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Twins' Royce Lewis suffers quad injury on Opening Day

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis suffered a quad injury in Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals and was not able to return.

What It Means:

Speaking after the game Lewis expressed relief that he did not suffer another knee injury, but also intimated that he was looking at missing time. Lewis was one of the hottest hitters in baseball when healthy last year, but has had very unfortunate luck with injuries already in his young career.

Lewis was quick to start things off for the Twins' 2024 season, knocking a home run in his first plate appearance of the season and eventually going 2-for-2 on the day. Hopefully the promising young infielder bounces back quickly.

Cubs' Justin Steele exits Opening Day with hamstring injury

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele exited Thursday's Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers with a hamstring injury.

What It Means:

Steele made an impressive play to make an out by fielding a short bunt, but appeared to suffer a hamstring injury while making an awkward throw to first base. After pitching almost 5 full innings against the Rangers' loaded lineup his night was likely close to over already, so hopefully the Cubs are just playing it safe with their top pitcher.

Steele was strong in his first start of the year, recording 6 strikeouts in his 4-and-change innings. He kept the Rangers to 3 hits and a walk -- an impressive feat against the third best offense in baseball last season. Hopefully he'll be able to return to the Cubs' rotation sooner rather than later.

Ezequiel Tovar hitting seventh for Rockies Thursday

The Colorado Rockies listed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar as their seventh batter for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means:

The Rockies signed Tovar to a massive 7-year, $63.6 million contract just before the season began, but don't seem to be ready to move him up in the batting order just yet. The 22 year old shortstop logged a nice .897 OPS with 2 homers in 51 Spring Training plate appearances and could develop into a strong fantasy option in his second full season.

Tovar is projected for 7.8 FanDuel points against Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen tonight, but will be a player to monitor in fantasy this season -- especially at Coors Field, where he logged a .753 OPS as a rookie.

Source: MLB

Rockies' Nolan Jones (knee) hitting third on Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies will start Nolan Jones (knee) in left field for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means:

Jones had an injury scare in the closing days of Spring Training when he appeared unable to put any pressure on his knee, but has recovered well enough to start in left field for Colorado on Opening Day. He'll bat third and is expected to be the most productive player on Colorado's roster for fantasy this season.

The former Guardians outfielder broke out in his first season with the Rockies, logging a .931 OPS while launching 20 homers with 20 stolen bases across 424 plate appearances. Our model projects him for 10.5 FanDuel points against the Diamondbacks tonight.

Source: MLB

Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks.

What It Means:

Johnson is dealing with knee soreness and is questionable to face the Knicks on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 28.0 minutes against New York.

Johnson's Friday projection includes 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 25.2 FanDuel points.

Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

Edwards is dealing with low back spasms and is questionable to face Denver on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 37.0 minutes against the Nuggets.

Edwards' Friday projection includes 25.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 42.2 FanDuel points.

Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday

The Utah Jazz ruled out Jordan Clarkson (back) for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets.

What It Means:

Clarkson suffered a back injury in his return from a previous groin injury and appears to be trending towards another multiple-game absence. With Clarkson sidelined, expect the Jazz to continue rolling with Collin Sexton and Keyonte George as their primary ball handlers with Brice Sensabaugh seeing increased minutes off the bench.

Sexton has been the most reliable fantasy option at guard for Utah, and is projected for 32.7 FanDuel points against the Rockets on Friday. His projection includes 20 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is questionable for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means:

Gobert continues to deal with a left rib sprain and is questionable to face Denver on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 36.0 minutes against the Nuggets.

Gobert's Friday projection includes 14.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 39.0 FanDuel points.

Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Hauser will move to the bench on Thursday with Jrue Holiday back in the starting lineup. Our models expect Hauser to play 18.7 minutes against Atlanta.

Hauser's Thursday projection includes 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 14.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,100.

Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench

Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Holiday will return to the starting lineup on Thursday with Sam Hauser moving to the bench. Our models expect Holiday to play 32.8 minutes against the Hawks.

Holiday's Thursday projection includes 15.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 33.7 FanDuel points.

Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) questionable for Jazz Friday

The Utah Jazz listed Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) as questionable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets.

What It Means:

Markkanen is dealing with a shoulder issue and will be questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets. The quad issue that ailed him last week seems to fortunately be behind him, but fantasy managers will want to monitor his status ahead of the game's 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Markkanen is projected for 37.6 FanDuel points against the Rockets, assuming he plays, with 22.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. He has logged at least 20 points in each of his last 5 games.

