Wizards-Pistons Contest Set For Friday Postponed

The Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons will not face off Friday night as previously scheduled due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Since a win Monday, the Wizards have had contact-tracing issues, which first wiped out Wednesday's game against the Jazz. The Pistons had been set to kick off a back-to-back beginning Friday, but will instead... Read More

Warriors-Suns Matchup Set For Friday Has Been Postponed

The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns were set to square off Friday night, but the game has been postponed due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Phoenix had their Wednesday contest against Atlanta postponed due to contact-tracing issues after playing versus the Wizards earlier in the week. There have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases within... Read More

Eric Bledsoe Will Be Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Eric Bledsoe (eye) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers due to an irritated right eye. His absence leaves the Pelicans without three starters, as he joins Zion Williamson (COVID-19) and Lonzo Ball (knee) on the sidelines. With the team's starting back court unavailable, look for Nickeil... Read More

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Will Suit Up Wednesday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have both point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) and power forward/center Anthony Davis (back) at their disposal for Wednesday's contest versus the Thunder after the duo popped up on the injury report with questionable tags. Despite the game coming on the second leg of a back-to-back, both James and Davis... Read More

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Remain Unavailable Thursday

The eight Miami Heat players that missed Tuesday's game due to the league's health and safety protocols have also been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus the 76ers. That group features Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic, Kendrick Nunn, Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KZ Okpala, and Udonis Haslem. With the Heat's rotations likely to look... Read More

Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Okogie Cleared To Start Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) have both been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus the Grizzlies after drawing questionable tags. Towns missed the team's latest game on the second leg of a back-to-back while being eased back into the mix following a... Read More

Derrick Rose Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks due to persistent knee issues. Fantasy managers can eye Delon Wright as a DFS target, as he should have unabated minutes at the PG slot with Frank Jackson likely to serve as his backup. Rose's absence will mark... Read More

New York Without Reggie Bullock For Wednesday’s Game

New York Knicks shooting guard/small forward Reggie Bullock (hip) has been ruled out for his second consecutive contest Wednesday against Brooklyn due to a sore right hip. His absence comes as rookie Obi Toppin (calf) has been cleared to rejoin the rotation, although head coach Tom Thibodeau was mum about the role that Toppin might... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Making Season Debut Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been cleared to start Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, which will mark his season debut. Porzingis' season debut will also come with a minutes restriction, although head coach Rick Carlisle has not specified what that number will be. Season-long fantasy managers that have waited nearly the first... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/13/21): NBA DFS Lineups

For the second straight day, COVID-19 has forced changes to the DFS slate as the NBA attempts to combat the spread of the virus. Having announced additional health and safety protocols measures Tuesday, the players will have to adjust to many off-the-court habits, as well as some on-the-court ones as well. More than ever, it’s... Read More

Donovan Mitchell Drops Game-High 27 Points In Win

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell led all scorers during Tuesday's victory over Cleveland with 27 points on 9-for-15 shooting, including going 5-for-7 from behind the arc. Despite the Cavs having entered play Tuesday yielding the fewest PPG in the league, Mitchell was able to log at least 27 points for the fourth time in... Read More

Jordan Clarkson Knocks Down Five Triples Off Bench

Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson remains instant offense off the bench, and Tuesday's win over the Cavaliers was no different. Without Joe Ingles (Achilles) available in the second unit, Clarkson took on an expanded role, dropping 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including tying his season-high by drilling five threes. Traditionally a score-first attacker, Clarkson... Read More

Larry Nance Jr. Goes Ice-Cold From Field In Defeat

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. figured to have immense upside coming into Tuesday's contest versus Utah without Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) in the mix, but he was unable to capitalize, finishing with just six points and seven rebounds across his 30 minutes. Nance tied his season-high with 11 field-goal attempts but hit only... Read More

Clint Capela Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (hand) has been tagged as questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Phoenix as he battles a sore left hand. Capela has started each of Atlanta's past eight contests, having logged double-doubles in four of those outings. With Onyeka Okongwu (foot) on track to make his NBA debut, he could... Read More

Jusuf Nurkic Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (quad) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest versus the Kings as he battles a left quad contusion. Nurkic played just nine minutes Monday before departing early due to the injury, which forced the team to play small for the majority of the contest. Should Nurkic be... Read More

