:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71761471/1245621183.0.jpg "NBA injury report, December 17: Updates for Paul George, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bradley Beal, more")
We've got seven games on Saturday's NBA slate, with action tipping off in the late afternoon. Here's a look at the day's injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.
NBA Injury Report: December 17
Bradley Beal (hamstring) – questionable
Kristaps Porzingis (back) – available
Porzingis is officially in. Beal practiced Friday, so it seems like he could be back for this game. Corey Kispert will be most affected from a fantasy/DFS standpoint if Beal does return.
Paul George (knee) – questionable
Reggie Jackson (Achilles) – questionable
Luke Kennard (calf) – available
Kawhi Leonard (injury management) – available
If Jackson doesn't play, John Wall will be the primary creator for LA. If George sits, Leonard will gain a ton of value as the primary scorer.
Jimmy Butler (injury management) – probable
Tyler Herro (ankle) – probable
Bam Adebayo (ankle) – questionable
Kyle Lowry (knee) – questionable
Victor Oladipo (injury management) – probable
The Heat have actually listed every player on this report but we're focusing on the key guys here. Butler, Herro and Oladipo are all solid plays. We'll see who's available before providing more fantasy/DFS outlooks.
Jakob Poeltl (knee) – probable
Poeltl will make his return to the court and should be a solid filler play as an interior scorer and rebounder.
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.
Alperen Sengun (ankle) – probable
Tari Eason (ankle) – probable
Both big men should be in for Houston, although Eason might be the smarter DFS play depending on price point.
Jrue Holiday (illness) – probable
Khris Middleton (knee) – OUT
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) – questionable
Middleton is out with a knee injury, while Holiday should come back in. The big question is Antetokounmpo, who will impact everyone on the floor. If he sits, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez will benefit in fantasy and DFS formats.
No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.
Deandre Ayton (ankle) – OUT
Cam Payne (foot) – OUT
Ayton is out, so Bismack Biyombo might start. Torrey Craig should also get some run. With Payne out, Chris Paul becomes the main point guard in this rotation.