Ish Smith's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Detroit Pistons point guard Ish Smith has been reliable this season but is expected to see a significant drop in value shortly after the break. Smith jumped into the starting point guard spot about two months ago when Reggie Jackson (ankle) went down. Jackson was projected to miss six to eight weeks and is expected […]

Vince Carter Expected to Stay in Sacramento

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Vince Carter is expected to spend the rest of the season in Sacramento. There were rumors of a buyout, but the Kings reportedly said they prefer not to buy out Carter. The Raptors would have been an ideal fit for the 41-year-old veteran, but there is a chance he signs with Toronto […]

Reggie Jackson Will Likely Miss A Few More Weeks

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (ankle) has missed roughly two months with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and will likely be out even longer. Head coach Stan Van Gundy told reporters he is unsure when Jackson will be back on the court. He was projected to miss six to eight weeks but could be a […]

Klay Thompson Hopeful to Stay in Golden State

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson said that he "hopefully" will re-sign with the Warriors. He will not have a chance to test free agency until July of 2019. "Playing for one team your whole career is definitely special. Only so many guys have done it in professional sports, so it’ll be a goal of […]

Frank Ntilikina Wants to Start

New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina said he would love to start at point guard if head coach Jeff Hornacek replaces Jarrett Jack in the starting lineup. After the loss to the Wizards on Wednesday, Hornacek told reporters he'd likely change the starting lineup after the All-Star break. The most obvious candidate to lose […]

Gordon Hayward Will Travel With Team

Boston Celtics guard/forward Gordon Hayward (leg) said he plans to start traveling with the team in March. He continues to make progress, but has no timetable for his return. Hayward is considered doubtful to return this season. The Celtics are playing fine without him and aren't going to rush him back on the court. Owners […]

Joel Embiid Will Participate in All-Star Weekend

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will participate in all three off his events this weekend. Expect Embiid to participate in the All-Star Game, the Rising Stars event and Skills Challenge. On Friday, Embiid will start alongside teammates Dario Saric and Ben Simmons for the World team. Embiid did not play on Wednesday due to […]

Timberwolves Not Interested in Derrick Rose

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said the organization is not planning on signing free-agent point guard Derrick Rose. Rose was waived by the Utah Jazz last week after a three-team trade at the deadline sent him to Utah. Rumors started saying he might rejoin former head coach Tom Thibodeau, but that is unlikely. Rose's future […]

Chandler Parsons' Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons returned on Wednesday but could see less playing time in the second half. Parsons played for the first time since Dec. 27, but fantasy owners should not get their hopes up. He played 12 minutes, scoring five points with one rebound and two assists. When healthy, Parsons can be a […]

Brandan Wright Adds Insurance to Rockets

Houston Rockets forward/center Brandan Wright is expected to compete with Nene Hilario for minutes as backup center in the Rockets rotation. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said Wright will be "insurance, mostly" but could find his way into playing time. He's going to struggle to find playing time behind Hilario and Tarik Black. D'Antoni said, "He’s a good […]

Andrew Harrison's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison has shot his way into consistent minutes in the Grizzlies rotation. Harrison has played at least 30 minutes and scored 23 or more points in two of his last three games. The one dud came against Russell Westbrook, and Harrison picked up five quick fouls, which led to him only […]

Zach Randolph's Second-Half Fantasy Outlook

Sacramento Kings forward/center Zach Randolph was playing some terrific basketball heading into the All-Star break. Z-Bo was averaging 15.4 points and 8.0 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over his last nine starts. He was rested in Sacramento's final game before the break but said he's been benefiting from consistent minutes. The Kings started JaKarr Sampson over […]

Manu Ginobili Should Return Next Week

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (foot) is expected to return after the All-Star break. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Ginobili's injury does not "appear to be anything severe." Ginobili was injured in the third quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets. He limped to the locker room and was unable to return. […]

Gary Harris is Probable Against Bucks

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Gary Harris (foot) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The injury is being called a bruised right mid-foot, but Harris is expected to suit up on Thursday. He had the same injury last month and it did not cost him any games. He should be out there […]

