Nicolas Claxton Still Out Against Boston

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Celtics. The 24-year-old appears to be nearing a return, so fantasy managers may see him back in the lineup soon, possibly as early as Monday's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. But in the meantime, Ben Simmons (rest) will get the night off, meaning […]

Tee Higgins Hard To Trust Against Buffalo

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has a tough challenge on tap versus the Bills on Sunday. It's no secret that the Bengals offense struggled early in the 2023-24 campaign. However, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase finally turned things around, steering the Bengals to three straight victories. But Higgins still hasn't done much for fantasy […]

Ja'Marr Chase Looking To Lead Cincinnati To Another Win

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase didn't score in the first four weeks of the 2023-24 campaign. However, he has visited the end zone often of late, scoring four touchdowns in his last three games. While Chase hasn't been as potent as guys like Tyreek Hill or A.J. Brown this season, he hasn't been a […]

Joe Burrow Faces A Tough Challenge In Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a rough start to the 2023-24 campaign. However, the signal-caller has finally turned things around and is coming off his best performance of the year, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns in the win over the San Francisco 49ers. Even more impressive, he completed 87.5% of his passing […]

Brandon Ingram May Miss Another Game On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (knee) is questionable for Saturday's clash with the Atlanta Hawks. The oft-injured 26-year-old last played nearly a week ago, logging 32 minutes versus the Knicks and amassing 26 points and seven rebounds. At this point, fantasy managers are used to lengthy absences from Ingram, who hasn't played more than […]

Santi Aldama Out Again On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (ankle) remains out on Friday night against Portland. The 22-year-old continues to work his way back from a sprained right ankle. However, he's not ready to return, so he'll miss his fifth game of the 2022-23 campaign. Aldama averaged 9.0 points and 4.8 rebounds last season and is anticipated to […]

Corey Kispert Avoids Serious Injury

Washington Wizards guard Corey Kispert (ankle) wasn't active for Friday's matchup with the Miami Heat. He sprained his left ankle during the loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The injury didn't look good when it happened. However, Josh Robbins of The Athletic gave fantasy managers a positive update by reporting Kispert "avoided a […]

Jamal Murray Active Against The Mavericks

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (quadriceps) is active for Friday's in-season tournament matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old has appeared in every game this season and has played well, as expected, averaging 18.8 points, 7.8 assists, and 46.2% shooting from behind the arc. Without question, Murray should be in every fantasy lineup imaginable. However, […]

Nikola Jokic Officially Available On Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back) is officially active for Friday's in-season tournament showdown with the Mavericks. The multi-time MVP had been riding a probable tag since Thursday night, so his availability isn't a surprise. Of course, Jokic, averaging 26.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, is a must-start fantasy choice in season-long setups. However, […]

Darius Garland Will Suit Up Against Indiana

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) will return on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old played in the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets and finished with 15 points. However, a strained hamstring has kept him off the floor ever since. Of course, there's a chance Garland could see fewer minutes than usual, […]

Jarrett Allen Will Return On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) will make his 2023-24 debut on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. He has been absent the entire season because of a bone bruise, resulting in Evan Mobley sliding over to the five spot. That said, Allen may not see his usual workload, considering it's his first game of […]

RJ Barrett Sitting Again On Friday

According to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, forward RJ Barrett (knee) won't play on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day because of a sore left knee. Fortunately, the Knicks won't play again until Monday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, meaning there's a chance he could be back by then. Josh Hart, […]

Bradley Beal Will Miss Another Game

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) won't play on Saturday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns have played five games so far in 2023-24. However, Beal hasn't appeared in any of them because of low back spasms. At this rate, many are starting to wonder if a more significant issue is preventing the former Wizard […]

Devin Booker Questionable Against Philadelphia

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Booker appeared in the season opener against the Warriors but missed the following three games because of an ankle issue. He finally returned in Thursday's loss to the Spurs and played well outside of his five turnovers, […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Active Versus Chicago

