Trae Young Is Available Against Los Angeles On Friday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will be able to play on Friday night against the Lakers despite a questionable tag coming into the night. Throughout the season, the All-Star point guard has been a regular on the injury report but he has only missed two games all year. On Wednesday in Denver, he had […]

Brandon Clarke Available To Play Friday Against Sacramento

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (calf) is available to return after a two-game absence due to a calf issue as the Grizzlies visit the Kings. He missed the Grizz's last two games but has played 31 games this season, averaging 18.4 minutes per contest. He has been one of the first big men off the […]

Zach Edey Ready To Return

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (concussion) is ready to return from a two-game absence after being upgraded from questionable to available for Friday night's game against the Kings. Brandon Clarke (calf) was also sidelined for the last two games and will also return serving as Edey's primary backup. Edey will be back in the lineup […]

Tutu Atwell Lined Up For A Larger Role

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell could be set for a much bigger workload this week against the Seahawks since the Rams are resting Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp for the playoffs. Atwell ranks third on the team with 37 catches on the season and 525 receiving yards. He has yet to find the […]

Jordan Whittington Could Be Rams Top Receiver

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington (ankle) could be the team's top option at the position in Week 18 against the Seahawks since both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp will rest for the playoffs. The sixth-round pick from Texas made a splash early in the season with 13 catches in a two-week span against […]

Cody Schrader Expected To Get Playing Time

Los Angeles Rams running back Cody Schrader hasn't gotten any NFL work yet, but coach Sean McVay said he wants to see what the rookie can bring by getting him some work in Week 18 against the Seahawks. Schrader was an undrafted rookie out of Missouri last season who signed with the 49ers last May. […]

Blake Corum Has Potential For A Breakout Against Seattle

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum has shown flashes of potential in limited work this season, and in Week 18, he could be lined up for a sizable workload since the Rams are resting starting RB Kyren Williams with a playoff spot secure. The Rams have been running the ball effectively with Williams, but […]

Joshua Karty A Fringe Starting Kicker In Season Finale

Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty will be kicking indoors at home against the Seahawks in the season finale of his rookie year. So far this season, the sixth-round pick from Stanford has made 25-of-30 field goals and 31-of-35 extra points. This week, his Rams are resting multiple starters with a first-round home playoff game […]

Rams D/ST Looks To Finish Season On A Roll

The Los Angeles Rams defense and special teams unit has been a huge part of their late-season success, and they'll look to finish the season strong in a matchup with the Seahawks. The Rams are resting multiple offensive starters, but it isn't clear how many defensive stars could also have a lighter workload. The young […]

Tyler Higbee A High-Risk Play In Week 18

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has played limited snaps in the last two weeks, and his workload against the Seahawks is very uncertain. The veteran tight end worked his way back after a catastrophic knee injury suffered in the playoffs last year. He played 14 snaps against the Jets and 17 snaps against […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Not A Strong Play In Rams Debut

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will make his first start of the season when the Rams host the Seahawks in their regular season finale. With their playoff spot secure, the Rams will rest multiple starters including Matthew Stafford, letting Jimmy G see his first action of the season. The 33-year-old backup signed a one-year […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/3/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On the first Friday of 2025, the NBA has seven games on the main slate on DraftKings, which leaves off the two late games in Los Angeles and Sacramento. With 14 teams in the player pool, there are still plenty of strong options to consider from some very interesting matchups. Of the 14 teams on […]

Trae Young Questionable Friday With A Hand Contusion

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hand) is listed as questionable for the Hawks as they continue their road trip with a stop in Los Angeles on Friday night. Young has been regularly listed on the injury report with a variety of issues but has played 32 of 34 games for Atlanta and hasn't missed a […]

Jaxson Hayes Will Start Thursday Against The Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes hasn't played since November 26 due to an ankle injury, but he'll be able to return to action on Thursday at home against Portland, according to coach JJ Redick. Not only is he ready to get back into action, he'll jump right back into the starting lineup in place […]

Jalen Johnson Questionable Friday Against The Lakers

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's road game against the Lakers, according to Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com. Johnson is having a breakthrough season and has been able to play in 31 of the team's 34 games. He was sidelined on Wednesday in Denver for the Hawks'19-point loss but will hope to […]

