Anthony Edwards Considered Questionable for Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has been dealing with a nagging knee injury since mid-March, sitting out 10 of Minnesota's last 12 games, including the last two. Mike Conley has started during Edwards' absence, but he dropped out of the rotation on […]

Devin Booker Will Sit Out Friday's Game

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been listed as out for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix will give its star man some time off to manage an ankle injury after locking into the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Booker's recent form will have the Suns fans excited for the […]

Nikola Jokic Questionable for Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The three-time MVP has been added to the injury report with a right wrist injury. Jokic's absence from the lineup would give Jonas Valanciunas a big opportunity to stand out as the starting center. The Lithuanian veteran has […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won't Face Nuggets Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City has just secured the top seed in the Western Conference and will give the reigning MVP some rest after a back-to-back set. The defending champions will be without many regulars on Friday night, so […]

Stephen Curry Set to Play Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Sacramento Kings, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports. Golden State will begin a back-to-back on Thursday night against the Lakers, and Curry has been ruled out for that game. However, Steve Kerr told reporters at his pre-game […]

L.J. Cryer Back in Action Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors point guard L.J. Cryer (illness) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is available after missing two games due to illness. Cryer is expected to see an increased workload on Thursday night, with Stephen Curry (knee) sitting out this one. The 24-year-old has […]

Charles Bassey Available Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey (ankle) will play on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been cleared to play despite a left ankle sprain. Golden State listed Bassey as questionable on the initial injury report, then upgraded him to probable earlier on Thursday. Kristaps Porzingis (illness, knee), Al Horford (calf), and […]

Gui Santos Won't Play Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (pelvis) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors have downgraded Santos' status from questionable to out. He is dealing with a right pelvic contusion, and it's unclear whether we will see Santos again during the regular season. Golden State will have […]

Rudy Gobert to Rest on Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Gobert will miss his second straight game for rest purposes. The Wolves are playing it safe with the veteran center ahead of the postseason. His next chance to play will come during Sunday's regular-season finale against the […]

Tari Eason is Cleared to Play on Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (illness) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Eason carried a questionable tag into this game, but he is feeling good enough to suit up. He finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's game. He has been a […]

Kobe Brown Won't Play on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Kobe Brown (back) is ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown was forced to exit early during Tuesday's game due to a back issue. He's not feeling 100 percent yet, but fantasy managers should check back for another update ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. His […]

Ben Sheppard to Miss Third Straight Game

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This marks the third game in a row that Sheppard has missed due to a lingering hip issue. His next chance to play will come on Friday, so fantasy managers should check for another update ahead of that […]

Jarace Walker is Available on Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (hip) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Walker is dealing with a hip issue, but it won't be enough to hold him out of this contest. He finished with 11 points, five assists, and six rebounds across 28 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. […]

Sam Hauser Available Against Knicks

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) is available for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Lower-back spasms won't keep him out, as this will be his 26th consecutive appearance. Hauser has been a regular starter for Boston in 2026, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 […]

Collin Sexton Active Against Wizards

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (finger) is expected to suit up for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. Sexton was previously listed as probable due to a right finger injury but has since been cleared to play. He profiles as a solid streaming option and should see increased usage tonight, especially given his recent play. […]

Neemias Queta Good to Go on Thursday

According to Taylor Snow of the Boston Celtics' official site, center Neemias Queta (toe) will play against the New York Knicks on Thursday. Despite dealing with a toe sprain, the 26-year-old is set to suit up. Fortunately, Derrick White (knee) is also available after previously being listed as questionable, as Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is on […]

Derrick White Cleared to Suit Up Against Knicks

According to Taylor Snow of the Boston Celtics' official site, guard Derrick White (knee) is available for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Despite dealing with a right knee contusion, he has been cleared to play tonight. The 31-year-old should be considered a strong fantasy option with an increased offensive […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out Against Lakers on Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP has just returned from a knee injury, but he will have the first leg of a back-to-back off for injury maintenance. Curry should be back in action on Friday against Sacramento. Pat Spencer and […]

Jaylen Brown Out Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (Achilles) will miss Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. He will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back due to left Achilles tendinitis. Derrick White (knee) is also listed as questionable, meaning Boston could be without two of its top scorers. Jayson Tatum could be in line for […]

Joel Embiid Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis

According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that center Joel Embiid (appendicitis) is undergoing emergency surgery in Houston on Thursday after being diagnosed with appendicitis a few hours before the team's matchup with the Rockets. It's unclear when the 32-year-old big man will be able to return to the floor. With Embiid […]

Today's NBA Picks: Top Player Props, Odds, and Best Bets (Thursday, 4/9/26)

Welcome back to yet another edition of RotoBaller's NBA Props and best bets! There are six games on the schedule this evening, highlighted by multiple games with playoff seeding implications. The regular season is winding down, and several teams are limping to the finish line with lengthy injury reports. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Stephen […]

Jarace Walker May Exit Pacers Lineup Again Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (back) could be back in street clothes on Thursday night, as the team has listed him as questionable for a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. Walker shook off a back injury to end a four-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota, recording 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. […]

Aaron Nesmith Out for Sixth Consecutive Game

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (neck) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, missing his sixth consecutive game. Health issues have limited Nesmith to just 45 outings this campaign, and there's no point in bringing him back for the final regular-season games. Pascal Siakam (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are also out, so […]

Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell Unavailable Thursday

Indiana Pacers guards Andrew Nembhard (back) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will remain out on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. Both players exited the lineup at the start of the month and will sit out a fifth consecutive game, as Nembhard is dealing with a back problem and McConnell is managing a hamstring injury. With the […]

Dru Smith Iffy for Thursday

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He didn't play on Tuesday night against the Raptors, and it's unclear whether he will be part of the lineup for Thursday's rematch as Smith nurses a sore right foot. The 28-year-old has been highly rated by the […]

Norman Powell Questionable Thursday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. These teams also played in Toronto on Tuesday, and Powell returned to action after missing four games due to illness. He might now take some time off again because of a sore right groin. Pelle Larsson has benefited from Powell's […]

Sam Hauser Could Miss Thursday's Game

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He must overcome lower-back spasms to avoid his fourth absence of the season. Hauser has been a regular starter for Boston in 2026, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists since joining the first unit. Payton […]

Neemias Queta Uncertain for Thursday

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (toe) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks. The Celtics begin a back-to-back set and have listed four starters as questionable on the injury report. Queta is nursing a right toe sprain. If he can't play against the Knicks, Nikola Vucevic would move into the starting lineup. […]

Derrick White Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report before Thursday's big game against the New York Knicks. He is nursing a right knee contusion. The Celtics might head out with a very different starting lineup, as White is joined on the injury report by Jaylen Brown (Achilles), Sam […]

Tre Johnson Iffy for Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago after missing the last two contests due to a right foot sprain. If the rookie lottery pick remains sidelined, Bub Carrington should continue to see solid run after posting 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes Tuesday, […]