DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/15/21): NBA DFS Lineups

After what has been a whirlwind of a week for the NBA in everything from combating a global pandemic to a former league MVP being dealt in a blockbuster trade, DFS managers can finally settle in for a gourmet-quality Friday slate. Only two games (Washington/Detroit, Golden State/Phoenix) have been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, leaving... Read More

Malcolm Brogdon Bounces Back With 25-Point Outing

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon went for a season-low 13 points Tuesday night, only to respond with a game-high 25-point performance during Thursday's win over the Trail Blazers. Brogdon has ascended into an All-Star during the first 12 games of the year, having averaged 24.7 points over his last seven outings. With multiple triples... Read More

Domantas Sabonis Continues Double-Double Streak In Win

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis has played 12 games in 2020-21. After Thursday's victory over Portland, he has recorded a double-double in all 12 contests. Sabonis dominated to the tune of 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals, all while shooting 10-for-18 from the floor overall. If there is anything resembling a... Read More

JaMychal Green Drops 15 Points In Season-High 28 Minutes

Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green continued his strong production off the bench during Thursday's win over the Warriors, as he compiled 15 points and nine rebounds across his season-best 28 minutes. Having gone 3-for-4 from behind the arc, Green is now shooting 52.8 percent from long range on the year, having knocked down multiple... Read More

Stephen Curry Pours In 35 Points Amid Double-Double

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had it all working offensively during Thursday's loss to the Nuggets, dropping a game-high 35 points on 14-for-23 shooting overall, including going 5-for-11 from behind the arc. He notched his third double-double of the year, but first with points/rebounds, as the 11 boards that he grabbed were his... Read More

Nikola Jokic Collects Fifth Triple-Double Of Season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic entered play Thursday averaging a triple-double on the season and followed up that hype by delivering his fifth triple-double of the year in a win over the Warriors. Despite not knocking down a three for only the third time this season, Jokic finished with a team-high 23 points on 8-for-16... Read More

Jusuf Nurkic Sustains Wrist Fracture Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) departed Thursday's game versus Indiana early due to a right wrist fracture. Nurkic played 21 minutes prior to exiting, finishing with five points and eight rebounds in what could be his final game for the foreseeable future. The injury is the latest bad break that Nurkic has caught,... Read More

Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley Questionable For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams (hip) and point guard Patrick Beverley (personal) have both been listed as questionable to suit up Friday versus the Kings. Neither has missed a game yet this season, so it would be difficult to ascertain where their minutes may be reallocated if either is unavailable, but Reggie Jackson... Read More

Jamal Murray Battles Elbow Ailment Entering Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (elbow) has been cleared to suit up Thursday against the Warriors, but head coach Michael Malone admitted that Murray has been bothered recently by a right elbow issue. After averaging 24 PPG through his first five contests, Murray has gone for 15.4 PPG in his most recent five outings.... Read More

Eric Bledsoe Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Eric Bledsoe (eye) has been bumped up to questionable on the team's injury report due to an irritated right eye ahead of Friday's game versus the Lakers. Sindarius Thornwell entered the starting five in his place, but Kira Lewis Jr. also saw run off the bench, while Josh Hart saw... Read More

Lonzo Ball Unavailable For Friday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball (knees) will miss Friday's game versus the Lakers due to what the team has listed as bilateral knee tendinopathy. Nickeil Alexander-Walker stepped in for Ball on Wednesday and dropped a career-high 37 points in his second NBA start, and is likely to receive another start without Ball in... Read More

Tristan Thompson Cleared To Play Friday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Friday's contest versus Orlando, indicating a return following a one-game absence due to COVID-19. So long as the league clears the game to happen, Thompson's presence means that the Celtics will hit the necessary number of players available. Thomson has... Read More

Joe Ingles Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Hawks as he continues to battle right Achilles soreness. Ingles will now have missed three of the team's last four contests, allowing Jordan Clarkson to see a larger offensive role within the second unit. Having been ruled out well... Read More

Evan Fournier Will Miss Seventh Straight Game Friday

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Boston as he continues to battle back spasms. Fournier's back issues have consistently popped him up on the injury report, but being ruled out so far ahead of tip-off could indicate that his absence will be longer than anticipated. James... Read More

Ricky Rubio, Juan Hernangomez Ruled Out For Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio and power forward Juan Hernangomez have been ruled out for Friday's contest versus the Grizzlies due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Hernangomez has been announced to be unavailable for the next 10 days, meaning that he'll miss at least five contests before getting back into action. Without Rubio among the... Read More

