Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Key Injuries

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Week 20 marks the beginning of the playoffs in Yahoo! public and default leagues. And there are many availability issues for fantasy managers to sift through, whether it’s legitimate injuries or teams looking to improve their draft lottery odds. Let’s look at some key players whose statuses impact how managers approach Week 20.

PG/SG Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Curry is dealing with a right lower back strain and is considered questionable for the Warriors’ March 17 matchup with the Nuggets. As a top-10 player, missing time due to the injury would significantly impact the Warriors’ rotation and fantasy basketball. Multiple Warriors would see their fantasy values affected in this scenario. Buddy Hield (29 percent rostered, Yahoo!) may have the most to gain regarding fantasy value, as he could return to the starting lineup.

Moses Moody (15 percent), who has fared well as a starter, is another player who may pick up more scoring opportunities if Curry has to sit. Jimmy Butler isn’t available on any waiver wire, but his usage would increase if the Warriors were to be without their top scorer. Lastly, Brandin Podziemski (59 percent) could return during Week 20, with Warriors coach Steve Kerr saying on Saturday that the team is targeting Tuesday (vs. MIL) for the second-year guard’s return from a back strain.

SF/PF LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

James has missed the Lakers’ last four games with a strained groin. On Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the 40-year-old forward is expected to miss at least another week, so he won’t be available for the Lakers’ four-game Week 20 slate. James went through his first on-court workout since the injury before the March 16 win over the Suns, but the clear priority will be to ensure he’s at full strength for the postseason. Dalton Knecht (25 percent) is worth a look in deeper points leagues, but the rookie has provided limited value in category leagues.

Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown: LeBron James has his first on-court workout today – with ESPN footage – plus a Lakers return timetable update: pic.twitter.com/xTeiMRblnp

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March…

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