Fantasy basketball Week 12 Injury Report: Victor Wembanyama makes his return

Another week, and another loaded injury report. However, in the case of one play, trade rumors that have grown louder by the day may complicate his availability until a decision is made. That’s not a good thing for fantasy managers, who can definitely use some clarity as they look to adjust their rosters. However, there was some good news on the injury front: Victor Wembanyama returned after a two-game absence, and the 76ers are getting healthier. Here’s a look at some of the impactful injury situations during Week 12 in fantasy basketball.

G Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

Young, who has missed Atlanta’s last five games with a quad contusion, was listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans. However, while fantasy managers know that Nickeil Alexander-Walker (49 percent rostered, Yahoo!) will be the starting point guard when Young is out, they’ve got another variable to consider. Young has been the subject of trade rumors recently, with ESPN’s Shams Charania reporting on Tuesday that the player and his agent are working with the franchise to make a deal happen.

If that’s indeed the case, why would the Hawks put Young back on the court if there is any question about his quad injury? For fantasy managers relying on the point guard for high-level value, this season has been a disappointment. Now, they may not get any value from Young until he’s traded. And it’s impossible to gauge how a trade will affect his fantasy value without knowing the destination.

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F/C Jalen Smith, Chicago Bulls

Wednesday’s game between the Bulls and Pistons will be the second that Smith has missed since entering the league’s concussion protocol. With Zach Collins already sidelined with a toe injury, the Bulls are light on options behind starting center Nikola Vučević. For Monday’s loss to the Celtics, Lachlan Olbrich (less than one percent) played 12 minutes off the bench. There’s no need to consider adding him.

Fantasy managers looking at the Bulls roster for low-rostered options are best served focusing on the backcourt, even with Coby White returning from a calf injury on Monday. Josh Giddey…

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