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 […]

Calvin Ridley Inactive For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) won't play on Sunday against Carolina. Although Ridley hasn't played the best, he has seen double-digit targets in all but one game this season, so this is still a tough blow for the fantasy managers who continue to eagerly anticipate a breakout performance. Nonetheless, the red-hot Kyle Pitts […]

Michael Gallup Could Return In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (calf) won't play during Sunday Night Football against the Vikings. However, there remains a chance that he could make it back for the Week 9 matchup against the visiting Broncos. Gallup hasn't played since injuring his calf during the season opener against Tampa Bay, where he logged four catches […]

Tyron Smith Expected To Play Against Minnesota

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is expected to play during Sunday Night Football against Minnesota. The 30-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the Week 6 outing against the New England Patriots but benefited from the team's Week 7 bye. With Dak Prescott (calf), who is a game-time call, looking to avoid as many […]

Trent Williams Expected To Suit Up In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers tackle Trent Williams (ankle, elbow) is on track to suit up against Chicago on Sunday. The 33-year-old didn't play during the loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7, but it appears he should be good to go for Week 8. With the Bears defense pulverizing opposing signal-callers this season, it will […]

Antonio Brown Expected Back After The Bye

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (foot, heel) could return after the team's Week 9 bye. The 33-year-old veteran won't suit up against New Orleans, which will mark his second consecutive absence, but he appears in line to make it back in Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Brown played well before succumbing […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Should See Plenty Of Work On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is expected to see "starter's reps" in Week 8 versus Carolina. The 30-year-old logged nearly 40 snaps in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, and he should see a similar workload against the Panthers on Sunday. The veteran has been red-hot this season, logging six total trips to the […]

DeVante Parker Anticipated To Play On Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) is expected to play on Sunday versus the Bills. The 28-year-old last played in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts because of hamstring and shoulder issues, missing his previous three games as a result. Nonetheless, while it will be nice for fantasy managers to see him out […]

Russell Wilson Progressing Well From Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) is progressing well as he continues to target a Week 10 return against Green Bay. The veteran will have pins removed from the middle finger on his throwing hand this week, and he should begin throwing shortly afterward. In the meantime, Geno Smith will log at least one more […]

Dak Prescott May Still Play On Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) has a chance at playing against the Vikings during Sunday Night Football. The veteran is dealing with lingering soreness in his right calf and will test things out before kickoff. However, although Prescott wants to get out there and will be pushing to do so, he won't suit up […]