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NBA Player Updates: NBA DFS Injury News Today – Tuesday, November 25th
Let’s check out how a couple of stars are holding up as we enter the second half of November.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update Today
Antetokounmpo was diagnosed with a low-grade left groin strain in a Nov. 18 loss to the Cavaliers and was given a 1-to-2-week recovery timetable. The Greek Freak thus enters the new week at the halfway point of the long end of that timeframe, and there’s isn’t any indication as of yet that he’s ramping up for a return to the floor.
Antetokounmpo has missed two games to date, and Bobby Portis has served as his direct replacement in the starting five for that span. Portis has made good use of the opportunity, averaging 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 66.7%, including 83.3% from behind the arc, and posting a 21.3% usage rate.
However, the biggest overall beneficiary has been point guard Ryan Rollins, who’s generated a team-high 35.9% usage rate and averaged 27.1 points, 10.2 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per 36 minutes during that pair of contests. Rollins’ shot attempts per 36 have rocketed from 14.4 up to that point in the season to 22.8 during the two-game sample, further illustrating how much more offensive responsibility he’s taking on.
Kyle Kuzma (28.1% usage) has also seen his involvement increase in Antetokounmpo’s absence thus far, averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest.
Props to consider while Antetokounmpo is out:
- Bobby Portis Overs up to 18.5 points / up to 25.5 points + rebounds
- Ryan Rollins Overs up to 31.5 points + rebounds + assists
OG Anunoby Injury News
Anunoby suffered a hamstring strain during a Nov. 16 win over the Heat and is expected to be evaluated in another week. The veteran wing was in the midst of another solid season, averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 47.6%, including 39.2% from behind the arc.
Anunoby has missed almost four full games, considering he logged only five minutes on the floor in that aforementioned game against Miami. During that period, Jalen Brunson, who was still absent for Anunoby’s first full-game absence because of his own ankle injury, has been New York’s usage leader, posting a 31.1% rate and averaging 30.7 points, 8.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per 36 minutes in a two-game sample.
Unsurprisingly, Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t been far behind, sporting a 28.9% usage rate and averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per 36 minutes in the full four-game sample. However, Towns’ usage rate in that period is exactly the same as it is when split out from the beginning of the season up to the game Anunoby suffered his injury (while Brunson actually sees a 1% drop). Towns’ shot attempts per 36 do bump up slightly from 17.1 to 18.4 during Anunoby’s current absence.
Notably, Anunoby’s direct replacement in the starting five for his first three full absences was Landry Shamet, but the latter suffered a right shoulder sprain in Saturday’s loss to the Magic and has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Nets. Miles McBride or Jordan Clarkson could therefore enter the starting five against Brooklyn.
Props to consider while Anunoby is out:
- Jalen Brunson Overs up to 36.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Karl-Anthony Towns Overs up to 33.5 points + rebounds
Kevin Durant Player News
Durant has been ruled out for both Monday’s and Wednesday’s games against the Suns and Warriors, respectively, due to a personal matter. Although his numbers took a bit of a dip in the last two games, Durant is still enjoying a fine first season in Houston, averaging 24.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals across 36.1 minutes per game.
Alperen Sengun, who’s enjoying a career-best season across the board, sports a team-high 27% usage rate with Durant off the floor this season. However, Reed Sheppard is right behind him with a 25.9% usage rate and averages of 26.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per 36 minutes in that split. Sheppard’s shot attempts also shoot up from 12.2 per 36 when sharing the floor with KD to 18.1 without him.
Sheppard is also the leading candidate to replace Durant in the starting five, making him a particularly intriguing player for both props and fantasy purposes for at least the next two games. However, Sengun and Jabari Smith could also be clear beneficiaries, while Tari Eason (+5.2% usage bump to 23.6% when Durant is off the floor) may also enjoy more opportunity in his second-unit role.
Props to consider while Durant is out:
- Reed Sheppard Overs up to 26.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Alperen Sengun Overs up to 39.5 points + rebounds + assists
- Jabari Smith Overs up to 24.5 points + rebounds
Notable NBA Injuries Today
- Ja Morant, MEM — Calf
- Trae Young, ATL — Knee
- Victor Wembanyama, SAN — Calf
- Joel Embiid, PHI — Knee
- Anthony Davis, DAL — Calf
- Jalen Williams, Thunder — Wrist
- Jaren Jackson, MEM — Ankle
- Paolo Banchero, Magic — Groin
- Kelly Oubre, PHI — Knee
- Stephon Castle, SAN — Hip
- Jalen Green, PHO — Hamstring
- Jordan Poole, NOP — Quadriceps
- Grayson Allen, PHO — Quadriceps
- Jrue Holiday, POR — Calf
- Jonathan Kuminga, GSW — Knee
- Jarrett Allen, CLE — Finger
- Darius Garland, CLE — Toe
- Andrew Wiggins, MIA — Hip
- Norman Powell, MIA — Groin
- RJ Barrett, TOR — Knee
- Aaron Gordon, DEN — Hamstring
- Draymond Green, GSW — Foot
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