UPDATE: Giddey and Vucevic are available.
Josh Giddey ($9,500) has been fantastic recently. Over his last 12 games played, he’s put up at least 45 FPTS in 11 with nine over 50, four over 60 and a high of 73 FPTS. He’s also missed five games over that span due to an ankle injury. He’s questionable for Thursday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a forearm injury. There’s been no mention of when the injury occurred or the severity of it. Giddey did pay 36 minutes on Monday.
Nikola Vucevic ($7,800) is also questionable with a back issue. He played 29 minutes on Monday.
If Giddey is unable to go, that puts more on the plate for Coby White ($8,300), while Kevin Huerter ($5,900) could also see an uptick in playmaking opportunities. Dalen Terry ($3,200) could enter the starting lineup for Giddey, or Patrick Williams ($3,400) could get the nod if Billy Donovan wants more size. Lonzo Ball ($4,700) has missed the last 12 games due to a wrist injury. He’s also questionable and is an option to start.
If Vucevic is uable to play, then Zach Collins ($3,500) and Jalen Smith ($3,000) will see extended playing time. Collins and Smith have alternated places on the depth chart over the last two games. Collins played four and 18 minutes while Smith received 15 and four minutes. There’s uncertainty as to who would get the starting nod, but both should play over 20 minutes if Vucevic is out.
