Derrick Jones Jr. Avoids Serious Foot Injury

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) departed Thursday's contest against Houston with a foot injury that did not show a fracture upon undergoing X-rays. Jones has started all 17 games for Portland this season, but has shown limited offensive upside, scoring in double figures just three times, one of which included Thursday. […]

George Hill Sidelined For Third Straight Game Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard George Hill (thumb) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Nets due to a sprained right thumb. Hill's absence will mark his third consecutive outing on the sidelines, which has paved the way for Theo Maledon to enter the starting five. Maledon is a DFS-only […]

Patrick Beverley Will Miss Friday’s Game

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest versus the Magic due to a knee issue. The absence marks his third consecutive outing on the sidelines, paving the way for Reggie Jackson to retain his elevated fantasy role as the team's starting PG. While Beverley has proven adept […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable To Suit Up Friday

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) has retained his questionable designation ahead of Friday's contest versus Dallas as he works through the league's concussion protocol. Joe Ingles entered the starting five in place of Mitchell in the team's most recent outing, a role that he would figure to reprise should the Jazz's leading scorer […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/29/21): NBA DFS Lineups

As teams around the league attempt to either develop methods for slowing down Bradley Beal (35.4 PPG) or acquiring him, we embark on a 10-game slate Friday that is full of both early-season rematches and inter-conference showdowns.  On one end of the spectrum, we have the defensive struggle that should be the Cavaliers and Knicks […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Wednesday’s have carved out a niche on the NBA landscape as being chock full of action, with 12 games at our disposal this time around. An early-season favorite matchup returns in Brooklyn-Atlanta to tantalize fantasy managers, but the more pertinent question is: Will we see offensive output matching their Dec. 30 (286 points) or Jan. […]

Jarrett Culver Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Jarrett Culver (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Golden State after having sprained his left ankle when the two teams faced off Monday. Culver had played in every game this season up to this point, with his absence from the second unit likely paving the way for […]

Derrick Rose On Track To Suit Up Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's outing against Cleveland. Rose has missed each of the previous two outings, but was able to practice Tuesday, paving the way for his return. The veteran has scored in double figures in 10 of his first 12 […]

Cleveland Lists Larry Nance Jr. As Questionable For Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus Detroit due to a sprained wrist. Nance missed his first game of the year Monday due to the ailment, which allowed Taurean Prince to enter the starting five. Should Nance remain out of the equation, […]

LeBron James Continues To Earn Questionable Tag Wednesday

If nothing else, the Los Angeles Lakers are consistent. Point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has once again been listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the 76ers, an injury designation that he has continued to hold onto ever since spraining his ankle early in the year. Having scorched the Cavaliers for 46 points Monday, […]

Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic Questionable To Suit Up Wednesday

Miami Heat point guards Tyler Herro (neck) and Goran Dragic (groin) are listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the Nuggets, while shooting guard Avery Bradley has drawn a questionable tag as well as he works his way through the league's health and safety protocols. Herro has missed the team's last six games due to […]

D'Angelo Russell Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Warriors as he continues to battle a quad bruise. Russell's absence over the last two games has allowed Ricky Rubio to enter the starting five, although a minutes restriction has loomed over his fantasy intrigue. […]

Blake Griffin Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin (knee, rest) has been deemed unavailable for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland as the team continues to monitor his knee ailment. Griffin is yet to play in both legs of a back-to-back this season, and with the Pistons set for a clash against the Lakers on Thursday, he'll remain sidelined […]

Devin Booker Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City as he continues to battle a strained left hamstring. Jae Crowder was reinserted into the starting lineup in the team's most recent outing, while the remainder of the team's starting five all saw increased offensive upside without Booker […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Miss At Least The Next Four Weeks

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) is facing an absence of upwards of a month due to the right quad contusion that has already sidelined him for the past three games. In his absence, Daniel Gafford has taken over starting center duties, but his fantasy ceiling remains capped due to his lack of offensive […]

