De’Aaron Fox Out On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (knee) will not play on Friday night against the magic. The 23-year-old was a game-time call after injuring his knee in practice on Thursday, but the team opted to play it safe and hold him out. If he is forced to miss an extended amount of time, Tyrese Haliburton will […]

Mitchell Robinson Fractures Hand

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) will miss some time after fracturing his right hand on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. The 22-year-old is currently in the midst of his best season as a professional, averaging 8.4 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.6 blocks throughout nearly 30 minutes of work. Although a timetable for […]

Mitchell Robinson Injured Against Wizards

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) was forced out of Friday night's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He did not return. The 22-year-old was having an efficient outing before injuring his right hand, racking up 14 rebounds, 10 points, and two steals throughout 20 minutes of work. Nerlens Noel came in for relief and […]

Grayson Allen Starting Against Los Angeles

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen will start on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Grizzlies down a plethora of players, including De'Anthony Melton (shoulder), the former Duke star should be in line for an expanded workload. In four starts during the 2021 campaign, the 25-year-old is averaging nearly five points and shooting […]

Michael Carter-Williams To Start Against Kings

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams will start on Friday night against the Kings. With Cole Anthony (shoulder) and Frank Mason III (groin) both out of the equation, the veteran will be tasked with running things at the one spot against Sacramento. However, he will be making his first appearance after missing his previous 19 games […]

Evan Fournier To Sit Out Against Sacramento

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (back) will not be available on Friday evening against the Sacramento Kings. The 28-year-old has missed three-straight while continuing to deal with spasms. In his place, look for Dwayne Bacon to likely slide in at the four position. Bacon has logged 31 or more minutes in each of his previous […]

Anthony Davis Expected Back Against Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (Achilles) is expected back on Friday night against the Grizzlies. Davis missed two-straight while working his way back from soreness in his right Achilles. With the All-Star returning to the lineup, LeBron James, who has logged over 40 minutes in each of his previous three games, could sit more […]

Cole Anthony Out On Friday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) will not play on Friday night against the Kings. This will mark the rookie's second-straight absence as he continues to work his way back from a right shoulder sprain. With Frank Mason III (groin) also out, the team will rely partly on the returning Michael Carter-Williams to start at […]

Marcus Smart Not Close To Making A Return

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (calf) remains without a firm return date. The veteran has been dealing with a sprained left calf, an injury suffered during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of January. Look for Payton Pritchard to continue to get a bump in minutes until Smart can make his […]

Garrett Temple Getting The Starting Nod On Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Garrett Temple will start on Friday against the Clippers. The veteran is averaging 15.5 points and shooting nearly 55 percent from deep throughout two starts during the 2021 campaign and should be considered a viable option in both seasonal formats and as a DFS value play against Los Angeles. Look for Denzel […]

Anthony Davis Remains Questionable

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (Achilles) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies. Davis has missed his previous two games while dealing with soreness, so fantasy managers should continue to plan in case he isn't able to suit up once again. If Davis remains out against Memphis, look for Kyle […]

LeBron James Probable Once Again

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) should be good to go on Friday against the Grizzlies. The former MVP has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time but has still been able to play, so his status against Memphis shouldn't surprise anyone. Although he should remain starting in seasonal fantasy formats, he […]

John Wall Probable Against The Knicks

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (ankle) will likely play on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The veteran played through the injury on Thursday night against the Miami Heat, finishing with 17 points, seven assists, and six boards. With Victor Oladipo (foot) and Christian Wood (ankle) both out, Wall should be considered a must-start across […]

Kevin Love Update Coming In Next Few Weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is still without a timetable to return. However, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff indicated that an update on the status of Love's right calf strain would come "within the next week or so." The veteran hasn't played since the end of December, and his return would likely lead to a […]

DeAndre Jordan Out Against Golden State

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (personal) will not play on Saturday night against the Warriors. While it is unknown exactly why the veteran isn't able to suit up, head coach Steve Nash indicated that he would continue to be tested for COVID-19 during his time away from the team. Look for Jeff Green to be […]

