Stephen Curry, James Wiseman Cleared To Return Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (illness) and center James Wiseman (wrist) have both been given the green light to get back in action for Tuesday's contest against the Knicks. Curry sat out one game due to an illness, whereas Wiseman has been unavailable since Jan. 30 with a sprained wrist. Curry has produced... Read More

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a hip contusion, marking his first absence of the year. It's unclear how head coach Steve Nash could reallocate Luwawu-Cabarrot's workload, but Iman Shumpert and Noah Vonleh stand to benefit. Drawing DFS appeal primarily when absences... Read More

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) will miss Tuesday's contest against the 76ers due to a left thumb sprain. Lowry's absence marks his fourth straight game on the sidelines, allowing Fred Vanvleet and Norman Powell to continue seeing an increased offensive workload. Deandre Bembry has started each of the past three games in Lowry's... Read More

Cam Reddish Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Cleveland as he battles an Achilles ailment. Reddish has started each of the past 11 games for Atlanta, but he has scuffled mightily from the field in that stretch, shooting 35.3 percent overall, including 21.3 percent from behind the... Read More

Russell Westbrook Cleared To Suit Up Tuesday

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook has been given the green light to play in the second leg of the team's back-to-back Tuesday against the Clippers. Westbrook played in both legs of Washington's most recent back-to-back setting, with the concerns about him resting now appearing to be behind him. His presence limits the DFS upside... Read More

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for February 23, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Sacramento @ Brooklyn (-6.5), 242 Defense -- it won’t be a priority. For all of the fancy metrics that exist to attenuate how lax... Read More

New Orleans Releases Sindarius Thornwell

Shooting guard Sindarius Thornwell was released by the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, ending his two-year tenure with the organization. Thornwell played sporadically this year for New Orleans, averaging just 1.4 PPG across 11 contests. After starting 17 games as a rookie for the Clippers back in 2017-18, Thornwell has struggled to earn a consistent... Read More

Rajon Rondo Improves To Questionable For Tuesday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Cleveland due to lower back pain. Rondo has missed each of the Hawks' past seven games due to the ailment, with a potential return incrementally cutting into the workload of Trae Young and Kevin Huerter. Rondo... Read More

JaMychal Green To Miss Second Straight Outing Tuesday

Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland due to a sprained left shoulder. Zeke Nnaji has stepped into the starting five without both Green and Paul Millsap (knee) available, elevating the rookie's short-term season-long and DFS appeal. Green's recent slide in production has firmly entrenched him... Read More

Jeff Green, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Questionable For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) and small/power forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (hip) have both been deemed questionable to take the floor Tuesday against the Kings. Neither player has missed a game yet this season, with both playing vital roles primarily with the second unit. Bruce Brown would presumably see an increased offensive role should... Read More

Dwight Powell Enters Starting Five Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell has been bumped up into the starting group for Monday's contest against the Grizzlies. Powell stands to benefit from Kristaps Porzingis' (back) absence, although Willie Cauley-Stein should also factor in significantly to the team's frontcourt rotation. Even during six starts this year, Powell is averaging just 5.3 points and 4.4... Read More

Harrison Barnes Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Sacramento Kings small/power forward Harrison Barnes (foot) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's game against Brooklyn due to a sprained left foot. Barnes has missed each of the team's past three contests due to the ailment, with Daquan Jeffries being the most recent entrant into the starting five. Sacramento's rotation has... Read More

Stephen Curry Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks as he continues to battle an illness. Curry was held out of action for the first time this year Saturday due to it, with Mychal Mulder entering the starting five. Curry's offensive production as of... Read More

Devonte' Graham Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (knee) will be out of the mix for Monday's contest against the Spurs, his second straight absence with a knee ailment. Head coach James Borrego noted that the team would be "extremely cautious" with Graham, an indication that he could be in line for a short-term absence beyond Monday.... Read More

Tyler Herro Will Miss Monday’s Game

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Thunder due to a hip contusion that he sustained in the team's most recent outing. Herro's absence -- along with that of Goran Dragic (ankle) -- means that Kendrick Nunn and Jimmy Butler are in line to see a... Read More

