Tristan Thompson Headlines Quartet Questionable For Friday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson is one of four Celtics who have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game versus Washington due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Joining Thompson on the fence of taking the floor are point guard Carsen Edwards, center Robert Williams III and small/power forward Grant Williams. If all of the quartet is […]

Joe Ingles Earns Questionable Tag For Friday’s Game

Utah Jazz small forward Joe Ingles (Achilles) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Friday's contest versus the Bucks as he battles a sore right Achilles tendon. Ingles is coming off of a season-high 16-point performance Wednesday, in which he knocked down a quartet of triples. Traditionally one of the most consistent members […]

Josh Jackson Likely To Return For Friday’s Game

Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Josh Jackson (ankle) has been deemed probable to get back on the floor for Friday's contest against Phoenix. Jackson has missed the past two games due to an ankle ailment, but reportedly was close to suiting up Wednesday. Having cracked the starting five, Jackson enters a matchup versus the team […]

Seth Curry Unavailable To Play In Thursday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus Brooklyn due to left ankle soreness. Curry dropped a season-high 28 points just a day prior against the Wizards, continuing his strong start to his first year in Philadelphia, where he has shot 59.5 percent from behind the arc. With […]

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has been deemed out for Thursday's contest against the 76ers due to personal reasons. The absence of Irving will leave Brooklyn strapped for star power, while Kevin Durant remains in quarantine under the league's health and safety protocols. Caris Levert is in line for a significant increase in […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/6/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The stars are out in droves Wednesday amidst another slate chock full of All-NBA performers. After a brief five-game pocket that featured oodles of low-priced, chalky plays Tuesday, the NBA DFS community returns to some semblance of normalcy with a plentiful 11-game showdown. As of Tuesday night, three games had already pole vaulted over the […]

Paul George Picks Up Late Questionable Tag Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Spurs due to a sprained ankle, per head coach Ty Lue. The news comes down late, which could be an indication that L.A. is planning on holding George out, which would thereby give Luke Kennard […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Out At Least Two More Games

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) has been ruled out for both Tuesday's game against Denver and Thursday's contest versus Portland as he continues to work his way back from a dislocated wrist. Head coach Ryan Saunders sounded optimistic that Towns could get back in the mix in the near future, noting that the big […]

Abdel Nader Set To Make Season Debut Wednesday

Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (concussion) has been cleared to be a "full go" for Wednesday's contest against Toronto, which will mark both his season and Suns debut. Nader figures to play a minimal role off the bench for Phoenix, although he could cut into the usage of Cameron Johnson or Dario Saric depending […]

Maurice Harkless Picks Up Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Miami Heat small/power forward Maurice Harkless (forearm) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Boston due to a left forearm contusion. Harkless has started two games for the Heat this year, but has not seen more than nine minutes in any of his last five outings. Averaging fewer than one point, rebound, […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Likely To Return For Wednesday’s Game

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) has been deemed probable to suit up Wednesday against Utah and is on track to end a five-game absence due to persistent quad issues. With Smith likely back on the floor, the Knicks' PG situation involving Elfrid Payton and Immanuel Quickley becomes crowded, zapping all of […]

Dante Exum Faces 1-2-Month Absence Due To Calf Strain

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Dante Exum (calf) will miss at least the next one or two months due to the calf strain that he sustained during Monday's loss to Orlando. The injury is the latest setback in Exum's career, which has been scuttled by ailments seemingly since he entered the league as the No. 5 […]

LeBron James Receives Green Light To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Tuesday's contest against Memphis. James will be among the starting five and likely does not face any minutes restrictions as he continues to battle a turned ankle that is at least significant enough that it […]

James Ennis On Track To Make Season Debut Wednesday

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Cavaliers, signaling that he'll suit up for the first time this season. Ennis figures to immediately enter a key role on the wing for Orlando, which could bump Dwayne Bacon from the starting five. […]

Rajon Rondo In Line For Extended Absence

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (knee) is set to miss at least the team's next three contests due to persistent right knee issues that the team hopes he can correct with rest. Brought aboard during the off-season to serve as Trae Young's backup, Rondo has been limited to just two games thus far in […]

