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Kyle Kuzma is Questionable on Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (hip) was unable to practice on Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Kuzma has been dealing with a hip strain for a week or so, but has been able to play through it. The Lakers may decide to rest Kuzma, but fantasy owners […]
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De'Anthony Melton Ruled Out for Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard De'Anthony Melton (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Melton was seen in a walking boot on Friday, so he's likely going to miss multiple games. Elie Okobo played 31 minutes on Friday and should continue to see similar playing time with Melton sidelined. However, Okobo […]
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Deandre Ayton is Questionable for Sunday
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton injured his ankle last Saturday and has missed the last four games because of it. Richaun Holmes (foot) is listed as questionable as well for Sunday. Dragan Bender would see big minutes once again with both Ayton and […]
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Spencer Dinwiddie Will Have Surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (thumb) will have surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Dinwiddie saw two specialists and both recommended surgery. He's expected to miss three to six weeks of action, so he won't be back until maybe some point in late February. Shabazz Napier is going […]
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Jimmy Butler Won't Play on Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. However, he is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, according to Chris Haynes. Corey Brewer and Landry Shamet will see increased playing time with Butler sidelined.
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Omri Casspi is Doubtful for Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies forward Omri Casspi (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Garrett Temple (shoulder) has already been ruled out, so the Grizzlies are going to be shorthanded at the wing. Justin Holiday, Shelvin Mack, and Bruno Caboclo will see plenty of playing time on Saturday. Holiday is the best fantasy option […]
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Garrett Temple Won't Play on Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Garrett Temple (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Temple suffered a left shoulder sprain during Friday's contest. Justin Holiday and Bruno Caboclo will likely be forced into heavy minutes on Saturday. Holiday is worth looking at in DFS contests.
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Damian Lillard Will Rest on Saturday
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (rest) will not play in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Chris Haynes. Lillard has played in every game this season, but it looks like he'll get the night off against the struggling Hawks. Evan Turner and Seth Curry should gain playing time, while C.J. McCollum runs […]
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Jamal Murray is Questionable for Saturday
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Murray suffered a left ankle sprain on Friday and was unable to return to the contest. Head coach Mike Malone said Murray could've returned to the contest, but the Nuggets were up big, so they decided to play it safe. […]
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Wilson Chandler Ruled Out for Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Wilson Chandler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Chandler is out with left hamstring tightness, something he's dealt with once this season already. Joel Embiid (rest) will be sidelined as well. Jimmy Butler (wrist) is doubtful, so Furkan Korkmaz, Mike Muscala and Jonah Bolden are expected […]
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Joel Embiid Won't Play on Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) will not play in Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers are calling it "rest", but Embiid has been dealing with back tightness lately, and that's likely played a role in it. Mike Muscala, Amir Johnson, and Jonah Bolden will split up the minutes in his absence.