Jimmie Rivera-Pedro Munhoz Bout Scratched From UFC 258

The bantamweight bout between Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz has been scratched from UFC 258 due to COVID-19 concerns. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Both fighters are listed inside the top-10 in the 135-pound weight class, ranking No. 8 and No. 9, respectively. Munhoz has struggled as of late inside the octagon, […]

Danuel House Jr. Starting Against Charlotte

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. will start on Monday night against the Hornets. With John Wall (rest) out of the equation, the 27-year-old will be tasked with taking on some additional minutes. In four games as a starter during the 2021 campaign, House is averaging 7.5 and shooting just 20 percent from downtown. However, […]

Nerlens Noel Out Again On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) is expected to sit out of Tuesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers. The veteran has missed his previous three games while dealing with soreness, which will open up some minutes in the middle, a void that will likely be filled once again by Taj Gibson. Gibson had nine […]

LeBron James Probable Against OKC

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Thunder. The veteran has been dealing with the ailment for quite some time, so his availability shouldn't come as a surprise. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation against OKC, James should be considered a must-start […]

Lauri Markkanen Possibly Out For A Month

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) is expected to miss up to a month due to a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old suffered the injury on Friday night against the Magic, with an MRI confirming the severity of the ailment. In his place, rookie Patrick Williams, who is averaging 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds through 21 […]

Mike Muscala Out On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala (concussion) will not play on Monday against the Lakers. This is the veteran's second time in concussion protocol since last year in the bubble and comes at a time when the team will also be without Isaiah Roby (foot) against Los Angeles. With Muscala out of the mix, Al […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Unlikely To Return On Monday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) is listed as doubtful ahead of Monday night's meeting with the Mavericks. Towns has missed his previous 12 outings while working his way back from COVID-19. In his place, Naz Reid should continue to fill the void in the middle, with the 21-year-old averaging 14.9 points, 6.2 boards, and […]

Lauri Markkanen Listed As Doubtful

Chicago Bulls forward/center Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) will likely sit out for Monday's matchup against the Wizards. The 23-year-old was forced out of Friday's game against the Magic and didn't suit up for the team's second-consecutive meeting with Orlando the following night. In his place, Patrick Williams will likely fill the void at the four spot, […]

Otto Porter Out Again On Monday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will sit out for Monday's matchup against the Wizards. This will mark his fourth-straight absence while attempting to work his way back from spasms. With Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) doubtful, the team will likely have a vacancy in the lineup, a void that was filled on Saturday night against the […]

De’Anthony Melton Is Out Against Toronto

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) will not play on Monday evening against the visiting Raptors. Melton injured his shoulder while diving for a loose ball during Saturday's loss to the Pelicans, which ultimately forced an early departure for the 22-year-old. A timetable for his return is unknown, but in the meantime, look for the […]

Brandon Clarke Will Sit Out on Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The 24-year-old will be absent for his second-straight outing, having sat out on Saturday against the Pelicans while dealing with soreness. In his place, Gorgui Deng could see an expanded role as a member of the starting unit. […]

Derrick Rose Heading Back To New York

The New York Knicks acquired guard Derrick Rose on Sunday from the Pistons. In exchange, guard Dennis Smith Jr. will head to Detroit along with a 2021 second-round pick (via Charlotte). The veteran will be landing in the Big Apple for the second time in his career, having been a member of the Knicks during […]

OG Anunoby Could Return Soon

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (calf) could make his return soon, potentially during the team's remaining road trip games. The 23-year-old, who has missed time due to a strain in his left calf, is averaging a career-high 14.6 points during the 2021 campaign. Upon returning to the lineup, Norman Powell will likely head back to […]

Mike Muscala Injured On Saturday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala (face) exited prematurely during Saturday's matchup against the Timberwolves. The veteran, who took an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter, was having an efficient outing, scoring 22 points throughout 24 minutes from the bench. With the team potentially down both Muscala and Isaiah Roby (foot) for its […]

De’Anthony Melton Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) did not return to Saturday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old sustained a shoulder sprain while going after a loose ball, forcing him to exit in the third quarter. Melton is averaging a career-high 10.4 points across 22 minutes while also shooting 41.5 percent from deep […]