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) will suit up for Friday's game in Chicago. The 30-year-old injured his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Miami Heat. Dinwiddie is usually a must-start fantasy option. However, he's struggled this season, averaging only 11.0 points and […]

Tyrese Haliburton Returning On Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) will play on Friday night against Cleveland. The 23-year-old missed Indiana's previous game in Boston because of a sprained ankle, so fantasy managers are thrilled with the latest update. Haliburton has averaged 20.0 points and 12.3 assists this season, meaning he should be featured in every fantasy lineup. However, […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is questionable heading into Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 25-year-old has averaged 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists this season, meaning he hasn't done enough to work his way into fantasy lineups. However, assuming Smith is healthy, he could see more chances to produce on […]

Tyrese Haliburton Could Miss Another Game

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 23-year-old is having another fantastic season, averaging 20.0 points, 12.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in three games. Unfortunately, he's battling a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's blowout loss to the Boston Celtics. If […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Questionable Versus The Bulls

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) is questionable for Friday's meeting with the Bulls in Chicago. He tweaked his left ankle in Monday's win over Charlotte and didn't play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. It's anyone's guess if Dinwiddie will miss another game. However, if he's ruled out, Cameron Thomas will stay in the […]

Jarrett Allen Has A Shot To Return Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) is questionable ahead of Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He hasn't played this season because of a bone bruise in his left ankle. However, even if the 25-year-old doesn't return for the Central Division showdown, the questionable tag suggests he's at least moving in the right direction. Nonetheless, […]

Darius Garland Questionable Against Indiana

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Central Division showdown with the Pacers. The 23-year-old played in the opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 15 points, five assists, and two steals. However, he's battled a left hamstring strain all year, although it appears he's trending toward returning sooner rather […]

Bismack Biyombo Signs With Memphis

Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with Memphis on Thursday. The journeyman has played for several clubs since entering the league in 2011, making stops in Charlotte, Toronto, Orlando, and Phoenix. He's been intermittently productive over the years, averaging 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 points, and 1.3 blocks. The Grizzlies need help […]

Maxi Kleber Suffers Foot Injury Against Chicago

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (foot) left Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls. He didn't return. The 31-year-old played only four minutes before going down with a right foot injury. He'll likely undergo further tests to determine if he can play in Friday's matchup with the Nuggets. However, Kleber has averaged only 5.7 rebounds and […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 20 Points On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 20 points in Wednesday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. He added eight assists, five rebounds, and three steals. The 25-year-old scored at least 31 points in three of his last four games, so he wasn't as productive as usual. However, he hyperextended his knee in […]

Scoot Henderson Sprains Ankle On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) was injured in Wednesday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He didn't return. The rookie amassed 11 points and seven assists in 20 minutes before going down with a sprained right ankle. The Blazers play the Grizzlies twice in three days, beginning on Friday. However, fantasy managers should prepare […]

Amen Thompson Doesn't Return On Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (ankle) exited early in Wednesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick logged only 13 minutes before his premature departure because of a sprained right ankle, finishing with just four points. Houston doesn't play again until Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings, so there's a chance […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable Against Brooklyn

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Brooklyn. He's battling a right knee issue, although fantasy managers are used to his various ailments through the years. But considering Butler hasn't played the best this season, averaging just 15.3 points in three games, it's possible things are worse than most realize. […]

Cameron Johnson Won't Return On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (calf) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Heat. It's anyone's guess how long the former Sun will remain sidelined, although fantasy managers may also be without him for Friday's matchup with Chicago and Saturday's contest against Boston. Fortunately, Dorian Finney-Smith, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and shooting 50.0% from […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Unlikely To Suit Up Against Miami

Brooklyn Nets forward Spencer Dinwiddie (ankle) isn't expected to suit up on Wednesday night in Miami. The veteran sprained his left ankle in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, so he could be looking at an extended absence, including missing either or both of Brooklyn's back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. The Nets are still […]

Jalen Duren Gets A Questionable Tag Against Portland

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 19-year-old had played at an All-Star level in his first four games of the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 15.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. However, with Detroit playing consecutive contests on Wednesday and Thursday, head coach Monty Williams […]