Klay Thompson Set To Play Thursday, Sit Out Friday’s Game

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Thursday's contest vs. Milwaukee, an indication that the sharpshooter will play during the nationally televised portion of the team's back-to-back. The Warriors have not yet given Thompson the thumbs up to play on two consecutive nights, which means […]

Anfernee Simons Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Denver. Portland is set to be significantly shorthanded in the backcourt with Damian Lillard (abdominal) and C.J. McCollum (lung) also unavailable. Dennis Smith Jr. stands to have enormous DFS appeal, while Jusuf Nurkic and Nassir Little can also be […]

Rajon Rondo Might Sit Out On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. This injury seemingly popped out of nowhere and could leave the Cavs shorthanded. The newly acquired veteran guard is expected to play meaningful minutes for the banged up Cavs. There might not always be consistent fantasy value from […]

Dennis Schroder Draws Start With Marcus Smart Out

Boston Celtics point guard Dennis Schroder has been elevated to the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thigh) out of the mix. Schroder has held a constantly fluctuating role during his first season in Boston, but he will have significant DFS upside among the starting group Wednesday. Entering […]

Tobias Harris Will Play Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He underwent on MRI on Tuesday, but it doesn't appear to be anything serious. Harris is dealing with tendinitis, but plans to play through the issue. Fantasy managers should expect Harris to have his normal workload on Wednesday. Seth Curry […]

Clint Capela, Cam Reddish Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Cam Reddish (ankle) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game vs. Miami. The absence of Capela marks his second straight game missed, while Reddish is dealing with lingering effects of having sprained his ankle Sunday. Onyeka Okongwu figures to step into a larger role at […]

Dewayne Dedmon Returns To Action

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Dedmon has missed each of the last seven games while dealing with a left MCL sprain. He was offering low-end value before going down, but Omer Yurtseven has stepped up in his absence. That being said, it's uncertain how big […]

Tristan Thompson Ruled Out Wednesday

Sacramento Kings center Tristan Thompson (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fellow big man Richaun Holmes will join him on the sideline as he continues to sit out due to COVID-19 protocols. Alex Len is expected to play extended minutes with Thompson and Holmes sidelined. He has two […]

Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic power forward/center Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) and center Mo Bamba (toe) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. Washington. Carter's absence has now stretched to three contests, while Bamba's absence opens the door for Robin Lopez to play a substantial role in the DFS market Wednesday. Prior to the hamstring issue cropping […]

Nerlens Noel Returns For Wednesday’s Contest

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel will take the floor Wednesday against Dallas, marking his first game action since Dec. 21. Noel was sidelined for 10 games under a combination of the league's health and safety protocols and return to competition conditioning, with Mitchell Robinson in line to lose his stranglehold on center duties. Noel […]

Kemba Walker Remains Sidelined For Wednesday’s Game

New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (knee) will miss his seventh consecutive contest Wednesday vs. Dallas due to left knee soreness. The fact that Walker earned a questionable designation could be a hint into how close he is to returning, but Immanuel Quickley and Miles McBride figure to cover for him in the meantime. […]

Chris Duarte Remains Absent For Wednesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Celtics, marking his second consecutive absence. Duarte has been away from the team while attending to the birth of his daughter, which opens the door for Jeremy Lamb to play a larger offensive role within the second unit. When […]

Hassan Whiteside Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Utah Jazz center Hassan Whiteside has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday's game vs. Cleveland. Whiteside had stepped into the starting five for the past three contests with Rudy Gobert also sidelined, with the duo's absence leaving the team tremendously thin in the frontcourt. Eric Paschall […]

Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert Will Play Wednesday

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and point/shooting guard Caris LeVert have been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game vs. the Celtics. Brogdon is returning from a nine-game absence, while LeVert is back after five contests spent on the sidelines, with both likely facing capped minutes totals out of the […]

Damian Lillard Set To Undergo Abdominal Surgery

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) will soon undergo surgery in an attempt to rectify his persistent abdominal injury, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Lillard has missed each of his team's five previous outings due to the ailment, with 11 absences to his credit in 2021-22. While the surgery is not expected to […]

