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Lakers star Luka Doncic gets 16th technical foul rescinded

Sun Mar 22 7:51pm ET
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Luka Doncic will be in the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Detroit after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul that would have triggered an automatic one-game suspension.

Doncic received a technical foul late in the third quarter of Saturday's win over the Orlando Magic, a double technical that was also called on Magic center Goga Bitadze. The incident happened while Doncic was at the free-throw line, with both players exchanging words before officials assessed the penalties. The call brought Doncic to the suspension limit, and the Lakers quickly appealed.

The league ruled Sunday that the technical would be rescinded, keeping Doncic at 15 and clearing him for Monday's road game against the Pistons. It wasn't the first time he has flirted with that line -- during his Dallas years, his 16th technical was also overturned on two separate occasions, allowing him to avoid the mandatory suspension.

Saturday's incident didn't slow him much in the box score. Even after a rough second half (2-for-13 from the floor, 0-for-7 from three), Doncic finished with 33 points and eight assists as Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to nine.


For the season, Doncic is averaging 33.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 8.4 assists over 59 games. He'll have to avoid getting another technical foul during the Lakers' final 11 games of the season, or the automatic suspension will be triggered -- for real this time.

Player Notes
Kevin Porter Jr. Sun Mar 22 8:10pm

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his third straight absence because of right knee inflammation. His continued absence keeps Ryan Rollins in an expanded role after he delivered 26 points, three three-pointers, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in 33 minutes in his last start. Rollins has been solid all season and is worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. could continue battling for minutes, while Cam Thomas should remain in the rotation.

Jalen Johnson Sun Mar 22 7:50pm

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of left shoulder inflammation after missing the previous contest. If Johnson remains out, Atlanta could again lean on Mouhamed Gueye, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jonathan Kuminga for extra minutes. Gueye impressed in his last start with 16 points, four three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes, giving him deep-league streaming appeal. Risacher could also remain on the streaming radar after scoring 17 points off the bench, while Kuminga may see additional frontcourt opportunities.

Collin Murray-Boyles Sun Mar 22 7:50pm

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will miss Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns, extending his absence to 11 straight contests because of a lingering thumb injury. The rookie was recently upgraded to questionable prior to this game, which could signal progress toward a potential return soon. In the meantime, Jakob Poeltl should continue anchoring the middle after finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 35 minutes in his last game. Sandro Mamukelashvili remains a deep-league streaming option as the primary backup center.

Joel Embiid Sun Mar 22 7:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (oblique) will not play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues to recover from a right oblique strain. His absence keeps Adem Bona in the starting lineup after the second-year center produced 16 points, five rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in 27 minutes in his last outing. Andre Drummond should also continue seeing steady backup minutes after posting eight rebounds and four blocks in 21 minutes. Both bigs are worth considering as short-term streamers, while Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe may have to carry more of the offense.

Grayson Allen Sun Mar 22 7:30pm

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to manage a left knee issue, marking his fourth straight absence. His continued absence keeps Collin Gillespie in a larger role after the starting guard logged 33 minutes with 18 points, four three-pointers, four rebounds, and six assists in his last start. Gillespie should remain on the short-term streaming radar while the Suns work through injuries. Devin Booker should continue carrying a heavy offensive load, while Jalen Green may also see increased scoring opportunities.

Josh Hart Sun Mar 22 7:20pm

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing one contest with a right knee issue. Hart should resume his usual starting role and minutes workload after averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games. His ability to contribute across categories keeps him rostered in standard leagues. Hart's return likely pushes Mohamed Diawara back into a smaller bench role, while Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns continue leading New York's offensive usage.

Naz Reid Sun Mar 22 7:20pm

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics after missing two games with a right ankle sprain. Reid should resume his usual role as a key reserve behind Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, providing scoring and defensive stats off the bench. Over his last five games, Reid has averaged 12.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 24.7 minutes while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. His return likely pushes Joan Beringer out of the rotation.

Jaylen Brown Sun Mar 22 7:10pm

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being listed as probable because of a left quad contusion. The All-Star wing appears set to handle his usual workload after avoiding an absence. Brown has averaged 30.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over his last five games while logging 36.8 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats. His availability likely keeps Baylor Scheierman in a limited bench role, while Jayson Tatum and Derrick White should continue leading Boston's offense.

Jalen Williams Sun Mar 22 7:00pm

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is expected to play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing time with a right hamstring strain. The 24-year-old could see his workload managed initially, but he should quickly reclaim a key role next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Williams is averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.1 minutes across 26 games, giving him strong category-league value. His return likely cuts into the minutes of Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, lowering their short-term streaming appeal in standard formats.

