Jrue Holiday Downgraded to Out

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) will remain on the shelf for Friday's tilt against the Houston Rockets. The team has downgraded Holiday on the injury report from doubtful to out. The veteran guard will miss his 27th straight game due to a right calf strain. Although Holiday will sit out again on Friday, […]

John Konchar Ruled Out for Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Konchar suffered a thumb injury that required surgery in early December. Although he was not quite ready to play on Friday, he should return soon. The seventh-year veteran has averaged 3.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists […]

Rui Hachimura Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although Hachimura was first listed as questionable and seemed close to returning, his status has now been downgraded to out. Jake LaRavia has offered good fantasy value as Hachimura's replacement in the starting lineup. The Wake […]

Cason Wallace Listed as Out for Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (toe) is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wallace is set to miss his first game since October 23rd due to a sore left toe. The 22-year-old guard has averaged 7.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 27 minutes. Wallace also leads the […]

Khris Middleton is Back on Friday

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is ready to play ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Middleton sat out of Wednesday's game, which isn't shocking considering it was the second leg of a back-to-back set. The veteran forward is back in the starting five ahead of Friday's tip-off. This season, Middleton is […]

Kyshawn George Returning on Friday

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (hip) is active and in the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. George is back after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. There is no word on George being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go. Before […]

Vince Williams Jr. Available to Play on Friday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is available to play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams returned Monday, playing 22 minutes and recording 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. After missing the second half of Tuesday's back-to-back, Williams is set to play and have a big role against the defending champions. […]

Joel Embiid Active Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Embiid continues to manage his left knee and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report, but he is ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance. We have seen a vintage Embiid lately, as teams have struggled to contain the […]

Kawhi Leonard is Available on Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Leonard was questionable coming into this game after tweaking his ankle on Wednesday. It wasn't significant enough to hold Leonard out of action, so he'll suit up for the first game of this back-to-back set. Over […]

Trey Murphy III Back in Action Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (back) will return from a one-game absence on Friday versus the Washington Wizards. He's been dealing with lower back spasms, but the team upgraded Murphy III's status from questionable to available. Murphy III began the week with a career night against the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 42 points […]

Tristan da Silva Won't Play on Friday

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (back) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This comes as a surprise, given da Silva looked fine during Wednesday's game. He finished with 14 points, three rebounds, and two assists across 24 minutes of action. His absence should free up playing time for Tyus […]

Michael Porter Jr. Cleared for Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The team upgraded his status on the injury report from probable to available. The 27-year-old has shaken off knee soreness and will continue to lead Brooklyn's offense on Friday. Porter Jr. averaged 28.3 points in December and has been […]

LeBron James Upgraded to Probable

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot/sciatica) is now considered probable for Friday's action against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. The fact that James was upgraded to probable indicates he is likely to return to the lineup after a one-game absence. While James has ridden the […]

Nicolas Claxton Returning to Starting Five

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will move back into the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Claxton returned on Wednesday after missing two games due to personal reasons. He operated under a minutes limit on Wednesday as the team wanted to ease him back into action. He'll return to the […]

Brandon Ingram Out Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will miss his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. The former All-Star injured his right thumb during Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for Friday after initially being considered a game-time call. Ingram's first opportunity to return will come on […]

Scottie Barnes Ruled Out on Friday Night

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) won't play on Friday against Boston. He injured his knee in Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the 24-year-old could miss a few contests, the fact he wasn't ruled out early heading into this one at least suggests he might be day-to-day, meaning there may be a chance […]

Anthony Davis "Could Miss a Number of Months"

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (hand) "could miss a number of months." AD suffered an injury to his left hand in Thursday's loss to the Utah Jazz. He is heading for a second opinion, and there's a chance he may need surgery. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Davis might […]

Jamal Murray Carries Probable Tag into Friday's Game

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. His presence on the injury report is likely precautionary after he missed Monday's game. Murray looked fine during Wednesday's game when he finished with 22 points, 17 assists, and eight rebounds. Barring any setbacks, Murray will be […]

Christian Braun is Listed as Probable for Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun (ankle) holds a probable tag heading into Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. His appearance on the injury report is precautionary after Braun missed nearly two months due to a sprained left ankle. Braun finished with five points, five rebounds, and two assists in 30 minutes of action on Wednesday. […]

Cedric Coward Could Miss Third Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Cedric Coward (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coward is in danger of missing his third straight contest after suffering a left ankle sprain during Sunday's contest. The absence of Coward has led to increased playing time for GG Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Both […]

Michael Porter Jr. is Tagged as Probable for Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter is feeling a little sore after a knee-to-knee collision with Wendell Carter Jr. during Wednesday's game versus the Orlando Magic. It didn't seem to impact his performance as he finished with 34 points, five rebounds, […]

Kawhi Leonard Holds Questionable Tag for Friday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Leonard suffered a right ankle sprain during Wednesday's loss to the New York Knicks. The Clippers might take the cautious approach on Friday, with this being the first game of a back-to-back set. The absence of […]

Brandon Ingram Considered Game-Time Decision for Friday's Game

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. He is listed as questionable on the injury report, but is viewed as a game-time decision after participating in morning shootaround. Ingram is dealing with a sprained right thumb that he suffered during Wednesday's game. If active, […]

Scottie Barnes Questionable Friday with Knee Sprain

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Boston after sustaining a right knee sprain. Barnes exited briefly late in Wednesday's contest but returned to finish, suggesting the injury may be minor, though Toronto may still take a cautious approach. Brandon Ingram (thumb) is also questionable, creating potential ripple effects across […]

Joel Embiid Appears on Injury Report Ahead of Magic Matchup

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Orlando due to left knee injury management. Embiid has appeared in five straight contests and looked dominant, averaging 28.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 34.4 minutes during that stretch. He logged 28 points in just 25 minutes Wednesday, signaling […]

Trey Murphy III Uncertain for Friday's Game Versus Washington

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (back) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Washington after missing Wednesday with back spasms. His potential absence keeps usage elevated for Jordan Poole, who logged 39 minutes and produced 21 points, three assists, three steals, and six three-pointers in his last outing. Poole carries real fantasy value due […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/9/26)

It finally happened! Both FanDuel and DraftKings are running the same main NBA DFS slate tonight, which features the first seven games of the evening and leaves off the three late games on the West Coast. This is a dream come true for content creators and people who cover the league like me! I'm filling […]

Aaron Gordon Expected to Play Friday vs. Hawks

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta as Denver continues to manage his workload. Gordon is still playing under a reduced workload, logging 23 minutes while producing 12 points and six rebounds on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic (knee) remains out, but Jamal Murray (ankle), Christian Braun (ankle), and […]

Ja Morant Remains Sidelined Versus Thunder

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (calf) will remain sidelined Friday against Oklahoma City, marking his fourth straight absence after being ruled out a day in advance. His next chance to return is Sunday versus Brooklyn. With Morant out, Cam Spencer has stepped into a larger role, averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 2.3 […]

LeBron James Questionable Friday Against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot/sciatica) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Milwaukee after sitting out the second half of a back-to-back on Wednesday. The Lakers expect a decision closer to tipoff, and indications lean toward availability. If James sits, Luka Doncic would continue to shoulder the offense after posting 38 points, […]