Fantasy Basketball Playoff Primer, Part 3: Which injured players are worth holding heading into the postseason?

With the fantasy basketball playoffs right around the corner, your roster decisions over the next two weeks could be the difference between a championship and an early exit. Injuries are unavoidable this time of year — so how do you manage them? Here’s the breakdown of every notable injured player heading into the stretch run, along with whether I would hold or drop them.

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Part 3: What to Do About Injured Players

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors | 🟢 HOLD

Reports suggest that Curry will be re-evaluated on Sunday. He’s been dealing with runner’s knee and the pain and swelling hasn’t subsided yet. Curry’s been out since Feb. 3, missing the All-Star Game and the last nine games for the Dubs. Keep holding because there hasn’t been an indication that the medical staff plans to shut him down. All we can do is wait and stash him, hoping he returns to help the Warriors climb higher in the Western Conference standings.

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Insurance policies: Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks | 🟢 HOLD

Giannis is recovering from his second right calf strain of the season — same leg, same injury. While there hasn’t been a definite timeline on when he’ll play, he’s progressed to 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work at practice. Live contact is next, but it sounds like he’s still at least a couple of weeks away from coming back. I’m growing concerned, but you can’t cut Giannis at this point until he’s definitively ruled out for the season. The Bucks are only one game behind the Hornets for the final play-in spot, so getting Antetokounmpo back should be a priority.

Insurance policies: Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis

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Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns | 🟢 HOLD

Book has played just 13 of 23 games since Jan. 1; far from ideal for fantasy managers. He strained his right hip after recently returning from an ankle sprain, so at this point, he’s just trying to get healthy. Dillon Brooks, missing 4-6 weeks on top of…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-02-26 15:43:00

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