Fantasy managers and bettors face a complex landscape in the NBA as teams adjust their lineups. Injury reports are extensive, and availability is key. Value can be found in players inheriting minutes on tanking rosters.
Kristaps Porziņģis is keeping an open mind about his future as he enters the final weeks of his stint with the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old big man is playing well and appears to be healthy. He is looking forward to sharing the floor with Stephen Curry.
Alperen Şengün has experienced ups and downs this season alongside the Rockets. Since the All-Star break, he’s become more efficient on fewer shot attempts. His field goal percentage has increased from 49.7-percent to 57.9-percent after February 11th.
Stephen Curry is set to return for the Warriors after missing 27 consecutive games due to a right knee injury. He is expected to play around 25 minutes against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Curry last played on January 30 against Detroit.
The Houston Rockets have clinched a postseason berth. With their seeding essentially set, there’s talk of resting two-time All-Star center Alperen Sengun. He’s been dealing with a back injury of late, and earlier in the season, he missed time with an ankle injury.
Kevin Durant has been one of the league’s best closers. Since the All-Star break, Durant has arguably been the NBA’s best closer by volume in the clutch, leading the league in clutch field goal percentage over that stretch. He’s maintained his elite efficiency despite playing in 14 clutch games, tied for the league lead.
The Golden State Warriors will host the Houston Rockets on April 5, 2026. The Warriors will be looking to break a three-game losing streak. Fred VanVleet and Jimmy Butler are out for the season.
Daniel Gafford will not return to the game against the Lakers after suffering a right shoulder injury. He exited the game in obvious pain during the fourth quarter. Marvin Bagley is the favourite to replace Gafford in the starting lineup against the Clippers if Gafford is unable to play.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected after receiving a technical foul. Forward Naji Marshall was also ejected moments later from the bench after his second technical. The ejections happened during the Mavericks’ loss to the Magic.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has responded to criticism from former owner Mark Cuban. Cuban had expressed regret over selling the franchise and questioned the trade involving Luka Doncic. Kidd also voiced support for the Mavericks’ current ownership.
