Jimmy Butler III Expected To Suit Up On Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is probable for Monday's contest against Charlotte. The 35-year-old missed Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, opening the door for Quinten Post (ankle) to enter the starting lineup and finish with 16 points, nine rebounds, one block, and one steal. Yet, with Butler expected to return, Post […]

Austin Reaves Officially Out On Sunday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Clippers. He injured his calf when the Lakers and Clippers met on Friday night. Fortunately, an MRI "revealed no serious injury." However, fantasy managers had a feeling Reaves would miss some time. With that said, the 23-year-old has averaged a career-high 19.1 […]

Jalen Suggs To Undergo Surgery

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) will undergo surgery. It was already announced he would be sidelined indefinitely. However, now that it's known Suggs will have surgery to remove a cartilage fragment from his left knee, it's tough to say if he'll return to the floor this season. The 23-year-old […]

Aaron Gordon Won't Suit Up Versus Boston

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Boston. The veteran has been bothered by a calf injury this season. However, he has a sprained ankle, so his next chance to suit up again will be on Wednesday versus the Sacramento Kings. Without Gordon, Russell Westbrook, averaging 14.2 points, 7.0 assists, 6.2 […]

Julius Randle Expected To Play On Sunday Night

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (groin) is expected to return on Sunday night against Phoenix. The former Knick has struggled throughout his time in Minnesota, averaging 18.9 points, his fewest since his final year with the Lakers back in 2017-18. He's also missed the last 13 games because of […]

Jrue Holiday Ruled Out Versus Denver

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) won't play on Sunday against Denver. He's battled a shoulder injury throughout the 2024-25 campaign. However, a finger injury will keep him off the floor versus the Nuggets. Holiday also wasn't available in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers. As a result, Sam Hauser entered the starting lineup and finished […]

Kristaps Porzingis Out Again On Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) isn't available for Sunday's meeting with Denver. He's not hurt, which is always a concern. However, the veteran isn't feeling well, so he'll miss a second-consecutive game. Al Horford got the start on Friday against the Cavaliers, finishing with five points and seven rebounds. Horford will likely draw the […]

Jaylen Brown Available On Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) will play on Sunday against Denver. He had 37 points in Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, the 28-year-old popped up on the injury report on Saturday because of knee pain. With Jrue Holiday (finger) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) both ruled out, Brown and Jayson Tatum could exceed […]

Ayo Dosunmu Done For Rest Of The Season

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season. The Bulls provided an update on Sunday morning, indicating Dosunmu will need surgery to address "left shoulder instability." The organization will provide updates "as appropriate." The 2021 No. 38 overall pick averaged a career-high 12.3 points and 4.5 assists during the 2024-25 […]

Jrue Holiday Doubtful Versus Denver

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) isn't expected to face the Nuggets on Sunday afternoon. He's missed time this season because of a shoulder injury. However, the 34-year-old might miss Sunday's game because of a finger injury. Sam Hauser got the start in Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with six points and six […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets. He had 37 points in the 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday night. But he may miss Sunday's contest due to right knee pain. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (hand) are also on the injury report. As a result, […]

Kristaps Porzingis Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) isn't expected to play in Sunday's meeting with the Nuggets. While he's not injured, which is good news, he's expected to miss a second-straight game due to an illness. Al Horford got the start in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, finishing with five points and seven rebounds. Without question, […]

Austin Reaves Officially Doubtful For Sunday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. He played sparingly in Friday's win over the Clippers, amassing six points before exiting after nine minutes of work. As a result, Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Jordan Goodwin saw more action. With Goodwin doubtful, Vincent might find […]

Luka Doncic Questionable For Rematch With The Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) is questionable for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. The former Maverick was questionable heading into Friday's win over the Clippers. However, he was available and finished with a game-high 31 points. With Austin Reaves (calf) doubtful and LeBron James (foot) questionable, Doncic could see an increase in fantasy […]

Austin Reaves Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) exited Friday's win over the Clippers with a calf injury. Fortunately, an MRI "revealed no serious injury, with Reaves now considered "day-to-day." As a result, there's a chance fantasy managers could see him in the lineup for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. Of course, the Lakers will take […]

