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Kyle Kuzma To Miss Third Straight Game Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers small/power forward Kyle Kuzma has been ruled out in advance of Sundays contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to a sprained left ankle. Kuzmas absence will mark his third consecutive game on the sidelines, with the Lakers having reallocated his minutes throughout the teams second unit. Kuzma has scuffled during his third professional campaign, seeing his scoring average drop to 11.1 points per contest. He has fallen out of season-long consideration in a large portion of fantasy formats, averaging more than six fewer shots per game than he did last season. His next chance at returning to the floor comes Tuesday versus a stingy Indiana defensive unit.

Al Horford Questionable To Return To Mix For Sunday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford has been listed as questionable to suit up for Sundays outing against the Brooklyn Nets due to left knee and left hamstring soreness. Horford has been held out of the teams two previous contests due to the ailments with Mike Scott having entered the starting five on both occasions, a role that he would be likely to retain should Horford ultimately be held out again. Horford has proven to once again be a solid stat sheet stuffer on a nightly basis during his first year with Philadelphia, following in near lockstep with his averages from last year. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on his status.

LeBron James Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James has been tagged as questionable to participate in Sundays contest versus the Atlanta Hawks due to right elbow soreness. James put together an impressive performance Friday against Miami despite the ailment and has not yet missed a game this year, so the designation could be precautionary. Fellow point guard Rajon Rondo has been listed as probable to play, and would likely see an increased workload should James be held out. No matter who mans the point for Los Angeles will have an advantageous matchup versus a Hawks defensive unit allowing the second-most DFS points per game to the opposition on a nightly basis.