Russell Westbrook Notches Double-Double Versus Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook finished with a double-double in Friday's win over Atlanta. The former MVP amassed 14 points, going 6-for-12 from the field while adding 11 rebounds, one steal, and one block. As usual, Westbrook came off the bench. However, he still logged nearly 30 minutes of work, more than some starters […]

Thomas Bryant Has A Big Night Against Atlanta

Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant played well in Friday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. The big man helped LeBron James celebrate his birthday by amassing a double-double, courtesy of a 19-point, 17-rebound effort. Anthony Davis (foot) is out for the foreseeable future, meaning Bryant should continue to fill his spot in the lineup. He […]

LeBron James Scores 47 Points On His Birthday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrated his 38th birthday by scoring 47 points in Friday's win over the Hawks. He looked good, going 18-for-27 from the field and 4-for-6 from downtown while adding 10 boards, nine assists, and a block. The multi-time All-Star did have five turnovers. However, that's not surprising, considering how much […]

James Wiseman Misses Friday's Action

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (ankle) hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag and will miss Friday's meeting with Portland. The talented big man is nursing a left ankle sprain. Wiseman had a big 30-point outing against Brooklyn last week, but it's not been a fun campaign overall for him, and being […]

Jusuf Nurkic Sits Out Friday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's meeting with the Warriors. There's been an interesting turn of events, as Nurkic was initially on the injury report with a calf problem and the team considered him probable for the game, but he has now been ruled out with a non-COVID […]

Bruce Brown Back On Friday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Heat. He sprained his right ankle against Sacramento on Tuesday and ended up missing Wednesday's rematch between the teams, but Brown has managed to make a relatively quick recovery. The 26-year-old has played a big part on both ends […]

Jamal Murray Ready To Go Friday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play in Friday's clash versus Miami. The team continues to manage Murray's left knee and he was initially questionable for Friday after missing Wednesday's tilt against Sacramento, but the 25-year-old has now received the all-clear to play. Before taking the night off on Wednesday, Murray had a […]

Aaron Gordon Will Play Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (shoulder) has been deemed healthy enough to play Friday versus Miami. He is carrying a strained right shoulder and Gordon missed out on the past two games, but the team has now ruled him available for Friday. Gordon has played his best basketball in a Nuggets jersey lately, averaging 19.8 […]

Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out For Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (neck) has been officially ruled out of Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. There has a possibility of him being available, with the team initially regarding him as doubtful for the contest, but Nance Jr. hasn't been able to shake off a neck problem. His absence should open up more […]

Herbert Jones Good To Go Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Herbert Jones (conditioning) will be back from a two-game absence on Friday against Philadelphia. He was forced to sit out a pair of games after catching COVID-19, but Jones is now good to go again, although it remains to be seen if he will be able to assume his normal role […]

Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (quad) and point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. Martin had just ramped his minutes back north of 30+ on Wednesday, with his absence paving the way for Max Strus and Duncan Robinson to play larger roles on the wing. Oladipo's […]

Jimmy Butler Will Suit Up Friday, Likely To Sit Saturday

Miami Heat power forward Jimmy Butler (injury management) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, meaning he is on track to sit Saturday's contest vs. Utah. Butler has not appeared in both legs of a back-to-back since late October as Miami monitors a knee ailment for its six-time All-Star. With Victor […]

Lonzo Ball Continues Gradual Progression Toward Action

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) may not be closing in on a return to game action, but he is progressing as he recovers from knee surgery, per head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan disclosed Friday that Ball has been jumping while shooting and jogging recently, both improvements from where he stood the last time […]

Gary Trent Jr., Christian Koloko Earn Starts Friday

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. and center Christian Koloko have been elevated to the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Suns. With Fred VanVleet (back) unavailable, Toronto will look to shuffle its starting group after having Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam serve as de facto point guards Thursday. While Trent will […]

Tyrese Maxey Faces Minutes Limit In Return Friday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (foot) will suit up for the first time since Nov. 18 on Friday against New Orleans, but fantasy managers shouldn't anticipate a full workload. Head coach Doc Rivers wouldn't say exactly how many minutes the 22-year-old would draw, but it will be far from his 36.4 average across his […]

