Elfrid Payton On Track To Miss Third-Straight Contest

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful against the Pistons. With a third-straight absence seemingly likely, the 27-year-old may find himself sitting past the All-Star break while he continues to work his way back from right hamstring soreness. In his place, look for Derrick Rose to draw the start against his […]

Gordon Hayward Downgraded Against Sacramento

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hand) has been downgraded to doubtful leading up to Sunday's outing against the Sacramento Kings. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, it wouldn't be a surprise if the veteran's absence extends beyond the upcoming All-Star break. In his place, look for Malik Monk, who had 25 points off […]

Cody Zeller Likely To Miss Another One

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup with Sacramento. The veteran appears to be on the path to miss his second-straight outing as he continues to work his way back from a left hip contusion. With Zeller likely to sit, look for P.J. Washington to get the start […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/28/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

As the weekend comes to an unfortunate end, FanDuel has eight contests listed under its “Main Slate.” With the All-Star break right around the corner, fantasy managers will only have a few more days to partake in NBA DFS festivities before getting a one-week pause. On Saturday night, we were treated to some impressive performances. […]

Jerami Grant Returns On Friday Night

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant will play on Friday night against Sacramento. The 26-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest against New Orleans to rest but is ready to go in a favorable matchup against the Kings. He should be considered a must-start in all fantasy formats and a viable option in DFS contests.

Jeff Green Questionable Against Dallas

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) is considered questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against Dallas. The veteran has been dealing with a contusion, an ailment that has caused him to miss the team's previous two outings. With Kevin Durant (hamstring) out until after the All-Star break, Bruce Brown may continue to see some additional run […]

Elfrid Payton Doubtful Against Pacers

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Payton has been dealing with soreness in his right hamstring, an injury that forced him to miss Thursday's meeting with the Kings. If he does sit, look for Derrick Rose to likely draw another start, with the veteran […]

Malik Beasley To Miss His Next 12 Games

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley will miss the team's next 12 contests due to a suspension. The 24-year-old recently pled guilty to a felony stemming from an October incident where he waved a gun at a family parked near his residence. He will also serve 120 days in jail, which will occur upon completion of the […]

Tobias Harris Ruled Out On Saturday Night

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran suffered a right knee contusion during Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. While the MRI came back with positive results, the injury may keep him on the shelf for more than one game. In his […]

Taurean Prince Out Against Philly

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince (personal) will not play on Saturday against the 76ers. The 26-year-old just returned from a four-game absence a few nights ago against the Houston Rockets but will once again miss another one. Dean Wade may be the likely candidate to slide back into the starting lineup, with the former Kansas […]

Otto Porter Out Beyond All-Star Break

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will not play until after the All-Star break, according to head coach Billy Donovan. The veteran has progressed in the right direction since missing time due to back spasms. The 27-year-old is averaging 11.6 points and 6.3 boards across 23.2 minutes during the 2021 campaign. Fantasy managers in deeper […]

LeBron James Once Again Probable

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable on Friday night against Portland. This isn't a surprise, as the veteran has been listed on the injury report for several weeks with a left ankle sprain. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation, the former MVP should be on the radar more than ever […]

Tyrese Haliburton Unlikely To Play On Friday Night

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's meeting with the Pistons. The rookie has been dealing with soreness in his left calf, and with the team looking to play it safe with the first-round pick, he likely won't be in the rotation against Detroit. In his place, look for […]

Al Horford To Rest On Friday Evening

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford will not play on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. With OKC playing its first of back-to-back outings, the veteran will get the night off to rest, a trend that has occurred throughout the year. In his place, Isaiah Roby should get the start once again, with the 23-year-old averaging […]

Kevin Durant Out Until After All-Star Break

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be out until after the All-Star break. The veteran has been dealing with a strain as of late, with the ailment causing him to miss the team's previous six contests. Look for Bruce Brown to continue to be the primary beneficiary, especially if Jeff Green (shoulder) continues to […]

