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 […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Ruled Out Friday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) won't play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. Due to a right eye laceration, the Knicks listed Toews as questionable on the initial injury report. He was downgraded to doubtful earlier on Friday and has now been ruled out. His […]

Josh Giddey Won't Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't be available on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. A left hamstring strain will keep him off the floor for a sixth consecutive game. With Tre Jones (hamstring) also out, the Bulls debuted a new-look backcourt against Toronto on Thursday. Newly acquired Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey both […]

Cameron Johnson Upgraded to Questionable

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (knee) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. He is closing in on his return to the lineup, and Johnson's comeback would come at a great time for the Nuggets, who have just lost Peyton Watson (hamstring) for several weeks. However, […]

Nikola Jokic Considered Questionable for Saturday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. After returning from a knee issue, Jokic has picked up an ankle injury. Since rejoining the lineup, Jokic has averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 33.0 minutes per game. His absence on Saturday would open the […]

Stephen Curry Out Saturday, Doesn't Have Timeline for Return

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) doesn't have a timeline for his return, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The former MVP is set to miss a third straight game on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry has been dealing with "runner's knee" for a while. With Curry sidelined, Gui Santos has made back-to-back […]

Miles McBride to Miss 6-8 Weeks

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (abdomen) will miss 6-8 weeks, SNY's Ian Begley reports. He could be out for the rest of the regular season following core muscle surgery. McBride's absence will leave the Knicks without an important rotational piece. The 25-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.9 points this season, along with 2.6 rebounds […]

Kyle Kuzma Unavailable Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) won't play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The team has ruled him out with left calf soreness. Milwaukee has also listed Bobby Portis (hip) as questionable for the game, meaning the frontcourt could be thin on Friday night. As a result, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance could see […]

Domantas Sabonis Won't Play Friday Against Clippers

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. On Wednesday, Sabonis returned from a back problem against the Memphis Grizzlies, but he will be out again on Friday night. This will mark his third absence in four games. Maxime Raynaud is set to return to […]

Peyton Watson Out at Least Four Weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced on Friday. Watson was injured in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the New York Knicks and has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. The injury will pause Watson's breakout season, as he is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, […]

Today's NBA Picks: Top Player Props, Odds & Best Bets (Friday 2/6/26)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller's NBA Props! There are six games on the schedule today, beginning at 7:30 pm ET. We have made it through the trade deadline and should now have some situations where we can take advantage of rotation additions/subtractions from various teams. Plenty of teams will be shorthanded as they […]

Dominick Barlow Lands Standard Contract With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Dominick Barlow signed a standard deal ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, securing his place in the rotation after recent starts. Over his last five games, Barlow is averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 56.1 percent shooting in 26.5 minutes, offering efficient low-usage production. His short-term role benefits from […]

Jalen Suggs Records First Career Triple-Double vs. Nets

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs stuffed the box score in Thursday's 118-98 win over Brooklyn, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in 29 minutes while adding three steals and a career-best four blocks. The do-it-all line underscores Suggs' fantasy profile as a high-impact guard who contributes across categories, averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 […]

Isaiah Jackson Not Available Friday vs. Kings

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson will not be available Friday in Sacramento as his move to Los Angeles has yet to be finalized, keeping his team debut on hold until at least Sunday against Minnesota. In the meantime, the Clippers will continue to split frontcourt minutes between veteran Brook Lopez and rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser. […]

Kristaps Porzingis Unlikely to Debut Saturday vs. Lakers

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) traveled with the team to Los Angeles on Friday but is unlikely to play Saturday against the Lakers as he continues to recover. Acquired on Wednesday in a trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield out, Porzingis has not appeared since Jan. 7. He has played just […]

Ivica Zubac Not Ready for Indiana Debut on Friday

Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac will not play Friday against Milwaukee as his move from Los Angeles continues to be finalized, leaving his Indiana debut on hold. Zubac averaged 14.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 61.3 percent shooting in 30.9 minutes this season, and he is expected to slide into the starting center […]

Grayson Allen Exits Early vs. Warriors

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (knee) did not return late in Thursday's loss to Golden State after suffering a right knee injury, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 33 minutes. His status for Saturday against Philadelphia remains uncertain. If Allen misses time, Phoenix's short-handed backcourt would lean more heavily […]

Luka Doncic Exits Early with Hamstring Soreness

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) was limited to 16 minutes Thursday against Philadelphia before exiting with soreness in his left hamstring, prompting the team to schedule imaging to clarify his status. The Lakers are still determining whether this is an injury or a precautionary issue, but any missed time would significantly reshape the […]

Bobby Portis Questionable to Play Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (hip) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. He is bothered by a hip problem, which may keep Portis sidelined for a third consecutive game. After Portis exited the lineup, Amir Coffey had a pair of outings as a starter. Coffey is no longer on the team, […]

Nikola Vucevic Set for Celtics Debut Friday

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is not on the injury report for Friday's clash against the Miami Heat, indicating that he will make his team debut. Vucevic's arrival in Beantown is bad news for Neemias Queta, who has been Boston's starting center this season. As a strong rebounder, Quete will still have a role to […]

Joel Embiid Good to Go Against Lakers

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He will start the contest after the team initially listed Embiid as questionable for the matchup. The former MVP will return from a one-game absence, having sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Golden State. […]