Joe Ingles Won't Play On Friday

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is dealing with a lower back strain, so the Jazz are likely being cautious given it's the front end of a back-to-back set. Mike Conley (rest) will also sit this one out, so Donovan Mitchell will be […]

Kemba Walker A Late Scratch On Friday

New York Knicks guard Kemba Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was expected to start and have a big role with Julius Randle out due to COVID-19 protocols. However, Walker will be a late scratch due to left knee soreness. Instead, Evan Fournier will move into […]

Jarrett Allen To Start Versus Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will return to the starting five for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has already cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and needed to regain his conditioning. Allen was listed as probable previously, but the Cavs feel he's ready to return. Fantasy managers should expect Allen to […]

Scottie Barnes Ruled Out Against Clippers

Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This marks his third game on the sidelines as he continues to deal with right knee tendinitis. Luckily, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby are available for Friday's game. Both players should help fill the void with Barnes […]

Evan Fournier Will Play Versus Thunder

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier (ankle) will play during Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been dealing with right ankle soreness, but will play through it here. His fantasy value should be on the rise with Julius Randle in COVID-19 protocols. The Knicks are going to have to find someone to […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Available Against Lakers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. is available for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is allowed to return to the court. That being said, he could have an increased role due to the fact Anfernee Simons is in protocols. He won't see enough minutes to warrant […]

Duncan Robinson Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols on Friday. That means, the Heat will be without Robinson for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Luckily, Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler are back, so the loss of Robinson isn't too significant. Caleb Martin has proven to be a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Available On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He'll be back in the starting five after sitting out one game due to right ankle soreness. He has been solid lately, so fantasy managers should make sure he's back in their lineups for Friday's slate. Ty Jerome […]

Obi Toppin Will Start On Friday

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin will move into the starting five for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Julius Randle will be forced to sit this one out due to COVID-19 protocols. This will be Toppin's first career start, so we'll see if he does with the starting unit. There is plenty of […]

Jae'Sean Tate To Come Off The Bench

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Head coach Stephen Silas found out shortly before the game that Tate has cleared COVID-19 protocols. That being said, Tate will come off the bench for this game, but will likely move into the starting five after this. […]

Lonnie Walker IV Upgraded To Probable

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been given four days to rest and recover from his right knee contusion. It doesn't sound like the Spurs have any plans to limit Walker in this game. His return should mean less […]

Lou Williams Available For Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams will be available for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard was able to clear the league's health and safety protocols in time for this contest. Williams hasn't been much of an option this season, but the Hawks have basically an entire roster in COVID-19 protocols. That being […]

Rajon Rondo Traded To Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Denzel Valentine. The Cavs desperately needed another guard with Ricky Rubio (knee) done for the season. Also, Darius Garland currently in COVID-19 protocols. Rondo wasn't making much noise in Los Angeles, but should have a bigger role in […]

Anthony Edwards Available Against Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will be available for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. He'll return alongside Jarred Vanderbilt and Taurean Prince for Friday's contest. However, head coach Chris Finch mentioned that the team will monitor their conditioning. Edwards can be inserted back into season-long lineups, but he might be risky as a DFS option. His […]

Marcus Smart Active For Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hand) is listed as active for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He has missed each of the last two games while dealing with a right hand laceration. The Celtics don't plan on having Smart under a minutes limit for Friday's game. He'll be asked to step up with both […]

Jalen Smith To Start On Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Smith will join the starting five for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. He nearly double-doubled on Monday and followed that up with 11 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday. The Suns are without their main big men, so Smith has been asked to step up. He is making the most […]

Jarrett Allen Probable Against Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been sidelined due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. However, Allen has cleared those protocols and is working on his conditioning. His return is likely to come against a depleted Hawks team that has Clint […]

Joe Ingles Questionable For Friday

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has started each of the last two games while Donovan Mitchell (back) has been sidelined. It is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Jazz might decide to take the cautious approach here. They've already […]

Isaiah Thomas Placed In COVID-19 Protocols

Dallas Mavericks guard Isaiah Thomas has entered the league's health and safety protocols. This happens one day after Thomas signed a 10-day deal with the organization. He scored six points with four assists in 13 minutes during his Mavericks debut on Wednesday. He'll now join a long list of Mavericks players in protocols. Honestly, it's […]

Anfernee Simons Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has entered the league's health and safety protocols. At first glance, the loss of Simons might not seem too significant. Although, he has been a consistent and capable option off the bench for Portland this season. His absence means Damian Lillard and Norman Powell are likely to take on […]

Reggie Jackson Uncertain For Friday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols ahead of Wednesday's game. However, Jackson sat out due to lack of conditioning, so hopefully he can suit up on Friday. He would immediately slide into the starting five, […]

Nicolas Batum Not Available For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the third game in a row that Batum has missed due to an ankle issue. He didn't exactly have a huge role, but the Clippers are shorthanded and need everyone possible right now. Luke Kennard […]

Ivica Zubac Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has entered the league's health and safety protocols. This is certainly frustrating news with the Clippers already losing backup center Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and many others due to protocols. That being said, Serge Ibaka is expected to move into the starting five now. He has been productive off the […]

Lou Williams Removed From Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is allowed to return to the court. The Hawks are certainly happy to have Williams back since they've been destroyed by injuries and protocols. That being said, […]

Dennis Schroder Ruled Out For Friday

Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He recently cleared COVID-19 protocols, but is headed right back into it. Luckily, Marcus Smart (hand) is no longer of the injury report and will see an extended role with Schroder sidelined. Smart will be a must-have option and […]

Austin Reaves Removed From Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ramping up his conditioning since being sidelined due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The rookie guard has shown flashes of solid play, but not enough to warrant rostering in most […]

Avery Bradley Might Sit Out On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (head) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He suffered a head contusion during Wednesday's contest, but managed to play 33 minutes during that game. Bradley hasn't been much of a fantasy option this season, but has played significant minutes in the rotation. His […]

Shake Milton Available For Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton is available for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The young guard has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and is allowed to return to action. Actually, Milton cleared COVID-19 protocols a few days ago, but has been building up his conditioning. His return could mean a slight decrease […]

Scottie Barnes Expected To Return On Friday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has cleared the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He returned to practice on Thursday alongside OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet. All three of them are hopeful to play on Friday. The return of Barnes means that Yuta Watanabe will lose most […]

Davis Bertans Uncertain For Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so at least fantasy managers don't have to worry about him going into protocols. Bertans has been heating up lately, but the Wizards tend to be cautious with their […]