Damian Lillard Will Sit Out On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will miss Friday's game against the Washington Wizards for injury management on his hamstring. The veteran point guard played on Thursday night under a minutes restriction and posted 15 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 2-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-8 from downtown. […]

Vince Williams Jr. Considered Questionable Against Magic

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has received a questionable status for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 24-year-old has struggled mightily with injuries all season but has played in four of the team's last five games. He did, however, sit out of one half of their last back-to-back, so it wouldn't be […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out Against Grizzlies

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quad) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes as no surprise after head coach Jamahl Mosley's recent comments. While the team waits for the green light to allow Suggs to compete in contact drills in practice, Cole Anthony will remain the starter while the bench minutes […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out On Friday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) was originally considered a game-time decision, according to head coach Ime Udoka. He's since been downgraded to out on the team's official injury report due to the same ankle issue that has kept him sidelined since February 1. Outside of VanVleet, this is the healthiest the Rockets' main rotation […]

Yves Missi Draws Questionable Status On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie big man suffered a hyperextended knee right before the All-Star break, and the time off may have given him enough time to come back before missing any games, but it looks like the team will decide […]

Nikola Jovic Questionable On Friday Against Raptors

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (illness) is suffering from some sort of stomach illness and has been tagged as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old has started to carve out a bigger role on the team, especially since Jimmy Butler was traded. He's seen the most playing time of his career […]

LeBron James Good To Go Versus Portland

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is available for Thursday's meeting with the Trail Blazers. King James didn't suit up for the All-Star tournament. But he was back in action for Wednesday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets, finishing with 26 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, two blocks, and one steal. While James' presence could […]

Mike Conley Back On The Injury Report Versus Houston

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (finger) is questionable for Friday's contest against Houston. The veteran has been sidelined by a finger injury of late, keeping him off the floor for Minnesota's final four games heading into the All-Star break. If he remains on the shelf versus the Rockets, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely continue to operate […]

Rudy Gobert Might Miss Friday's Contest

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable heading into Friday's showdown in Houston. Gobert has been healthy enough to suit up nearly all year. Yet, he wasn't available for the February 13 matchup with OKC, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. If Gobert remains on the shelf against the Rockets, Naz Reid, who […]

Robert Williams III Available On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) is active ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams missed the final two games before the All-Star break as he continues to manage a lingering knee issue. He's back in action on Thursday after missing seven of the last nine games. Williams is likely […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Friday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Friday's game in Houston. Edwards rarely misses time. However, he wasn't available for the matchup versus the Trail Blazers on February 8. He also missed Sunday's All-Star tournament. The Timberwolves are also listing Rudy Gobert (back) and Mike Conley (finger) on the injury report. As a […]

Scoot Henderson Back In Action On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Henderson was able to fully practice on Wednesday and is ready to play again after sitting out the final game before the All-Star break. Henderson certainly isn't the most consistent fantasy option, but he did have a […]

Jerami Grant To Play On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant missed the last two games heading into the All-Star break due to a knee issue. It appears he is finally over the issue and will be back in the lineup on Thursday. The assumption is that […]

Elfrid Payton Gets Spot Start

Charlotte Hornets guard Elfrid Payton will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Payton will get the start here with LaMelo Ball (rest) sitting out the second game of this back-to-back set. Payton posted four points, four rebounds, and seven assists across 31 minutes of action during a spot […]

Jusuf Nurkic Moves Into Starting Five

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets are without Mark Williams (rest), so it appears that Nurkic is going to be the next man up. The 30-year-old recently joined the Hornets, but has posted nine points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists […]

Bismack Biyombo Starting On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo will get the starting nod at the center spot during Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs have a massive void to fill in their rotation following the loss of superstar big man Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Biyombo […]

Michael Porter Jr. Available Without Restrictions

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Porter missed the final three games before the All-Star break due to a left hamstring strain. He'll be back in action on Thursday and won't have any minutes restrictions, according to head coach Mike Malone. Porter […]

Aaron Gordon Ready To Go On Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Gordon is ready to play after being listed as probable heading into this contest. He did sit out the final game before the All-Star break, but that was likely just for additional rest purposes. Fantasy managers should […]

Jamal Murray Available On Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As expected, Murray is ready to go after being listed as probable heading into this contest. Before the break, Murray posted a 55-point outing, so hopefully he's able to keep that momentum going into the second half. […]

Precious Achiuwa, Miles McBride Starting Against Chicago

New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Miles McBride will start in Thursday's game against Chicago. Josh Hart (knee) and OG Anunoby (foot) are both unavailable, so the team will need to plug some holes in the starting lineup. Granted, the Knicks still have Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges. But Achiuwa and […]

OG Anunoby Ruled Out On Thursday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) is ruled out on Thursday against the Bulls. The former Raptor missed five-straight contests heading into the All-Star break. He was listed as questionable for Thursday night. Unfortunately, the foot injury will keep him on the shelf. Josh Hart (knee) is also unavailable, meaning Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony […]

Trae Young Cleared To Meet Orlando

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play on Thursday versus the Magic. The 26-year-old has battled various ailments throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, he's only missed four games. With the Hawks dealing with injuries, Young has stepped up, with the former Oklahoma Sooner averaging 30.9 points and 12.3 assists in seven appearances in February, […]

Damian Lillard Active Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restriction

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play on Thursday against the Clippers. However, he will operate under a minutes restriction. The former Trail Blazer missed the Bucks' final game heading into the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury, an ailment he's been dealing with for weeks. It's unknown how long he'll see limited […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. The 30-year-old last played during the February 2 matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, he was diagnosed with a strained calf and missed the Bucks' last six games. Antetokounmpo, along with Damian Lillard (hamstring), will operate under a minutes restriction. As […]

Jonathan Kuminga Back Practicing, Out On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Kings. However, he has resumed practicing. The 22-year-old last played during the win over Memphis on January 4. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for the Warriors' last 21 contests. With the latest update, it appears […]

Marcus Smart Set To Make Debut For Washington On Friday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart will make his debut with his new club after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies. The defensive specialist could be an interesting fantasy contributor if he steps into a significant role with Washington, but the Wizards' […]

Khris Middleton To Make His Wizards Debut On Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Khris Middleton will make his debut with his new club against his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on Friday. The Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards right before the NBA trade deadline. Middleton last played in a game 18 days ago and finished with 20 points, two rebounds and four assists across 26 […]

Fred VanVleet Will Be A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) missed the last seven games before the All-Star break, but coach Ime Udoka said he would be a game-time decision on Friday when the Rockets take on the Timberwolves. In his 45 games this season, FVV averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.6 steals in 35.5 minutes per […]

Malcolm Brogdon Out Of Action For Friday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran guard suffered a sprained ankle right before the All-Star break. Brogdon has battled several injuries this season, playing in just 24 games. However, the 32-year-old has been relatively productive when available, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Ready To Return On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) said he is ready to return on Friday when the Rockets resume their season against the Timberwolves after the All-Star break. Coach Ime Udoka said that Smith would not be on any minutes restriction, even though it will be his first game since January 1. Smith started all […]