Thomas Bryant Set To Make Season Debut Wednesday

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Orlando, which will mark his season debut. Bryant last appeared Jan. 9, 2021, having since rehabbed a torn left ACL. The 24-year-old will likely be on a sizable minutes restriction to begin his playing stint, with his addition giving Washington […]

Marcus Smart Unlikely To Suit Up Wednesday

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thigh) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Wednesday's game vs. Indiana due to a right thigh contusion. With Payton Pritchard (health and safety protocols) questionable to return, Jaylen Brown could once again be looking at a game with massive assists upside; Dennis Schroder would also be in […]

Tyrese Maxey Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has not been listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest vs. Charlotte. Maxey has missed the previous four games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, forcing the Sixers backcourt to get creative. The 21-year-old has emerged as not only the undisputed starting point […]

Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes (knee) and shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. Both are dealing with soreness for their respective ailments, with Barnes having struggled to the tune of a 10% three-point percentage over his last four games. Trent's absence will mark his second […]

Jimmy Butler Will Miss Third Straight Game Wednesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, marking his third consecutive absence due to a sprained right ankle. Max Strus has stepped into the starting five in place of Butler and combined for 39 points over his last two outings, giving him significant DFS appeal. Tyler […]

Rui Hachimura Faces Minutes Cap For Tuesday’s Game

Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura is expected to play around 15-16 minutes during Tuesday's contest vs. the Thunder as he ramps back up to game speed. Hachimura played 14 minutes during his season debut Sunday, collecting six points (on eight shots) and three rebounds. Having averaged 11.4 field-goal attempts per game over each of […]

James Harden, Kyrie Irving Questionable To Play Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (knee) and point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Harden missed Monday's game, but there is optimism around a potential return to action, while Irving is facing a two-game absence after Wednesday due to his inability to […]

Bradley Beal Lands In COVID-19 Protocols Again

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was placed in the league's health and safety protocols prior to Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City, ruling him out indefinitely. Corey Kispert will enter the starting five with Beal missing action for the second time this season due to the protocols. The three-time All-Star has been on a torrid […]

Draymond Green Will Miss At Least Tuesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors power forward/center Draymond Green (calf) did not travel with the team for its four-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in Memphis. Green essentially has missed the two previous contests with a calf ailment, allowing Nemanja Bjelica, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Otto Porter Jr. to all play larger roles in the frontcourt. While it's […]

Markieff Morris Lands In League’s COVID-19 Protocols

Miami Heat power forward Markieff Morris has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely while he also deals with a bout of whiplash that has sidelined him since Nov. 8. Even when healthy, Morris figures to fight and claw for minutes in Miami's frontcourt, a situation that likely allows […]

Malcolm Brogdon, Chris Duarte Will Miss Monday’s Outing

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and shooting guard Chris Duarte (personal) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Boston. Brogdon's Achilles issue has now sidelined him for nine contests, while Duarte is unavailable after a brief one-game return following a stint in the league's health and safety protocols. The backcourt group of […]

Eric Gordon Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs. Philadelphia due to a tight right groin. Gordon remains a premier season-long asset for those in search of three-pointers in categories formats, while his absence opens the door for Garrison Mathews and Josh Christopher to play larger scoring roles on […]

Joe Ingles Clears COVID-19 Protocols, Still Out Monday

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he will remain sidelined for Monday's game vs. Detroit as he ramps back into game shape. Ingles' absence has climbed to four games, with the Jazz having ferried numerous names into their second unit over that span. […]

Kemba Walker, Nerlens Noel Will Miss Monday’s Contest

New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker (knee) and center Nerlens Noel have been ruled out for Monday's game against San Antonio. The absences continue for both players, with Walker now having missed six consecutive contests, whereas Noel has missed 10 straight. Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley have enjoyed elevated offensive roles in the backcourt […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Miss Second Straight Outing

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Portland, his second consecutive contest missed vs. a franchise he once suited up for. Aldridge has combined to play just 25 minutes over Brooklyn's last five outings, with Nicolas Claxton having seized starting duties. Dayron Sharpe was a strong contributor off […]