Kevin Durant To Miss Next Two Games

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will miss the next two games after being diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain. Durant must have picked up the injury in Saturday's win over his former team, the Golden State Warriors. This is a tough blow as hamstring injuries have a tricky timeline for recovery and the […]

Hamidou Diallo To Come Off Bench Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo will come off the bench Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Thunder have elected to start Justin Jackson over Diallo in this one, but it is unclear what the motive was for the change. There was no injury reported for Diallo and it could be match up related with […]

Al-Farouq Aminu Remains Out Sunday

Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) is out again Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Aminu has had over a year of rehabbing his knee and made his return last Tuesday, but played just five minutes and has not played since. Aminu has been well off the fantasy radar for awhile now and does not appear […]

Evan Fournier And Cole Anthony Ruled Out Sunday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (back) and point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) have been ruled out against the Phoenix Suns. The Magic are very thin with guards Sunday with Michael Carter-Williams the only healthy point guard and James Ennis (groin) already ruled out. Carter-Williams will likely have a big role Sunday and a popular DFS […]

Josh Hart And Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (back) and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) have been upgraded to probable Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. The news means both players on track to play Sunday with their respective ailments, but would likely both return to their respective bench roles. Hart has secured a steady 20-30 minute role off […]

Robert Williams III Available To Play Against Washington

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hip) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Williams has missed the last two games with left hip soreness, but will make his return to the court on Sunday. Williams was a top-80 player at one point this season, but ever since his stint with COVID-19, his ranking has […]

Gordon Hayward Probable To Play Against Spurs

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Gordon Hayward (back) was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Hayward is dealing with lower back discomfort, but is probable to play. Hayward has not been limited in any capacity over the past few weeks so there should not be an issue here, but […]

Semi Ojeleye Will Play Sunday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Semi Ojeleye (knee) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Ojeleye was probable to play in this one, but left Friday's contest with knee soreness and there was some concern if it would be a lingering issue. Regardless, Ojeleye will play and most likely pick up his third-straight start. Ojeleye has been […]

Moritz Wagner To Start Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Moritz Wagner will make the start Sunday against the Boston Celtics, replacing Alex Len in the starting lineup. Len is not injured, so this looks like a shake up of the lineup by head coach Scott Brooks which would bode well for Wagner's value if he continues to keep this role. Wagner […]

Ish Smith Ruled Out For Sunday And Monday

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith (quad) will not play Sunday against the Boston Celtics and has also been ruled out for Monday against the Houston Rockets. Smith was doubtful to play Sunday and with a back-to-back set, it makes sense he was ruled out for both. Raul Neto figures to take the backup point […]

Cole Anthony Questionable Against Warriors Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) suffered a shoulder strain on Tuesday, but the injury is considered muscular and there is no MRI scheduled at this point. This is great news for Anthony, indicating the rookie will not be looking at an extended absence. Anthony is considered questionable Thursday against the Golden State Warriors […]

Hornets To Be Cautious With Devonte' Graham

The Charlotte Hornets are going to err on the side of caution with guard Devonte' Graham's (groin) injury. Head coach James Borrego stated he did not want to risk aggravating the injury and would play it safe with Graham's recovery. Graham is out Wednesday and now has his availability in question for their next games […]

Desmond Bane Will Start Second Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will start again Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Clarke (calf) will miss his third straight game and Bane has shifted into the starting lineup with Kyle Anderson moving to the four. Bane played well on Monday, posting 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 26 minutes. […]

Kyrie Irving Playing Second Half Of Back-To-Back

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger, rest) will play Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Irving has been rested on back-to-back sets this season and is dealing with a sprained finger on his shooting hand, but with Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out, Irving will play Wednesday. This bodes well for Irving's value, though […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Now A Game-Time Decision

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is now a game-time decision Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Towns was originally reported as expected to play, but now his availability will come down to how he goes through the pre-game shootaround. Naz Reid would continue to start if Towns cannot make his return on […]