Gordon Hayward Unavailable For Thursday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets small forward Gordon Hayward (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors as he battles a strained left hip. Hayward tied his season low with 27 minutes played during Wednesday's tilt, shooting just 5-for-15 overall. Caleb Martin has vaulted into the starting five for the second time in his career... Read More

Lauri Markkanen Trends Toward Return For Friday

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen is progressing toward a return to action for Friday's game versus the Thunder, per head coach Billy Donovan. Markkanen has missed each of the team's previous seven contests under the league's COVID-19 protocols, which may mean that he could see his minutes limited when he does make his return. With... Read More

Collin Sexton, Darius Garland To Miss Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point guards Collin Sexton (ankle) and Darius Garland (shoulder) have both been ruled out for Friday's contest versus the Knicks more than 24 hours prior to tip-off due to respective injuries. Garland's absence will mark his seventh straight game on the sidelines, while Sexton is missing his fifth consecutive outing. Damyean Dotson figures... Read More

Memphis Lists Ja Morant As Questionable To Return Friday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's (ankle) return to action could come as soon as Friday versus Minnesota, as the team has listed him as questionable on its latest injury report. Morant was originally expected to miss 4-6 weeks after sustaining a serious ankle sprain back on Dec. 28, but he appears to have healed... Read More

Jaylen Brown Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown has been bumped up to questionable on the team's injury report for Friday's contest versus Orlando. With the Celtics having had their last three games wiped off the slate under the league's COVID-19 protocols, the contest itself can almost be seen as questionable. Prior to the break in Boston's... Read More

Zion Williamson Gets Green Light To Return For Friday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson has been given the thumbs up to rejoin his squad following a one-game absence surrounding an inconclusive COVID-19 test. Williamson is tagged as probable, but considering there was no injury concern heading into Wednesday, he's likely set for a full minutes allotment against the Lakers on Friday during a... Read More

Andre Drummond Likely To Return For Friday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (Achilles) has been bumped up to probable on the team's injury report for Friday's game versus the Knicks. Drummond missed the team's most recent outing despite warming up prior to the contest. Having notched a double-double in each of his first 11 games, Drummond is as matchup-proof of a fantasy... Read More

Pacers-Suns Contest Set For Saturday Postponed

The Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns will not be taking the court for Saturday's game due to the league's health and safety protocols, including contact tracing within the Suns' roster. The cancellation marks the third straight contest wiped from the slate for Phoenix, whose players will not suit up for the remainder of the week.... Read More

Alex Len Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors center Alex Len (personal) has been listed as unavailable for Thursday's game versus Charlotte due to personal reasons. Despite having started each of the past two contests that he has appeared in, Len saw a combined 15 minutes in those outings, heavily capping his fantasy intrigue. Over his last four games, Len has... Read More

Ivica Zubac Will Be Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (abdominal) has been deemed a last-minute call as to whether he'll suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans. Head coach Ty Lue said that Zubac was dealing with abdominal soreness, which the team would test out prior to tip-off to judge whether he could suit up, but the... Read More

Gary Harris Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (personal) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Golden State. Harris missed his first game of the season Tuesday, allowing Bol Bol to enter the starting five in an attempt to keep the second unit together. It's unclear if head coach Michael Malone would... Read More

Isaiah Roby Enters Starting Five Wednesday For Al Horford

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Isaiah Roby will draw his second career start for Wednesday's contest versus the Lakers with Al Horford (rest) not in the mix. The last time that Horford was unavailable, Roby entered the starting five and went for 19 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes, shooting 9-for-12 from the field.... Read More

Tobias Harris, Shake Milton Now Likely To Play Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Tobias Harris and shooting guard Shake Milton have had their respective statuses bumped up to probable for Thursday's game versus Miami. It was previously believed that the duo would not be cleared from the league's health and safety protocols until the weekend, but provided that they continue to test negative for... Read More

San Antonio Lists DeMar DeRozan As Questionable For Thursday

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) has been deemed questionable to return to the mix for Thursday's contest versus the Rockets due to personal reasons. Without DeRozan on the floor, Trey Lyles has drawn consecutive starts, while Lonnie Walker IV has taken on an increased offensive role, going for 25 and 24 points,... Read More

John Wall Ruled Out For Thursday’s Game

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) will be absent from Thursday's contest versus the Spurs due to a sore left knee. Houston's lineup was set to look vastly different in the wake of the James Harden trade, although without Wall in the backcourt as well, the team could be massively short-handed if Eric Gordon... Read More