We’ve got nine games on Wednesday’s NBA slate, anchored by a doubleheader on ESPN. Here’s a look at the day’s injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.
NBA Injury Report: February 1
Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
Daniel Gafford (illness) – questionable
If Gafford is unable to suit up, Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma will command more minutes in the frontcourt.
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) – questionable
If Carter Jr. is out, that’ll mean more minutes for Mo Bamba and Mo Wagner.
Joel Embiid (foot) – questionable
This is a bit of a throwaway tag, since Embiid has suited up in the last three games and played heavy minutes for all of them. He’s been dominant, so expect him to play here. In the event he doesn’t suit up, Montrezl Harrell and Paul Reed could see more minutes.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) – probable
Josh Hart (hamstring) – probable
Both players were in for the Blazers Monday and should be in once again tonight.
Desmond Bane (knee) – questionable
If Bane suits up, that will limit the impact Dillon Brooks and John Konchar have in fantasy/DFS formats. If he’s unable to play, Brooks is a strong value add while Konchar could be a filler option.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics
Ben Simmons (knee) – OUT
TJ Warren (shin) – OUT
Both Simmons and Warren are out, which elevates role guys like Joe Harris, Royce O’Neale and Nic Claxton in DFS formats.
Robert Williams (ankle) – questionable
Al Horford and Blake Griffin would be in line for big minutes if Williams sits. Horford likely gets the start if Williams is out, while Griffin would have a strong bench role.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets
Jalen Green (calf) – OUT
Alperen Sengun (illness) – available
With Green out and Kevin Porter Jr. also sidelined, Eric Gordon and Jae’Sean Tate should be getting big minutes here. Sengun has a nice matchup on the inside and could be a solid value add for DFS users.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert (groin) – questionable
This is a bit of a misleading designation, as Gobert has suited up through this injury. If he has a setback and doesn’t play, Naz Reid will get big minutes on the interior.
Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
OG Anunoby (wrist) – OUT
Anunoby remains out, which means Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes will keep getting big minutes on the wing.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns
Trae Young (ankle) – probable
Young should be back in after missing Monday’s game. With him returning, Dejounte Murray and De’Andre Hunter will lose some value in DFS formats. Aaron Holiday will return to his bench role.