AJ Griffin Draws Second Straight Start

Atlanta Hawks small forward AJ Griffin finds himself among the starting five for Friday's contest against the Lakers, marking his second consecutive start in place of De'Andre Hunter (ankle). Griffin's minutes did not drastically alter Wednesday, although he scuffled from the field to the tune of a 2-for-10 shooting performance; his four points marked his […]

Lonnie Walker IV Ruled Out Friday, Austin Reaves To Start

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard/small forward Lonnie Walker IV (tailbone) will miss Friday's contest against the Hawks, allowing Austin Reaves to step into the starting five. Walker had found his offensive rhythm prior to going down, drilling multiple triples in six straight outings prior to injury. While Reaves is coming off a scoreless performance Wednesday, […]

Alex Caruso Returns To Action Friday

Chicago Bulls point guard Alex Caruso (clavicle) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against Detroit, stemming his absence due to a clavicle sprain at three contests. With Coby White (knee) also cleared to take the floor, Chicago will have its full allotment of backcourt options (barring Lonzo Ball) against a short-handed Pistons […]

Kyle Anderson Returns To Starting Five Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been given the green light to play in Friday's game vs. Milwaukee, returning from a five-game absence due to back spasms. Anderson will reprise his starting role and should see some DFS intrigue with Rudy Gobert (illness) ruled out in the frontcourt. Anderson came off the bench […]

Rudy Gobert Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness. Naz Reid stands to draw significant DFS appeal without Gobert in the mix, as the fourth-year big man has averaged 21.7 points and 8.3 rebounds across three starts this season. The absence of Gobert on the […]

Jalen Brunson Picks Up Questionable Tag For Saturday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (hip) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game vs. Houston as he continues to battle a sore right hip. Brunson's absence Thursday paved the way for Immanuel Quickley to draw the start and drop a career-high 36 points; another game without Brunson would vault Quickley near […]

RJ Barrett Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Rockets due to a laceration on his right index finger. Barrett's absence will mark his second in a row, paving the way for Miles McBride and Quentin Grimes to see significant minutes on the wing. Prior to injuring […]

De'Andre Hunter Will Miss Friday’s Outing

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward De'Andre Hunter (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle, marking his third consecutive absence due to the ailment. Aaron Holiday stepped into the starting five Wednesday and played a season-high 33 minutes, which would figure to elevate his DFS appeal in […]

Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (back) and power forward/center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns. VanVleet will miss his second consecutive outing, paving the way for Malachi Flynn to become a highly targeted DFS option due to his low price tag. Achiuwa has been sidelined since Nov. […]

Reggie Jackson, Nicolas Batum Questionable For Saturday

LA Clippers point guard Reggie Jackson (Achilles) and power forward/center Nicolas Batum (ankle) have both earned questionable designations ahead of Saturday's contest vs. Indiana. Jackson has been a staple of LA's starting five this year, while Batum is the lone member of the roster to appear in all 37 contests. An absence from Jackson would […]

Landry Shamet Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Landry Shamet (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Raptors, marking his third straight outing on the sidelines due to a sore right Achilles. Shamet has been in line for significant offensive upside with Devin Booker (groin) out for the next month, but after dropping 31 points in […]

Bradley Beal Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Orlando due to a sore left hamstring. Beal will miss his second consecutive outing, likely paving the way for Corey Kispert to continue receiving a sizable minutes share. Beal appeared in just seven December outings, but he managed to average […]

Terrence Ross Joins Starting Five Friday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross has been elevated to the starting lineup for Friday's game against Washington. Ross will be making his first start since Nov. 1, although his production with the starting unit has been largely hit or miss this year (five single-digit scoring outings in eight games). Working in Ross' favor […]

Larry Nance Jr. Unlikely To Suit Up For Friday’s Contest

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (neck) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Friday's game against Philadelphia due to neck spasms. Nance has seen both his minutes and offensive usage slide over the previous two outings, including his second scoreless appearance of the month Wednesday. While Jaxson Hayes could see an […]

Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon Questionable For Friday’s Game

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) and power forward Aaron Gordon (shoulder) have been tagged as questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Miami. Murray sat out the second leg of a back-to-back earlier this week as the team continues to monitor his injury progress after missing all of last year; Gordon has missed […]