Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. and center Andre Drummond have been named as starters for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. While Drummond's move to the first unit was expected after Philadelphia ruled Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) out for the game, Oubre Jr.'s re-emergence as a starter is a bit surprising. He has come off the bench in four straight games. On Saturday, Oubre Jr. will replace Dominick Barlow in the starting lineup. Both Oubre Jr. and Drummond have more fantasy appeal as starters.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Edwards returned from a knee injury this week, appearing in two of three games, but he may now spend some more time on the sidelines. Since his return, Edwards has been dealing with some rust, averaging only 12.5 points on 40 percent efficiency from the field. Mike Conley has recently filled in for Edwards as a starter and may get another opportunity to do so on Sunday. But even in a starting role, the veteran hasn't produced much. Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland are the players to target in fantasy if Edwards misses Sunday's game.

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (hip) will be active against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The young guard has been upgraded from probable to available. Sasser will serve as the backup to Daniss Jenkins at the point guard position and is therefore not expected to make a major impact against Philadelphia. On Thursday night against Minnesota, Sasser was on the floor for only eight minutes, finishing with two points and one assist.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (illness) has received the green light to play on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, with the team tagging him as questionable. However, the star big man has shaken off the illness and could be set for a big night on Saturday, as Philadelphia won't have Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) in the lineup. Since the Pistons lost Cade Cunningham (lung), Duren has upped his production to 24.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (knee) will be in the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran couldn't finish Thursday's win over Minnesota due to a left knee injury and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's tilt. Harris' offensive usage has recently increased due to Cade Cunningham's (lung) absence. Before his early exit on Thursday, Harris had a six-game stretch during which he averaged 15.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. He will look to remain sharp on Saturday night against his former team.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown (leg) didn't finish Saturday's overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Brown appeared to injure his left lower leg in the third quarter and went to the locker room. Because he wasn't able to participate in a jump ball situation, Brown was ineligible to re-enter the game despite returning to the Nuggets' bench. Luckily, the veteran appears to have avoided a significant injury. He plays a big role off the bench in Denver, averaging 24.5 minutes per game. If Brown suffers a setback and needs to take some time off next week, Julian Strawther is poised to have a bigger role, especially with Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Spencer Jones (hamstring) already out.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will play on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. He is ready to suit up for a second straight night after the team initially listed the injury-prone star as probable on the injury report. George delivered a strong two-way performance against Minnesota on Friday and has been turning heads since rejoining the 76ers' lineup. He has averaged 27.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 steals over the last five games. With Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) resting on Saturday, George will lead the Philadelphia offense alongside Tyrese Maxey.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, meaning he is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season. The Lakers announced on Saturday that Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury. His injury is a cruel blow for the Lakers, who just lost Luka Doncic (hamstring). With the team's two top scorers out of the lineup, Lakers head coach JJ Redick plans to build the offense around LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton. Meanwhile, Bronny James Jr. and Kobe Bufkin could begin to receive steady minutes in the backcourt.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been listed as questionable due to illness. Duren could be out for the second time in four games. Filling in for Duren in the starting lineup on Monday against Oklahoma City, Paul Reed had a big game with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, four blocks, and one steal. He should be eager to shine against his former team as well on Saturday. If Duren isn't available, Tolu Smith will also move up on the depth chart.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (personal) will sit out Saturday's contest against the Washington Wizards. Herro was initially expected to play after being cleared from a foot issue, but he will miss the contest for personal reasons. Simone Fontecchio will fill in for him in the starting lineup. The Italian forward has produced 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in seven starts this season.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran star appears to be prepared to play for a second consecutive night. George finished Friday's 115-103 win over Minnesota with 23 points, six rebounds, six assists, one block, and four steals. He's been in impressive form since returning from his suspension late last month and will be in a favorable situation on Saturday night. Joel Embiid's (oblique, illness) absence will give George more offensive opportunities against a weakened, injury-ridden Detroit team.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) won't play on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Embiid helped the 76ers defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, and it was always unlikely that he would play in both legs of a back-to-back. Backup big men Andre Drummond and Adem Bona logged only 15 combined minutes behind Embiid on Friday and will be much more involved against Detroit. They might face a Pistons frontcourt missing Jalen Duren (illness), making it an appealing matchup for the duo.

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) will suit up on Saturday against the Miami Heat. It was initially unclear whether they would play after the team listed them as questionable on the injury report. The two will start the contest alongside Bub Carrington, Will Riley, and Anthony Gill. Due to his versatility, Coulibaly has more fantasy value compared to Johnson, but he needs to stay on the floor to meet fantasy expectations. On Wednesday night, Coulibaly logged just 19 minutes against Philadelphia, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, and one steal.

Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (knee) is available on Saturday against the Miami Heat. He has been upgraded from a questionable status. Champagnie will come off the bench on Saturday but should still see a healthy amount of minutes. He has averaged 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over the last three games, making him a sneaky option for fantasy managers. However, there's a significant risk involved with every Wizards player, as their minutes tend to fluctuate.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will play on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. After back-to-back 30-point games, Herro slowed down on Wednesday against Boston, but he has an excellent fantasy matchup on Saturday. The Wizards are probably still having nightmares of Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points on them last month, a game Herro missed. He now has an opportunity to make up for it.

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) will be active against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report after Hardaway Jr. couldn't finish Wednesday's win over Utah due to a knee issue. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) unavailable, Hardaway Jr. may pick up a few extra minutes in the rotation. The veteran has averaged 13.7 points in 26.7 minutes per game this season, sinking 41.0 percent of his three-pointers.

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum totaled 25 points, seven assists, and four three-pointers in 25 minutes during Friday's 141-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He shot 8-of-12 from the field and provided efficient scoring and playmaking. Over his last five games, McCollum has averaged 18.2 points, 4.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes. He remains a steady fantasy option for points and assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson carry more of the offensive load.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 115-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former MVP shot just 6-of-17 from the field but still delivered strong category production with his all-around stat line. Embiid remains an elite fantasy anchor whenever active thanks to his scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact, though availability remains the main concern for fantasy managers. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George (knee), and VJ Edgecombe should continue handling larger offensive roles when Embiid sits or is limited.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. delivered 28 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Carter shot 8-of-16 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line while setting a new season high in scoring. He has now scored in double figures in 12 of his last 13 games and continues to provide efficient scoring around the basket. Carter remains a solid category league center thanks to his steady role alongside Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson started in place of Karl-Anthony Towns (elbow) and delivered 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 136-96 win over the Chicago Bulls. He shot a perfect 7-of-7 from the field while providing his usual defensive presence. Robinson remains a strong category league option when starting, thanks to his rebounding, field-goal percentage, and defensive stats. If Towns misses additional time, Robinson should remain a strong streaming candidate, while Ariel Hukporti could continue to handle backup center minutes.