Draymond Green Will Be Available Thursday Against Philadelphia

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (back) was probable with a lower back contusion, but coach Steve Kerr said that Green will be able to play, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Green has missed a pair of the last seven games, averaging just 5.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in […]

Stephen Curry Probable Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (thumb) is probable for Thursday night's game against the 76ers, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Coach Steve Kerr said that Curry is dealing with a right thumb sprain but it's taped up and he was able to go through warmups. Curry had just 11 points in his […]

Zach Edey Questionable Friday Against The Kings

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey has missed the last two games in the NBA concussion protocol, but he could return on Friday when Memphis is in Sacramento. Brandon Clarke (calf) also missed the last game and is questionable for Friday. If either one of Edey or Clarke returns, Edey will be in a great spot […]

Gabe Vincent Ruled Out Thursday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, according to CBSLA's Mark Medina. Vincent has averaged 18.5 minutes per game in his 31 games for the Lakers this season, producing 4.3 points, 0.9 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per contest. Vincent's absence will open […]

Aaron Gordon Listed As Out Friday Against San Antonio

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss his fifth straight game on Friday when the Nuggets host the Spurs. On Thursday, coach Michael Malone added that Gordon also likely won't return on Saturday when Denver takes on the Spurs again. In Gordon's absence, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson should continue to get more work. […]

Anthony Davis Ruled Out Against The Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) will miss just his second game of the season on Thursday night after being downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier in the day. Davis has a 31.0% usage rate on the season and is averaging 26.1 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Without Davis, look for LeBron James […]

Andrew Wiggins Added To The Injury Report

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) was added to the injury report as probable with what the team called "right hamstring tightness." While it still looks like Wiggins will play, it's worth noting since it's such a late addition for the Warriors starter. Wiggins has been struggling in his last three games since his […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable Friday Against Cleveland

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (oblique) has been pressed into more work over the past few weeks, but now the veteran is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Cavs. Kleber's increase in workload lately has come as a result of Naji Marshall's suspension and P.J. Washington's suspension and knee injury. Washington left Wednesday's […]

P.J. Washington Could Play Friday Against The Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (knee, illness) left during the first half of Wednesday's game against the Rockets and was unable to return, but the veteran forward may be able to play on Friday after getting a questionable tag for the home matchup against Cleveland. Washington missed one game on the Mavs' recent road trip […]

Miles McBride Questionable For Friday's Matchup In Oklahoma City

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) was expected to get a spot start on Wednesday in place of Jalen Brunson (calf), but a the last minute McBride was replaced in the lineup by Cameron Payne. McBride was initially questionable and then ruled out due to a hamstring issue, which also has him questionable for […]

Jalen Brunson Questionable For Friday Against The Thunder

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City after missing his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Jazz. The Knicks still managed to win their ninth straight with Cameron Payne stepping in for Brunson and Miles McBride (hamstring), who was expected to start in Brunson's […]

Josh Richardson Listed As Out For Thursday's Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was listed as out for the Heat's Thursday night home matchup against the Pacers. Richardson has been limited to just eight games this year, and this will be his 19th straight game on the sideline. He hasn't played since November 18, and while he has been out, Alec Burks […]

Maxwell Lewis Ruled Out Against Milwaukee

Brooklyn Nets forward Maxwell Lewis (knee) was just acquired by the Nets in the trade that sent Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers, but he suffered a knee injury on Wednesday that will keep him off the court on Thursday as the Nets finish their back-to-back with a stop in Milwaukee to face the Bucks. Lewis […]

Ziaire Williams Ready To Return To Action

Brooklyn Nets guard Ziaire Williams (knee) has been sidelined for the last 12 games due to a left knee sprain, but he is not listed on the team's injury report for Thursday night against the Bucks. Williams hasn't played since December 1, so the 23-year-old may need some time to ramp up to a full […]

Noah Clowney Questionable Against The Bucks

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) was forced to leave Wednesday's loss to the Raptors after taking a hard fall and was not able to return. With Dorian Finney-Smith traded to the Lakers, Clowney could work his way into a more significant role, since the 20-year-old could be a part of the Nets future. In […]