Devin Booker Injures Ankle on Friday, Requires Assistance Off the Court

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) exited Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks and did not return. The 29-year-old was cooking, amassing 31 points before abruptly exiting late in the third quarter due to a sprained right ankle late. He was in obvious discomfort and required assistance off the court, so it certainly doesn't look […]

RJ Barrett Starting on Friday

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (ankle) will play on Friday against Portland. He's missed the last seven games because of a sprained ankle. While the former Duke Blue Devil will probably be limited in his first game back from the extended layoff, he'll return to his usual role in the starting lineup. Barrett was averaging […]

Herbert Jones is Returning on Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones is back in the mix following an eight-game absence due to an ankle sprain. The expectation is that his minutes will be closely monitored, given he hasn't played since January 8. When healthy, Jones is […]

Derrick White is Resting on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This appears to be a routine maintenance day for White during the first game of the back-to-back set. The assumption is that White will be back in the starting five for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. […]

Aaron Gordon Holds Probable Tag for Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is currently considered probable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see the Nuggets being cautious with Gordon. He looked fine on Thursday, when he finished with 16 points, five assists, and five rebounds across […]

Jaylin Williams is Returning on Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He made it through shootaround without any issues and will return after sitting out Wednesday's contest. The Thunder are banged up right now, so having Williams back in the rotation is a nice feeling. The expectation […]

Quenton Jackson Won't Play on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jackson will miss this game after being forced to make an early exit during Wednesday's game due to a right ankle injury. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Jackson could return against the Atlanta Hawks […]

Duncan Robinson is Available to Play on Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been cleared to suit up ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Robinson was tagged as probable earlier in the day due to a lower back injury. It's not going to be significant enough to keep Robinson on the sideline. Robinson has been heating up lately, so […]

Jock Landale is Cleared to Play for Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale (personal) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Landale was a late addition to the injury report due to a personal matter. He'll shed the questionable tag and suit up for Friday's contest. This month, Landale is averaging 12.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.1 […]

Ron Holland II to Play on Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (illness) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He appears to be dealing with a minor illness, but it's not significant enough to keep him sidelined. The first-rounder has been picking up his play in the New Year. This month, Holland is averaging […]

Cade Cunningham is Upgraded to Available on Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip, illness) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Cunningham was able to make it through shootaround and will return to the court after missing Wednesday's contest. The return of Cunningham should shift Daniss Jenkins back to the second unit. He dropped 17 points […]

Neemias Queta is Available on Friday

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (illness) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Queta was a late addition to the injury report, but will ultimately play through his illness. He finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks across 29 minutes of action on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Aaron Holiday Won't Suit Up on Friday

Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (back) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Holiday sat out Thursday's game and will now miss both games of the back-to-back set. When healthy, Holiday hasn't been a consistent member of the rotation anyway, averaging 13.9 minutes per game. Tari Eason (ankle) is […]

Aaron Wiggins is Ruled Out for Friday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the second straight game that Wiggins has been held out due to right groin soreness. The absence of Wiggins should mean increased playing time for Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe. The extended playing time […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/23/26)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we have an eight-game slate of NBA games, highlighted by the doubleheader on Amazon Prime of the Rockets at Pistons and the Nuggets at Bucks. Note that DraftKings and FanDuel are both not including the Nuggets at Bucks, and Raptors at Blazers games on the main slate. For this article, I […]

Duncan Robinson Listed as Probable Friday Against Houston

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is probable for Friday's matchup against Houston while managing a lower back sprain. His availability is important for a Detroit rotation that remains fluid, especially with Cade Cunningham (illness) questionable. Robinson's role has stayed stable through the shuffle, as he has averaged 17.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.4 three-pointers […]

Ja'Kobe Walter to Miss Seventh Straight Game

Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) will miss Friday's game against Portland, extending his absence to seven straight contests as he works back from a right hip contusion. Walter's absence has sustained Jamal Shead's expanded role, with production holding despite efficiency concerns. Shead is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Uncertain Friday Against Portland

Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Portland as he works through a left thumb sprain and risks missing a third straight game. His availability matters for Toronto's frontcourt rotation, where Sandro Mamukelashvili has stepped into a larger role. Mamukelashvili erupted for 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three […]

RJ Barrett Could Return Friday vs. Portland

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Portland, a step forward as he works toward a potential return. Barrett's availability directly impacts the backcourt rotation, as Jamal Shead would likely slide back to the second unit if Barrett plays. Shead has been productive lately, averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.2 […]

Myles Turner Expected to Play Friday vs. Nuggets

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (ankle) is probable to play Friday against Denver after missing one game. His return would tighten Milwaukee's frontcourt rotation, cutting into Bobby Portis' upside after the veteran big delivered 15 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in 37 minutes Wednesday. Turner's recent play has been uneven, averaging 11.2 points and […]

Sam Merrill to Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento, marking his fourth straight absence as he continues to manage a right-hand sprain. With Merrill and Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Cleveland is again leaning on Jaylon Tyson for secondary scoring and playmaking. Tyson delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 31 […]

Bennedict Mathurin Remains Sidelined vs. Thunder

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) will miss Friday against Oklahoma City as he continues to recover from a right thumb sprain and has now missed 10 straight games. Indiana will keep leaning on Aaron Nesmith and second-year wing Johnny Furphy, though results have been uneven. Nesmith is mired in a slump, shooting 23.1 percent […]

Alex Caruso to Miss Another Game Friday vs. Indiana

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) will sit out Friday against Indiana, extending his absence as the Thunder continue to manage his workload. With Caruso and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) sidelined and Aaron Wiggins (groin) carrying a questionable tag, Oklahoma City's wing rotation thins again. That creates a short-term opportunity for Isaiah Joe, who logged […]

Ajay Mitchell Won't Play Friday Against Indiana

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will miss Friday's game against Indiana after exiting early Wednesday, sidelined by an abdominal strain. His absence opens short-term backcourt minutes, pushing Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, and Isaiah Joe into larger roles. Wallace logged nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and four steals in 31 minutes last game, […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Still Sidelined Friday Against Indiana

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will not play Friday against Indiana and remains sidelined by a lingering soleus strain that has kept him out since late December. With no clear timetable, fantasy managers should treat Hartenstein as a stash only in deeper formats. His continued absence opens frontcourt minutes for Kenrich Williams, who […]

Jonathan Kuminga Leaves Thursday's Game With Knee Issue

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Dallas after exiting early with left knee soreness and is scheduled for an MRI on Friday. Kuminga logged 10 points on 3-3 shooting, one rebound, two assists, and two steals in nine minutes before being shut down as […]

Deni Avdija Likely Available Friday Despite Back Scare

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Deni Avdija (back) exited Thursday's game against Miami early after feeling discomfort, but is expected to suit up Friday versus Toronto, according to coach Tiago Splitter. Avdija was productive before leaving, posting 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 18 minutes, and has been on a heater lately, averaging 27.2 […]

Norman Powell Ready to Face Trail Blazers

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Although the team downgraded Powell from probable to questionable earlier in the day, he is now listed as available. Powell is dealing with lower back tightness, which may affect his performance against Portland. Recently, the 32-year-old has been in […]

Robert Williams III Active Thursday Night

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Heat. He was unavailable for the last game on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings when Portland concluded a back-to-back set. Thursday's game kicks off another back-to-back for the team, making it likely that Williams III will sit […]

Jerami Grant, Sidy Cissoko Cleared to Play

Portland Trail Blazers forwards Jerami Grant (Achilles) and Sidy Cissoko (illness) will be active against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Both were listed as questionable on the injury report. A couple of hours before tip-off, Portland upgraded Grant and Cissoko to probable, and they have now been listed as available. Grant will rejoin the […]