NBA Player News

Knueppel (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

The sharpshooter can be treated as day-to-day while he recovers from a preseason hamstring strain. With Knueppel sidelined, Grayson Allen should be rostered in the majority of fantasy formats as a high-end streaming option.

Bailey closed with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Even with Jusuf Nurkic (foot) on the shelf, Bailey wasn't able to beat out Jaxson Hayes at training camp for an Opening Night start. Hayes swatted six shots Wednesday, so he likely extended his leash as a member of the first unit in Nurkic's stead for now.

Mykhailiuk amassed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and three steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 loss to Memphis.

Mykhailiuk led the Jazz in steals Wednesday. His availability was sporadic a year ago, so it remains to be seen if Utah has a similar workload plan in mind for the sharpshooter once again in 2026-27.

Grant finished Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Jazz with 15 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes.

The veteran forward led the second unit in scoring Wednesday. Despite the bench role, Grant should play significant minutes on a consistent basis to begin the year for the rebuilding Grizzlies.

Sheppard (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Sheppard is in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest due to left knee soreness. If he's ultimately ruled out, Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker would likely see increased burn, especially if Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Jackson logged 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Jazz.

Jackson's fantasy arrow appears to be pointing up following Opening Night. The forward seems to have beaten out Taylor Hendricks and Olivier-Maxence Prosper for a reserve role in the frontcourt.

Pippen supplied nine points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Jazz.

Pippen is playing the backup role at point guard to begin the year. Ty Jerome, who erupted for 45 points Wednesday, appears to have a strong hold on the top spot at the one for the time being.

Nesmith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Nesmith has been dealing with a left hamstring strain that kept him out of Wednesday's season-opening win over New Orleans, though he could return Friday. If the 27-year-old swingman remains sidelined, Jarace Walker and Kelly Oubre would likely see an uptick in minutes.

McConnell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.

The veteran point guard continues to battle a hamstring strain. His next chance to make his season debut comes Sunday in Brooklyn.

Okpara (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto.

The Wizards figure to check back in with Okpara closer to tipoff. The rookie big man may not see the floor even if he's available, though.