Isaiah Joe Out With An Illness

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (illness) will not suit up for Wednesday's meeting with Utah. He is a late scratch for the contest due to an illness. Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins will have a chance to pick up extra shifts with Joe unavailable, while Jaylin Williams will be moved to the starting unit. […]

Jalen Williams Active On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) has received the all-clear to play in Wednesday's matchup against Utah. There was a possibility of Williams being unavailable for a second straight game when the team listed him as questionable on the initial injury report. Luckily for the Thunder, Williams has recovered from a hip strain and […]

Brice Sensabaugh Unavailable Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (ankle) will not play on Wednesday against Oklahoma City. He must skip at least one game due to a right ankle sprain. Sensabaugh was initially considered questionable for Wednesday, so it's possible his absence will be limited to just this one contest. With a number of regulars out of the […]

Lauri Markkanen Back For Jazz On Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will rejoin the action on Wednesday against Oklahoma City. He is back in the mix after missing four games due to back spasms. Markkanen has elevated his game since the turn of the year, averaging 22.6 points. John Collins (back) also returns for the Jazz on Wednesday, meaning that […]

John Collins Returns To Jazz Lineup

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will return from an eight-game absence on Wednesday against Oklahoma City. A hip injury knocked Collins out of the lineup after he had enjoyed a productive start to the season. The 27-year-old averages 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals for the campaign. However, Collins may see only limited […]

Caris LeVert Remains Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Houston. He has been downgraded from questionable to out as LeVert is unable to play through a sprained wrist. Due to LeVert's unavailability, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome, and Sam Merrill have an opportunity to play expanded roles off the bench. […]

Franz Wagner Upgraded To Questionable

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against Portland. This indicates that Wagner is getting close to returning to action. He has been out since Dec. 6 with a right oblique tear. Before suffering the injury, Wagner was on fire at the start of the year. He […]

Naji Marshall Out On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) is not available against Minnesota on Wednesday. He is forced to sit out the first leg of a back-to-back due to an illness. Marshall carried a questionable tag initially, so there's a chance he may hop back into the lineup on Thursday against Oklahoma City. The Mavericks are once […]

Bradley Beal Will Not Play Against Brooklyn

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Brooklyn. Beal is dealing with a left ankle sprain. There was hope that he could feature against the Nets, as Phoenix initially listed him as questionable on the injury report, but the team has since downgraded him to out. As a […]

Quentin Grimes Returns To Action Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Quentin Grimes (back) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against Minnesota. Back spasms forced Grimes to miss Monday's matchup against Charlotte. He makes a very welcome return on Wednesday, as the Mavericks are again short on bodies and need all the help they can get. Grimes has averaged 13.3 points, […]

Ziaire Williams Ruled Out On Wednesday

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports that Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Williams will miss a second consecutive contest due to an ankle sprain he suffered on Sunday against the Thunder. With several players out of action for the Nets on Wednesday, players like Keon […]

Klay Thompson Sits Out Wednesday's Action

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (ankle) will not take the court for Wednesday's meeting with Minnesota. The veteran sharpshooter has been downgraded from questionable to out. Dallas kicks off a back-to-back on Wednesday, so there is hope Thompson is not dealing with anything serious and can make a quick return to the lineup on Thursday […]

Jalen Johnson Cleared To Play Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will be active against Detroit on Wednesday. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the contest and will take the court for a third consecutive game. Johnson recently missed five games due to shoulder inflammation, and his shooting has been off since his return. Atlanta's rising star […]

D'Angelo Russell Unavailable Versus Suns

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports that Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) will not play on Wednesday against the Suns due to left hamstring injury management. On Tuesday, the 28-year-old was listed as questionable with the same injury. However, he played and posted 23 points, 10 assists, three blocks, two rebounds, and one steal across 31 […]

Trae Young Available Versus Pistons

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play against Detroit on Wednesday. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Young is a regular on the injury report but has missed only a handful of games during the campaign and typically carries a heavy load when he's on the court. The star guard has […]

Jimmy Butler Faces New Suspension

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will sit out the rest of the week. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday that Miami plans to suspend Butler for two more games for missing the team's flight to Milwaukee. Miami faces the Bucks on Thursday and visits the Nets on Saturday. Butler only recently returned from a […]

Cameron Johnson Sidelined On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't play against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been battling a sprained ankle, keeping him off the floor for seven of Brooklyn's previous 10 contests. Ben Simmons (illness) and D'Angelo Russell (rest) will also be unavailable, leaving the team with nine inactive players for the contest. Tyrese Martin will likely continue […]

Ben Simmons Unavailable Versus Suns

On Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets announced that guard/center Ben Simmons (illness) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns. Simmons will miss his third consecutive contest due to an illness. He's played in just 30 games so far this season.  D'Angelo Russell (rest) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) will also be sidelined leaving the Nets lineup significantly thin versus the Suns. […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Expected To Make Debut On Saturday

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors. Vanderbilt has missed all 42 Lakers games this season, recovering from surgeries this past May to address a right midfoot sprain and a bone spur in his left foot. […]

Kris Dunn Not Playing Versus Celtics

Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Dunn has been dealing with soreness in his left knee and will be out of action alongside Norman Powell (back), Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Ivica Zubac (eye). James Harden (rest) is listed as questionable and may also miss the contest. With so […]

Norman Powell Out On Wednesday

Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Powell will be out of the lineup for the first time since December 4th. It's likely he's not playing, so he is ready to suit up against Washington on Thursday. Clippers are dealing with a handful […]

Dereck Lively II Expected To Miss 2-3 Months With Foot Fracture

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) was diagnosed Wednesday with a small fracture in his right foot and is expected to miss two to three months. The 20-year-old big man averaged 26.8 minutes per contest in the near year during the Mavericks' first six games. Unfortunately, he was injured on […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Remains Out On Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a fourth straight game on Wednesday against Utah. He remains on the sidelines due to a left soleus strain Hartenstein suffered last Tuesday against Philadelphia. A day later, the team announced that Hartenstein would be re-evaluated in a week, but he isn't ready to return against […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/22/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Humpday RotoBallers! We've got a 9 game slate on Fanduel tonight starting at 7:30pm eastern. With a mix of high-scoring affairs and some tighter spreads, this slate offers opportunities for both cash-game staples and high-upside GPP differentiators. Injury updates, particularly in Cleveland, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City, will be crucial for late swap decisions […]

Jalen Williams Might Miss A Second Consecutive Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Utah. After sustaining a right hip strain, Williams may need to skip a second consecutive game. With Williams unavailable on Sunday against Brooklyn, Isaiah Joe made his 11th start of the campaign. The sharp-shooting guard went off for 24 points […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) is listed as probable for Wednesday's clash against Milwaukee. He landed on the injury report with an elbow issue a while back, but the injury has yet to keep Murray out of the lineup. The 28-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.8 steals since […]

Zion Williamson Iffy For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee. An illness knocked Williamson out of the lineup for Monday's contest against Utah, and the same issue might cause him to miss another game. Javonte Green returned to the starting unit to fill in […]

Evan Mobley Out On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Houston. He is forced to miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. Caris LeVert (wrist) and Max Strus have shared starts during Mobley's absence. LeVert has also picked up an injury and is questionable for Wednesday's game. […]

Khris Middleton Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans. He has sat out a couple of games this month but is expected to play on Wednesday. However, Milwaukee also has a game scheduled for Thursday against Miami, and Middleton could take the night off then. Middleton has provided steady […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has once again picked up a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's action against New Orleans. His name has become synonymous with the Bucks' report, but the eight-time All-Star has played in 11 consecutive games. There is no reason to believe he won't be in the […]