Cameron Payne Will Start on Thursday

Chicago Bulls point guard Cameron Payne will draw the start at point guard against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Kris Dunn (personal) is not available for this one, so Payne will get the emergency start. Payne could be a cheap DFS option, but he didn't play overly well last season. Zach LaVine is likely the […]

Dion Waiters, James Johnson Will Sit Out on Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Dion Waiters (ankle) and forward James Johnson (hernia) will both remain on the sideline for Thursday's game. There have not been any reports of Waiters increasing activity at practice. His timetable remains a question mark at the moment. Johnson should return to action shortly. He could be back in the rotation as […]

Justise Winslow is Doubtful on Thursday

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. This is the second game of a back-to-back set and Winslow sat out on Wednesday. It's highly unlikely that Winslow is ready to play without any practice time beforehand. Rodney McGruder and Derrick Jones Jr. should see increased playing time, […]

Wayne Ellington is Questionable on Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Ellington was forced to miss all of the preseason and the first game of the season due to a sore left ankle. The Heat have multiple players likely watching from the sidelines on Thursday. Josh Richardson should see […]

Omari Spellman is Doubtful for Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Omari Spellman (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Spellman scored seven points with three rebounds, one steal and one block in Wednesday's season opener. Miles Plumlee and Alex Poythress should gain some playing time if Spellman is forced to sit out.

Dwight Howard Will Sit Out on Thursday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (back) will sit out of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Howard reportedly still needs to get in more practice time before he's ready to return to the court. Ian Mahinmi should see plenty of minutes coming his way. Markieff Morris will likely see some playing time at center as […]

Wayne Ellington, Justise Winslow Doubtful for Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Wayne Ellington (ankle) and forward Justise Winslow (hamstring) are listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Ellington was able to practice on Monday, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll be ready for game action. Winslow has been limited in practice, so his status remains doubtful for Wednesday as […]

Stanley Johnson is Still Questionable on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson is still bothered by a toe issue he suffered during the preseason. This could be the type of issue that lingers around and forces him out of action every now and then. There isn't really a single […]

Jahlil Okafor Remains Questionable on Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. His status is still up in the air, so nothing will likely be confirmed until closer to game time. Anthony Davis is active and starting, so Okafor does not have much fantasy value. Cheick Diallo could grab some extra […]

Mike Muscala is Doubtful for Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Muscala (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed Tuesday's contest and could be sidelined once again on Thursday. T.J. McConnell and Amir Johnson would see increased playing time with Muscala out. McConnell is the better fantasy option here. Johnson does not make much of an impact […]

Wilson Chandler Will Not Play on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Head coach Brett Brown said Chandler is still "a ways away" from returning to the court. He should be considered out indefinitely. Jerryd Bayless (knee) and Zhaire Smith (foot) will join Chandler on the sideline against Chicago. T.J. McConnell […]

Larry Nance Jr. Won't Play on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's season opener against the Raptors. This injury could sideline Nance for a couple of games, but nothing long-term, hopefully. He is considered questionable for Friday's game at the moment. Tristan Thompson will get the start at center and should see big minutes against […]

Marquese Chriss is Doubtful for Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward/center Marquese Chriss (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. It sounds unlikely that Chriss is going to be healthy enough to play in this one. He has plenty of talent, but has not put in all together yet. Most fantasy owners can go ahead and […]

Dwight Howard Practices on Wednesday

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (back) went through practice for the third straight day on Wednesday. Howard remains questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Heat, but is heading in a positive direction. There should be more information about whether or not he'll be available after shootaround on Thursday. This sounds like a minor issue, […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play on Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jimmy Butler will play on Wednesday in the season opener against the Spurs. Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he's committed to finding a trade partner for Butler. It sounds like Butler is going to continue to practice and play in games until he's traded. Fantasy owners don't have anything to worry about […]

J.R. Smith Ruled Out for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Toronto Raptors. He was already doubtful heading into this one, so it's not surprising to see him officially ruled out. Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood should see extended run without Smith in the rotation. Smith isn't worth owning in […]

