Karl-Anthony Towns Back In Action Sunday

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will play against Brooklyn on Sunday. A knee contusion kept him off the floor against the Nets on Friday, but Towns makes a quick return. The Knicks' new star center had 46 points against Chicago in his last outing and has hit the 30-point mark four times in […]

Amen Thompson Available Sunday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (quadriceps) has received the all-clear to play on Sunday versus Chicago. He injured his quadriceps against the Clippers on Friday and was initially regarded as questionable for Sunday's action. Thompson's availability is great news for the Rockets, as the 21-year-old has played great this month, averaging 12.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, […]

Luka Doncic Out On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) will miss Sunday's matchup against Oklahoma City. The Mavericks superstar has been dealing with a knee injury all week and will give it some rest on Sunday. Quentin Grimes will come into the starting unit as his replacement. Grimes is a good three-point shooter and amassed 15 points, […]

Donte DiVincenzo Uncertain To Suit Up Versus Phoenix

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Phoenix Suns. The 27-year-old averaged 15.5 points with the Knicks last season. However, he has logged just 8.9 points and shot 30.3% from deep per contest during the 2024-25 campaign. While DiVincenzo's lack of production doesn't make him a routine fantasy starter, […]

LaMelo Ball Questionable Versus The Cavs

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (finger) is questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 26-year-old had 26 points, nine boards, and six assists in Saturday's one-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, he was added to the injury report because of a left index finger sprain. With Miles Bridges (knee) and Tre Mann […]

Nikola Jokic Out Again On Sunday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (personal) won't play in Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was listed as questionable heading into this one after missing Friday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans due to personal reasons. As a result, Dario Saric entered the starting lineup in that one and finished with nine points, eight […]

Jimmy Butler Downgraded To Out On Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 35-year-old was listed as questionable. However, he'll miss his fourth-straight contest on Sunday, so his next chance to return will be on Monday night versus the Philadelphia 76ers. With that in mind, Tyler Herro, averaging 28.7 points in the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/17/24)

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 (11/17/24)

We have a smaller Sunday slate after some outstanding options over the last two days. Once again, we're not short on big names. The transfer portal affects college basketball more with less fanfare. Many mid-majors and small Division I talents are moving up to bigger and better things. We start at noon in Queens, with […]

Marcus Smart Doubtful On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The 30-year-old recently returned to the lineup after missing six games with a sprained ankle. However, after appearing in the Grizzlies' previous two contests, he's now expected to miss another game due to an illness. With Ja Morant (hip) out, […]

Evan Mobley Probable Versus The Hornets

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (illness) is probable heading into Sunday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Mobley wasn't feeling too hot on Friday, keeping him off the floor versus the Chicago Bulls. As a result, Georges Niang entered the starting lineup and finished that one with 14 points and eight rebounds. But now that Mobley […]

Anfernee Simons Still Under The Weather, Out On Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) won't suit up for Sunday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. He's under the weather, so he'll miss his second-consecutive contest. Without him and potentially Deandre Ayton (finger), there could be plenty of scoring opportunities up for grabs. Although Shaedon Sharpe, who had 33 points in Wednesday's win over […]

Deandre Ayton Likely To Miss Another Game

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (finger) Isn't expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the visiting Hawks. If the 26-year-old doesn't play because of a sprained right index finger, it will mark his third-straight absence. But with things heading in that direction, fantasy managers should prepare to pivot toward Donovan Clingan, who had […]

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Play On Sunday

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is listed as probable heading into Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 30-year-old missed Tuesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz because of a sprained ankle. Although he had carried injury designations before the Suns' previous two games against the Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder, he's been out […]

Grayson Allen Listed As Probable For Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the previous two contests due to a right hamstring strain. With both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal out because of calf injuries, the 29-year-old is expected to have an expanded role and could see a significant […]

Bradley Beal Will Be Sidelined On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) will miss his third consecutive game on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a strained left calf. Grayson Allen, who is expected to return to the lineup, could take on a larger scoring role in Beal's absence. Josh Okogie and Royce O'Neale are also expected to see increased […]

Jimmy Butler Uncertain For Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. After missing the Heat's last three contests due to an ankle injury, the 35-year-old star could return to action and is expected to return to the starting lineup. Butler, a proven difference-maker, is averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, […]

P.J. Washington Available To Play For Mavericks On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (knee) was upgraded to probable and is now listed as available to play for the Mavericks in their game Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Washington was initially listed as questionable due to a right knee sprain that forced him to miss the last five games. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd […]

Rui Hachimura Not Playing Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Hachimura will miss his third consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. His next opportunity to play will come on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. In Hachimura's absence, rookie Dalton Knecht is expected to start […]

Naji Marshall Listed As Active On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) is listed as active and will play on Saturday in the Mavericks' matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Marshall was originally listed as questionable with an illness but he is feeling good enough to play through it. Marshall has been able to play in every game this season, averaging […]

Luka Doncic Suiting Up Against Spurs

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee) has been listed as active for Saturday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Doncic had been listed as probable throughout the day and is playing as expected. The 25-year-old is dealing with a knee issue but it hasn't hampered his ability to suit up as he hasn't missed […]

Malcolm Brogdon Set To Make Debut On Sunday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (thumb) is available to play in Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. After missing the start of the season while recovering from thumb surgery, Brogdon is ready to return to action. The 31-year-old veteran is expected to compete for a role off the bench in the Wizards' backcourt. Brogdon's 2023-24 […]

Anthony Davis Active For Matchup Against Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is active for Saturday night's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis had been listed as probable earlier in the day, so it would appear that his plantar fasciitis isn't bothering him enough to hold him out. AD is a must-start on Saturday in all fantasy formats, as […]

Evan Mobley Considered Probable For Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. After being ruled out on Friday due to the same illness, fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status for this game. With Donovan Mitchell already sidelined, the Cavaliers will rely heavily on their remaining core, […]

Victor Wembanyama Ruled Out On Saturday Night

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama is dealing with a right knee contusion and will be resting on the second night of a back-to-back for San Antonio. Wembanyama has yet to miss a game this season, averaging 22.7 PPG, 10.5 RPG […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Uncertain For Sunday’s Game

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The 29-year-old All-Star is dealing with a left knee contusion that sidelined him in Friday's win, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return. Towns has been a key contributor this season, posting impressive averages of 26.5 points […]

Nikola Jokic Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 29-year-old superstar, a three-time MVP, is at risk of missing his second consecutive contest due to personal reasons. If Jokic remains sidelined, Dario Saric could make another start, with Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan also stepping in […]

Donovan Mitchell Resting On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, marking his first missed game of the season. Mitchell has been a key contributor for the unbeaten Cavaliers, averaging 24.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 31.1 minutes per contest. Without him, Cleveland will look to Caris LeVert to […]

Devin Vassell Out, Resting On Second Night Of Back-To-Back

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs are managing Vassell's recovery from foot surgery with it being the second night of a back-to-back. The 24-year-old missed the first nine games of the season but has been able to play in the last […]

Lauri Markkanen Set To Play On Saturday Against Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks forward Lauri Markkanen (eye) has been upgraded to active for Saturday night's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Markkanen has an eye contusion but will be able to play through it. The 27-year-old has been producing below his norms this season, shooting just 39.8% from the floor compared to his career average of […]