Derrick White starting for Boston on Thursday in place of inactive Al Horford (toe)

Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

White will return to the starting lineup on Thursday with Al Horford (toe) sidelined. Our models expect him to play 34.3 minutes against the Hawks.

White's Thursday projection includes 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 33.4 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,700.

Bucks' Khris Middleton (ankle) available on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

What It Means:

Middleton has been upgraded from probable to available and will play against the Pelicans on Thursday. Our models expect him to play 31.9 minutes against New Orleans.

Middleton's Thursday projection includes 15.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 32.2 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,200.

Source: Eric Nehm

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) cleared for action Thursday

The Milwaukee Bucks will have Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) available for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

What It Means:

Antetokounmpo will suit up for Thursday's game as expected. The Bucks will need him to take on the surging Pelicans.

Antetkounmpo has an $11,800 salary on FanDuel and is projected for 53.5 FanDuel points off of 27.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists.

Denver's Jamal Murray (knee) questionable on Friday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What It Means:

Murray continues to deal with knee inflammation that has forced him to miss the last three games. He is questionable to face Minnesota on Friday. If he is available our models expect him to play 29.8 minutes against the Timberwolves.

Murray's Friday projection includes 17.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 33.1 FanDuel points.

Hawks' Dejounte Murray (back) available on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dejounte Murray (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics.

What It Means:

Murray has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play against the Celtics on Thursday. Our models expect him to play 37.2 minutes against Boston.

Murray's Thursday projection includes 23.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 44.9 FanDuel points. His salary is $10,100.

Nikola Jokic (back, hip) probable for Denver Friday

The Denver Nuggets listed Nikola Jokic (hip, back) as probable to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

What It Means:

Jokic is dealing with hip and back soreness, but it doesn't sound like he's in much danger of missing Friday's critical game against the Timberwolves.

Jokic is projected for 51.6 FanDuel points against Minnesota, with 22 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Jonathan Kuminga (knee) questionable for Warriors Friday

The Golden State Warriors listed Jonathan Kuminga (knee) as questionable to play in Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

What It Means:

Kuminga is dealing with a knee injury and missed the Warriors' previous outing. If he misses a second game, Trayce Jackson-Davis would be likely to grab another start.

Kuminga has enjoyed a breakout 2023-24 campaign, averaging a career-high 22.3 points per 36 minutes. He has started in 44 of 70 games so far.

Source: NBA

Dallas' Luka Doncic (Achilles) questionable on Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (Achilles) is questionable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

What It Means:

Doncic continues to deal with Achilles soreness and is questionable to face the Kings on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 37.9 minutes against Sacramento.

Doncic's Friday projection includes 29.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 56.1 FanDuel points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) doubtful for Thunder Friday

The Oklahoma City Thunder listed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) as doubtful for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Gilgeous-Alexander is trending towards missing a second straight game, putting Cason Wallace in line for another start as the Thunder take on the Suns.

Our model projects Wallace for 13.5 FanDuel points against Phoenix. He has averaged 7.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game as a starter in his debut season.

Source: NBA

Suns' Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) questionable on Friday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What It Means:

Nurkic continues to deal with a right ankle sprain and is questionable to face the Thunder on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 25.8 minutes against Oklahoma City.

Nurkic's Friday projection includes 10.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 31.0 FanDuel points.

Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) available on Thursday

Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Holiday has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play against the Hawks on Thursday. Our models expect him to play 32.8 minutes against Atlanta.

Holiday's Thursday projection includes 15.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 33.7 FanDuel points. His salary is $7,100.

Detroit's Simone Fontecchio (toe) out on Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards.

What It Means:

Fontecchio continues to deal with a toe contusion and will remain sidelined for Friday's clash with Washington.

Fontecchio is averaging 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 19.3 FanDuel points per game this season.

Jaden Ivey (knee) questionable for Pistons on Friday

Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards.

What It Means:

Ivey is dealing with left knee soreness and is questionable to face the Wizards on Friday. If he is available, our models expect him to play 30.0 minutes against Washington.

Ivey's Friday projection includes 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 27.9 FanDuel points.

Pistons' Cade Cunningham (injury management) questionable on Friday

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Cade Cunningham (injury management) is questionable for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards.

What It Means:

Cunningham is listed as questionable for Friday's clash with Washington. If he is available, our models expect him to play 30.0 minutes against the Wizards.

Cunningham's Friday projection includes 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 34.2 FanDuel points.

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