Aaron Holiday Gets Another Start

Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday will get another chance in the starting five for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Holiday dropped 18 points and did a solid job against Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday. He should see around 30 minutes here and is worth looking at as a cheap DFS option.

Myles Turner Officially Ruled Out for Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Turner has been making progress, but the team isn't going to rush him back to the court. However, Turner should be back in the lineup within the next few games. Goga Bitadze (concussion) will join Turner on the […]

Justise Winslow Enters Concussion Protocol

Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (head) has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. The team is hopeful that Winslow doesn't miss much time, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to play on Friday. Duncan Robinson will likely jump into the starting five, while Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro will get more chances off the […]

D'Angelo Russell is Probable for Friday

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Russell has missed the last three games due to a right ankle issue. Ky Bowman will head to the bench and lose most of his streaming appeal with Russell starting to the starting five. However, fantasy owners […]

Terrence Ross Ruled Out for Second Straight Game

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ross will miss his second game in a row, but head coach Steve Clifford said Ross might play able to play on Saturday. Michael Carter-Williams played well off the bench on Wednesday and will likely be asked to […]

Myles Turner Has A Chance to Play on Friday

Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Turner has missed the last four games due to a Grade 1 ankle sprain. Goga Bitadze (concussion) has already been ruled out for this one. Domantas Sabonis will be asked to hold down the fort, assuming […]

Lonzo Ball Will Suit Up on Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (groin) will be active for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was listed as probable on the injury report, so it's not surprising to see him suiting up here. He's been reliable for the Pelicans through the first seven games of the season. Fantasy owners can go ahead […]

Shabazz Napier is Expected to Sit Out

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Shabazz Napier (hamstring) is in danger of missing his second straight game on Friday. Napier is a game-time decision, but is listed as doubtful on the injury report. The Wolves will already be without Jeff Teague (illness) on Friday. Jarrett Culver will be asked to step up once again with the Wolves […]

Jeff Teague Has Been Ruled Out for Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Teague was unable to play on Wednesday as well, so he'll sit out another game due to illness. Shabazz Napier (hamstring) is doubtful to play in this one, so Jarrett Culver could be looking at another start. […]

Eric Gordon Will Play on Saturday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (hamstring) will be back in action for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He suffered a hamstring injury on Monday, but appears to be ready to go on Saturday. It'll only be a one game absence for Gordon, but he's been awful this season. Fantasy owners may want to consider […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Ruled Out for Friday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Smith has been away from the team due to a death in the family, but rejoined the Knicks on Thursday. The Knicks don't feel that Smith is ready to play yet, so he'll sit this one […]

DeAndre Jordan Ruled Out on Friday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jordan suffered a sprained left ankle on Monday and has been limited since then. Jarrett Allen should draw the start at center on Friday and will see 30 plus minutes. Nicolas Claxton will see backup minutes off […]

Chandler Hutchison Jumps Into Starting Five

Chicago Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison will join the starting five for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Otto Porter (foot) is going to be sidelined for that one and likely longer. Hutchison scored nine points, four rebounds, and one assists during his 29 minutes on Wednesday. He's worth a look in deep leagues, but that's […]

Otto Porter Has Been Ruled Out for Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Porter exited Wednesday's game with a left foot issue, but did check back into the game. It's a soft tissue issue, so it's difficult to put a timetable on Porter's return, according to head coach Jim Boylen. Porter […]

Ben Simmons is Out Next Three Games

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (shoulder) is expected to miss at least the next three games for the team. Simmons suffered a sprained right AC joint during Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The X-rays were negative, but he won't be re-evaluated again until Sunday. The Sixers will probably use a committee approach to fill […]

Cam Reddish is Probable for Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's dealing with a sore right shoulder, but was able to play fine on Wednesday. The Hawks are likely just being cautious here with their young rookie. Reddish doesn't have great stats to start the season, but should […]

J.J. Redick is Listed as Questionable Versus Raptors

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Redick is dealing with a right knee bruise, so they team may take the cautious approach here. Fantasy owners won't have a better idea until after shootaround on Friday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Frank Jackson would see increased […]

Lonzo Ball is Probable for Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (groin) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He left Monday's game due to a leg cramp, so this issue is new information. However, it doesn't seem to big a huge deal and he should be fine after a day or so off. Fantasy owners […]

Jaylen Brown is Back on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed a week of action while dealing with an illness. Brown doesn't expect to be under a minutes limit on Thursday. Marcus Smart will head back to the second unit, while Carsen Edwards and Grant […]

Mitchell Robinson Has Been Ruled Out for Friday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He will be placed in the league's mandatory concussion protocol system, so he could be looking at a multiple game absence. Bobby Portis is expected to start, while Taj Gibson will see more minutes off the bench.

Justise Winslow is Listed as Questionable on Thursday

Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (head) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He returned from a two game absence on Tuesday, but continues to deal with lingering headaches. Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro would see more chances, assuming Winslow doesn't suit up. Fantasy owners will need to check back closer […]

Blake Griffin Cleared for Basketball Activities

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (knee, hamstring) has been cleared for basketball activities, which is a positive step forward. He's listed as day-to-day and has a chance of suiting up for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Griffin is close to making his regular season debut, which means Markieff Morris and Christian Wood will be […]

Derrick Rose is Listed as Day-to-Day

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) is listed as day-to-day, so there's a chance that he suits up for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Rose has missed the last three games while nursing a sore hamstring. The Pistons may ease Rose back into action due to his large injury history. Fantasy owners might have […]

Derrick Favors is Feeling Better on Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (knee) said he was feeling better after Thursday's practice. He returned from a three game absence on Monday, but played only eight minutes in that one. Favors is playing decent in New Orleans, but needs a bigger role to have a better stat line going forward. He's expected to […]

Myles Turner is Listed as Questionable Versus Pistons

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He injured his ankle last week and was expected to miss roughly two weeks of action. Goga Bitadze (concussion) is out, so having Turner back would be huge versus Andre Drummond. The Pacers will have a better idea […]

Goga Bitadze Ruled Out for Friday

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He's been playing great in the absence of Myles Turner (ankle), but this is a tough blow to the Pacers. Luckily, Domantas Sabonis is healthy, so he'll be leaned on more with Bitadze sidelined. Bitadze has nice upside, […]

Jeremy Lamb Won't Suit Up on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This will be the second game in a row that Lamb has missed due to an ankle issue. Aaron Holiday is expected to start once again, while T.J. Warren will see more minutes as well. Holiday is worth […]

Paul Millsap Limited on Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (head) was limited during Thursday's practice, but is expected to be fine for Friday's game. Millsap was forced to exit Tuesday's game with a cut on his forehead that required 11 stitches. However, he's not on the injury report and should suit up for Friday's contest against the 76ers. Fantasy […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Rejoins Knicks on Thursday

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (personal) has been sidelined since Sunday due to a death in the family. He rejoined the team on Thursday and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Frank Ntilikina and RJ Barrett have stepped up with the Knicks lacking guard depth lately. It's unclear […]

DeAndre Jordan is Limited in Practice

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (ankle) was limited during Thursday's practice and is questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jordan is dealing with a sprained left ankle, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out. Jarrett Allen would see his minutes and go and be a popular DFS candidate without […]