Maurice Harkless Questionable To Play Thursday

Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (thigh) is questionable to play Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Harkless has not played since January 23rd with a thigh contusion, but has joined Miami on their upcoming road trip and could make a return this week. Harkless was on the fringe of the rotation when playing so there is […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Expected To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Towns has missed 13 games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and has been increasingly ramping up his conditioning over the past week or so. That said, Towns could be eased back into action as he works back […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 8

The COVID-19 bug strikes again as we had an absolutely bizarre situation on Friday with Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant was held out of the starting lineup, but was then cleared to play off the bench only to be pulled again during the third quarter. Now Durant is in the health and safety protocols and won't […]

Daniel Theis Off The Bench Sunday

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (knee) is available to play off the bench Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Theis left last game with knee soreness, but was probable to play here. However, there is a chance Theis does not enter the game if the Celtics want him fresh for Tuesday night. Regardless, Carsen Edwards will […]

Derrick Rose Could Be Sent To Knicks Soon

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose will likely be a New York Knick sooner rather than later as the two teams near a trade agreement. The deal will likely send Rose to the Knicks for either Dennis Smith Jr. or Frank Ntilikina and some sort of draft compensation. Rose has been sitting out lately for the […]

Raul Neto Will Play Sunday Against Charlotte

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (groin) will play Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Neto has missed the past four games with a groin injury and will make his return to the lineup, although no minutes restriction has been reported. Neto does not make an immediate impact, but the Wizards enter a back-to-back set which means […]

Jae Crowder Out As Expected Sunday

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (foot) will not play Sunday against the Boston Celtics. Crowder was doubtful Sunday after missing one game with foot soreness and does not really have a concrete timetable to return. Head coach Monty Williams did say they are taking it game-by-game, so consider Crowder questionable for their next match up. […]

P.J. Washington Is Available To Play Sunday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (foot) is available to play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Washington is returning after a two-game absence right as teammate Devonte' Graham (groin) has gone down with a groin injury. Washington should slate back into the starting five with Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball at the guard spots and Gordon […]

Mike Muscala Enters Concussion Protocol

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala (concussion) has been placed into the league's concussion protocol. Muscala took a hit to the face Saturday night and did not return after 24 minutes. Muscala was having one of his best performances of the season with 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field, stepping in for the […]

Larry Nance Jr. Expected To Miss Four-To-Six Weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (finger) will miss four-to-six weeks after suffering a fractured finger in his left hand. Nance, who made his return Saturday after a three-games absence due to a sprained wrist, suffered the injury in Saturday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. This is a big blow to the Cavaliers who are […]

Nerlens Noel Downgraded To Out Against Miami

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) will not play Sunday against the Miami Heat. Noel was probable to play Saturday with knee soreness, but ended up missing that game and will miss his second straight on Sunday. Mitchell Robinson should see extra minutes as a starter while Julius Randle could slide over to play […]

Jae Crowder Ruled Out Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (foot) will not play Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Crowder was doubtful with foot soreness so this does not come as a surprise, but appears like a short-term injury. Head coach Monty Williams noted Crowder is more of a "day-to-day, game-to-game" type of situation right now. While Crowder is out […]

Jamal Murray Questionable Against Kings

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Murray must have picked up the injury in Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and has dealt with a few different ailments this season. Monte Morris is a speculative add here with […]

Gary Harris And P.J. Dozier Out Saturday

Denver Nuggets guards Gary Harris (groin) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. Neither Harris nor Dozier have concrete timetables for a return from their respective ailments and should be considered doubtful for the time being. The Nuggets started JaMychal Green at small forward on Thursday, which didn't work out […]

DeAndre Jordan Starting Ahead Of Jeff Green Friday

The Brooklyn Nets are starting center DeAndre Jordan ahead of forward/center Jeff Green Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Green has started last game and has been seeing the majority of the minutes at the five, but head coach Steve Nash will go with Jordan starting in this one. Jordan's minutes have been on the decline […]