Tobias Harris Set for First Appearance in 2026

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (hip) is likely to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Harris has yet to play in 2026, missing five games with a left hip sprain. The veteran has been a regular starter throughout the campaign. […]

Isaiah Stewart Expected to Return Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (illness) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. Stewart was unavailable on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to illness. The 24-year-old had a big 31-point outing in […]

Jalen Duren on Track to Return Thursday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. He has been out for four games due to a right ankle sprain. Isaiah Stewart (illness) is also expected back on Thursday, pushing Paul Reed further down the depth chart. At the same time, Tolu Smith may end up […]

The Fantasy Basketball Cut List: Players to Drop or Hold - Week 13

Welcome back to the Cut List, which should be a weekly feature here at RotoBaller for the remainder of the fantasy basketball season! I've received a lot of good feedback on this piece this season, and some readers have told me, "Thanks for giving me that extra nudge to cut Player X loose, I had […]

Bilal Coulibaly Departs Early Due to Back Problem

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) played only 10 minutes in Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was forced to make an early exit due to lower back tightness. Coulibaly finished with three points and two rebounds. Washington also lost Alexandre Sarr early to an ejection, causing havoc in the rotation. Will […]

Daniel Gafford Makes Early Exit Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) left Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets early in the third period. He's been battling a right ankle sprain all season and couldn't continue after logging 18 minutes. Gafford had six points and 10 rebounds. The early exit leaves Gafford questionable for Thursday's second leg of a back-to-back against […]

Cooper Flagg Exits With Ankle Injury Wednesday Night

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Cooper Flagg (ankle) was limited to 15 minutes of action in Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, exiting the game early with a left ankle sprain. Flagg injured his ankle midway through the second quarter. He was initially able to return, but Dallas ruled him out for the rest of the contest […]

Jalen Brunson Injures Right Ankle Versus Kings

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) exited Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter with a right ankle sprain. Brunson logged only five minutes, finishing with four points. In November, Brunson missed two games with a right ankle sprain, and he was out for nearly a month with the same […]

Darius Garland Exits Early Wednesday With Foot Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (foot) missed the end of Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Garland hurt his right foot during the third quarter. Despite his early exit, Garland finished the game as one of Cleveland's top scorers. He had 20 points […]

Jalen Suggs to Miss Sixth Straight Game Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) won't be in action in Berlin, Germany, against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. He continues to recover from a right MCL contusion, missing his sixth straight game. Anthony Black will continue to carry additional fantasy value on Thursday, though his role on offense could change with the imminent return […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Cleared to Play in Berlin

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The two teams clash in Berlin, Germany, after Carter Jr. missed Sunday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans due to a hip problem. Goga Bitadze started in Carter Jr's place on Sunday and notched a 14-point, 13-rebound […]

Myles Turner Available Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He battled an illness earlier in the week and didn't play on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bobby Portis took Turner's spot in the starting lineup and will likely return to the second unit […]

Deni Avdija Likely to Remain Out Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Deni Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, meaning he is likely to miss a second consecutive game. The Israeli talent was forced to exit the lineup earlier this week after suffering a back injury in Sunday's loss to the New York Knicks. With Avdija […]

Jaylen Brown Ready to Face Heat Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Miami Heat, as the team has removed him from the injury report. The Celtics leader missed Monday's loss to the Indiana Pacers due to lower back spasms. His absence allowed Baylor Scheierman make his first start of the […]

Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown Available Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (ankle) and guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will remain in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. Jones and Brown were both listed on Denver's injury report -- Jones as probable and Brown as questionable. In Tuesday's win over New Orleans, they had similar workloads: Jones started and played 23 […]

Aaron Gordon Cleared for Wednesday Night

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite managing a hamstring strain, Gordon is ready to play in the second leg of a back-to-back after logging 30 minutes in Tuesday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gordon played an active role in the victory, finishing […]

Jamal Murray Active Wednesday Night

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Murray had 35 points in 37 minutes during a busy night against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and it was initially uncertain whether he would suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back. However, he has been […]

Cade Cunningham Ready to End Two-Game Absence

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (wrist) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The talented playmaker appears ready to return from a two-game absence. Cunningham's return is bound to push Jaden Ivey back to the bench, while Daniss Jenkins will also have a smaller role. Cunningham […]

Devin Booker Questionable for Thursday Night

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He injured his left ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Miami Heat, though Booker finished the game and logged heavy minutes. The Suns star reached the 40-minute mark for only the second time this season, which may indicate that […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable to Face Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's intriguing matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Greek superstar is on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, but the probable designation indicates that it's not a serious injury and that Antetokounmpo is likely to play. While Milwaukee […]

Brandon Williams Available Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (illness) will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has recovered from an illness and will make a timely return, as the Mavericks lost Max Christie (illness) for Wednesday night. Williams is a candidate to replace Christie in the starting five, though head coach […]

Max Christie Out Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Max Christie (illness) won't play on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. This comes as no surprise, since Dallas listed Christie as doubtful on the initial injury report. Christie's absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Klay Thompson and Ryan Nembhard are the main candidates to join the first unit. […]

P.J. Washington Returns to Action Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old is ready to rejoin the action after missing four games with an ankle sprain. Washington will presumably head straight back to the first unit, and as a result, Naji Marshall may land on the bench. […]

Scotty Pippen Jr.'s Season Debut Delayed for at Least Four More Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is expected to be out for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has yet to play this season due to a toe injury. He is recovering from sesamodectomy that was performed on Oct. 21. Life could be very different in the Grizzlies' backcourt once […]

Brandon Clarke to Miss 4-6 More Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) will be sidelined for 4-6 more weeks, the team announced on Wednesday. He is reportedly progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 2 right calf strain. With Zach Edey (ankle) also on the shelf, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, and Santi Aldama are doing the heavy lifting in […]

Josh Giddey Starting Ramp-Up Period, Could Return Soon

Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports that head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) has started his ramp-up period, which is slated to last about one week, and if all goes well, he could return shortly after that. Giddey has been out of action since Dec. 29 due to a […]

Ja Morant Unavailable Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (calf) won't play in Berlin on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. The star guard has been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game as Morant continues to nurse a right calf contusion. His continued absence means more playing time for Cam Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. Spencer is the […]

Julian Phillips Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (wrist) won't play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The 22-year-old is bothered by a wrist sprain and will sit out both games during a back-to-back. He was initially considered questionable for Wednesday night. Phillips has averaged around 12 minutes per game in January, and his minutes will mainly be […]

Coby White to Be Limited to 28-30 Minutes Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) will play 28-30 minutes on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. The 25-year-old is back in the lineup after sitting out the front end of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. White has played more than 30 minutes just four times this season, […]

Paul George Active Against Cavaliers

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The injury-prone star was listed as probable on the initial injury report before the team upgraded him to available. Due to poor shooting efficiency, George has struggled to put together big fantasy lines. Across six January appearances, he has […]