Thomas Bryant Nearing A Return

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (knee) is expected to return in a week or two. That is a bit surprisingly considering Bryant had ACL surgery a year ago. Although, head coach Wes Unseld Jr. believes Bryant is almost ready to take the court. Fantasy managers should expect the Wizards to be extremely cautious once Bryant […]

Duncan Robinson Upgraded To Questionable

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Robinson is currently in the league's health and safety protocols, but has a chance of clearing them on Wednesday. The Heat could certainly use his help with Jimmy Butler (ankle) ruled out. Otherwise, Tyler Herro and Max […]

Rui Hachimura Clears Protocols, Remains Out Wednesday

Washington Wizards power forward/center Rui Hachimura has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Houston. Hachimura is yet to make his season debut, but a return is on the horizon for the third-year forward. Having delivered nearly identical numbers over his first two professional […]

Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder Clear Protocols, Still Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and power forward Jae Crowder have both cleared the league's health and safety protocols, but remain sidelined Thursday vs. the Clippers as they ramp up to game speed. The duo will be missing their sixth consecutive contest, which should allow Jalen Smith and Cameron Johnson, respectively, to continue enjoying elevated […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Available For Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He sat out of Monday's game due to right foot soreness. His absence led to Nicolas Claxton moving into the starting five. However, Claxton probably isn't worth rostering anymore with Aldridge cleared to play. The veteran big man will […]

Payton Pritchard Lands In COVID-19 Protocols

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Wednesday game vs. San Antonio. Pritchard has played primarily a limited role off the bench for Boston this season, but he saw a drastic uptick in offensive usage during December, as he averaged […]

Jordan Nwora Available On Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jordan Nwora is available for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Semi Ojeleye and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are also available after all three spent time sidelined due to the league's health and safety protocols. They should all have increased roles with Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) sidelined for Wednesday's contest. Nwora is the best fantasy option […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Returns To Action Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, ending his absence due to the league's health and safety protocols at six games. Towns was delivering production at an elite clip prior to landing in the protocols, having hit the 20-point plateau in 12 straight […]

Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Golden State Warriors small forwards Otto Porter Jr. (rest) and Andre Iguodala (knee) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Without the duo on the wing, Andrew Wiggins and Damion Lee figure to see a larger share of duties. Porter has been a confounding fantasy asset over his last six games […]

D'Angelo Russell Available On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell is available for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed each of the last five games while sitting out due to COVID-19 protocols. However, Russell has cleared the league's protocols and should slide into the starting five for Wednesday. Malik Beasley had a solid run as a […]

Dejounte Murray Returns Wednesday, Will Have Minutes Cap

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has been officially cleared to take the floor for Wednesday's game against Boston, but head coach Gregg Popovich revealed that Murray would face a minutes restriction that keeps him far below the 30-minute threshold. Murray has played below 30 minutes just twice all season, although his altered total figures […]

Alex Caruso Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso has landed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely. Caruso has already been sidelined since Dec. 20 due to a foot sprain, with this latest impediment further complicating his return. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have seen elevated roles without Caruso in the mix, and […]

Max Strus Not Listed On Injury Report

Miami Heat guard Max Strus is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols but has built up his conditioning enough to return on Wednesday. It comes at a great time with Jimmy Butler (ankle) already ruled out. That means […]

Kyrie Irving Returns Wednesday, Will Play Around 30 Minutes

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Kyrie Irving will make his season debut during Wednesday's matchup vs. the Pacers, with the seven-time All-Star expected to play around 30 minutes. Brooklyn will have its triumvirate of Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant all active for the first time all year, although the group has consistently proven to still […]

P.J. Washington Back In Action On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington will play during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He has missed each of the last four games while sitting out due to COVID-19 protocols. Washington has cleared the league's protocols and has built up his conditioning enough to return to the court. He could be a bit rusty during […]

Raul Neto Will Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto will play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. He has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and will get back in action. The Wizards could desperately use the help with Spencer Dinwiddie and Aaron Holiday both sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. Although, head coach Wes Unseld Jr. did mention […]

Chris Duarte Will Miss Fourth Straight Contest

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nets, marking his fourth straight absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Duarte has cleared the protocols, but Indiana is not ready to throw him back into game action yet, even as the team deals with wholesale backcourt […]

Damian Lillard Remains Sidelined For At Least One Week

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (abdominal) has been ruled out for each of his team's next three games as he undergoes further evaluation for lower abdominal tendinopathy. Lillard has consistently battled the issue this season, as he is on pace to set new career lows by shooting 40.2 percent overall and 32.4 percent […]

Cole Anthony Returns Wednesday, Will Start

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's contest vs. Philadelphia and will draw starting duties in his first game action since Dec. 23. Anthony's most recent outing saw him log his fifth double-double of the season, but he has been on a recent cold stretch from deep, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto. The two-time MVP has been on a torrid stretch as of late, averaging 32.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists over his last five contests, all while shooting 57.3 percent overall. Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton stand to enjoy […]

Ziaire Williams Returns To Action For Tuesday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Williams had been sidelined since Dec. 6 due to a sprained left ankle, having played just three minutes since Nov. 28. With that in mind, it's unlikely that the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA […]

Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb Clear Protocols, Remain Out

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon and shooting guard/small forward Jeremy Lamb have tested out of the league's health and safety protocols but will stay sidelined for at least Tuesday's contest. Brogdon will remain out Wednesday, while Lamb is "unlikely" to play. Indiana is set to be extremely short-handed in the backcourt for those outings with […]

P.J. Washington Clears Protocols, Questionable For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols and has earned a questionable designation for Wednesday's contest vs. Detroit. Washington has already missed four games, which has allowed Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards to hold down the center spot. Washington has enjoyed solid production since shifting to the […]

Chimezie Metu Lands In COVID-19 Protocols, Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Metu's role has fluctuated this season, but he enjoyed a solid December with 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds averaged on a nightly basis. His primary appeal is in […]

Shake Milton Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Shake Milton (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a back contusion. Milton struggled over his two most recent outings, having missed four games under the league's health and safety protocols around the Christmas holiday. With Tyrese Maxey (health and safety protocols) also down, Furkan Korkmaz […]

Robert Williams III Likely To Suit Up Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (toe) has been deemed probable to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. the Spurs. Williams was out just one game due to a sprained big toe, having recently been on a torrid rebounding stretch, snagging double-digit boards in each of his last five outings. With Enes Freedom having […]

Dejounte Murray Clears Protocols, Set To Return Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray has been removed from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for a return to action Wednesday against Boston. While Murray remains on the shelf Tuesday, getting him back will be a major boon for the Spurs' backcourt; Derrick White, Tre Jones, and Bryn Forbes all […]

Darius Garland Receives Green Light To Play Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will take the floor for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, marking a return from a four-game absence due to the league's health and safety protocols. Garland will not be on a minutes restriction, but he has not taken the floor since Dec. 26, which will likely keep him somewhere […]

Jayson Tatum Returns To Practice Tuesday

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum has received the green light to get back in the mix from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for him to suit up Wednesday vs. San Antonio after he was not listed on the team's injury report. Tatum missed four contests due to the protocols, with […]

Joe Ingles Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Utah Jazz shooting guard/small forward Joe Ingles has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, becoming the first member of the roster to land on the list this season. Ingles has been a valuable member of Utah's second unit, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.9 boards per contest, seeing an uptick in […]