Cardinals Not Optimistic Kyler Murray Will Play In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) is trending toward out for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco. While the door remains open for the MVP candidate to see the field, the team doesn't appear too optimistic that he will be available after he sprained his ankle during the Thursday Night Football loss to Green Bay. With […]

Adrian Peterson To Be The Featured Option On Sunday

Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be the featured option against the Rams on Sunday. With Derrick Henry (foot) likely lost for the remainder of the year after he sustained a Jones Fracture during the Week 8 bout versus the Colts, Peterson was signed and immediately propelled to the active roster. Still, […]

Dak Prescott Has No Restrictions Against Denver

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) won't be limited on Sunday against Denver. The signal-caller didn't suit up during Sunday Night Football versus Minnesota in Week 9 because of a right calf strain. However, he is ready to go and will be going up against a Broncos defense without Von Miller for the first time […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Expected To Play On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is listed as probable heading into Saturday's matchup versus Phoenix. The 29-year-old has been dealing with right ankle soreness for a while, but it hasn't caused him to miss any time. However, despite receiving his usual workload, he continues to struggle, averaging a career-low 11.2 points so far this […]

Tobias Harris Won't Play Against Chicago

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (illness) won't play on Saturday in Chicago. The veteran remains sidelined after being diagnosed with COVID-19, a sickness that has kept him out of the team's previous three contests. While Harris could make it back next week, possibly as early as Philly's matchup against the Indiana Pacers on November 13, […]

Danuel House Jr. Out Versus Denver

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (foot) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The 28-year-old has been battling absences throughout the year, with a right foot sprain being the cause for his latest omission from the lineup. With Daniel Theis (toe) questionable, the team may continue to rely on rookie Alperen Sengun […]

Daniel Theis Questionable On Saturday

Houston Rockets forward Daniel Theis (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets. The 29-year-old veteran has missed the team's previous two games because of right Great Toe soreness. If he can't suit up, Alperen Segun will be in line to take his place. Sengun is averaging eight points and four rebounds while filling […]

Deandre Ayton Out Against Atlanta

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (leg) has been ruled out heading into Saturday's game against the Hawks. The former No. 1 overall pick didn't suit up on Tuesday against the Pelicans because of a bruise on his right leg. However, he did play on Thursday versus the Rockets and finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, […]

Zach LaVine Available For Rematch With Philly

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb) is listed as available ahead of the rematch versus Philadelphia. LaVine has been dealing with a left thumb sprain for a few weeks. However, he has continued to play through it, so his likely presence against Philly isn't much of a revelation. On Wednesday, the 26-year-old accumulated 27 points […]

Royce O'Neale Listed On Injury Report Versus Heat

Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) is once against listed on the injury report. Although, this time, it's for Saturday's showdown versus Miami in South Beach. The 28-year-old is currently dealing with a sprained right ankle, and he had the same designation leading up to Thursday's victory over the Hawks. However, O'Neale did manage to […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable Against Utah

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) has been deemed questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the visiting Jazz. The veteran sprained his left ankle during the third quarter of Thursday's loss to the Boston Celtics and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The 35-year-old has struggled offensively during his first seven […]

Brandon Ingram May Sit Again On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hip) is questionable leading up to the matchup against Golden State. Ingram continues to be bothered by a bruise on his right hip, and if he doesn't suit up against the Warriors, it will mark his fourth straight absence. If that's the case, his next chance to play will […]

Pascal Siakam May Return Next Week

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) could return as early as next week, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Siakam hasn't played this season after he underwent surgery back in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 27-year-old will most likely be slowly integrated back into the mix and should see […]

Lauri Markkanen To Miss Another Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen won't play on Friday against the Raptors as he continues to be sidelined by the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Markkanen wasn't available on Wednesday for the clash with Portland, and neither was Kevin Love, who remains out for the same reason. As a result, rookie Evan Mobley […]

Dillon Brooks Remains Sidelined On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (hand) remains out ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington. Brooks hasn't played yet this year as he continues to recover from a fracture in his left hand. However, he has been practicing, so it appears as if his return is imminent. In the meantime, De'Anthony Melton will remain in the […]

