Dereck Lively II Questionable Friday Against Suns

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) is dealing with a hip contusion and is considered questionable to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The young big man started in the team's last game on Christmas and posted six points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks across 30 minutes. If he's […]

Jamal Murray Considered Probable Against Cavaliers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) returned from a quick sprained ankle absence to play on Christmas day and is considered probable to play again on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA Champ was able to play 39 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and registered 13 points, six rebounds, and six […]

Tari Eason Tagged As Questionable On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) has a chance to return from a four-game absence on Friday after being listed as questionable against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team has listed him as going through lower leg injury management, after seemingly seeing a flare-up after he last played on December 14. If he's unable to play, […]

Jordan Hawkins Considered Questionable Friday Versus Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (thumb) continues to battle injury after injury this season and is now considered questionable on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's dealing with a thumb injury this time around. He was able to play in their last four games, seeing at least 17 minutes each night. If he's unable […]

Marcus Smart Remains Out On Friday With Finger Injury

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will miss his third consecutive game with a right index finger injury. The Grizzlies are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, and Scottie Pippen Jr. looks to be the top streaming option yet again. In games that he receives 20-29 minutes, like the last […]

Cameron Johnson Uncertain On Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (hip) is suffering from a hip contusion and has been tagged as questionable ahead of the team's Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old just led the team to a big upset win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday with 29 points, five rebounds, and three assists. […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Questionable Friday Against Spurs

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) carries a questionable designation heading into Friday night's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He's been out for the past three games dealing with the same calf injury. If he's unable to suit up, Noah Clowney should remain in the starting five after dropping 20 points, four rebounds, two […]

Paolo Banchero Receives New Designation, Remains Out

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (reconditioning) has been sidelined since October 30 with a torn oblique, but he's trending in the right direction. While he remains out, he received a new designation on Friday, "Return to competition reconditioning." The star wing hasn't gone through any contact drills yet, but it looks like that should be […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 12/27/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The final Friday night of 2024 features a great eight-game DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings. Several stars are sidelined, creating some unique situations and key rotations to solve as you build your roster for Friday's contests. Six of the 16 teams taking the floor are on the second night of a back-to-back so be […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 12/27/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday nights usually deliver some of the best NBA slates, and tonight's eight-gamer is no slouch by any means. We have a battle in Denver between the league's winningest team - the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Nuggets as well as a big matchup between the upstart Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Some big names are […]

Luka Doncic Out At Least One Month

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic is expected to miss a significant amount of time after sustaining a calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic left American Airlines Center on crutches on Wednesday, with an MRI scan on Thursday confirming the guard […]

Stephen Curry Resting On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) won't play against the Clippers on Friday. The veteran is coming off a stellar Christmas Day performance against LeBron James and the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 38 points while shooting 8-for-15 from behind the arc. He'll likely be back on the floor on Saturday versus the Phoenix […]

Jrue Holiday Could Miss Another Game

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. The veteran has a right shoulder injury, which kept him off the floor for the Christmas Day loss to the 76ers. Al Horford moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 17 points and shooting 5-for-10 from behind the arc. With Kristaps […]

Kristaps Porzingis Uncertain For Friday Night

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The veteran tweaked his ankle in the Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his day after only 13 minutes of work. As a result, Luke Kornet got more action than normal and finished with six points and […]

Domantas Sabonis Under The Weather On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (illness) won't play on Thursday against the Pistons. As usual, the 28-year-old has had a quality season, averaging a career-high 21.1 points with 13.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists. His next chance to get back on the floor will be on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. As far as Thursday […]

Lonzo Ball Out Thursday Against Atlanta

According to Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network, Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) won't suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He's been under the weather the entire week and will miss a second consecutive contest. Ball has had a decent comeback season, averaging 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals […]

Ayo Dosunmu Sidelined Versus Hawks

Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports that Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) is unavailable against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Right Achilles tendinopathy will keep him off the floor for the first time this season. Dosunmu is having a solid season, posting averages of 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 30.8 minutes across […]

Josh Giddey Unavailable Thursday

According to Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network, Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) will not suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He carried a questionable tag earlier in the day but has since been downgraded to unavailable due to an ankle sprain. The Bulls backcourt will be missing several key contributors, such as […]

Pelle Larsson Ready To Take On Magic

Miami Heat shooting guard Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. He was listed on the initial injury report as questionable for the game, but Larsson has been upgraded to available. The 23-year-old rookie has averaged 5.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes. However, he might […]

Terry Rozier Active Versus Magic

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) will be back from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Orlando. Inflammation in his left knee kept Rozier sidelined for Monday's clash with Brooklyn, but he makes a quick return to action after being initially considered questionable for Thursday's game. Rozier's last appearance came in a matchup against […]

Brandon Miller Back In Hornets Lineup

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (ankle) has received the all-clear to return from a three-game absence on Thursday versus Washington. He has recovered from a left ankle sprain. Miller sits behind LaMelo Ball as Charlotte's second-highest scorer with 21.5 points averaged. He's also notched 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in 34.4 minutes. The […]

Myles Turner Available Against Thunder

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (oblique) will be active against Oklahoma City on Thursday. The team listed him as questionable on the initial injury report, but Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has confirmed that Turner will play. The 28-year-old is coming off a nice 23-point, 10-rebound double-double against the Warriors. Only two teams allow more […]

Bub Carrington Good To Go Thursday

Washington Wizards rookie guard Bub Carrington (hip) will suit up for Thursday's matchup against Charlotte. He's yet to miss a game during his rookie campaign, but Carrington was initially considered questionable for Thursday's contest with a right-hip contusion. The 19-year-old has been a regular starter in December, averaging 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists […]

Bilal Coulibaly Cleared For Action Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (groin) will be available for Thursday's clash with Charlotte. He's shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. Coulibaly had one of his best outings of the season in his last appearance, finishing a 112-101 loss to Milwaukee with 20 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, one block, and three steals. […]

Alexandre Sarr Returns To Wizards Lineup

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (back) will be back from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Charlotte. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after Sarr missed Monday's matchup against Oklahoma City with lower-back soreness. The No. 2 pick of this year's draft has struggled with his shooting during his rookie campaign […]

Gary Harris Sidelined Against Heat

On Thursday, Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will not suit up against the Miami Heat. Harris is sidelined due to a hamstring strain that has kept him out of the rotation for the previous 12 contests. When he's been able to play, the 30-year-old has averaged fewer than 17 minutes per game for the season. However, […]

Marvin Bagley III Will Not Play On Thursday

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (knee) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Charlotte. He sprained his right knee against Oklahoma City on Monday, and it's not fully clear when Bagley II will be able to return to action. Washington's frontcourt also remains without Kyle Kuzma (ribs) on Thursday. The returning Alex […]

Jimmy Butler Remains Out On Thursday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (conditioning) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Orlando. It was already unlikely that Butler would suit up for the contest after Miami listed him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Now, it's official that he will be unavailable for a third straight game. However, Ira Winderman of […]

John Collins Ruled Out On Thursday

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will not be playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Collins has been suffering from a hip contusion and will miss his second consecutive contest. With the 27-year-old absent, Micah Potter will likely see more minutes and scoring opportunities than usual. In his last outing against the Cavs on Monday, […]

Paolo Banchero Continues To Ramp Up Conditioning

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (oblique) will sit out a 27th straight game on Thursday versus Miami but continues to progress. According to Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, Banchero has not gone through contact yet but is ramping up his conditioning. He's able to run up to higher speeds and can do some ball-handling work, […]