Christian Braun is Upgraded to Available

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (ankle) is upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Braun has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. He has played in two straight games since returning from a 12-game absence due to injury. He finished with six […]

Nikola Jokic is Ready to Play on Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic is available to play after tweaking his ankle during Wednesday's contest. It doesn't appear to be serious enough to cause Jokic to miss any game action. He figures to operate in his normal role in the […]

Cameron Johnson is Available to Play on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (knee) is available to suit up ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is back after being sidelined since December 23 due to a right knee bone bruise. Given he has missed over a month of action, Johnson figures to operate under a minutes limit on Saturday. His […]

Buddy Hield to Make Team Debut on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is set to make his team debut versus the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Hield and Jonathan Kuminga (knee) were part of a trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Hield is ready to make his debut, but doesn't have a clear path to consistent […]

Keyonte George is Cleared to Play on Saturday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. George is returning to the court after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury. There is no word on George having a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his full […]

Onyeka Okongwu is Available to Play on Saturday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Okongwu is back after missing the last four games due to having a dental procedure. His return to the court should shift Jock Landale back to the second unit. This season, Okongwu is averaging 16.3 points, 7.9 […]

Malik Monk Won't Suit up on Saturday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Monk is coming off an 18-point performance against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Now, he's under the weather and will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Kings are expected to use a committee approach […]

Jalen Smith is Ruled Out for Saturday's Game

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (calf) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smith will take a seat after suffering a strained right calf during Thursday's contest. His absence will leave the Bulls shorthanded, with Nikola Vucevic being moved at the trade deadline. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards should be asked […]

Domantas Sabonis Out Again on Saturday Night

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (back) won't play on Saturday against Cleveland. He missed a few months because of a knee injury. However, the veteran will sit out his second-straight contest due to back soreness. With the Kings not looking at a postseason berth, it's unknown how much action Sabonis will see for the remainder […]

Zach LaVine Won't Play on Saturday

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Saturday versus Cleveland. He was ruled out because of a sore finger, although he may just be simply sitting out the second of a back-to-back to rest. With Domantas Sabonis (back) and De'Andre Hunter (eye) also unavailable, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook are the favorites to […]

De'Andre Hunter Sidelined on Saturday

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) won't play on Saturday against the Cavs, his former squad. The 28-year-old has appeared in only two games since being traded by Cleveland, so it didn't take him long to miss his first contest with the club. For now, fantasy managers will need to wait and see if he'll […]

Amen Thompson Available Versus OKC, Will Come Off the Bench

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (illness) will play on Saturday versus OKC. He's not feeling the best. While the 23-year-old will at least be available, he'll come off the bench. It's unknown how much action Thompson will see against the champs. Although he's still a must-start in season-long fantasy setups, DFS managers may want to […]

Jakob Poeltl Questionable for Sunday Afternoon

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana. The 30-year-old hasn't had a memorable 2025 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 7.7 boards, and 0.5 blocks, all down from last season. He's also been battling a back injury, limiting him to just one appearance since mid-December. Poeltl's name was mentioned in trade […]

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out Saturday Against Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will sit out Saturday against the Lakers as the team continues to manage his left Achilles following a midweek trade. His next opportunity to return is Monday versus Memphis. With Porzingis unavailable, Golden State is expected to keep Draymond Green and Al Horford anchoring the frontcourt in stable […]

Pelle Larsson Exits Loss Early with Elbow Injury

Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (elbow) did not return to Friday's loss to Boston after sustaining a right elbow contusion, finishing with zero points, five rebounds, and three assists in 12 minutes. His status for Sunday against Washington is uncertain. Should Larsson sit, Simone Fontecchio could pick up extra run, though his fantasy appeal remains […]

Yanic Konan Niederhauser Leaves Friday's Game with Illness

Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (illness) did not return after halftime Friday against Sacramento, finishing with two points in six minutes after appearing unlisted on the pregame injury report. His status for Sunday versus Minnesota remains uncertain. If Niederhauser misses time, the Clippers are expected to lean heavily on 37-year-old veteran Brook Lopez, […]

Josh Hart Leaves Friday's Blowout with Ankle Concern

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) exited Friday's loss to Detroit in the third quarter and did not return after aggravating a right ankle injury. He posted five points, six rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes. Hart had already been managing a left ankle issue, putting his status for Sunday against Boston in […]

De'Andre Hunter Sidelined Midgame by Eye Injury

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter (eye) did not return after exiting in the third quarter Friday against the Clippers and is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Cleveland. Hunter struggled in his first two games with Sacramento, averaging 7.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 25.5 minutes while shooting 21.1 percent from the field. If […]

Shaedon Sharpe Exits Friday with Calf Injury

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe (calf) did not return to Friday's game against Memphis after suffering a left calf injury, finishing with two points on 0-for-2 shooting, two rebounds, and two assists in 14 minutes. His availability for Saturday's rematch is uncertain, putting Portland's wing rotation in flux. If Sharpe misses time, Vit Krejci […]

Anthony Davis Expected to Miss Remainder of Season

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis (hand) is expected to sit out the rest of the 2025-26 season after being acquired in a deadline deal, with the organization prioritizing a full recovery. Davis has not played since Jan. 8 and will not rush back as Washington looks ahead to next year. For fantasy managers, the impact […]

OG Anunoby Won't Play on Friday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He was initially listed as probable, but has now been downgraded to out for this game. It's not shocking to see the Knicks being cautious with Anunoby after he played 48 minutes during Wednesday's game. The […]

Tobias Harris is Cleared for Friday's Game

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Harris is returning to the court after missing Thursday's game due to a hip injury. He could see an uptick in playing time with Jalen Duren (knee) being ruled out for this game. Isaiah Stewart […]

Jalen Duren is Ruled Out for Friday's Game

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Duren was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's contest due to a knee injury. As a result, Duren was questionable coming into this game and will ultimately sit out. Without Duren available, Isaiah Stewart […]

Gary Harris is Returning on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Harris is making his return to the court after missing four games due to a lingering hamstring injury. Harris wasn't playing a huge role in the rotation before the injury, but could see more minutes now […]

Jared McCain Expected to Make Team Debut on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain doesn't appear on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. McCain was traded to the Thunder from the Philadelphia 76ers during Thursday's trade deadline. It appears McCain is set to make his team debut against the Rockets on Saturday. He could see a significant workload […]

Isaiah Hartenstein is Ready for Saturday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (eye) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Hartenstein is back after sitting out Wednesday's game due to a corneal abrasion. He missed significant time due to a calf injury and has only played in three games since returning on January […]

Chet Holmgren is Cleared for Saturday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. Holmgren sat out of Wednesday's contest for injury management reasons, but will return this weekend. He has been a key contributor for the Thunder this season. He's averaging 17.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and […]

Julius Randle Cleared to Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle (thumb) will play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He is ready to show his former team what they are missing, shedding a questionable tag Randle picked up because of a sore left thumb. Impressively, Randle has yet to miss any games this season. He's had a great […]

Bobby Portis is Available for Friday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Portis is back after missing each of the last two games due to a hip injury. The expectation is that he'll be a full-go and won't be limited after missing two games. This season, Portis is […]

Josh Hart Available Against Pistons

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) will suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. The versatile veteran is dealing with a sprained left ankle, but he is ready to play. New York listed Hart as questionable on the initial injury report before upgrading him to […]