Jaylen Brown Remains Sidelined For Sunday’s Contest

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Suns due to a sore left knee. Grant Williams was elevated into the starting five Friday in Brown's absence and played a career-high 32 minutes, an indication of the role that he could play as long as Brown is... Read More

Jarred Vanderbilt Enters Starting Five Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward/center Jarred Vanderbilt has rejoined the team's starting lineup for Saturday's contest versus Oklahoma City, bumping Josh Okogie to the second unit. Vanderbilt had a six-game stretch earlier this year among the starting five, which resulted in him averaging 9.0 points, 6.3 boards, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 steals, making him an appealing... Read More

Atlanta Clears Onyeka Okongwu To Return Saturday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (Achilles) has been given the thumbs up to get back in action Saturday versus Toronto after a three-game absence related to left Achilles soreness. Okongwu has played sparingly during his rookie season due to injuries, but has shown a propensity for shot-blocking (1.2 per game) when cleared. That being said,... Read More

John Wall, David Nwaba Will Play In Saturday’s Contest

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (back) and shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba (ankle) have both been cleared to play in Saturday's game versus San Antonio, adding to the team's backcourt depth. Wall has seen his minutes total kept in check over the past two weeks as he deals with myriad ailments, whereas Nwaba has... Read More

Eric Paschall Will Miss Saturday’s Game

Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest versus Dallas as he continues to battle knee soreness. His absence means that Golden State will once again be significantly short-handed in the frontcourt, likely paving the way for Draymond Green and Juan Toscano-Anderson to see significantly increased workloads and... Read More

D'Angelo Russell Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma City as he continues to work through a quad contusion. Russell missed three games due to the ailment back in January, but had returned to play in each of Minnesota's past five contests. Ricky Rubio will enter the starting... Read More

Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Luguentz Dort Cleared To Play Saturday

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have reinforcements for Saturday's game versus Minnesota after having just eight players at their disposal Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), Luguentz Dort (knee) and Theo Maledon lead the returning charge and are likely to return to their previous workloads after a stint out of the mix. Hamidou Diallo sees his DFS... Read More

Trae Young Receives Green Light To Play Saturday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (calf) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Saturday's contest versus Toronto while dealing with a right calf contusion. Young is back in the mix after a one-game absence, bumping Rajon Rondo back to the second unit and out of DFS consideration. When healthy, Young... Read More

Isaiah Roby Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Isaiah Roby (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Minnesota due to a sore right foot. With both he and Al Horford (rest) sidelined, Mike Muscala figures to see a sizable role in the frontcourt and should be one of the most highly-targeted DFS options during a crowded... Read More

Daniel Theis Departs Early Friday Due To Knee Soreness

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (knee) was not able to return for the second half of Friday's game versus the Clippers due to a sore left knee. With Boston cramming games into a small window, it appears as if the organization was just playing it safe as it pertained to holding Theis out. Carsen Edwards... Read More

Goran Dragic Sprains Ankle Friday, Uncertain For Sunday

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) went down with a sprained left ankle in the third quarter of Friday's win over Washington, an ailment that kept him from returning. Dragic had been dealing with a knee ailment, but felt well enough to play, and thereby was inserted into the starting five Friday. Now, his... Read More

De'Andre Hunter Ruled Out Saturday; Remains Without Timetable

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's contest versus Toronto as he works his way back from what the team has called "articular wear and tear" in his right knee. Hunter's absence doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon, with the team expected to re-evaluate his status by... Read More

Matthew Dellavedova Eyes Return To Action In 2021

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) recently made it clear that he's not retiring despite a recent concussion that has kept him in the league's protocol thus far in 2020-21. The Cavs are hopeful to get Dellavedova back this year as a reserve guard, and his placement on the Australian National Team for the... Read More

Nerlens Noel Will Miss Saturday’s Game

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Portland due to a knee ailment. Noel's presence on the defensive end will be missed (eight blocks in his last two games), potentially opening the door for Obi Toppin to see increased minutes in the frontcourt. Aside from those fantasy... Read More

Larry Nance Jr. Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers small/power forward Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has improved enough to be listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus the Bucks as he works his way back from a wrist sprain. Nance has missed each of the team's last three games due to the ailment, paving the way for Taurean Prince to see an... Read More

