Kelly Olynyk Ready To Face Bulls

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. His return will likely push Orlando Robinson out of the rotation. Before sustaining a right calf strain, Olynyk had picked up good momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit points. He also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, […]

Gradey Dick Available Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is active against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. He has been cleared to play after initially being regarded as questionable for the game. Dick is having a fine campaign, averaging 15.7 points in 29.8 minutes, and he is set up for success Friday. The Bulls have the second-worst defensive […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Cody Martin Inactive For Friday Against Clippers

The Charlotte Hornets announced forward Cody Martin (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Martin will miss his fourth contest in a row due to a sports hernia injury. Josh Green (foot) is listed as probable for this evening, so if he can suit up, he will take a large amount […]

Spurs Active In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox In Potential Four-Team Deal

According to Don Harris of WOAI-NBC San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs are very active and perhaps close on a four-team deal that would bring Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The 27-year-old has played in 44 games this season, posting averages of 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals […]

Kris Dunn Ruled Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) has been ruled out on Friday for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The team is holding him out for the sixth consecutive game due to injury management on his left knee. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. will see more minutes off of the bench and can […]

Dante Exum Has A Chance To Make Season Debut On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday for their contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old had surgery on his wrist and hasn't been able to appear in a game yet this season. This is the first time he was upgraded to questionable which means if he doesn't play […]

Daniel Theis Doubtful To Face Celtics On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (thumb) is considered doubtful on Friday against the Boston Celtics with a thumb sprain. The veteran big man picked up the injury in their last game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. If he does get downgraded to out, Yves Missi should be in line for some big minutes […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable To Face Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow/finger) is dealing with a couple of different injuries to his elbow and finger, but is still considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Pelicans continue to deal with tons of injuries, so they'll lean on Murray for a lot on both sides of the […]

Jordan Hawkins Tagged As Questionable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness on Friday and is considered questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. With yet another lengthy injury report, Hawkins could get plenty of minutes if he's able to battle through this illness. If he's unable to play, however, Dejounte Murray (probable), […]

Zach LaVine Out On Friday Against Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (personal) has been ruled out against the Toronto Raptors on Friday due to personal reasons. LaVine and his wife are set to welcome their third child, so he didn't travel with the team. Ayo Dosunmu joined the starting five during their last game against the Boston Celtics and put up […]

Paul George Still Out On Friday With Pinky Injury

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) has been ruled out for the matchup with the Denver Nuggets while he nurses an extensor tendon injury in his left pinky. The veteran doesn't have a firm timetable for his return, so Kelly Oubre Jr. and Justin Edwards will continue to take over his role in the starting […]

Andre Drummond Won't Suit Up Against Nuggets On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets while still recovering from a toe injury. This will be his 15th missed game across the team's last 19 contests. Since Joel Embiid (knee) also remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele is still the best streaming option as he continues […]

Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined On Friday Against Nuggets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain seated for Friday's matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The team has already ruled him out due to injury management for his knee along with Andre Drummond (toe). That means Guerschon Yabusele will get all of the big man minutes he can handle while Adem […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]

Jalen Suggs Won't Play On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) won't play on Thursday against Portland. He was listed as questionable heading into this one and considered a game-time call. But the 23-year-old will now miss his second-consecutive contest. With that in mind, Anthony Black, averaging 11.5 points and 1.5 points in six starts this season, will take Suggs' […]

Mike Conley Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. They've decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Conley for the first time since November. This is a significant loss considering Conley was playing 30 minutes or more in three of the last four games. […]

AJ Green Listed As Questionable For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quad) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Green has missed the last five games due to a quad issue, but the fact he's questionable for this game gives hope that he'll be able to suit up. It's unclear if the Bucks plan […]

Khris Middleton Probable To Play Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is tagged as probable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Bucks continue to be cautious here and listed Middleton on the injury report due to his lingering ankle issues. Middleton has been struggling lately with two duds in his last three games. The hope is […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Against Orlando

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Orlando. The veteran hasn't had a quality year, averaging only 14.5 points, nearly seven points fewer than he had during the 2023-24 campaign. He'll also miss his 12th game of the season. Scoot Henderson, averaging 16.7 points and 7.3 assists in seven starts […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It shouldn't shock anyone that Antetokounmpo is on the injury report ahead of this game. The superstar forward has been on regular on the injury report this season. Despite that, Antetokounmpo has suited up for every […]

Bobby Portis Remains Out On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (personal) remains out ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Portis will now miss his fourth game in a row due to personal reasons. The Bucks haven't given a timetable on Portis, so for now fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. Portis has seen his playing time […]

Steven Adams Available On Thursday, Will Start

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) is available on Thursday against Memphis. The veteran was in danger of missing this contest because of ankle soreness. However, he'll be out there and will get the start in place of Alperen Sengun (calf), who will miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Adams has averaged only […]

Alperen Sengun Out On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) won't play on Thursday against Memphis. The 22-year-old, who was named an All-Star on Thursday night, has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. However, he'll miss his first game of the season. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if the injury is anything […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant suffered a right shoulder injury in practice and is now dealing with the soreness. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Morant as day-to-day which makes him questionable for Sunday's game […]

Josh Green Expected To Play Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (foot) is expected to play on Friday night against the Clippers. Green wasn't available for Wednesday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets because of right foot soreness, marking his third absence of the 2024-25 campaign. But it's good news for Charlotte, especially with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (foot), and Cody […]

Mark Williams Out Again On Friday Night

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 23-year-old wasn't available for Wednesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets for injury management purposes. But he'll now miss his second-straight contest, so fantasy managers hope he'll be back on the floor on Saturday versus Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Taj Gibson […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick sprained his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers and wasn't available on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Hornets plan to update his condition "as appropriate." For now, Ball will miss his […]