Joel Embiid Back On The Injury Report For Monday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the visiting Suns. He's back on the injury report, although fantasy managers are used to it at this point. But Embiid has appeared in the Sixers' previous two contests, most recently amassing a 28-point, 12-rebound double-double in Saturday's victory over the Brooklyn […]

Tari Eason Out On Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Sidelined Versus Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) will not play on Sunday against Houston. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out. This will be his fourth consecutive game missed due to an oblique injury. With Vincent out of commission, Shake Milton has more playing opportunities. However, the veteran guard has only had a small […]

Anthony Davis Cleared For Action Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (ankle) will be active against Houston on Sunday. Davis missed one game this week due to an ankle issue but has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Sunday's action. The star big man came close to a 20-20 game in his last appearance against Atlanta, posting his […]

LeBron James Good To Go Against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against Houston on Sunday. The Lakers have once again upgraded James from probable to available ahead of the game. Following a quiet spell, James has produced three 30-point efforts in his past four appearances, passing Michael Jordan for the most such outings in NBA history. He […]

Jonathan Kuminga To Miss Time With "Significant" Ankle Sprain

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) faces a multi-game absence. He was hurt in Saturday's contest against Memphis, leaving the arena on crutches. "It's a sprained ankle," Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the game. "We'll have more tomorrow. It is not going to be a day-to-day thing. It was a significant sprain. […]

Stephen Curry Available Sunday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Sacramento. The team hasn't listed Curry on the injury report ahead of the game after he sat out Saturday's contest against Memphis for knee injury management purposes. Curry's return will relegate Buddy Hield to the bench. Hield has struggled […]

Bilal Coulibaly Ruled Out Sunday Against New Orleans

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (illness) will miss a second straight game when the Wizards face the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon. Coulibaly has been averaging 33.8 minutes per game, and the 20-year-old from France is on pace to set career highs across the board. On Friday without Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma returned to the starting lineup […]

Jordan Poole Out Sunday Against New Orleans

Washington Wizards point guard Jordan Poole (hip) will not be available in the second game of the Wizards' home-and-home set with the Pelicans. Poole returned on Wednesday from a two-game absence and played the last two games for Washington, scoring 30 points in a win over the Bulls and 26 in the loss on Friday […]

Dejounte Murray Available Sunday In Washington

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow) was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Washington D.C., but he was upgraded to available before tip-off. Murray has been a big part of the Pelicans recent rotation, averaging 13.6 points, 8.0 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 steals in 33.1 minutes per game in his last […]

Brandon Miller Will Be Back In Action On Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will be able to return from his six-game absence on Sunday when the Hornets face the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Miller and LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) will both be back in action for Charlotte, giving them their two top offensive options for the first time since December 26. In his second […]

LaMelo Ball Will Play Sunday Against Cleveland

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle/wrist) will be able to play on Sunday night as his Hornets hit the road to face the Cavaliers. Ball has missed the last three games for the Hornets but will be able to return after initially being listed as questionable. Brandon Miller (ankle) is also available, so the Hornets […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Avoids Serious Injury

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (leg) appears to have avoided a serious injury, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, who reported that Towns went through an exhaustive post-game weightlifting session after his early exit from the Knicks' 13-point loss in Chicago on Saturday night. Towns had 44 points, 16 rebounds, and […]

Keegan Murray Will Play On Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Murray will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has been on a cold streak recently, but he's still worth starting in season-long formats […]

De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This doesn't come as a shock given Fox was tagged as doubtful coming into this game. The superstar guard will miss his first game of the season. His next chance to get on the court will […]

Jordan Clarkson Sitting Out On Sunday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Clarkson only played two minutes on Saturday before exiting due to left plantar fasciitis. As a result, Clarkson will sit out on Sunday and hopefully rest up in time to play during Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. […]

John Collins Unavailable On Sunday

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Collins returned on Saturday after missing the previous five games due to a left hip injury. He looked solid as he finished with 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists across 28 minutes of action. Collins is out […]

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out On Sunday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Markkanen popped up on the injury report after finishing with 15 points during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Jazz are going to play it safe and hold out Markkanen for the second leg of the back-to-back […]

Jaylen Brown Available Versus OKC

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) will play on Sunday versus OKC. Brown missed the last two games because of a right shoulder strain. However, he'll return for the pivotal meeting with the Thunder. As expected, the 28-year-old has had an All-Star-caliber season, averaging 24.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and a career-high 1.4 steals, making him […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/5/25)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. 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 as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/5/25)

We have a nice Sunday slate since the NFL promises to be boring this week. It's heavy on the Big Ten (18), but we still have a couple of other heavyweights out there. We start this off with a high noon showdown between Indiana and Penn State in Happy Valley. Next up is Northwestern, heading […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Ruled Out For Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Bogdanovic made his return to the court on Friday after missing the previous five games due to a leg injury. The veteran guard will now sit out the second leg of the back-to-back set for rest […]

Jalen Johnson Unavailable On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson will now miss his second game in the last three contests due to right shoulder soreness. The absence of Johnson means that both Garrison Mathews and De'Andre Hunter will see increased roles on Saturday. Hunter posted […]

Trae Young To Play On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hand) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar guard is ready to go despite dealing with a right hand contusion. He'll be the primary ball handler especially with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) sidelined for this game. Young figures to resume his regular role or possibly […]

Kawhi Leonard To Make Season Debut On Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is available and is set to make his season debut against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. As expected, Leonard will be on a minutes restriction during his first game back in action. The return of Leonard is a welcoming sight for the Clippers who could desperately use his […]

Gabe Vincent Tagged As Doubtful For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Vincent has missed the last three games and appears to be in danger of missing another due to an oblique injury. His absence doesn't mean a ton considering he's only playing minutes in the teens right now. However, […]

Alex Caruso Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Caruso is set to miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering hip issue. It doesn't sound like Caruso is nearing a return to the court. That being said, Luguentz Dort and Cason […]

Jeremy Sochan Will Suit Up Saturday

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) is set to play against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. After missing Friday's game due to the back issue, Sochan is ready to take the court for the rematch with Denver. Sochan has been on a strong run over the past two weeks with impressive performances, including two […]

Jalen Brunson Will Play Saturday

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (right calf tightness) is available for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls after being listed as probable. Brunson has been logging heavy minutes, playing 40 or more in two of his last three games, including an impressive 55-point outing against the Wizards. Despite dealing with the calf issue, the […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (ankle) is considered probable for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. After sitting out Thursday's game against Portland, Davis bounced back on Friday with a strong performance, totaling 18 points and 19 rebounds in the win over Atlanta. He has been dominant on the boards recently, recording 13 or […]