Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined On Friday Against Nuggets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain seated for Friday's matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The team has already ruled him out due to injury management for his knee along with Andre Drummond (toe). That means Guerschon Yabusele will get all of the big man minutes he can handle while Adem […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]

Jalen Suggs Won't Play On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) won't play on Thursday against Portland. He was listed as questionable heading into this one and considered a game-time call. But the 23-year-old will now miss his second-consecutive contest. With that in mind, Anthony Black, averaging 11.5 points and 1.5 points in six starts this season, will take Suggs' […]

Mike Conley Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. They've decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Conley for the first time since November. This is a significant loss considering Conley was playing 30 minutes or more in three of the last four games. […]

AJ Green Listed As Questionable For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quad) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Green has missed the last five games due to a quad issue, but the fact he's questionable for this game gives hope that he'll be able to suit up. It's unclear if the Bucks plan […]

Khris Middleton Probable To Play Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is tagged as probable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Bucks continue to be cautious here and listed Middleton on the injury report due to his lingering ankle issues. Middleton has been struggling lately with two duds in his last three games. The hope is […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Against Orlando

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Orlando. The veteran hasn't had a quality year, averaging only 14.5 points, nearly seven points fewer than he had during the 2023-24 campaign. He'll also miss his 12th game of the season. Scoot Henderson, averaging 16.7 points and 7.3 assists in seven starts […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It shouldn't shock anyone that Antetokounmpo is on the injury report ahead of this game. The superstar forward has been on regular on the injury report this season. Despite that, Antetokounmpo has suited up for every […]

Bobby Portis Remains Out On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (personal) remains out ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Portis will now miss his fourth game in a row due to personal reasons. The Bucks haven't given a timetable on Portis, so for now fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. Portis has seen his playing time […]

Steven Adams Available On Thursday, Will Start

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) is available on Thursday against Memphis. The veteran was in danger of missing this contest because of ankle soreness. However, he'll be out there and will get the start in place of Alperen Sengun (calf), who will miss his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Adams has averaged only […]

Alperen Sengun Out On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (calf) won't play on Thursday against Memphis. The 22-year-old, who was named an All-Star on Thursday night, has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. However, he'll miss his first game of the season. Fortunately, it doesn't appear as if the injury is anything […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant suffered a right shoulder injury in practice and is now dealing with the soreness. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Morant as day-to-day which makes him questionable for Sunday's game […]

Josh Green Expected To Play Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (foot) is expected to play on Friday night against the Clippers. Green wasn't available for Wednesday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets because of right foot soreness, marking his third absence of the 2024-25 campaign. But it's good news for Charlotte, especially with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (foot), and Cody […]

Mark Williams Out Again On Friday Night

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 23-year-old wasn't available for Wednesday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets for injury management purposes. But he'll now miss his second-straight contest, so fantasy managers hope he'll be back on the floor on Saturday versus Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Taj Gibson […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick sprained his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers and wasn't available on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Hornets plan to update his condition "as appropriate." For now, Ball will miss his […]

Ja Morant Doubtful On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets due to soreness in his right shoulder. Morant has dealt with various ailments throughout the season, playing in 28 of the Grizzlies' 47 games. If the superstar guard is officially out, Scotty Pippen will likely start, while Luke Kennard coming off […]

Sam Merrill Available Versus Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (illness) is active against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Merrill faced the possibility of missing a second straight game. With Caris LeVert (wrist) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out, Merrill will be a valuable option off the bench. However, his performances generally aren't […]

Jaxson Hayes Starts On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes will take Anthony Davis' (abdomen) starting position in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Davis has been ruled out for at least a week, meaning Hayes should receive multiple opportunities to start in the upcoming games. Hayes has averaged 6.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.7 minutes in his […]

Rui Hachimura Good To Go Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will be available against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He has received an upgrade from a probable status to available ahead of tip-off. Hachimura returned from a calf problem on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a very efficient 13 points and grabbing a pair of rebounds. With […]

Jamal Shead Questionable For Friday Versus Chicago

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. Shead could be out of action for the first time since December 26th. In his last outing on Wednesday versus the Wizards, he collected 10 points, two rebounds, four […]

LeBron James Cleared For Action Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. His status for the game was initially uncertain when the Lakers listed James as questionable on the injury report, but he has been upgraded to available. With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out of the lineup, James will take […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not return to the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Although there was a possibility Vincent would be ready to come back from his knee injury after being listed as questionable on the injury report, he has since been downgraded to out. Shake Milton and Bronny […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Out Against Wizards

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder) will not play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. The Lakers are pretty banged up right now, meaning the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Cam Reddish will need to take on additional responsibility. Finney-Smith's first chance to make […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is officially available for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded him from probable. Young has produced a pair of big efforts against Cleveland this season and is expected to do much of the heavy lifting again offensively, with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic […]

Kelly Olynyk Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Olynyk could miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right calf strain. If the 33-year-old veteran is sidelined, Orlando Robinson will continue to log minutes behind starting center Jakob Poeltl, with Chris Boucher potentially also taking on extra playing […]

Gradey Dick Questionable For Friday's Matchup With Bulls

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Dick is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest due to an illness. Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji will take care of most of Dick's minutes if he's unable to suit up. Brown has boosted his […]

Immanuel Quickley Listed As Questionable For Friday

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) is questionable for Friday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Quickley has missed eight consecutive games due to a left hip strain. The 26-year-old has not delivered consistent fantasy value, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 assists in a starting role. Davion Mitchell will continue to start if Quickley […]

Walker Kessler Playing Thursday Against Minnesota

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man missed two straight games due to a left shoulder contusion. Kessler is averaging 11.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, shooting a career-high 73 percent from the floor. Utah has […]

John Collins Available On Thursday

Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Utah Jazz forward John Collins (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Due to an illness, he's has been out of action for three straight contests. The 27-year-old could see his restricted in his return. However, with him coming back this evening, Micah Potter and Brice […]