Franz Wagner to Return on Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be […]

Dean Wade Unavailable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence, Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points. Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon […]

Ja'Kobe Walter Out Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) won't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He hurt his right hip on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and won't be available for a second consecutive game. Due to RJ Barrett's (ankle) absence, Walter started on Sunday. After he joined Barrett in the infirmary, Jamal Shead maintained […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Iffy for Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) may skip Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers, as he is considered questionable for the game. Mamukelashvili has picked up an illness bug, putting him at risk of missing his second game of the season. In recent weeks, Mamukelashvili has had a larger role in the rotation due to […]

Brandon Williams Questionable Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to illness. Ryan Nembhard and Jaden Hardy have additional fantasy value with Williams on the shelf. Dallas has given both players a look in the starting unit, with […]

Kevin Love to Be Rested Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) will take another night off on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Love has seen limited action recently, appearing in just six of Utah's previous 12 games due to regular rest. With Love out of the lineup, Kyle Filipowski has a chance to play more, but he has been unproductive […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Remains Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. The Serbian veteran has been managing a left hamstring injury since late December and doesn't have a set timeline for his return. With Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out of the lineup, Jordan Miller and Kobe […]

NBA Best Bets and Player Props for Novig (Wednesday, 1/14/26)

It's a seven-game slate tonight, a bit light for a Wednesday, but still plenty of NBA action on tap. There certainly are some good spots to wager on tonight, and I've got my top recommendations lined up for you here today - I mean, that's why you're reading this article, right? I want to take […]

Davion Mitchell Sustains Shoulder Injury Tuesday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter. He injured his left shoulder when he ran into a screen. Mitchell had nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes. As a result of Mitchell's early exit, Pelle Larsson logged nearly […]

Luka Doncic Available Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to […]

Max Christie Could Miss Wednesday's Game Due to Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (illness) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. […]

LeBron James Cleared to Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary […]

P.J. Washington Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, Naji […]

Egor Demin Back in Action Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Tyrese […]

Cam Thomas Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, […]

Jakob Poeltl Unavailable Versus Pacers

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular […]

RJ Barrett to Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined, Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very […]

Trae Young Won't Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain […]

Rui Hachimura to Be Limited to 18 Minutes Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will have his playing time restricted to 18 minutes on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Hachimura was cleared to make his first appearance of the new year, but he didn't see any action […]

Ivica Zubac Iffy for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is in danger of missing Wednesday's fantastic fantasy matchup against the Washington Wizards. Zubac missed the end of Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets due to a left ankle sprain and could now sit out an entire contest. If Zubac can't play through the injury, the Clippers will […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. Leonard has been a regular on the injury report lately due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't missed time since Nov. 22. After shaking off the questionable tag on Monday night, Leonard dropped 35 points on […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) will remain out on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. The team ruled Grant out for the contest after initially listing him as doubtful. Grant hasn't played since mid-December and will miss his 14th consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis. Sidy Cissoko is poised to make […]

VJ Edgecombe Considered Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (adductor) is on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 20-year-old is dealing with a left adductor contusion, but the issue isn't expected to keep him off the floor against Cleveland. When these teams first faced off this season, Edgecombe managed […]

Paul George Listed as Probable for Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran star has played in 10 of the last 11 games and is expected to suit up on Wednesday. George has struggled with his shot lately, averaging 15.5 points in January. Over his last two outings, George has connected […]

Joel Embiid Expected to Suit Up Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid returned from a one-game absence in Monday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors and appears ready for a second consecutive appearance. On Monday, Embiid had seven turnovers in 36 minutes, but he also did plenty of positive things in […]

Anthony Davis Won't Have Surgery, Out for Six Weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (hand) will not require surgery on his injured left hand, the team announced on Tuesday. He is expected to "heal from the injury" in approximately six weeks. Davis was previously expected to undergo surgery, which would have sidelined him for "several months." Still, it's possible Davis has played his final […]

Norman Powell Good to Go on Tuesday

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) will play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Powell was sidelined for Sunday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder due to soreness in his lower back. With Powell active, Pelle Larsson will return to Miami's second unit after stepping up […]

Luguentz Dort Ruled Out For Tuesday's Matchup With Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (foot) won't play on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Dort is dealing with a sore left foot and will miss his 10th game of the season. The 26-year-old Canadian could see action versus the Rockets, barring any setbacks on Thursday. While Dort is sidelined during tonight's tilt, Ajay […]

Jaxson Hayes Unavailable Against Hawks

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks due to left hamstring soreness. The Lakers are being careful with Hayes and will have him sit out the second night of this back-to-back set. With Hayes out of action, Deandre Ayton may take on extra minutes. At the […]

Luke Kennard Sidelined Tuesday

Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (neck) won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Kennard is dealing with a neck sprain and will miss the second night of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old sharpshooter played 20 minutes on Sunday, finishing with 22 points and six […]