John Henson Won't Play Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (hamstring) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He will miss his third straight game on Thursday. The Bucks want to be cautious heading into the All-Star break. Thon Maker will likely draw the start with Tyler Zeller backing him up. Neither player can be trusted […]

Jamal Murray is Proable for Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (chest) is probable for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He told reporters he is playing in Friday's Rising Stars Challenge "no matter what." He was listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs and played 38 minutes in that contest. Afterwards he said he was in "constant pain" […]

Kenneth Faried Ruled Out Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Kenneth Faried (personal) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It is unclear why Faried is away from the team, but it likely is because he was not dealt at the deadline. He's owed $13.7 million in 2018-19, but is not currently part of the Nuggets rotation. Faried […]

Torrey Craig is Not With The Team

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Torrey Craig (personal) is not with the team and is questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. He's not in the G-League either, so it is unclear why Craig is not currently with the Nuggets. Malik Beasley will see additional playing time if Craig does not join the team before […]

Jusuf Nurkic is Questionable Against Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (back, calf) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. The Blazers have just one game left before the break, so they may elect to be cautious with Nurkic. He left Sunday's game after playing just 14 minutes, so the Blazers may hold out him to get […]

Chandler Parsons Could Play on Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Parsons "plans" to play on Wednesday, but will be under heavy restrictions. He has missed 20 straight games and has not played in a game since December 27, but could return on Wednesday. He's not someone worth targeting in […]

JaMychal Green is Questionable on Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center JaMychal Green (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chandler Parsons (knee) is also listed as questionable, but the team may elect to be cautious with Parsons and rest him into the break. Jarell Martin would see increased playing time without Green in the rotation. Both […]

Draymond Green Will Play Wednesday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (finger) will play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. He did not play in Monday's victory over the Suns, but his injury is not considered serious. The Warriors have been cautious with injuries this season, so that is likely why Green sat out on Monday. Omri Casspi, Kevon […]

Tyler Ulis is Probable for Wednesday

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Ulis (back) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Devin Booker (hip) and Troy Daniels (finger) are both listed as questionable for this contest. However, Booker is reportedly going to try and play on Wednesday, but it is unclear if he'll actually suit up. Elfrid Payton […]

Devin Booker Will Try to Play Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hip) is going to try and play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. According to John Gambadoro, Booker will attempt to play, but is likely headed towards a game-time decision. DFS lineups will lock before the Suns suit up, so no official information will likely be announced before lineups lock […]

Tyson Chandler Ruled Out Against Jazz

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Chandler returned to the lineup on Monday after missing two games. He played 18 minutes and finished with eight points and nine rebounds. Dragan Bender will draw the start at center. Alex Len and Marquese Chriss will see […]

Dennis Schroder Won't Play Against Pistons

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (back) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Ersan Ilyasova (shoulder), Kent Bazemore (rest), Tyler Cavanaugh (right ankle) will join him on the sidelines Wednesday. The Hawks have decided to sit their two leading scorers heading into the All-Star break. Malcolm Delaney and Isaiah Taylor […]

Kent Bazemore Ruled Out Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Kent Bazemore (rest) will not play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Dennis Schroder (back) and Ersan Ilyasova (shoulder) will be sidelined as well. The Hawks are going to be thin at guard and on the wing against the Pistons. Taurean Prince, DeAndre Bembry and Tyler Dorsey will all see a significant […]

Ersan Ilyasova Ruled Out Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (shoulder) will not play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Hawks will also be without Dennis Schroder (back) and Kent Bazemore (rest) against the Pistons. John Collins should see a significant amount of playing time without Ilyasova in the rotation. He'll be someone worth looking at in DFS on […]

Kris Dunn Will Play Against Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (concussion) will play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Dunn has not played since Jan 17 but was cleared from the concussion protocol last week. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said Dunn will start and play roughly 20 minutes against the Raptors. Jerian Grant will head back to the bench and […]

Ricky Rubio Ruled Out Wednesday

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hip) has been ruled out of Wednesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. This will be the third straight game that Rubio has missed. Luckily, Rubio will have eight more days off before the Jazz return to action next Friday. Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles and Royce O'Neale will continue to […]