NBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 1/1

Jan 1st 2023

Connor Learn

Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.

Key NBA News to Watch

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out

  • Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out

  • Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Not on injury report

  • Desmond Bane (injury management) — Out

  • Aaron Gordon (shoulder) — In

  • Robert Williams (illness) — Available

  • Bruce Brown (ankle) — In

  • Malik Monk (wrist) — Available

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Sacramento Kings News

Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis

  • Malik Monk (wrist) — Available

  • Trey Lyles (knee) — Not on injury report

The Grizzlies are 1-2 and have posted the third-worst offensive rating (104.5) while playing on zero days of rest this season. However, the Kings are 1-3 against opponents playing the second game of a back-to-back set this season.

Memphis Grizzlies News

Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, John Konchar, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams

  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Not on injury report

  • Desmond Bane (injury management) — Out

  • Brandon Clarke (hip) — Out

  • Ziaire Williams (knee) — Out

  • Santi Aldama (ankle) — Out

  • Danny Green (ACL) — Injured

Washington Wizards News

Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Daniel Gafford

  • Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Out

  • Taj Gibson (groin) — Out

Morris has posted a 37.5% assist rate with Beal sidelined for the past two games as Deni Avdija hasn't been in the starting lineup to split facilitating responsibilities. Kuzma (28.7%), Rui Hachimura (26.5%), and Porzingis (26.3%) have led the Wizards in usage during the last two matches.

Milwaukee Bucks News

Confirmed Lineup: Jevon Carter, Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) — Out

  • Jrue Holiday (illness) — Out

  • Khris Middleton (knee) — Out

  • George Hill (illness) — Out

Joe Ingles led the Bucks with 10 assists Friday, though his distributing role could be diminished if Hill returns. Grayson Allen (+4.2%) and Antetokounmpo (+2.8%), and Bobby Portis (+2.0%) have posted positive usage differentials with Middleton and Holiday sidelined for the past two games.

Boston Celtics News

Confirmed Lineup: Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford

  • Robert Williams (illness) — Available

  • Malcolm Brogdon (illness) — Not on injury report

  • Blake Griffin (illness) — Not on injury report

  • Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured

The Nuggets have a 7-8 record and have allowed the third-most points per 100 possessions (121.5) against teams with top-ten offensive ratings this season. The Celtics' 118.9 offensive rating leads the league.

Denver Nuggets News

Confirmed Lineup: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic

  • Jamal Murray (injury management) — Out

  • Aaron Gordon (shoulder) — In

  • Bruce Brown (ankle) — In

  • Jeff Green (hand, finger) — Injured

Murray appears likely to sit one game of Denver's upcoming back-to-back set. Brown has started five games in Murray's absence this season, recording 20.5% usage and a 29.1% assist rate in those matches. Gordon's +4.2% usage differential in games that Murray has missed leads the Nuggets.