Luka Doncic Sun Mar 22 6:50pm

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be available for Monday's game against Detroit after the league rescinded his 16th technical foul, removing the automatic one-game suspension. Doncic continues to deliver elite fantasy production, averaging 39.8 points, 5.4 three-pointers, 7.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 2.6 steals across his last five games while logging 39.2 minutes. He remains a must-start in all formats and a clear first-round value. Austin Reaves should continue seeing consistent touches as a secondary creator, while LeBron James remains heavily involved offensively.

Peyton Watson Sun Mar 22 8:30am

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Portland after missing extended time with a right hamstring strain. Reports suggest he has a good chance to return, though he could face a minutes limit after the long layoff. Before the injury, Watson was averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 30.7 minutes. He is worth monitoring in standard leagues, but managers may want to see his workload first. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther could see fewer minutes once Watson is back.

Stephen Curry Sun Mar 22 8:20am

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) will miss the team's next two games as he continues recovering from right knee soreness, with another evaluation scheduled when the team returns home Tuesday. Curry has begun increasing his on-court workload and could be nearing a return if that checkup goes well. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton should continue seeing expanded backcourt roles and streaming appeal. Both guards offer fantasy value for scoring and assists, while Draymond Green may also handle more playmaking responsibilities during Curry's absence.

Nicolas Claxton Sun Mar 22 8:10am

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will not play Sunday against Sacramento as the team manages his workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) already ruled out for the season and Noah Clowney (wrist) sidelined, Brooklyn could rely more on smaller lineups. Danny Wolf recently posted eight points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes as a starter, while Josh Minott added 22 points, six three-pointers, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 26 minutes in a recent game. Both are worth a look as deep-league streaming options.

Russell Westbrook Sun Mar 22 8:00am

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (foot) will not play Sunday against the Nets because of right foot soreness. The veteran guard's absence could open more backcourt minutes for Killian Hayes and Devin Carter. Hayes recently produced eight points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 21 minutes, while Carter scored 24 points with three three-pointers, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 16 minutes in his last appearance. Carter stands out as a deep-league scoring streamer. Nique Clifford could also see increased usage after posting 15 points, three three-pointers, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a recent start.

Luka Doncic Sun Mar 22 7:50am

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is expected to miss Monday's game against Detroit after picking up his 16th technical foul Saturday, though the team has reportedly filed an appeal. The Slovenian superstar dominated in his last outing, recording 33 points, eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals. With 38.1 percent of the team's usage vacating the lineup, Austin Reaves and LeBron James become elite DFS plays. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia are viable short-term streamers in deep formats for three-point and defensive contributions. Expect a significant usage bump for Reaves, who currently averages 34.5 minutes per game.

Kyle Kuzma Sun Mar 22 7:40am

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) will not return to Saturday's game against Phoenix after exiting because of right Achilles tightness. Kuzma provided an early scoring boost before the injury, finishing with 20 points, three three-pointers, and a block in 24 minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Milwaukee could lean more on Ousmane Dieng, who recently logged 11 points, one three-pointer, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes as a starter. Dieng shapes up as a deep-league streamer, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still sidelined, while Bobby Portis (ribs) could also take on a larger offensive role if cleared.

Darius Garland Sun Mar 22 2:00am

Clippers' G Darius Garland recorded a double-double, scoring 41 points with 11 assists in a 138-131 win over Dallas on Saturday, Mar. 21.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sun Mar 22 2:00am

Oklahoma City's G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on 17-of-27 shooting in a 132-111 win over Washington on Saturday, Mar. 21.

Victor Wembanyama Sat Mar 21 7:50pm

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) will play Saturday against Indiana after being listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. The All-Star big man continues to produce elite fantasy numbers when active. Over his last five games, he has averaged 28.8 points, 3.8 three-pointers, 11.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.4 blocks in 31.7 minutes. He remains an automatic start in all formats because of his rare ability to contribute across every category. His presence keeps Luke Kornet in a limited reserve role, while De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle should continue handling key scoring responsibilities.

Draymond Green Sat Mar 21 7:30pm

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta after being listed as questionable with lower-back soreness. The veteran remains a key facilitator and defensive anchor, even when scoring is limited. In his last outing, Green finished with zero points but contributed five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes. His availability is important with Kristaps Porzingis (back) and Al Horford (calf) still sidelined, which should keep Green locked into meaningful minutes. He remains valuable in category leagues for his assists and defensive stats, while Gui Santos and Quinten Post (foot) could continue seeing frontcourt opportunities.


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