Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Key Injuries

Week 3 of the 2024-25 season includes the first off day for the entire league, as no one will play on Election Day (Tuesday). All 30 teams are in action on Monday, with games scheduled to begin every 15 minutes, starting at 7 PM Eastern. As is the case every week, fantasy managers will have some significant injuries to navigate as they set their rosters, especially in leagues in which the lineups lock for the week on Monday evening. Here are some of the most impactful injuries in fantasy basketball heading into Week 3.

Paul George and Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

Well, this weekend brought about some clarity regarding the statuses of George (knee) and Embiid (knee). Both have been participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages with their teammates, with the former reportedly closer to a return. George is officially questionable for Monday’s game in Phoenix, while Embiid remains sidelined. Philadelphia plays four games without a back-to-back in Week 3, but expecting George to appear in all four games may be unrealistic, given the time missed.

As for Embiid, does he play in either of Philadelphia’s games in Los Angeles (Wednesday vs. LAC, Friday vs. LAL)? Or does the return wait until the 76ers’ home game against Charlotte on Sunday? Andre Drummond (Embiid), Kelly Oubre Jr., and Caleb Martin (George) are three players directly impacted by George and Embiid’s statuses. Tyrese Maxey’s efficiency may improve once those two are cleared to play.

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Curry has missed the Warriors’ last three games with a left peroneal strain, but a return appears to be on the horizon. He went through his entire pregame routine ahead of Saturday’s overtime win in Houston and is considered questionable for Monday’s game against the Wizards. Saturday’s starting backcourt consisted of Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody, while Buddy Hield remained in a reserve role.

Which of Podziemski or Moody moves to the bench once Curry returns? Or could it be both? One change made after Curry’s injury was to move Jonathan Kuminga to the bench, with Steve Kerr citing the team’s offensive spacing as a reason why. Kuminga’s played well…

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Publish date : 2024-11-04 14:00:00

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