Jakob Poeltl Out Again On Friday Night

San Antonio Spurs center Jacob Poeltl won't play during Friday's matchup against Orlando, as expected. Poeltl remains out while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. His first absence was on Wednesday against the Mavericks, which opened the door for Drew Eubanks to enter the starting lineup and finish with 10 points, […]

Cameron Payne Won't Play Against New Orleans

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) won't play on Tuesday night against the Pelicans. The 27-year-old continues to be bothered by a strain in his right hamstring, an ailment that will now force him to miss his fourth consecutive contest. In the meantime, Landry Shamet should continue to enjoy some extra minutes. However, he isn't […]

Khris Middleton Out Again On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) will miss his second straight game while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Middleton wasn't in the lineup on Sunday against Utah and will now be absent for the divisional matchup against Detroit. Although the details surrounding the exact nature of his sickness have been […]

Jrue Holiday Set To Miss Another One On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) is out for Tuesday's divisional showdown against Detroit. This will mark the veteran's fifth straight absence and sixth of the year as he continues to be burdened by a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come on Friday night against the visiting New York Knicks, […]

Grayson Allen Likely Good To Go On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's affair against the Pistons. Allen is currently dealing with soreness in his right knee. However, he should be good to go for the divisional showdown against Detroit. With Jrue Holiday (ankle) out for another game, the former Duke Blue Devil may continue […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Against Detroit

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's outing against the Pistons. The Freak is currently dealing with another bout of left knee soreness, an ailment that should continue to plague him at times for the remainder of the year. However, it likely won't keep the former MVP out against […]

Saddiq Bey Expected To Play On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 22-year-old is currently dealing with a sprained left ankle, an injury he presumably picked up on Sunday during the blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Bey has played well this season and has arguably been his […]

Cade Cunningham Not On Tuesday's Injury Report

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) isn't listed on the league's official injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup versus Milwaukee. The first overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft missed the first four bouts of the season while tending to a sprained right ankle. However, he did make his debut on Saturday against Orlando, although it […]

D'Angelo Russell Injured On Monday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) was injured during Monday's matchup against the Magic. The 25-year-old sprained his right ankle during the first half and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Before succumbing to the ailment, Russell has was having a rough night, shooting just 1-for-8 from the field for only […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Out Again On Monday Night

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) is out for Monday's contest against OKC. The veteran will miss his fourth straight outing as he continues to deal with a left knee ailment. The 32-year-old has appeared in two games this season but hasn't done much to warrant a stash from fantasy managers, so parting […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/31/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

As we close out the weekend with an abbreviated four-game Halloween "Main Slate," we can take a look back at some of the spooky performances from around the league on Saturday. Nikola Jokic, who was dealing with a knee issue, certainly showed no signs of an injury by leading the slate with over 64 fantasy […]

Jalen Ramsey Active Against Texans

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (illness) is not listed on the team's inactive list ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the struggling Texans. His omission from the most recent report means he will be good to go against Houston on Sunday. Although most fantasy managers don't need much convincing that Davis Mills […]

D'Andre Swift Officially Active On Sunday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is good to go for Sunday's showdown against the Eagles. The 22-year-old has been riding the injury report since he injured his groin during the preseason. However, he has continued to play despite the consistent questionable designation. Nonetheless, with Jamaal Williams (illness, thigh) out for Week 8, Swift […]

Trent Williams Officially Active For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is officially active for Sunday's bout against the Bears. The veteran was expected to play in Week 8 all along, although the official confirmation is undoubtedly welcome news, especially after the 33-year-old missed the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. With the Chicago defense making […]

Jamaal Williams To Miss Sunday's Matchup Against Philly

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (thigh, illness) won't play on Sunday against the Eagles. Williams had been riding a questionable tag but still practiced, albeit limited, throughout the week. This is a tough pill to swallow for managers, especially those in deeper formats benefiting from his above-average production. Nonetheless, it appears as if D'Andre […]