Ja Morant to Miss Second Straight Game Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) won't be available on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. He is nursing a left ankle sprain and will miss a second straight contest. Vince Williams Jr. (knee) also won't play on Saturday, leaving Memphis without two important backcourt pieces. Luckily for the team, Cam Spencer (personal) will be […]

RJ Barrett to Remain Out Saturday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (knee) will be sidelined for a 12th consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following a long absence due to a right knee sprain, Barrett began ramping up activities this week, but it looks like his return to the lineup won't come during the team's upcoming back-to-back set. Toronto […]

Jakob Poeltl Facing Another Potential Absence Saturday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Eastern Conference matchup against the Boston Celtics. Poeltl has been bothered by a lower back problem all season, mostly sitting out games during back-to-back situations. However, even after several rest days, he wasn't in the lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Saturday […]

Jerami Grant Picks Up Questionable Tag

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (Achilles) could miss his second game of the season on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran, who has totaled 55 points across the last two games, is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon. After opening […]

Deandre Ayton to Miss Matchup Against Clippers Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game, missing Saturday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sore left elbow. His absence will allow Jaxson Hayes to make another start. Filling in for Ayton on Thursday against the Utah Jazz, Hayes posted 16 points in […]

Lauri Markkanen Unlikely to Play Saturday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (groin) is considered doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The 2023 All-Star is poised to miss a second straight game with a groin problem. Kyle Filipowski is set to maintain a starting role if Markkanen doesn't play, offering double-double upside for fantasy managers. At the same time, Keyonte […]

Klay Thompson Iffy for Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) may miss Saturday night's action against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The veteran sniper could be sidelined for the third time this season due to a sore left knee. Thompson's fantasy stock has plummeted this season, with Dallas mainly […]

Anthony Davis Expected to Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers. The star big man has been battling an illness this week. He had 15 points and 14 rebounds while dealing with the issue on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. It was a tough matchup for Davis against […]

James Harden Available Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (calf) will be available for Saturday's Battle of Los Angeles against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. The veteran superstar sat out Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left calf contusion. Harden has been fairly quiet this month and settled for only 13 […]

Domantas Sabonis to Miss 4-5 More Weeks

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) will be re-evaluated in 4-5 weeks, James Ham of ESPN reports. The Lithuanian star has already missed five weeks due to a partially torn meniscus in his left knee. Sacramento is currently also without Drew Eubanks (thumb), which has given a massive boost to Maxime Raynaud's fantasy value. The […]

Anthony Edwards Returns Without Minutes Restriction Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (foot) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. Edwards has missed three games while managing a right foot injury. The Timberwolves superstar reportedly won't have a minutes restriction on Friday, so fantasy managers can expect something big from Edwards […]

Zach Collins Upgraded to Available Friday

Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins (wrist) will be active against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Collins made his season debut only recently and has played in five consecutive games. He has averaged 7.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 17.4 minutes as a backup big for […]

Tre Jones Available With Minutes Restriction

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) has been cleared for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he will be limited to 24 minutes. The skilful playmaker was listed as questionable on the initial injury report and was upgraded to probable earlier Friday. Jones played 24 minutes in Wednesday's win over Cleveland, posting a […]

Ayo Dosunmu Returns From Three-Game Absence

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) will end a three-game absence on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been dealing with thumb injuries lately. Dosunmu is set to be limited to 24 minutes on Friday. This is actually just a few minutes less than his season average playing time, so fantasy managers could still […]

Kasparas Jakucionis Makes First Career Start Friday

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis will have a night to remember on Friday, as he has been named a starter for the first time in his NBA career for a matchup against the Boston Celtics. This will also be only the third career appearance for the 19-year-old rookie. Jakucionis made his debut in the Association […]

Davion Mitchell Ruled Out Friday

Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell (ankle) will miss Friday's matchup against the Boston Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The team had initially listed Mitchell as questionable for the game. Miami's backcourt will also be without Tyler Herro (toe), and the team won't have its fourth-highest scorer, Andrew Wiggins (back), […]

