Collin Murray-Boyles Out, Sandro Mamukelashvili Available Versus Cleveland

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) won't play on Thursday versus the Cavs. The rookie has had a decent rookie campaign, averaging 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 50.0% shooting from behind the arc. He has appeared in the last nine games for the Raptors. However, Murray-Boyles will sit this one out because of an illness. […]

Sam Merrill Starting on Thursday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill will start in Thursday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs are down Darius Garland (rest, left knee injury management), Jaylon Tyson (concussion), and Lonzo Ball (left knee, injury management). As a result, the 29-year-old will get some action with the first-five versus the 6-5 Raptors. Merrill has started five […]

Mark Williams Listed as Out Thursday Against Indiana

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (right knee injury management) will not play Thursday night when the Suns host the Pacers. It's not surprising that Williams will get the night off since the team is playing for the second night in a row after defeating the Mavericks on Wednesday for their fourth straight win. While Williams […]

Jalen Brunson Out For at Least Friday with an Ankle Sprain

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) will miss Friday's matchup with the Heat due to a Grade 1 ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Magic. Brunson will be evaluated daily, so it doesn't look like a serious or long-term issue at this point, but he could miss a few games depending on […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Rest Thursday Night

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) will not play Thursday on the second night of the Hawks' back-to-back, as expected. With Porzinigis listed as out against the Jazz, Okyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye will get extra playing time and have big-time potential. Okongwu had 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks when Porzingis […]

Paolo Banchero Ruled Out for At Least Friday's Game

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) had an MRI on Thursday that confirmed that he has a strained groin and will miss at least Friday's game against the Nets. While the Magic didn't put any timeline on his return, he will be evaluated each day, and when he returns will depend on his response to […]

Paolo Banchero Will Undergo an MRI

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) is hopeful that he avoided major injury on Wednesday night against the Knicks, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the severity and extent of the injury. Banchero sustained the injury early in the second quarter after trying to accelerate up the floor after snagging a defensive rebound. […]

Jaylon Tyson Will Miss a Second Straight Game on Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (concussion) will not be ready to return for Thursday night's matchup with the Raptors. Tyson averaged 25.9 minutes per game in his first 11 games this season, including seven starts. He chipped in 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. His next chance to return will […]

Lonzo Ball Will Not Play Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday night due to left knee injury management. Ball played 20 minutes on Wednesday in Miami and had 15 points and eight assists while helping to fill in for Darius Garland (toe) and Donovan Mitchell (rest). Mitchell […]

Darius Garland Ruled Out Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (toe) will miss the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday, as expected. He's dealing with what the team is calling a contusion, which indicates he's not facing an extended absence. However, he will miss a second straight game after sitting out Wednesday's win as well. Since Lonzo Ball […]

Ochai Agbaji Ruled Out Thursday vs. Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (back) was ruled out after he was originally listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It will be his third absence in his team's last four games, and he played just 15 minutes in a spot start during his one active game during that stretch. For the […]

The Fantasy Basketball Cut List - Who to Drop or Hold After Week 3

Some of my cut list targets last week took it personally, especially CJ McCollum, who snapped back to life with two 25-point outings and a 42-point game in overtime. I'm not reading too much into that production or feeling bad about that recommendation; I think his outlook for the long term remains the same. Anfernee […]

Kevin Love Available Thursday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (rest) has come off the injury report for Thursday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Utah completed a back-to-back on Tuesday night with a blowout win against the Indiana Pacers, and Love was rested for the game. Before his scheduled rest day, Love featured in five consecutive games, averaging 4.2 points, […]

Ochai Agbaji Iffy for Meeting With Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Agbaji has played only once in the last three games and could sit out a second consecutive contest due to lower back spasms. Toronto has managed to stay healthy this season, limiting Agbaji's workload to 13.9 minutes per game. […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Uncertain for Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (back) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to a back issue, he was also listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Toronto ruled him out for the contest ahead of tip-off, resulting in Mamukelashvili's first […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Questionable for Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie is dealing with an illness and may be sidelined after playing in nine consecutive games. Jakob Poeltl has been in and out of the Raptors lineup, meaning Murray-Boyles has seen plenty of time on the court […]

Zion Williamson Cleared for Contact

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared for contact, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. The former No. 1 pick went through some one-on-one drills during Wednesday's shootaround. Williamson has missed five games due to a left hamstring strain. While he looks to be nearing his return, the team hasn't provided an […]

LeBron James Practices With G-League Team

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (sciatica) practiced with the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, on Wednesday. "He was able to participate in the practice," Lakers head coach JJ Redick said. "Got up and down a little bit with just some, like, warmup transition drills and progressed to five-on-five in the half court, […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/13/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a much smaller slate on deck for us tonight. The Cavaliers, Suns, and Hawks are all on the second leg of a back-to-back. With only three games on the slate, we have a lot less room for error. So let's dive into it! As far as injury news goes on […]

Christian Braun Leaves Game with Ankle Injury

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun (ankle) left the team's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, and will not return. The fourth-year guard appeared in just 16 minutes of action before leaving with what the team is labeling a left ankle injury. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown are will likely see increased […]

Jalen Brunson Leaves The Garden in Walking Boot

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot Wednesday night. The team is yet to release an official statement, but head coach Mike Brown told reporters Brunson "rolled his right ankle". The team is set to face the Miami Heat at home on Friday. Brunson […]

Jonathan Kuminga Won't Return on Wednesday Evening

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs. The 2021 No. 7 overall pick was listed as questionable heading into this one. While he ended up suiting up, he wasn't in the starting lineup. Kuminga would be held scoreless before exiting after only 12 minutes of work. The […]

Paolo Banchero Ruled Out for Remainder of Wednesday's Game

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't return to Wednesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old logged only 12 minutes before exiting with a groin strain, finishing with four points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block. Orlando won't play again until Friday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. Hopefully, Banchero will be out […]

Bilal Coulibaly Without A Timetable For Return

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (calf) is still without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brian Keefe. Keefe noted that the third-year man was doing limited work during the team's shootaround on Wednesday. Coulibaly has been limited to just four games so far this season, all starts, due to injury. The Frenchman […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable For Matchup Versus Kings

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (back) has been upgraded to probable, putting him in line to return to the lineup on Wednesday night. Alexander-Walker has missed the last two games with his back issue. Before that, the Hawks' offseason acquisition was starting at point guard for the injured Trae Young (knee). NAW is averaging a […]

Jonathan Kuminga Active Wednesday, Not In Starting Lineup

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, despite the questionable tag earlier in the day. However, Kuminga won't be in the starting lineup for the first time this season. Following Tuesday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward Draymond Green publicly questioned some of […]

Dereck Lively II Downgraded to Unavailable on Wednesday

According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (knee) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Lively carried a questionable tag, but he has since been downgraded to unavailable and will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a right knee sprain. The 21-year-old opened the season as the team's starting […]

Ja Morant Unavailable Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) will be sidelined for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Morant is dealing with soreness in his left ankle after tweaking it during Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the Knicks. Morant has averaged 18.9 points, 8.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 30.8 minutes per contest across 11 games […]

Isaiah Stewart Sidelined Again on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Stewart will be out of action for a third consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. With Ausar Thompson (ankle) also unavailable, Ron Holland II will likely be in the starting lineup. Unfortunately, Holland has averaged only 7.0 points as a starter, so he […]

Jalen Duren Downgraded Versus Chicago

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Bulls. The 21-year-old has played extremely well during the 2025 campaign, averaging 19.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals. He was listed as probable on Tuesday night. However, Duren was downgraded to questionable before ultimately getting ruled out. With Isaiah Stewart […]