We've got nine NBA games on the docket for the final day of 2022. Here's a look at the day's injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.
NBA Injury Report: December 31
Reggie Jackson (Achilles) – questionable
Nicolas Batum (ankle) – questionable
If Jackson sits, John Wall will have more value as the lead point guard. Batum's absence would mean more minutes for Norman Powell and Terance Mann.
Ben Simmons (illness) – probable
Joe Harris (knee) – OUT
Simmons should be in. With Harris out, Seth Curry and Royce O'Neale remain Brooklyn's top wing players.
Evan Mobley (ankle) – questionable
Darius Garland (thumb) – questionable
If Mobley sits, Kevin Love becomes a filler play in DFS lineups. Garland's absence would mean more run for Donovan Mitchell and Raul Neto.
Zach LaVine (injury management) – expected to play
LaVine said he expects to play but we'll know more as the day goes on.
Jalen Brunson (hip) – questionable
Immanuel Quickley will continue to be a solid DFS addition if Brunson is out.
Luka Doncic (ankle) – probable
Doncic has been on fire of late. He's an excellent player to build a DFS lineup around and should be in for this game.
Devin Vassell (knee) – doubtful
With Vassell set to miss another game, Jeremy Sochan and Keldon Johnson have some added value in San Antonio's offense.
Herbert Jones (conditioning) – TBD
Jones didn't play Friday despite being cleared, so his conditioning isn't up to the mark yet. The Pelicans might hold him out again Saturday.
Rudy Gobert (illness) – TBD
Gobert was a late scratch Friday with an illness. If he sits again, Naz Reid is the big value play on this slate.
Tyrese Maxey (foot) – TBD
Maxey returned to the floor Friday, but struggled in his limited minutes. The 76ers might play him off the bench in a limited fashion again or just give him the night off.
Jimmy Butler (injury management) – available
This is an all-time stunner for the Heat, who have made a player's status clear ahead of time. There's a good chance the team starts messing with this designation throughout the day but for now Butler is set to be in the lineup to close out 2022.