P.J. Tucker Returns For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets power forward/center P.J. Tucker (foot) has been cleared to get back into action for Monday's outing against Chicago following a two-game absence. Tucker's return timing is fortuitous, as he should see a lion's share of minutes at the center spot without DeMarcus Cousins (heel) or Christian Wood (ankle) available. A highly unreliable season-long... Read More

Houston Rules DeMarcus Cousins Out For Monday

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus Chicago due to a sore right heel. Cousins' absence is not surprising when factoring in the recent trade speculation swirling around his name. Without both Cousins and Christian Wood (ankle) in the frontcourt, Houston figures to be rather short-handed, which opens... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) will miss Monday's contest against the Rockets due to a tight back. Porzingis had picked up a questionable tag earlier in the day, with the ailment not healing enough to allow him to take the floor. Willie Cauley-Stein bumps into DFS consideration without Porzingis in the mix, as... Read More

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for February 20, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Washington @ Portland (-4), 242 In terms of storyline intrigue, both the NBA Finals rematch between the Heat and Lakers and Stephen Curry’s return... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/19/21): NBA DFS Lineups

It’s unclear if the Utah Jazz will be stopped anytime soon, with their rematch against the Clippers on Friday serving as one of many rematches of recent showdowns. Much in the ilk that it’s difficult to gauge individual player performance from game-to-game during a playoff series, it’s similarly hard during the regular season. Depending upon... Read More

Desmond Bane, De'Anthony Melton Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard/small forward Desmond Bane (personal) and point/shooting guard De'Anthony Melton (shoulder) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans. Bane is missing his third straight outing due to personal reasons, while Melton remains out for the fifth consecutive contest due to a sore left shoulder. Grayson Allen has been the... Read More

Taurean Prince Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers small/power forward Taurean Prince (ankle) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Warriors after attempting to work through an ankle ailment prior to tip-off. Cedi Osman will enter the starting five in Prince's place and see significant DFS upside, especially with Andre Drummond (team decision) also unavailable. Prince had entered the... Read More

Terance Mann, Marcus Morris Join Starting Five Monday

The Los Angeles Clippers will have a new-look starting lineup for Monday's contest against Miami due to four absences to traditional starters. Lou Williams figures to be the primary offensive threat, but the duo of Terance Mann and Marcus Morris are making rare starts and can be seen as strong DFS plays in their own... Read More

Monte Morris Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Denver Nuggets point guard Monte Morris (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game versus the Celtics due to a sprained right shoulder. Morris is yet to miss a game this season, having drawn his third start of the year Sunday. His steady role in the offense has led him to scoring in... Read More

Philadelphia Scratches Joel Embiid Prior To Tip-Off

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz despite having been cleared to play earlier in the day. Battling back tightness, Embiid will now cede way to Mike Scott, who figures to see a dramatic increase in DFS appeal with the added minutes and role. When healthy,... Read More

Paul Millsap, Will Barton Headline Absent Nuggets Tuesday

The Denver Nuggets will be without four key contributors for Tuesday's game versus Boston, including power forward Paul Millsap (knee) and shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (personal). Gary Harris (adductor) and P.J. Dozier (hamstring) will join them, leaving the team severely short-handed on the wing, which paves the way for Michael Porter Jr. to see... Read More

DeAndre Jordan Rejoins Lineup Monday

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (personal) is back in the mix for Monday's contest versus the Kings following a one-game absence due to personal reasons. Jordan's return knocks Jeff Green's fantasy intrigue down a peg, with the team's starting center likely to reprise his traditional 20-22-minute role. Sacramento has scuffled mightily at slowing opposing centers... Read More

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Nicolas Batum (migraine) will miss Monday's game against the Heat due to a migraine. The absence marks just the second of the year for Batum, which leaves L.A. without four of their regular starters, including Kawhi Leonard (leg), Paul George (toe), and Patrick Beverley (rest). Marcus Morris and Patrick Patterson... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Remains Unavailable Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, marking his fourth straight absence due to a sore left leg. Ricky Rubio will presumably continue to hold down the starting PG spot for Minnesota in Russell's absence, while Jordan McLaughlin gets increased run with the second unit.... Read More

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Miss Fourth Straight Game Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland, although head coach Mark Daigneault has indicated that a return may not be far off. Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of a potential All-Star season, averaging 22.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per contest, all while shooting... Read More