NBA injury report, March 16: Updates for Tyrese Haliburton, Jamal Murray, Brook Lopez, Jaden Ivey, more

We have just five games on Thursday's NBA slate, with one lone nationally televised contest taking place at night on NBATV. Here's a look at the day's injury report, along with the relevant fantasy and betting implications.

NBA Injury Report: March 16

Jamal Murray (injury management) – probable

Murray should be in for the Nuggets. If he's downgraded, Reggie Jackson will be the lead point guard for Denver.

Jaden Ivey (protocols) – probable
Marvin Bagley (ankle) – OUT

Ivey should get big minutes in this one for the tanking Pistons. With Bagley out, James Wiseman will command most of the frontcourt minutes here.

No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.

No notable day-to-day injuries for either team at this time.

Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) – questionable
T.J. McConnell (back) – questionable
Myles Turner (back) – questionable
Buddy Hield (foot) – questionable

The Pacers could start to tank even though they are in play for the No. 10 seed. Isaiah Jackson and Andrew Nembhard should be solid DFS filler plays assuming a few key guys for Indiana get ruled out.

Brook Lopez (ankle) – questionable
Grayson Allen (foot) – OUT
Jae Crowder (calf) – probable

If Lopez is out, Bobby Portis should see more playing time. Pat Connaughton gets a boost with Allen sidelined.

Torrey Craig (heel) – probable

Craig should be in for Phoenix.

  
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