Derrick Rose Likely To Return For Wednesday’s Contest

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (knee) has been tagged as probable to return to action for Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee after a one-game absence due to a sore left knee. Rose scuffled mightily in his most recent time out, scoring a season-low four points on 1-for-7 shooting. Even with Killian Hayes (hip) sidelined, Detroit... Read More

Jazz-Wizards Game Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have had their game that was scheduled for Wednesday called off due to COVID-19 contact tracing that needs to be continued for the Wizards' roster. Earlier on Tuesday, Rui Hachimura and Moritz Wagner popped up on the injury report as questionable to play due to the league's health and... Read More

Eric Gordon Gets Thumbs Up To Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been deemed available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers after dealing with left leg tightness. Gordon has seen his production slide over the past two games, combining for just nine points in that stretch. His presence among the second unit caps the fantasy intrigue of Sterling... Read More

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Cleared To Play Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers will have the entirety of their traditional starting five available for Tuesday's contest against the Rockets, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (adductor), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) all getting the green light to suit up. James is yet to miss a game this season despite an early year ankle turn, while... Read More

Bol Bol Makes First Career Start Tuesday

Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol was tabbed for his first career regular season start Tuesday against the Nets with Gary Harris (personal) unavailable. Bol became something of an NBA-bubble sensation last year due to his myriad of skills wrapped up in his 7-foot-2 frame. Having scored just three points all year coming into the contest,... Read More

John Wall Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (head) has received the thumbs up to take the floor Tuesday versus the Lakers while battling a migraine. The ailment was severe enough to keep Wall from practicing Monday, which could affect his level of production. Wall has barely looked like he has missed a step in his return... Read More

Andre Drummond Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (Achilles, calf) has been deemed unavailable for Tuesday's contest against Utah. Drummond warmed up prior to the game under a questionable tag, but was unable to receive the green light to play, paving the way for Larry Nance Jr. and JaVale McGee to see considerable upticks in usage. The Cavaliers... Read More

Bruce Brown Returns To Starting Five, Caris LeVert Keys Bench

The Brooklyn Nets have tabbed shooting guard Bruce Brown to serve as the team's de facto starting point guard for Tuesday's contest versus Denver. The move allows Caris Levert to slide back into his traditional bench role, where he'll lead the second unit. With Kyrie Irving (personal) sidelined indefinitely, the Nets appear to be attempting... Read More

Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has popped up on Wednesday's injury report as he continues to battle a hamstring ailment that forced him to miss six games. Okogie sounds as if he's closer to playing than sitting, but his minutes cap likely knocks him from fantasy consideration in most formats. Known for... Read More

Karl-Anthony Towns Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been trending toward a return to action for Wednesday's game versus Memphis, but has been officially designated as questionable due to a persistent wrist injury. Towns returned Saturday and dominated to the tune of 25 points and 13 rebounds, reasserting himself as a premier fantasy asset. The team... Read More

Joe Ingles Misses Second Game Due To Achilles Issue Tuesday

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus Cleveland due to a sore right Achilles, marking his second absence in the team's past three games. Ingles has traditionally been difficult to keep off the floor, an indication of the severity of the issue. Utah kept its rotation fairly... Read More

Eric Paschall Unavailable For Tuesday's Contest

Golden State Warriors power forward Eric Paschall has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Indiana as he enters the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's unclear immediately how long Paschall could be out, but provided that it's an isolated incident, his absence would likely pave the way for Juan Toscano-Anderson to see an increased role off the... Read More

Gary Harris Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris (personal) will miss Tuesday's game versus Brooklyn due to personal reasons. Harris' absence will mark his first of the season, paving the way for P.J. Dozier and Facundo Campazzo to see increased roles. After a slow start to the year from behind the three-point arc, Harris has gotten into... Read More

Magic-Celtics Contest Set For Wednesday Postponed

The Boston Celtics have had a third consecutive contest postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, with Wednesday's game versus Orlando called off more than 24 hours in advance. Boston continues to undergo extensive contact tracing stemming from Jayson Tatum's positive test, with many players' individual statuses uncertain at this time. The NBA announced Tuesday updated and... Read More

Kelly Olynyk Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat power forward/center Kelly Olynyk (groin) has been given the green light to suit up for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, giving the team the requisite eight players needed for the contest to take place. With multiple players out due to injury or the league's COVID-19 protocols, Olynyk should see as big of a workload... Read More