Jimmy Butler III Ruled Out Against The 76ers

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) won't play on Saturday against Philadelphia. The veteran has been bothered by back spasms, so he won't be out there versus his former team. He's struggled of late, amassing only 11 points in the last two games. Hopefully, the time off will help Butler get back on […]

Jimmy Butler III Questionable On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. The veteran hasn't missed a game since being acquired by the Warriors. However, back spasms may be enough to keep him off the floor on Saturday. Butler is a must-start if he's available, despite combining for only 11 points in […]

Jusuf Nurkic Questionable Against Washington

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran has been decent in five appearances with the Hornets, averaging 8.2 points, 8.6 boards, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks. He has missed the last two games because of an illness. However, with Mark Williams available on Saturday night, Nurkic […]

Malcolm Brogdon Won't Play On Saturday Night

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) remains out on Saturday night versus Charlotte. The Wizards also won't have Jordan Poole (elbow), who is sidelined because of a hyperextended right elbow. As a result, Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington will likely handle things in the backcourt, with the duo combining for 24 points in Wednesday's loss […]

Alexandre Sarr Questionable Against The Hornets

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Hornets. The rookie struggled on the offensive end to begin the year, but he's turned up the volume lately, averaging 15.5 points in February. Unfortunately, Sarr has missed the last three games with a sprained ankle. If he doesn't suit up, Richaun […]

Jordan Poole Sidelined Versus Charlotte

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) won't play on Saturday against the Hornets. Two of the worst clubs in the National Basketball Association will go at it on Saturday night. However, the Wizards will need to find a way to win without Poole, who is sidelined with a hyperextended right elbow. With Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) […]

LaMelo Ball Back On The Injury Report For Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards. He has posted a career-high 26.3 points with 7.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals during the 2024-25 campaign. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old is once again battling an ankle issue, which has been a common theme for him since entering the league […]

LaMelo Ball Won't Play Versus Dallas

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old continues to battle ankle soreness, so he'll miss his second straight contest. Without him, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams should lead the way offensively. But KJ Simpson, who had 16 points, two boards, and two steals on Tuesday versus […]

Bradley Beal Downgraded To Out On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) won't play on Thursday against New Orleans. The former Washington Wizard popped up on the injury report on Thursday. But after riding a questionable tag, he'll be sidelined for this one, so his next chance to suit up will be on Friday when the Pels and Suns do it […]

Jamal Murray Cleared To Face Milwaukee

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) will suit up against Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Fantasy managers are used to seeing his name on the injury report. However, he was listed as probable, so nobody is really surprised by the latest update. The 28-year-old struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's gotten on track, averaging […]

Aaron Gordon Available On Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) will play against Milwaukee on Thursday. The veteran has been battling a nagging calf injury all year. He was listed as probable heading into this one, much like he was ahead of Denver's last few contests. But Gordon will get the green light to give it a go against […]

Dwight Powell Available On Thursday, Will Play 10-12 Minutes

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dwight Powell (hip) will play on Thursday versus Charlotte. He missed over a month because of a hip injury but returned for Tuesday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He logged 16 minutes, finishing with two points, five boards, and one block. Head coach Jason Kidd indicated that Powell will see only […]

P.J. Washington Ruled Out On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) won't play on Thursday versus Charlotte. The Mavs will now be down another big, with Washington joining Anthony Davis (adductor), Daniel Gafford (knee), and Dereck Lively II (ankle) on the shelf. It's also a huge blow for Dallas on the scoring end, considering the 26-year-old has averaged 14.2 points […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday night featured nine games around the National Basketball Association. The Pistons scored an impressive win over the Boston Celtics, while the Brooklyn Nets gave OKC a scare.  The league has five contests on the schedule for Thursday night. At this point in the season, every win counts. Still, things matter even more for potential […]

Deni Avdija Won't Return On Wednesday Night

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (quadriceps) won't return to Wednesday's meeting against the Wizards. He wasn't on the floor long, logging only six minutes and finishing with five points. The Blazers are already down Deandre Ayton (calf), so another extended absence of one of the team's top producers wouldn't be an ideal scenario. Fantasy […]