Kevin Durant Improves To Questionable For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has been bumped up to questionable to play in Saturday's game versus Philadelphia as he works through the league's health and safety protocols. Durant's fiasco from Friday has delivered significant fallout, with the superstar not having tested positive for the virus, but reportedly having been in contact with another... Read More

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers due to a sprained right index finger. Irving's absence will allow James Harden to take over starting PG duties, just 24 hours removed from a contest in which he dished out 12 assists while taking just eight shots.... Read More

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for February 6, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/6 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Warriors @ Mavericks (-4), 231 total No big men? No problem, at least for the Warriors. Despite not having a player over 6-foot-7 available... Read More

Ben Simmons Set For Return To Action Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard/small forward Ben Simmons (calf) has been listed as probable to take the floor for Saturday's game against the Nets as he works through a tight left calf. Simmons was held out of the team's most recent matchup, allowing Furkan Korkmaz to enter the starting five, where he played 38 minutes and... Read More

Collin Sexton Gets Green Light To Suit Up Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton (neck) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest versus Milwaukee despite a previous questionable designation due to a neck ailment. Since a five-game absence related to an ankle injury, Sexton has continued to be an offensive dynamo, averaging 23.6 PPG in nine games upon his return. With two... Read More

Atlanta Lists Trae Young As Questionable For Saturday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's contest versus the Raptors due to a right calf contusion. Young missed Thursday's game due to the ailment, allowing Rajon Rondo to draw the start. But the veteran shot 0-for-7 from the field in that outing, making him a tricky... Read More

Joel Embiid Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to a sore right knee. Embiid's knee issue is a new addition to the injury report, especially in light of the big man's recent back troubles. Should he ultimately be held out, Dwight Howard... Read More

Damian Lillard, Derrick Jones Jr. On Track To Return Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) and small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) are listed as probable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Knicks. Lillard missed his first contest of the season Thursday due to an abdominal strain, allowing Gary Trent Jr. to start as the de facto PG. Without C.J.... Read More

Payton Pritchard Will Return For Friday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard (knee) is back in the fold for Friday's game versus the Clippers after a six-game absence due to a sprained MCL. His return coincides with the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee) and Marcus Smart (calf), paving the way for the rookie to potentially see a sizable role among the... Read More

Jaylen Brown Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (knee) will not take the floor for Friday's contest against the Clippers, marking his first absence of the year. With Brown's consistent availability, it'll be difficult to ascertain who will be in line to see an increased role on the wing, although Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker should undoubtedly... Read More

Theo Maledon Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Theo Maledon has been deemed unavailable for Friday's game against Minnesota due to the league's health and safety protocols. Maledon's absence puts OKC in a perilous position as they'll have just the league minimum of eight players at their disposal, with Hamidou Diallo and Kenrich Williams likely to see whopping... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/5/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Anytime that the Brooklyn Nets pop up on the schedule, fantasy managers take notice. None of the Big 3 -- Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving -- is listed below as a targeted choice, but with the points total of their contest versus Toronto checking in at a gargantuan 242.5 as of Thursday night, it’s... Read More

Nick Vincent Joins Rangers Bullpen Mix On Minors Deal

Right-handed relief pitcher Nick Vincent has signed a Minor League deal with an invitation to big league Spring Training with the Texas Rangers, attempting to pitch for a fourth Major League club in the past three years. Texas' bullpen situation is unique due to its seemingly wide-open nature; Jose Leclerc figures to reclaim closing duties,... Read More

Rougned Odor Slated For Utility Role To Begin 2021

The Texas Rangers have Rougned Odor under contract through the 2022 season, and with a significant financial investment, they're going to try and get as much out of him as possible. That apparently includes shifting the team's longtime second baseman to both the hot corner and outfield, when needed in '21, per general manager Chris... Read More

Texas Envisions Elvis Andrus Shifting To Third Base

The left side of the Texas Rangers' infield appears destined for a swap. Elvis Andrus has held down the shortstop position for the club since the 2009 year, but coming off of a career-worst .582 OPS last season, the Rangers appear ready to get creative heading into 2021. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is expected to take over... Read More