Danuel House Jr., Ben McLemore Remain Sidelined Wednesday

The Houston Rockets will be without small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) and shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore for Wednesday's contest against Indiana. Without the duo on the floor Monday, Jae'sean Tate and Sterling Brown continued to see minutes with the second unit, a role they figure to reprise so long as House and McLemore remain […]

Killian Hayes Unlikely To Play In Wednesday’s Game

Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (hip) has been tagged as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against Milwaukee as he battles a strained right hip that forced him to exit Monday's game. Hayes, who the team grabbed with the 7th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has scuffled mightily from the field to begin his […]

Brooklyn Shakes Up Starting Five Amid Kevin Durant’s Absence

The Brooklyn Nets are breaking out a new-look starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Jazz, rolling with Kyrie Irving, Bruce Brown, Taurean Prince, Jeff Green and Jarrett Allen as Kevin Durant begins his seven-day quarantine period due to COVID-19. The decision to significantly shake up the starting five is somewhat surprising but does allow Caris Levert, […]

Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) has been deemed unavailable to suit up Wednesday against Cleveland due to a foot injury that he sustained during Monday's game. Carter-Williams had moved into the starting five with Evan Fournier (back) banged up, with the veteran's absence likely to lead to a larger role for rookie Cole […]

Rodions Kurucs Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Rodions Kurucs (ankle) will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Jazz due to an ankle ailment. Kurucs has appeared in just three games this season, having scored a combined three points. Despite having started 46 contests for the team just two years ago, the 22-year-old from Latvia has seen his […]

Isaac Okoro Slated To Return Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Magic, which paves the way for him to take the floor for the first time since Dec. 26. Cleveland will be significantly short-handed due to injuries Wednesday, and with Okoro having played 34 and […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Will Miss Second Straight Contest

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Memphis. Kyle Kuzma will once again enter the starting five in his place, although both Wesley Matthews and Talen Horton-Tucker should be in line for increased roles off the bench as well. Caldwell-Pope's production has been consistent when he's […]

Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel Up In The Air For Wednesday

New York Knicks shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Both sat out the team's win Monday, with Burks' absence now having stretched to four contests. When healthy, Burks has played his way into season-long consideration no matter the league […]

Evan Fournier Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) is questionable to suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers as he continues to battle back spasms. Michael Carter-Williams has entered the starting five in Fournier's place during his two-game absence, but a foot injury has now sidelined Carter-Williams. Orlando has traditionally enjoyed deploying Terrence Ross off […]

Marcus Smart, Jeff Teague Questionable To Play Wednesday

Boston Celtics point guards Marcus Smart (thumb) and Jeff Teague (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's tilt versus the Heat. Both sat out the team's win Monday, which saw Tremont Waters draw the start, while Payton Pritchard starred with an extended role. Head coach Brad Stevens praised Pritchard, and should either Smart […]

Darius Garland, Dante Exum Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers point guards Darius Garland (shoulder) and Dante Exum (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Orlando. The absence of the duo paves the way for Collin Sexton to take on another considerable offensive workload, while handling the vast majority of ball-handling duties. Damyean Dotson is likely to remain among the starting […]

Josh Okogie Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets. Okogie has been battling a hamstring ailment, which will now keep him out for a fourth straight game. Expect Jarrett Culver to continue drawing starts in Okogie's stead, giving him short-term season-long and DFS upside. While Okogie […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/5 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Chicago @ Portland (-9.5) (232.5 total) An epic offensive barrage beckons in Oregon on Tuesday night if DFS metrics are any indication. Sample sizes […]

Derrick White Sustains Fractured Toe, Return Unclear

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (toe) has dealt with toe injuries throughout the early portion of the 2020-21 year, with his latest ailment being a minor fractured toe, which could scuttle his return just after it began. White played 23 minutes in his season debut, but has been carefully managed by the Spurs […]

Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Nuggets. Despite being recently listed as having no timetable for his return, it appears that Okogie could get back in the mix sooner than expected. His absence has allowed Jarrett Culver to join the starting […]