SUNDAY 6-GAME SLATE
Updated: 2:20 PM EDT
Top Injuries to Watch
Not a whole lot going on here with only two injuries that matter at all.
1. Jamal Crawford (conditioning) is questionable to play in the first game of the day against the Wizards. On Saturday, coach Jacque Vaughn was noncommittal on Crawford playing and really hasn’t had much to say about him getting out there. If he does play, that’ll make Tyler Johnson a bit risky in a dream matchup, and it does take a little upside away from Joe Harris and Garrett Temple. Caris LeVert really shouldn’t be affected too much because he’ll probably only see 8-10 minutes next to Crawford anyway.
UPDATE 12:15 PM ET: Crawford is out, so fire up LeVert wherever you’re wanting to attack the Nets and Wizards game. Tyler Johnson has a shot at value as a punt, too.
UPDATE 1:20 PM ET: Tyler Johnson is starting. He’s definitely on the board and Chiozza is not.
2. Marco Belinelli (foot) was hurt in the first game and did not return, and he’s now doubtful for Sunday. Considering all of the talk of wanting to play younger guys, Marco might be done for a while. If he sits, the Spurs might have to kick the tires on Patty Mills after not playing him at all in Orlando. With Bryn Forbes (quad) out again, that should set up Quinndary Weatherspoon to get some spot minutes. If the Spurs don’t go with Mills, that could really set up Keldon Johnson for a multiple-position bench role. Call it a hunch on our part, but we’d guess Mills sits out and this may help Drew Eubanks a bit too with not as much Rudy at the five.
UPDATE 2:30 PM ET: No Marco as expected, but Patty Mills is in there. That does take some upside off of Keldon Johnson and it makes Drew Eubanks almost impossible to play.
3. He’s not on the injury report, but Jaylen Brown (back) did get some treatment on Friday. The Celtics have an empty injury report, so maybe Brown gets capped slightly. We probably won’t get anything on this tomorrow, but maybe a limited Brown can up Jayson Tatum’s usage.
Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets, 2:00 PM ET
Jamal Crawford (conditioning) is questionable to play, but he may not be a lock for minutes if available. If we do find out he’s playing, that’ll be tougher to use Garrett Temple and Tyler Johnson in what should be a high-scoring game.
UPDATE 12:15 PM ET: Crawford is out, so fire up LeVert wherever you’re wanting to attack the Nets and Wizards game. Tyler Johnson has a shot at value as a punt, too.
The Wizards have no players listed on their injury report (excluding players not on Orlando roster).
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics, 3:30 PM ET
Jaylen Adams (back) is questionable again, but he’s not in the rotation.
The Celtics have no players listed on their injury report.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 4:00 PM ET
Marco Belinelli (foot) is listed as doubtful and Bryn Forbes (quad) is out again. If Marco can’t go, Patty Mills could make his Orlando bubble debut, or the Spurs may turn loose Keldon Johnson.
UPDATE 2:30 PM ET: No Marco as expected, but Patty Mills is in there. That does take some upside off of Keldon Johnson and it makes Drew Eubanks almost impossible to play.
The Grizzlies have Tyus Jones (knee) out again for this one and he is expected to miss multiple games. De’Anthony Melton will be the backup with Josh Jackson and Grayson Allen serving as the bench wings.
Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic, 6:00 PM ET
Wesley Iwundu (neck) is questionable. He may not be in the rotation anyway with Jonathan Isaac in the mix.
UPDATE 2:35 PM ET: Wes is available, but he is not a lock for the rotation at all.
Alex Len (conditioning) is out again, so it’ll be Richaun Holmes and Harry Giles as the fives.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets, 8:30 PM ET
Eric Bledsoe (conditioning) and Pat Connaughton (conditioning) are out again. Marvin Williams is off the injury report and will compete with Ersan Ilyasova as Giannis Antetokounmmpo’s backup. George Hill will back up Donte DiVincenzo again.
Eric Gordon (ankle) is out again, so Danuel House will look for another big performance. Coach Mike D’Antoni went with an eight-man rotation, but this game might be too fast with too many fouls to do that. DeMarre Carroll would likely be the ninth man.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, 9:00 PM ET
Kelly Oubre (knee) is out again, and Cam Johnson should get another start with plenty of minutes for Dario Saric.