Pascal Siakam Out Against Houston

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will not play on Friday night against Houston due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this point, he should be considered day-to-day, as it is unknown whether or not he tested positive for COVID-19. With Siakam out of the equation, look for Chris Boucher to be the primary beneficiary. […]

Derrick Rose Starting Against Sacramento

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose will start on Thursday night against Sacramento. With Elfrid Payton (hamstring) officially out against the Kings, the door is open for Rose to get some additional run. The veteran is averaging 10.9 points, 3.9 assists, and a steal throughout his first seven games in New York since being traded […]

Elfrid Payton Out Against Sacramento

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) will not play on Thursday night against Sacramento. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in the area, which will force him to miss his first game of the year. With the 27-year-old out of the mix, Derrick Rose will slide into the starting lineup, which will automatically […]

Tyler Herro Questionable Against Raptors

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Raptors. The 21-year-old sat out of Monday's meeting against the Thunder after sustaining a contusion to his right hip. If Herro can't go against Toronto, look for Duncan Robinson to slide into the starting lineup. Robinson had 22 points on […]

Goran Dragic Questionable Against Toronto

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Wednesday's outing against Toronto. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain in his left ankle, an injury that has caused him to miss his previous nine contests. With Tyler Herro (hip) also questionable, Kendrick Nunn could continue to benefit the most, making him […]

LaMarcus Aldridge May Play Against OKC

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (hip) is listed as questionable against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The veteran hasn't played since the beginning of the month after dealing with a right hip flexor issue. With the team hindered with health and safety protocols, the 35-year-old could see more minutes than he is ready for on […]

Steven Adams Upgraded To Probable

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (ankle) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Detroit. The veteran returned to practice on Tuesday after missing his previous two games. If Adams is cleared during pre-game warmups against the Pistons, expect Willy Hernangomez to see a decrease in fantasy value.

Nerlens Noel Will Start On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) will start on Tuesday against Golden State. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his left ankle, but it's nothing that should cause him problems down the line, at least for now. With James Wiseman (wrist) and Kevon Looney (ankle) back for the Warriors, the 26-year-old will […]

Kristaps Porzingis Not On The Block

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) will remain with the team, according to owner Mark Cuban. "We have not discussed him (Porzingis) in a trade at all," remarked Cuban when asked about a potential deal to Golden State. The 25-year-old continues to deal with tightness in his back, an injury that will keep him out […]

Kevin Durant May Be Back Before The All-Star Break

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) could be back before the All-Star break. The former MVP has missed his previous four games due to the ailment, but with the team looking to win a title in 2021, he won't be rushed back either. While he is out, expect Kyrie Irving and James Harden to continue […]

Taurean Prince Likely To Miss Another Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince (ankle) is listed as doubtful on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran has been dealing with a sprain as of late, an ailment that caused him to miss his previous three outings. In his stead, Dean Wade appears set to draw his first career start. DFS managers should keep […]

Rajon Rondo Available On Tuesday Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo (back) is available to play on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran has been dealing with lower-back pain, an injury that forced him to sit out during the team's previous seven outings. He still shouldn't be considered a viable fantasy option, primarily since he averages only 15 minutes […]

P.J. Tucker Probable Against Cleveland

Houston Rockets forward/center P.J. Tucker (quad) will likely play on Wednesday night against Cleveland. The veteran has been dealing with the injury but still managed to suit up on Monday night against Chicago. With DeMarcus Cousins no longer with the team and Christian Wood (ankle) out, he should be considered a dart throw value play […]

Glenn Robinson III Out Again On Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward Glenn Robinson III (knee) will not play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran also sat out during Saturday's affair with the Chicago Bulls, which left the door open for Tyrese Haliburton to benefit the most. With Harrison Barnes (foot) also out, the team will likely continue to run its starting […]

Nicolas Claxton Available On Sunday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (knee) is available to play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. This is excellent news, primarily since the team is lacking size underneath the basket. However, on the fantasy end, the 21-year-old probably won't do much as he will likely face a minutes cap in his first game […]