Cory Joseph Will Play on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Cory Joseph (knee) will be available to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Joseph suffered a minor knee injury during the preseason, but appears to have recovered. However, Joseph is not too high on the depth chart, so his minutes are going to be limited with the starting guards […]

Myles Turner Will Play on Wednesday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Myles Turner (ankle) will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies. Turner tweaked his ankle during practice on Monday. However, the Pacers expected Turner to be ready by Wednesday. He should see plenty of run in this one, but staying on the court has been difficult for Turner at times. Fantasy […]

Cristiano Felicio, Denzel Valentine Questionable for Thursday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Cristiano Da Silva Felicio (ankle) and guard/forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Felicio is not practicing on Wednesday, so it sounds unlikely that he will be ready. Felicio is buried in the depth chart, so there is no guarantee he'd play healthy. Valentine missed the […]

Jabari Parker Will Come Off Bench

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will come off the bench with the second unit in Thursday's season opener against the 76ers. Parker signed a two-year $40 million deal with Chicago over the offseason. He'll be the sixth man off the bench, but should still see plenty of playing time. Bobby Portis will operate as the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Start on Thursday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. will draw the start at center in Thursday's regular season opener against the 76ers. It didn't take long at all for Carter to take over as the starting center in Chicago. It'll be interesting to see how to minutes are split up between Carter and Robin Lopez. He'll be […]

Steven Adams is Questionable for Season Opener

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors. Adams is reportedly dealing with lower back stiffness, but it doesn't sound too serious. There is a good chance that Adams is able to play through the issue. Fantasy owners should get a better […]

Larry Nance Jr. Signs Extension with Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. has reportedly signed a contract extension. The deal is a four-year $45 million extension to stay in Cleveland. This shows that the Cavs clearly want Nance to be part of their future. He should see plenty of minutes and be heavily utilized in their offense this season. Nance is […]

Suns Waive Shaquille Harrison

Phoenix Suns guard Shaquille Harrison has been waived, according to Shams Charania. Isaiah Canaan, De'Anthony Melton, and Elie Okobo will fight for backup minutes behind Devin Booker. Okobo and Mason have potential to see increased roles as the season goes on. Both players could be worth stashing in certain formats, but likely won't have huge […]

Rudy Gay is On Track to Play Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (heel) participated in Monday's practice and is heading in the right direction for Wednesday's regular season opener. Gay missed the preseason finale due to a sore right heel. The Spurs were likely holding out Gay as a precaution, but he's back at practice which is a great sign. Fantasy […]

Dion Waiters is Sidelined for Wednesday's Season Opener

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (ankle) is not going to be active for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Orlando Magic. Waiters had ankle and foot surgery back in January, but doesn't seem to have made much progress. Wayne Ellington (ankle) could be sidelined on Wednesday as well. That means Josh Richardson will be looking […]

Mike Muscala Won't Play in Season Opener

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Mike Muscala (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. This was not surprising after seeing that Muscala was highly questionable on Monday. We could see Brown use a smaller lineup against the Celtics. T.J. McConnell could end up benefiting the most with Muscala sidelined for […]

Markelle Fultz Named Starting Shooting Guard

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has been named the starting shooting guard for Tuesday's season opener, according to head coach Brett Brown. It sounds like Brown has opted to use J.J. Redick in the second half in place of Fultz. It's going to be interesting to see what the 76ers decide to do with Fultz. […]

Jamal Crawford Signs with Suns

Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns. It's a one-year deal and Crawford will receive the veteran's minimum. Crawford is 38 years old, but somehow he's still able to shoot like a 20-year-old rookie. His defense has taken a dip lately, but Crawford never has an issue shooting the […]

Russell Westbrook Will Sit Out Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (knee) will not play in the regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Westbrook is still coming back from surgery and was listed as doubtful for this game last week. It's not surprising to see Westbrook sitting this one out. There is still a small […]