LeBron James Questionable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. James typically carries a probable tag due to left foot injury management but has landed on the injury report as questionable this time. This means the Lakers could be without both of their leaders, as Anthony Davis (abdomen) has […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have another small five-game slate for this great Thursday evening. We have three teams on back-to-backs. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards are those teams, so keep an eye on those teams as they could have more guys on the injury report. We have a few guys to keep […]

League Winners: Second-Half Trade Targets and Stashes - 2025 Fantasy Basketball

Things have not gone as planned for fantasy basketball managers who drafted players like Joel Embiid or Jimmy Butler. But there's plenty of basketball left to be played and it's time to reassess how we view players going forward. If you want to win that fantasy basketball league championship, worry less about where your players […]

Alperen Sengun Questionable Versus Memphis

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game in Memphis. Sengun is coming off another productive outing, amassing an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. But he's now in danger of missing Thursday's contest, which would be his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. With Steven Adams (ankle) […]

Walker Kessler Could Miss Thursday's Game

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man is in danger of missing a third straight game due to a left shoulder contusion. The Jazz have been shorthanded over the last few games with John Collins (illness) also sidelined. That means, Drew […]

John Collins Tagged As Questionable For Thursday

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins has missed the last three games and actually has only played in two games since the beginning of the month. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Collins misses another game. The Jazz have […]

Jordan Clarkson To Play On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson missed 10 straight games before returning to the court on Monday. Unsurprisingly, Clarkson sat out on Tuesday for rest purposes, but is expected to be back in the mix on Thursday. The assumption […]

Lauri Markkanen Ready To Return On Thursday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen sat out on Tuesday, but it sounds like that was a planned absence for injury maintenance. The 27-year-old recently returned from injury and it looks like the Jazz wanted to give him some […]

Stephen Curry Cleared To Play On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Curry will make his way back into the starting lineup after sitting out on Tuesday. His absence on Tuesday seemed more for rest purposes against a weaker opponent in the Utah Jazz. […]

Kevin Durant Available On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (thumb) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The superstar forward was uncertain coming into this contest due to a left thumb injury. The team wanted to wait until after warm ups to see how Durant was feeling, but it appears he's feeling good enough to play. […]

Isaiah Stewart Ejected On Wednesday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers after getting handed a Flagrant 2 foul. Stewart only lasted eight minutes on the court before elbowing Thomas Bryant to the floor which resulted in his ejection from the contest. He'll finish the night with one point and one assist, […]

Ryan Dunn Upgraded To Available Wednesday

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (ankle) has received the green light to play in Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old rookie was hurt at the weekend in a game against the Washington Wizards and sat out Monday's contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left ankle sprain. However, he will be […]

Rob Dillingham Active Against Suns

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is good to go for the contest despite battling an illness. Dillingham has become a regular in the rotation since Minnesota lost Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Over the past five games, the rookie […]

Naz Reid Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (illness) will not play against the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. Reid injured his shoulder in Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, but he will exit the lineup on Wednesday due to an illness. Per Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio, Minnesota will be without Reid for only the second time in […]

Naji Marshall Returns Against Pelicans With 15-Minute Limit

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) will return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. A bout with an illness has kept Marshall sidelined for four games. The former Pelican has played a significant role for the Mavericks in 2024-25, averaging 11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24.7 minutes. However, he […]

Doug McDermott Sidelined With An Illness

Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report with an illness. McDermott's absence takes away a three-point threat from Sacramento, but he has played a minimal role in the rotation and shouldn't be a big miss. […]

Josh Hart Will Play Wednesday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will remain in the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been carrying a questionable tag lately due to a sore right knee, but Hart has played through the injury and will do so again on Wednesday. The gritty veteran has sat out just one game […]

Jordan Hawkins Out With An Illness Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) will skip Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He is feeling under the weather and will be sidelined after making 20 consecutive appearances. With Hawkins on the shelf, Jose Alvarado and Brandon Boston Jr. might soak in more minutes on Wednesday. However, this isn't a good matchup […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Cleared To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A stomach bug kept Jaquez Jr. out from Monday's battle against the Orlando Magic, but he has been cleared to return on Wednesday, with Miami upgrading him from probable to available. Jaquez Jr. has regressed compared to […]

Dejounte Murray Good To Go Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) will play against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Murray is currently dealing with an elbow issue and has sprained his right index finger, but the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Murray is in the midst of a strong five-game stretch, which started with a […]

Al Horford Ruled Out For Wednesday Against Bulls

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is dealing with a toe sprain and will miss his second consecutive contest. Horford was cleared to play on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. Luke Kornet started in place of Horford and finished with […]

Kelly Olynyk Downgraded To Out Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He will miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. Olynyk's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday, Orlando Robinson will continue to log minutes […]

Gradey Dick Ruled Out For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) will not take the court against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Dick has heated up lately but will need to step aside for at least one game due to an illness. Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji will take care of most of Dick's minutes against the Wizards. Agbaji will […]

Sam Hauser Unavailable Versus Bulls

The Boston Celtics announced forward Sam Hauser (hip) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Hauser will be missing in action for the second straight game due to a right hip impingement. While Hauser is sidelined, Payton Pritchard will have an expanded role coming off the bench. Pritchard posted 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Not Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will not play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Jonas Valanciunas and Richaun Holmes will fill the center minutes in Wednesday's matchup. It's a favorable spot for the pair, as […]

Andrew Nembhard Out Against Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He is forced to come out of the lineup due to a back problem. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy have an opportunity to get more playing time in the backcourt with Nembhard out. McConnell, who averages […]

Bennedict Mathurin Unavailable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He was added late to the injury report with an illness, and Mathurin is forced to miss his second game of the season. Players like Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard should share Mathurin's minutes on Wednesday. However, […]

Jayson Tatum Ready To Rock Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will be active on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Tatum will attempt to put together a bounce-back performance after finishing Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets with 19 points on 35.7 percent shooting. His last outing against the Bulls resulted in […]

Darius Garland Resting Versus Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (rest) will not face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The team will rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ty Jerome could be elevated to the starting lineup as Garland's replacement. Jerome has finished with 20-plus points in each of his two prior starts this season. Max […]

Kris Dunn Out Again On Wednesday

According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) will be unavailable on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Dunn will miss his fifth straight game due to left knee injury management. During this year's campaign, the 30-year-old has been a key contributor in the second unit for the Clippers, averaging over 22 minutes […]