two steals in Thursday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. Brown popped up on the injury report because of a sacroiliac strain, and while it won't keep him off the floor on Saturday, it's still something that likely won't go away anytime soon. The 27-year-old has averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 10 meetings with the Suns throughout his career. Those numbers keep him starting in all season-long fantasy lineups. On the other hand, Brown could have a tough time hitting value in DFS contests, even if Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is ultimately ruled out.