Craig Porter Jr. Skips Friday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. The Cavaliers seem to be dealing with an illness bug in the locker room, as Porter Jr. will join Donovan Mitchell (illness) on the sidelines. He was initially listed as questionable […]

Sam Hauser Available Versus Heat

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) will play on Friday night against the Miami Heat. The 28-year-old sharpshooter tweaked his left ankle in Monday's loss to Detroit, exiting the contest after only four minutes. However, he won't miss additional time. As a three-point specialist, Hauser has a very favorable matchup on Friday, as Miami allows […]

Andrew Wiggins Misses Friday's Action

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (back) will exit the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with lower back pain after logging 33 minutes in Thursday's win over the Brooklyn Nets. In Wiggins' absence, Simone Fontecchio could get a fresh opportunity to start, while players Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware […]

Donovan Mitchell Unavailable Friday Due to Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) won't suit up on Friday against the Chicago Bulls, The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi reports. An illness will force the Cavaliers' superstar to miss his third game of the season. With Mitchell out, Darius Garland will have the ball more in his hands, while there will be additional scoring opportunities […]

Karl-Anthony Towns & Josh Hart Active Friday Night

New York Knicks forwards Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Josh Hart (abdomen) will play Friday night when the team hosts the Philadelphia 76ers. Towns, Hart, and Mitchell Robinson all missed Thursday night's win over Indiana, following New York's NBA Cup championship. Expect the Knicks to return to the five-man starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, […]

Jaylin Williams Set To Miss Another Game

Oklahoma City forward Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Friday night when his team visits the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be the second game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. Williams' absence doesn't significantly alter Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center Isaiah Hartenstein returning to the lineup. Williams sees […]

Jalen Suggs' Availability In Doubt Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hip) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz, according to the team's official injury report. Orlando's starting point guard suffered a hip contusion in the NBA Cup semifinal loss to the New York Knicks. This will be Suggs' second straight game on the sidelines. Tyus Jones started in […]

Mike Conley Stays Sidelined On Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (Achilles) will miss his fourth consecutive game when his team hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The 38-year-old is managing right Achilles tendiopathy. Minnesota's backcourt minutes are in flux right now. Bones Hyland has picked up starts for Anthony Edwards (questionable, foot) in recent games. He'll likely do so […]

Trae Young Sitting Out Second Night Of A Back-To-Back

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (right knee injury management) will not play Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. The All-Star guard returned from a 22-game absence, caused by an MCL sprain, Thursday night in the loss to Charlotte. Young was on a minutes restriction in his first game back, so it's not a surprise […]

Lingering Toe Issue Keeps Tyler Herro Out Of The Lineup

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (toe) won't suit up when his team visits the Boston Celtics on Friday night. This will be Herro's third-straight game on the sidelines and fifth in the last six contests. Herro recently told reporters that his toe wasn't getting better, and he had undergone a second MRI to try to […]

Joel Embiid Sitting Out Friday's Matchup With The Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness, injury management) will be inactive Friday night when his team faces the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Despite participating in shootaround, the former MVP was not ready to give it a go. Embiid had suited up for Philadelphia's last three games, and he saw more than 30 […]

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (12/19/25)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller's NBA Props! We have a smaller five-game slate on tap this evening, with half of the teams on the second leg of a back-to-back. The New York Knicks rested several key rotation members last night, including a couple of starters, as they are in the midst of a […]

Anthony Edwards on the Injury Report Again for Friday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Friday's matchup against OKC. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick missed only six games in the two seasons heading into the 2025 campaign. However, he's already missed seven this season. If Edwards stays on the shelf versus the champs, Bones Hyland is the favorite to remain […]

Joel Embiid on the Injury Report for Friday Due to an Illness

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) is questionable for Friday's game in New York. Usually, he's listed on the injury report because of his knee. This time, the 31-year-old popped up on it due to an illness. Embiid has appeared in Philly's previous three contests, combining for 77 points during that stretch. Of course, the […]