Brandon Miller Ruled Out For Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Miller appears to have suffered a wrist sprain during Wednesday's game. As a result, Miller won't play on Friday, so his next chance to get on the court will be on Monday. The loss of Miller is […]

Mike Conley Moves Into Starting Five

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will move into the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Fellow guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) is out on Friday, which is why Conley is getting the starting nod. The veteran guard has been mainly playing off the bench since the beginning of January. Conley is […]

Jimmy Butler Returning Friday Against Denver

According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will return on Friday against the Denver Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension. Butler is expected to be in the starting lineup after serving a suspension that Miami imposed. The 35-year-old has made it clear that he wants to be traded, making it a […]

Gary Trent Jr. Set To Return On Friday

Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) has been cleared to play Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Trent Jr. had previously missed three consecutive contests due to a left hip flexor strain. Before the 25-year-old was sidelined, he averaged 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.5 minutes across […]

Jalen Johnson Questionable For Saturday Night

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Celtics. The 23-year-old is having a fantastic season, averaging 19.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks. He missed the last five games because of shoulder inflammation. But even if Johnson doesn't suit up on Saturday night, the questionable tag at […]

Khris Middleton Cleared To Play Versus Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankles) has been cleared to play against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The 33-year-old veteran forward has played 16 games so far this season since making his debut on Dec. 6 after having offseason surgery on both ankles. In his last outing, he collected 14 […]

Andre Jackson Jr. Ruled Out For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Jackson was listed as questionable, but he's since been downgraded to out due to a right hip contusion. Khris Middleton (ankles) and Gary Trent (hip) are available for Friday's contest and will soak up extra minutes while the 23-year-old is […]

Bronny James Jr. Removed From The Injury Report Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. is no longer on the injury report heading into the Friday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. With a bit of the frontcourt ruled out due to various reasons, James may have the opportunity to get some minutes against a Nets team that failed to score 70 points […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Ruled Out Against Nets

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) has been downgraded from doubtful to out on Friday and will not suit up against his former team, the Brooklyn Nets. Finney-Smith and his wife welcomed their newborn son on Wednesday and it looks like he'll get a bit of time off so he can be with his […]

Jeremy Sochan Won't Suit Up Again On Friday

According to Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com, San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) will not suit up against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Sochan will be sidelined for the fourth consecutive game due to back spasms. Stephon Castle will likely continue to step in for the 21-year-old as he posted 26 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-7 […]

Micah Potter Ruled Out With Illness On Friday

Utah Jazz forward/center Micah Potter (illness) has been ruled out on Friday for the matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. John Collins (hip), Lauri Markkanen (back), and Walker Kessler (rest) are all sidelined as well, so they'll roll with an extremely thin frontcourt. Kyle Filipowski could move into the starting center role while Brice Sensabaugh […]

Jordan Clarkson Won't Suit Up Friday Against Pelicans

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will not take the court on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans while he deals with some plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The veteran combo guard hasn't played in their last six games after only being able to register three minutes of playing time against the Miami Heat […]

Yves Missi Out Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Missi will miss his second game this season due to a non-COVID illness. He's made 41 appearances during his rookie campaign, averaging 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds. His next opportunity to play comes on Monday versus the Jazz. With […]

Collin Sexton Listed As Available On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (finger) will play on Friday after being listed as available for the team's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. With Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both out, Sexton will likely be called upon for some extra scoring and playmaking. The 26-year-old averages 18.2 points, 3.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds, […]

Josh Giddey Upgraded To Probable For Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hip) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday's matchup with the Hornets. Giddey has been dealing with soreness in his right hip, but he will likely suit up this evening. He played around 30 minutes in their last game on Wednesday and collected seven points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and […]

Gary Harris Ruled Out Again On Friday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) remains sidelined on Friday and will not face the Boston Celtics. This is his eighth consecutive missed game and 22nd missed contest overall. Harris has been plagued with injury after injury which echoes the type of luck that the Magic have had as a team. Since Jalen Suggs (back) […]

Franz Wagner Remains Sidelined Friday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) is not ready to return just yet as he's listed as out while he continues to ramp up his conditioning. While he's sidelined against the Boston Celtics on Friday, Tristan Da Silva will likely remain in the starting five. Anthony Black, however, has been the better streaming option as […]

Joel Embiid Set To Miss At Least The Next 7-10 Days

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) keeps receiving more and more bad news each week as he'll miss the team's upcoming road trip. According to the team, the former MVP will be re-evaluated in the next 7-to-10 days. While rehabbing his sprained foot, he experienced swelling in the same knee that needed surgery last season, […]

Khris Middleton Considered Probable On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has drawn a probable tag for the Friday night matchup with the Toronto Raptors. The veteran has played in 16 games so far this season while he gets periodic rest days for his ankle after the off-season surgeries. He's averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 threes […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Face Off Against Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) gets another probable status on Friday and should suit up against the Toronto Raptors. Since a four-game absence near the end of December, he's been on a healthy stretch over the last nine games. In that time, he's averaged 27.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 […]

LeBron James Draws Probable Status Against Nets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) remains on the injury report with injury management on his left foot but is considered probable against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. At this stage of his career, he's a mainstay on the report and almost seems like he's permanently "day-to-day." Since he's more than likely to play, […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) made his daily appearance on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets and is considered probable to play. Davis and LeBron James will be on the injury report pretty much every game until further notice, and fantasy managers who rostered them are accustomed to this […]

Dejounte Murray Trending Towards Playing On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) remains on the injury report with elbow bursitis but is considered probable to play against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Murray, along with the entire Pelicans' roster, has had some injury troubles this year, but hasn't needed to miss a game since the end of November. The Jazz […]

John Collins Sidelined On Friday

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game for injury management on his left hip. With Collins sitting out against the Pelicans along with Walker Kessler (rest) and Lauri Markkanen (back), the frontcourt will be very thin. Micah Potter, Kyle Filipowski, and Brice Sensabaugh will all see some added playing […]

Coby White Considered Probable Against Hornets

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is dealing with a neck strain right now but has been listed as probable for their Friday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's been a regular on the injury report lately but was able to play 32 minutes in their game against the Hawks on Wednesday where he […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/17/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you love grinding DFS slates day in and day out throughout these cold winter days, then you've come to the right place. FanDuel has a solid nine-game slate on tap, and thanks to the Utah Jazz (who are sitting half their team tonight), we have plenty of value to make it a high-scoring stars-and-scrubs […]

Josh Giddey Questionable On Friday Against Hornets

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hip) has been tagged as questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to hip soreness. He was able to play around 30 minutes in their last game on Wednesday and posted seven points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. This will likely come down to whether or […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/17/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This Friday, the NBA tips off another great sports weekend with seven games on the DraftKings main fantasy basketball slate. The Thunder are the only one of the 14 teams in action that are playing for the second night in a row after defeating the Cavaliers on Thursday. The Celtics and Timberwolves do have a […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/17/25)

We have an exciting Friday night on tap tonight with the Big East joining the Big Ten (18) before a finale out west in some place called The Pit. It's something out of an Edgar Allan Poe work, right? We begin in Philly with Villanova hosting Providence. Next up is Indiana in Columbus to take […]

2024-25 Fantasy Basketball January Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the third edition of my monthly fantasy basketball risers and fallers series for the 2024-25 season! We're now less than a month away from the All-Star break, and things are starting to get spicy. If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! Every month, I'm […]