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Devin Carter (shoulder) will not participate in the Summer League

Sat, Jul 6th 2:07am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Devin Carter is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not participate in the California Classic or Vegas Summer League. (Source: Sacbee.com)

Fantasy Impact: Carter suffered the injury during the pre-draft process. Neither him or the Kings appear to be worried, but they'll still play it safe with the rookie out of Providence.

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Miles McBride (foot) undergoes surgery

Thu, Jun 27th 2:23pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Miles McBride underwent a procedure this week on the fifth toe of his right foot. (Source: NY Knicks PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McBride is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer. He took on a bigger role throughout the playoffs this past year and figures to remain a big part of the second unit for the Knicks next season.

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Kristaps Porzingis (leg) expected to return to play in 5-6 months

Thu, Jun 27th 2:22pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Kristaps Porzingis underwent successful surgery and is expected to return to play in 5-6 months. (Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Porzingis underwent successful surgery to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon. He is expected to miss the start of next season.

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Luka Doncic (thoracic contusion) listed as probable for Game 4 Friday

Fri, Jun 14th 1:13am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Luka Doncic is listed as probable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Doncic played 38 minutes before fouling out in Game 3 on Wednesday. He should remain in his usual role with the Mavericks looking to force another game in the series.

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Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) questionable for Game 1 of NBA Finals

Thu, Jun 6th 10:52am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Olivier-Maxence Prosper is questionable for Game 1 of Thursday's game against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Prosper has been sidelined since the first-round series against the Clippers. He remains off the fantasy radar.

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Dereck Lively II (neck) available for Game 5

Thu, May 30th 7:45pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Dereck Lively II is available for Thursdays game against the Timberwolves. (Source: Mavs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lively is set to return from a one-game absence. Hw should remain in his usual role behind Daniel Gafford.

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Mike Conley (right soleus strain) questionable for Game 5

Thu, May 30th 12:04am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Mike Conley is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Conley once again lands on the injury report. There is nothing to suggest his status is in doubt as he has played through the injury in every game in this series.

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Maxi Kleber (shoulder) available for Game 4

Tue, May 28th 7:36pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Maxi Kleber is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves. (Source: Mavs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kleber is set to play in his first game since the Mavericks round one series against the Clippers. He should hold his usual role off the bench with Dereck Lively II sidelined.

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Luke Kornet (wrist) available for Game 4

Mon, May 27th 7:33pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Luke Kornet is available for Mondays game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA injury report)

Fantasy Impact: Kornet is back after he was sidelined in Game 3. He'll remain in a limited role off the bench for the Celtics.

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Jrue Holiday (illness) available for Game 4

Mon, May 27th 7:32pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Jrue Holiday is available for Mondays game against the Pacers. (Source: NBA injury report)

Fantasy Impact: As was the case for Game 3, Holiday is good to go for Game 4. He'll remain in his usual role as the Celtics look to complete the sweep of Indiana.

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Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) ruled out for Game 4

Mon, May 27th 7:30pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Tyrese Haliburton has been ruled out for Mondays game against the Celtics. (Source: Keith Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Haliburton was not expected to play and now it becomes official. He'll miss his second straight game as the Pacers hope to avoid getting swept at home.

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Lonzo Ball says he is returning next season

Fri, May 24th 7:25pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Lonzo Ball said on his podcast that he plans to return next season with the Bulls. (Source: The WAE Show on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ball added that he plans to play in the season opener in October. He has not played in two years, so a lot can change between now and the start of the season. There should be more updates on his status as the offseason progresses.

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Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist) undergoes successful surgery

Wed, May 22nd 9:39am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Bojan Bogdanovic underwent successful surgery on his left wrist. (Source: NY Knicks PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bogdanovic is expected to be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks. He missed the end of the 76ers' series and the whole round two series against the Pacers due to the injury. Bogdanovic was traded to the Knicks at the trade deadline and posted some big performances off the bench throughout the remainder of the year.

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Jalen Brunson (hand) undergoes successful surgery

Wed, May 22nd 9:21am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Jalen Brunson underwent successful surgery on his left hand. (Source: NY Knicks PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brunson will be re-evaluated in 6-to-8 weeks. He fractured his hand in the Knicks Game 7 loss against the Pacers. Brunson is eligible to sign a four-year extension with the Knicks this offseason.

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Xavier Tillman Sr. questionable for Game 1 of ECF

Tue, May 21st 2:43am EDT
By Emily Maingi

Xavier Tillman Sr. has been listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Indiana Pacers due to personal reasons. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Tillman hasn't made much of an impact for the Celtics despite the Celtics missing some frontcourt depth with Kristaps Porzingis out. Tillman has only played in three games this offseason and averaged 8.3 minutes of playing time in those three games. Tillman's game status won't be a difference maker for Game 1, but it is worth monitoring to determine his teammates' playing time.

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Jamal Murray (calf) available for Game 7

Sun, May 19th 7:42pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Jamal Murray is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota. (Source: Denver Nuggets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Murray is good to go as usual. He has landed on the injury report ahead of every game in the series, but it has not impacted the minutes he has played.

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Josh Hart (abdominal strain) listed questionable for Game 7

Sat, May 18th 5:51pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Josh Hart is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hart left Friday's game early and did not return. He is expected to try and play through the injury, but it is unclear how hampered he'll be by it.

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OG Anunoby (hamstring) upgraded to questionable for Game 7

Sat, May 18th 5:48pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

OG Anunoby has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anunoby, who has been sidelined since Game 2, is expected to go through shootaround ahead of Sunday's game. At that point, the team will make a decision on if he can play.

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Caris LeVert questionable for Game 5

Wed, May 15th 2:03pm EDT
By Emily Maingi

Caris LeVert (knee) has been listed as questionable for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: LeVert stepped in the starting lineup Game 4 for an injured Donovan Mitchell and scored 19 points, his second-highest scoring playoff game this postseason. If both LeVert and Mitchell miss Game 5, Sam Merrill will likely see increased playing time, but the Cavs will have to come up with other creative solutions to fill the void LeVert and Mitchell would leave.

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Donovan Mitchell questionable for Game 5

Wed, May 15th 1:35pm EDT
By Emily Maingi

Donovan Mitchell (calf) is questionable for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Celtics. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Mitchell missed Game 4 with the same injury, and while the Cavs obviously missed their best player, they still kept the game close. If the Cavs want to stave off elimination, Mitchell will have to give Wednesday night a go. If he can't play, Caris LeVert could once again take his place in the starting lineup, assuming LeVert is healthy enough to play.

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