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Jimmy Butler is Doubtful for Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jimmy Butler (wrist) is going to see a specialist in Los Angeles, according to Shams Charania. It sounds like Butler will be with the team in Denver, but it's unlikely he suits up for the contest. Corey Brewer and Landry Shamet and will see increased playing time without Butler in the rotation. […]
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Jabari Parker Expects to Play on Friday
Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker (knee) was able to practice on Thursday and is listed as probable to play in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Wendell Carter Jr. (thumb) will be sidelined for awhile, so Parker should see his minutes increase. However, head coach Jim Boylen doesn't utilize Parker much in his rotations. […]
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Garrett Temple is Probable for Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Garrett Temple (heel) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Temple is dealing with right heel soreness, but was able to play almost 40 minutes on Wednesday with the issue. It sounds like Temple is going to be able to play on Friday, but he won't be much […]
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Spencer Dinwiddie Could Miss Over A Month
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (thumb) suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and is considering having surgery. Originally, Dinwiddie was expected to miss roughly four to six weeks. Joe Harris and Shabazz Napier will see increased playing time in the absence of Dinwiddie. Both players should be fairly solid fantasy options on the banged […]
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is Questionable on Friday
Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He left Wednesday's game early with a left shoulder strain. Head coach Kenny Atkinson hinted that the injury was minor, so hopefully it won't sideline RHJ for too long. Fantasy owners should check back closer to game […]
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Danilo Gallinari is Ruled Out for Friday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Gallinari continues to deal with lower back spasms and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the court. Patrick Beverley has been benefiting from the loss of Gallinari. He will continue to log in heavy […]
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Larry Nance Jr. is Probable for Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Nance went down with a right knee sprain and was expected to miss 2-4 weeks of action. It appears Nance is ready to return right in the middle of that window. Tristan Thompson (foot) has been ruled […]
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Ish Smith is Doubtful for Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (groin) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This is the second groin issue that Smith has dealt with this season, so the Pistons might want to remain cautious and hold him out. It appears the Pistons are going with a committee approach to fill the […]
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De'Aaron Fox, Nemanja Bjelica Will Play on Friday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (toe) and forward Nemanja Bjelica (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Fox did not play in Tuesday's game due to left big toe soreness. Yogi Ferrell will head back to the bench with Fox returning on Friday. Bjelica played five minutes on Monday and sat […]
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Tristan Thompson Won't Play on Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. This marks the fifth straight game that Thompson has missed due to a sore left foot. It appears that the Cavs are going to be cautious with Thompson and bring him along slowly. Larry Nance Jr. and Ante […]
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Isaiah Briscoe Ruled Out for Friday
Orlando Magic guard Isaiah Briscoe (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. Briscoe suffered a sprained right ankle during Wednesday's contest and was unable to return to that contest. Jerian Grant saw 19 minutes as the backup point guard to D.J. Augustin. That should be a similar plan with Briscoe […]
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Dion Waiters Uncertain for Friday
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (head) did not participate in shootaround and is uncertain for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Waiters is dealing with a migraine, so this is something that should only sideline him for one game maximum. Dwyane Wade, Tyler Johnson and Rodney McGruder would see increased playing time if Waiters is […]
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Chris Paul Ruled Out for Friday
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto Raptors, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. It sounds like if it was a playoff game Paul would be out there. The Rockets want to get Paul as close to 100 percent as they can before letting him return to […]
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Larry Nance Jr. Hopeful to Play on Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) was able to fully practice on Thursday and is hopeful to able to play on Friday versus the Miami Heat. Nance said he felt great after Thursday's practice, so there's a good chance he'll be able to suit up on Friday. He'll likely have a minutes limit as […]
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Rajon Rondo is Uncertain for Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (finger) is headed towards a game time decision for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He went through practice on Wednesday and is expected to play in Thursday's contest. Rondo should be looking at minutes nearly the 30s with Lonzo Ball (ankle) sidelined. Rondo should be added in just […]
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Jeff Teague is Ruled Out for Thursday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was originally listed as questionable, but was unable to go through shootaround and has been ruled out. Derrick Rose should see heavy minutes and be a popular DFS option for Thursday. Jerryd Bayless and Josh Okogie […]
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Emmanuel Mudiay is Questionable for Friday
New York Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Mudiay suffered a left shoulder injury on Wednesday and was unable to practice on Thursday. Fantasy owners will need to check back on Friday after shootaround for an update on Mudiay.
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Chris Paul is Questionable for Friday
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Paul returned to practice last Friday and head coach Mike D'Antoni said Paul could return next week. It appears that Paul is headed in the right direction, so he's getting close to a return. James Harden would lose a little […]
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Victor Oladipo is Done for the Season
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) suffered a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee and will undergo season ending surgery. It hasn't been officially announced that Oladipo will miss the rest of the season, but Tony Parker missed roughly six months after suffering the same injury. Tyreke Evans and Cory Joseph are going to […]
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