Aaron Gordon Not Expected To Return This Weekend, Still No Timeline For Return

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) still doesn't have a timeline for return from his most recent calf strain. Head coach Michael Malone told reporters on Saturday that he doesn't expect Gordon to return for this weekend's game, putting his next potential chance for a return to be on Tuesday when the Nuggets host the […]

Paolo Banchero Making More Progress

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) remained out ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus the Pistons. However, he was spotted before the game getting "on-court" work. Without question, this is an excellent sign regarding the 22-year-old, who averaged 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in five games before going down with an oblique injury. While […]

Keegan Murray Ruled Out Against Philly

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will not play on Wednesday against the 76ers. The 24-year-old has struggled during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging only 11.6 points, a career-low, with 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Fortunately, he's at least stayed healthy, missing just his second game of the year on Wednesday night. Without him, Trey Lyles […]

Dereck Lively II Will Play On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) will play on Wednesday against the Rockets. He has missed the last three games because of a hip contusion, although it doesn't appear as if it will limit his time on the floor. However, Lively has averaged only 8.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks this season, so […]

Jordan Poole Set To Return On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is available to play against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Poole has missed two consecutive contests due to a bruised hip. Before the setback, he averaged a career-high 21.3 points and 5.0 assists per game while also shooting a career-high 40.7 percent from three-point range. The 25-year-old's return could make […]

Gradey Dick Will Suit Up Versus The Nets

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (hamstring) will suit up on Wednesday versus the Nets. The 21-year-old is having a quality season, averaging 17.6 points. He missed the Raptors' 54-point loss to the Celtics because of hamstring tightness. Unfortunately for Dick's fantasy managers, he may have trouble staying as productive, considering Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will return […]

Brandin Podziemski Unavailable For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday due to an abdominal strain. Podziemski's injury occurred during a Warriors win on Saturday against the Suns. Podziemski has played in 30 regular season contests, averaging 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.2 minutes. While the 21-year-old […]

RJ Barrett Will Miss Another Game

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (illness) won't play on Wednesday against the visiting Nets. He's under the weather and will now miss his second straight contest, so his next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus the Magic. Fortunately, Gradey Dick (hamstring) will play. Even better, Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will return from a […]

Immanuel Quickley Back On Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will play on Wednesday versus Brooklyn. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season due to various ailments, most recently missing the Raptors' previous 22 contests because of an elbow injury. It's unknown if he'll have a cap on his minutes. However, Quickley is too talented […]

Jalen Suggs Good To Go Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) will be active against Detroit on Wednesday. Orlando has upgraded him from probable to available. A wrist injury limited Suggs to just 13 minutes in the previous game against Brooklyn. Suggs is having a career year in 2024-25 and should continue leading the Magic in Wednesday's favorable matchup against […]

Dalen Terry Cleared To Play Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (ankle) will remain in the lineup on Wednesday against Washington. There was a small question mark over him when Chicago placed Terry on the injury report with a probable tag. He's nursing a right ankle sprain. However, the injury isn't serious enough to keep Terry off the court. The 22-year-old […]

Jalen Smith Available On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Washington on Wednesday. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Smith will continue to work as Nikola Vucevic's backup at the center position. This severely limits his fantasy appeal, but Smith did well in the role on Monday against Charlotte. He finished a 115-108 […]

Stephen Curry Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right thumb strain. Curry's strained thumb is a new issue after knee injury, management kept him out of a game recently. The 36-year-old veteran struggled in December, shooting 36.2 percent from three-point range during 11 contests. Fantasy managers, […]

Zach LaVine Returns To Action Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (toe) will jump back into the lineup on Wednesday versus Washington. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Julian Phillips, who started in LaVine's place on Monday against Charlotte, is set to land back in a bench role. LaVine is expected to do a lot of damage on Wednesday […]

Kyle Anderson Questionable For Thursday

Due to an illness, Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (illness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the 76ers. Anderson has only played in one of the past five games. His last appearance came against the Clippers on December 28th. Through 26 contests this season, the 31-year-old is averaging 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists in 13.6 […]

Ziaire Williams Out Versus Raptors

According to  Meghan Triplett of YES Network, Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (knee) won't suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Williams will miss his 12th straight game due to a left knee strain. However, he practiced on Tuesday with no restrictions, which set him up to potentially play against the Bucks on Thursday. Before his […]

Jerami Grant Misses Practice On Wednesday

According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland, Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (head) didn't practice on Wednesday. Grant was sidelined on Monday against the Mavs due to a facial contusion. Per Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, he is not dealing with a concussion. However, it is unknown if the 30-year-old will be able to […]

Torrey Craig Will Not Play On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (lower leg) has been ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with Washington. Chicago has downgraded him from doubtful to out. This is unfortunate for the veteran, who just put together his best performance of the season with 18 points on Monday versus Charlotte. However, Craig reached the 20-minute mark for only […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings due to a left-hand sprain. Oubre's late addition to the injury report is not good news for the 76ers, as several of their players are already out with injuries. If the 29-year-old is unavailable, there will be several minutes to absorb, […]

Bub Carrington Active On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (head) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against Chicago. Carrington's participation in the contest was initially under doubt after he took a knee to the head on Monday versus the Knicks. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Carrington has battled out a regular starting role for […]

Jalen Johnson Picks Up A Questionable Tag

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has been added to the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Denver. He's been labeled as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Johnson's third absence of the season could mean a larger role for De'Andre Hunter, who is among the league's most productive bench scorers. Garrison Mathews and […]

John Collins Ruled Out For Wednesday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will remain out for Wednesday's tilt against the Knicks. The team had downgraded Collins from doubtful to out. A number of players have gotten looks in the starting unit with Collins missing. Johnny Juzang was the most recent one to fill in for him, posting 14 points and four […]

RJ Barrett In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The former Knick is having the best season of his career, averaging 23.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists. He didn't get on the floor for Tuesday's 54-point loss to the Boston Celtics, so his next chance to play will […]

Bruce Brown Taking The Night Off On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Nets, his former team. The 28-year-old missed time to begin the 2024-25 campaign after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. As a result, the team will play it safe by resting him on the second night of back-to-back contests. With that said, Brown […]

Immanuel Quickley Questionable For Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the visiting Nets. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season, missing time at the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a pelvic contusion. Unfortunately, he's missed the last 22 games because of an elbow injury. It's logical to […]

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

We ring in the new year with an eight-game slate on FanDuel today! There are a lot of players already ruled out with injuries and another handful who are questionable for tonight, so consider these picks today a "first draft" as we all know things can change quite quickly one injury updates start pouring in […]

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

Happy New Year! The NBA tips off 2025 with a solid six-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. The Hawks-Nuggets and 76ers-Kings matchups are on a separate slate, so all six games get underway within an hour of the contests locking at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Raptors are the only team playing for the second […]

Duncan Robinson In Danger Of Missing A Second Straight Game

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against New Orleans. He might be absent for a second straight game due to a right foot strain. With Terry Rozier suspended for Wednesday's contest, Alec Burks could be the next man in line to shine off the Heat bench. Burks hasn't had much […]

Bub Carrington Questionable For Wednesday's Matchup

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (head) is questionable to play against Chicago on Wednesday. He was hit in the head during Monday's loss to the Knicks and has been suffering from a post-traumatic headache. Carrington's absence on Wednesday could open up additional playing time for players like Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George, and Jared Butler. Malcolm […]

Jose Alvarado Considered Doubtful Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Miami. Alvarado has rejoined practice at full capacity and is nearing his return to action, but it looks like his comeback will not happen in Wednesday's game. The feisty guard last played on […]