Joel Embiid Off The Injury Report For Friday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Pistons. The 2023 NBA MVP missed a month before returning for Tuesday's win over the Mavericks. Despite the layoff, he had an impressive showing, amassing 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. As expected, Embiid wasn't available on […]

Jamal Murray Ruled Out Versus Orlando

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is ruled out for Thursday's game against the visiting Magic. The veteran logged 36 minutes in Wednesday's 144-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. However, he popped up on the injury report on Thursday because of left knee inflammation. With Russell Westbrook (hamstring) also out, Julian Strawther and Jalen […]

Chet Holmgren Off The Injury Report For Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (hip) is off the injury report for Friday's matchup with the Raptors. The 22-year-old had an excellent start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. However, he suffered a hip fracture during the Nov. 10 meeting with the Golden State Warriors and has been […]

Jalen Suggs Won't Play Versus Denver

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) isn't available for Thursday's meeting with Denver. He missed time because of a back injury but returned for the January 25 matchup with the Detroit Pistons. However, the 23-year-old suffered a quad contusion in that contest and will miss his sixth-straight game. Cole Anthony, who had 14 points, three […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out On Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday versus Sacramento. The 23-year-old missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for the January 25 matchup with the Pistons. Unfortunately, he sustained a quad contusion and will now miss his fifth-straight game on Wednesday night. As a result, Cole Anthony, coming off […]

Andrew Wiggins Heading To Miami

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Warriors are trading forward Andrew Wiggins to the Heat in a multi-team deal that will also send Jimmy Butler to Golden State. The 2014 No. 1 overall pick had a rough season in 2023-24. However, he's turned things around this season, averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Traded To The Kings

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Wizards are trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings in exchange for guard Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Sacramento recently moved De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio and acquired guard Zach LaVine. However, the Kings will add a quality big man to bolster their depth chart. Valanciunas has averaged […]

Paul George Available On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) will suit up versus the Heat on Wednesday night. The veteran has been banged up all season. However, a finger injury has kept him off the floor for Philadelphia's last five contests. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, George could be more productive than usual, although his presence could mean […]

Cameron Johnson Returning Versus Washington

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) will play against the Wizards on Wednesday night. He has had the best year of his career. However, an ankle injury has kept him off the floor for Brooklyn's previous six games. With that in mind, Johnson is a must-start in all fantasy setups. But his presence could mean […]

Marcus Smart Will Play On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will play on Wednesday versus Toronto. The veteran hasn't been on the court since December 23, so he'll likely operate under a minutes restriction. But with Desmond Bane (ankle) ruled out, Smart could see enough minutes to justify his presence in fantasy lineups against one of the worst teams […]

Brook Lopez Available On Wednesday Night

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) will play against the Hornets. The veteran missed his first game of the 2024-25 campaign on Monday versus OKC due to back soreness. But the Bucks also didn't have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bobby Portis (personal), and Damian Lillard (groin). However, with Lopez, Antetokounmpo, Portis, and Lillard all available, guys […]

Bobby Portis Returning Against Charlotte

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (personal) will play on Wednesday against Charlotte. He missed the last six games due to a personal matter. But he was upgraded to probable on Tuesday night, so fantasy managers had hope he would be back. Portis will likely head back to the bench, considering Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard […]

Damian Lillard Will Play Versus The Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play against Charlotte. The former Trail Blazer missed Monday's loss to the Thunder because of a groin injury. He was listed as questionable for this contest as of Tuesday night. However, Lillard was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. The Bucks will also have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Brook […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go Versus Charlotte

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte. The multi-time All-Star wasn't available for Monday's loss to OKC. He appeared in line to miss another contest. But Antetokounmpo was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. With Damian Lillard (groin), Bobby Portis (personal), and Brook Lopez (back) also available, it will […]

Chris Boucher Cleared For Action On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (illness) will play on Wednesday against Memphis. The 32-year-old didn't suit up on Tuesday versus the Knicks. However, he'll be back on the floor. Boucher also could draw the start, with Jakob Poeltl (hip) ruled out for this one. But even if he isn't in the starting lineup, he could […]

Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out Versus The Grizzlies

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Poeltl lasted only 15 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. But he'll now miss his first game since December 26 due to a hip pointer. If Chris Boucher (illness) is available, he'll likely take over at the five. However, if […]

RJ Barrett Still Out On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (concussion) won't play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. The former Duke Blue Devil wasn't available for Tuesday's matchup versus the Knicks, his former team. As a result, Ja'Kobe Walter remained in the starting lineup, finishing with 13 points in 29 minutes. With Jakob Poeltl (hip) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) also […]

Immanuel Quickley Won't Suit Up Versus Memphis

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip, injury management) won't play in Wednesday's game against Memphis. The former Knick had nine points, five assists, and one steal versus his former team on Tuesday night. But since Quickley has been banged up all year, he'll take the night off to rest. Jakob Poeltl (hip) and RJ Barrett […]

Ben Simmons Off The Injury Report For Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back, injury management) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards. The former 76er didn't suit up for Tuesday's win over the Houston Rockets to rest. As a result, D'Angelo Russell and Reece Beekman handled most of the duties at the one spot. While Russell should […]

Joel Embiid Resting On Wednesday Evening

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, injury management) won't play on Wednesday against Miami. The 2023 NBA MVP was sidelined for a month before returning for Tuesday's 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He played extremely well, amassing a 29-point, 11-rebound, 10 assist triple-double. Barring a setback, Embiid should be back on the floor on […]

Damian Lillard May Miss Another Game On Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Charlotte. The former Trail Blazer wasn't available for Monday's loss to OKC because of left groin soreness. But the Bucks were extremely shorthanded, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (ankles), Bobby Portis (personal) and Brook Lopez (back) also sidelined for that one. Luckily, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Versus Charlotte

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Hornets. The Greek Freak has dealt with right patella tendinopathy for most of the season. Despite that, he's averaged a career-high 31.8 points with 12.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.3 blocks. Antetokounmpo was sidelined for Monday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]

Ben Simmons Resting On Tuesday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (lower back, injury management) won't play on Tuesday against the Rockets. The Nets are playing back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Simmons will take the night off before likely returning against Washington. Without him, D'Angelo Russell should be in line for more minutes, with Keon Johnson also getting more […]

Josh Hart Will Suit Up On Tuesday Evening

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (knee) will play on Tuesday against the Raptors. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of right knee soreness. However, he's only missed one game this season, and that won't change on Tuesday night. Hart has had a productive 2024-25 campaign, averaging 14.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Available On Tuesday Night

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will play on Tuesday against Toronto. KAT had 22 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block in the win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. He popped up on the injury report due to a sore knee. But it won't be enough to keep him off […]

Mikal Bridges Good To Go Versus Toronto

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (ankle) will play on Tuesday against the Raptors. He tweaked his ankle during Monday's 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets. But the 28-year-old still finished with 22 points, two blocks, and one steal in 39 minutes. It would take a miracle for Bridges to miss a game, so fantasy […]

Andre Drummond Uncertain To Suit Up On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Mavericks. The left toe issue has given the veteran a lot of issues over the last month. But the Sixers could use him back on the floor, especially with the team dealing with so many injuries. With Joel Embiid (knee) questionable, Drummond […]

Buddy Hield Active Against The Magic

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (illness) is available for Monday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The veteran isn't feeling well. Fortunately, the illness won't force him to miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Hield is hard to trust from a fantasy standpoint. But he had 13 points while shooting 3-for-5 from deep […]

Draymond Green Officially Active Versus Orlando

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (calf) will play on Monday against the Orlando Magic. The veteran was battling a left calf strain, keeping him off the floor for the Warriors' last 10 contests. It's not known if he'll see limited minutes in his first game back from a lengthy layoff. But Green's presence will […]

P.J. Washington Returning On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (knee) is off the injury report heading into Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The 26-year-old didn't play on Sunday versus the Cavaliers because of a sore knee. As a result, Olivier-Maxence Prosper entered the starting lineup and finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and two steals. But with Washington back in […]