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 […]

Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (injury management) will not play on Thursday in the second game of the team's back-to-back. He played 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and produced two points, two rebounds, and six assists while shooting just one-for-six from the field. Simmons has been getting more work at point guard since […]

James Harden Added To Injury Report As Questionable Against Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) was added to the Clippers' injury report on Thursday afternoon ahead of their showdown in Oklahoma City with the Thunder. Harden has been carrying the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard (knee) still sidelined and is averaging 21.9 points, 7.8 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 33.9 minutes per […]

Jaden Ivey Diagnosed With A Broken Fibula

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey will miss at least most of the remainder of the regular season after sustaining a broken fibula in his left leg, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The third-year guard was having an exceptional season alongside Cade Cunningham in the Pistons backcourt, averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists […]

Moises Gomez Signs Minor-League Deal With The Padres

According to the transaction log on MLB.com, former power-hitting prospect Moises Gomez has agreed to a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. Gomez was released by the Cardinals at the end of July after a rough season in Triple-A. He hit only .194 with three home runs in 45 minor league games in […]

Max Scherzer's Market Could Be Heating Up

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the market for veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer is starting to heat up a bit as we head into 2025. Heyman reports there are four teams involved in the market but did not identify exactly who is in the mix. Scherzer is 40 years old and was limited to […]

Blue Jays And Tigers Considered Top Suitors For Anthony Santander

Outfielder Anthony Santander is one of the biggest bats remaining on the free agent market, and the top two suitors for the 30-year-old at this point are the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Both teams could definitely use a power bat in the middle of their lineup […]

Josh Rojas Agrees To One-Year Deal With White Sox

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, infielder Josh Rojas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. Before being non-tendered earlier this offseason by the Mariners, Rojas hit .225 with a .286 wOBA and 91 wRC+. He hit eight home runs and finished with 31 RBI and 48 runs scored while adding […]

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

Happy New Year! The NBA tips off 2025 with a solid six-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. The Hawks-Nuggets and 76ers-Kings matchups are on a separate slate, so all six games get underway within an hour of the contests locking at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors are the only team playing for the second […]

Torrey Craig Doubtful Wednesday Against Washington

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig is likely to miss the Bulls' New Year's Day matchup with the Wizards due to a right lower leg contusion. Craig matched his career-high with five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Hornets while helping to fill in for Zach LaVine (toe), who is questionable. The 34-year-old veteran has only […]

LeBron James Will Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) was originally questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers but was upgraded to probable, and then listed as available 30 minutes before game time. He missed Saturday's game with an illness but is expected to be back to his usual workload on Tuesday night. King James turned 40 […]

Jeremy Sochan Leaves Tuesday's Game Early

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan left Tuesday's game against the Clippers after playing just 15 minutes, and the team announced that he will not return due to a lower back injury, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Sochan had four points, five rebounds, two assists, and a steal before departing. His […]

Devin Booker Will Play Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) was listed as questionable for the team's Tuesday night home game against Memphis, but he was upgraded to available 30 minutes before tip-off. Booker has missed the last five games with a groin injury but will start for Phoenix in the team's final game of 2024. In his 26 […]

Grayson Allen Ruled Out Tuesday Against Memphis

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was initially listed as probable to return from a concussion that had sidelined him for the last four games. However, Coach Mike Budenholzer said that Allen was now dealing with shoulder soreness even though he passed the NBA Concussion Protocol. He was downgraded to questionable at that point and ultimately […]