Caris LeVert Undergoes Successful Kidney Surgery

Indiana Pacers point guard/small forward Caris Levert successfully underwent surgery on his left kidney Tuesday, with the team expecting him to make a full recovery. A previously undiscovered tumor was found after the Pacers acquired LeVert from Brooklyn in the James Harden blockbuster. It's unclear at this stage if LeVert will return to action in […]

Raul Neto Returns Tuesday, Will Have Minutes Capped

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto (groin) has been given the thumbs up to return to action for Tuesday's game versus the Rockets, but will be facing a minutes restriction as he battles a groin ailment. Neto hasn't played since Jan. 11, having started his two most recent contests with Russell Westbrook having been unavailable. […]

John Wall Set For Minutes Cap Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) is on track to have his minutes monitored during Tuesday's game versus the Wizards, although there is no specific set number that the team will announce prior to tip-off. Wall is facing his former team for the first time in his career, but after a five-game absence due […]

Russell Westbrook Faces Minutes Limit Tuesday

The Washington Wizards may be short on players under the league's health and safety protocols, but that doesn't mean that point guard Russell Westbrook will have his minutes restriction removed for Tuesday's contest. Westbrook is capped in the mid-20s, per head coach Scott Brooks, which means that Raul Neto (groin) -- who has been cleared […]

Domantas Sabonis Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Hornets due to a left knee bruise. Sabonis left the team's most recent contest, but appears to have avoided serious injury that would require a lengthy absence. The injury snapped his streak of 16 consecutive double-doubles to […]

Anthony Gill Slides Into Starting Five For Tuesday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Anthony Gill will make the first start of his NBA career at 28 years old Tuesday versus the Rockets. The Wizards are shuffling up their starting group, bumping Jerome Robinson to the second unit to presumably provide scoring thump. Gill played 10 minutes off the bench Sunday, but with Washington still […]

Joel Embiid On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers, a strong indication that he'll be back in action following a one-game absence due to back tightness. As a corresponding move, Dwight Howard would figure to rejoin the second unit and see a decreased […]

Christian Wood Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood (ankle, personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, paving the way for DeMarcus Cousins to make his third consecutive start. A breakout star to this point in the season, Wood's nightly double-double threat has been sorely missed for Houston, paving the way for Victor Oladipo, […]

Cam Reddish Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) will miss Tuesday's contest versus the Clippers due to persistent Achilles tendon issues. With Reddish having been deemed probable to play as recently as Monday, his status clearly has taken a downturn after he missed three games last week before returning to take the floor in two […]

Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard Headline New Starting Unit

The Los Angeles Clippers had three open spots to fill among their starting five for Tuesday's game versus Atlanta with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverley (knee) all unavailable. Head coach Ty Lue tabbed Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard and Terance Mann to join the starting lineup, giving each of the trio increased DFS appeal. Lou Williams […]

Trae Young, Clint Capela Cleared To Suit Up Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (back) and center Clint Capela (hand) have been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's contest versus the Clippers after having missed the team's previous outing. Young stands to benefit from L.A.'s extensive absences on the defensive end of the floor, and with no mention of […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for January 26, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard With only three games on the slate, I'll break down each contest with my top plays from each. Our traditional cheat sheet is only for slates of four games or more.   Games of the Day […]

Washington Upgrades Raul Neto To Questionable For Tuesday

Washington Wizards point guard Raul Neto (groin) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest against the Rockets due to a groin ailment that held him out Sunday. As the Wizards remain extremely short-handed due to the league's health and safety protocols, Neto provides valuable PG depth behind Russell Westbrook; Cassius Winston […]

New York Sticks With Immanuel Quickley Off The Bench

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Immanuel Quickley has impressed in spades to kick off his NBA career, prompting calls for him to be elevated to the starting lineup. But despite dropping a career-high 31 points Sunday night, head coach Tom Thibodeau plans on keeping him as a reserve for the time being, saying, "We like […]

L.A. Rules Patrick Beverley Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a sore right knee. Beverley will join Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (health and safety protocols) on the sidelines, opening the team's rotations up for numerous possible lineups. Reggie Jackson and Lou Williams figure to […]