P.J. Washington Off The Injury Report

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (personal) is off the injury report heading into Saturday's meeting with the Rockets. The 26-year-old missed the last three games because of a personal matter. But he'll make his return on the same day Anthony Davis (abdomen) is expected to make his Mavs debut. Washington, who will likely slide over […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out Again On Saturday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Mavericks. He tweaked his ankle during a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets on February 1 and has missed the last three games. As a result, Amen Thompson has been handling things at the one spot, so he should continue to see an increase […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/8/25)

The Trade Deadline has come and gone, with a group of stars and plenty of role players now finding themselves on new teams in preparation for the home stretch. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (2/8/25)

There are 26 games across DraftKings tournaments today. The games are split up a little more with nine games in the noon main slate. The afternoon offering is the largest slate of the day with 11 games. We close it out in prime time with six games. This should be another exciting and action-packed day […]

Aaron Gordon Expected To Play On Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Gordon continues to deal with a lingering calf issue, but he has been able to play in each of the last two games. It's worth noting that guard Jamal Murray (knee) is in danger of missing his […]

Jamal Murray Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Murray is at risk of missing his second straight game after sitting out on Thursday due to a knee injury. His absence allowed Julian Strawther to start, but he struggled with only two points in 31 minutes […]

Jimmy Butler Cleared For Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Butler was traded from the Miami Heat to the Warriors on Wednesday. As a result, Butler wasn't able to make his team debut on Thursday, but appears to be in line to play this weekend. Butler […]

Austin Reaves Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Oh no, the Lakers could be in trouble with Luka Doncic (calf) ruled out and LeBron James (ankle) questionable as well. Reaves has been healthy throughout most of the season and appeared to be fine while […]

LeBron James Could Miss Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers might be extremely shorthanded here with Luka Doncic (calf) already ruled out for this game. Honestly, James is on the injury report daily, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about it. He's coming […]

Mark Williams Uncertain For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mark Williams is currently listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Williams was dealt from the Charlotte Hornets to the Lakers on Thursday in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and two draft picks. It sounds like the trade is still pending, so fantasy managers might have to […]

Myles Turner Ruled Out For Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Turner only played five minutes on Thursday before exiting the game due to a possible concussion. The Pacers are calling his absence a neck strain, so Turner appears to have avoided going into concussion protocol. The […]

Ryan Dunn Cleared To Play On Friday

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (ankle) will be active ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This is good news for the Suns with fellow forward Kevin Durant (ankle) heading to the sideline. That being said, Dunn figures to move into the starting five, which should mean increased fantasy value. Dunn has been pretty […]

Bradley Beal Won't Play On Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Beal has played in seven straight games, but will sit this one out due to left toe soreness. Possibly, the Suns decided to rest Beal with this being the front end of a back-to-back set. He'll join […]

Kevin Durant Downgraded To Out

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Durant will miss his second game in a row due to a left ankle sprain. It remains to be seen if Durant will be active for the second leg of the back-to-back set on Saturday. In […]

Cade Cunningham Misses Friday's Action

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) will not play on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. An ankle sprain initially left Cunningham with a questionable tag ahead of the game, but he has now been officially ruled out. Malik Beasley will replace Cunningham in the first unit. Beasley has been effective throughout the campaign, and his […]

Andre Drummond Returns To Action

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed eight games because of a left toe injury. Drummond's return is timely, as the 76ers will be without Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on Friday. He will share backup center duties with Adem Bona, which limits […]

Guerschon Yabusele Out On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He is unavailable for the third time this season after the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. Yabusele's absence allows Justin Edwards to keep ahold of a starting spot, even with Paul George back in action. […]

Luguentz Dort A Late Scratch On Friday Versus Raptors

According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort (back) is a late scratch and won't suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Dort has been ruled out for the first half of a back-to-back set due to back spasms. While the 25-year-old is sidelined, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely take on extra minutes. […]

Trae Young Available Friday Night

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will be active against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Young has played superbly in recent outings, finishing three consecutive appearances with 30-plus points and bagging two double-doubles during that stretch. He recorded a 35-point double-double in the last game […]

Malcolm Brogdon Misses Friday's Action

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) will not suit up for Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran is back on the shelf after playing only three games following a 14-game absence due to a foot problem. Washington also has a game scheduled for Saturday, so it's possible Brogdon will be brought back into […]

Brook Lopez Cleared For Action

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (knee) will play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Lopez recently missed one game due to a back issue and is currently nursing a knee contusion. However, the ailment will not keep him off the court Friday night, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Lopez […]

Damian Lillard Active Against Hawks

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will be in the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. A groin issue keeps Lillard on the injury report, but the Bucks have upgraded him to available. Lillard is coming off his 10th double-double of the season, having notched 29 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's […]

Jusuf Nurkic Won't Make Hornets Debut On Friday

According to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic won't make his Hornets debut on Friday versus the San Antonio Spurs. The big man was traded from the Phoenix Suns on Thursday before the NBA Trade Deadline. Nurkic has only played two games in 2025 and averaged 16.0 minutes per game off […]

Kyle Kuzma Makes Bucks Debut Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma will make his team debut in Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Following his trade from the Washington Wizards, it was initially uncertain if Kuzma would be available to suit up on Friday. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf, so Kuzma has a good opportunity to make […]

Donovan Mitchell Good To Go Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Wizards. After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Mitchell was initially considered probable for Friday's game. The team has now upgraded the six-time All-Star to available, and Mitchell is making his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another […]

LaMelo Ball Returns To Hornets Lineup

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will return to the court on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Charlotte's star guard is back after missing five games with a left ankle sprain. His return will likely bump KJ Simpson back to the bench. Ball should thrive in a matchup against an up-tempo team like […]

Georges Niang Unavailable Friday For Hawks

Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang won't debut with his new club on Friday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The trade that recently sent him from the Cavs is still being finalized. Niang's next chance to play is on Saturday on the road versus the Wizards in Washington. The […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Won't Make Bucks Debut On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. won't make his official debut for his new club on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Porter was dealt from the Clippers on Thursday to the Bucks. The 24-year-old averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 19.6 minutes per game during 45 contests in a Clippers […]

Kyle Kuzma Questionable To Make Bucks Debut On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is listed as questionable to debut with his new club on Friday. Kuzma was a part of the trade that sent Kris Middleton to the Wizards on Wednesday. The 29-year-old suited up 32 times for Washington this season before the Bucks acquired him. In D.C., he averaged 15.2 points, 5.8 […]