Naji Marshall Returns Against Pelicans With 15-Minute Limit

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) will return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. A bout with an illness has kept Marshall sidelined for four games. The former Pelican has played a significant role for the Mavericks in 2024-25, averaging 11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24.7 minutes. However, he […]

Doug McDermott Sidelined With An Illness

Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report with an illness. McDermott's absence takes away a three-point threat from Sacramento, but he has played a minimal role in the rotation and shouldn't be a big miss. […]

Josh Hart Will Play Wednesday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) will remain in the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been carrying a questionable tag lately due to a sore right knee, but Hart has played through the injury and will do so again on Wednesday. The gritty veteran has sat out just one game […]

Jordan Hawkins Out With An Illness Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) will skip Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He is feeling under the weather and will be sidelined after making 20 consecutive appearances. With Hawkins on the shelf, Jose Alvarado and Brandon Boston Jr. might soak in more minutes on Wednesday. However, this isn't a good matchup […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Cleared To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A stomach bug kept Jaquez Jr. out from Monday's battle against the Orlando Magic, but he has been cleared to return on Wednesday, with Miami upgrading him from probable to available. Jaquez Jr. has regressed compared to […]

Dejounte Murray Good To Go Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) will play against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Murray is currently dealing with an elbow issue and has sprained his right index finger, but the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Murray is in the midst of a strong five-game stretch, which started with a […]

Al Horford Ruled Out For Wednesday Against Bulls

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is dealing with a toe sprain and will miss his second consecutive contest. Horford was cleared to play on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. Luke Kornet started in place of Horford and finished with […]

Kelly Olynyk Downgraded To Out Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He will miss a third straight game due to a right calf strain. Olynyk's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday, Orlando Robinson will continue to log minutes […]

Gradey Dick Ruled Out For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) will not take the court against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Dick has heated up lately but will need to step aside for at least one game due to an illness. Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji will take care of most of Dick's minutes against the Wizards. Agbaji will […]

Sam Hauser Unavailable Versus Bulls

The Boston Celtics announced forward Sam Hauser (hip) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Hauser will be missing in action for the second straight game due to a right hip impingement. While Hauser is sidelined, Payton Pritchard will have an expanded role coming off the bench. Pritchard posted 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and […]

Alexandre Sarr Will Not Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (ankle) will not play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Jonas Valanciunas and Richaun Holmes will fill the center minutes in Wednesday's matchup. It's a favorable spot for the pair, as […]

Andrew Nembhard Out Against Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He is forced to come out of the lineup due to a back problem. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy have an opportunity to get more playing time in the backcourt with Nembhard out. McConnell, who averages […]

Bennedict Mathurin Unavailable Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He was added late to the injury report with an illness, and Mathurin is forced to miss his second game of the season. Players like Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard should share Mathurin's minutes on Wednesday. However, […]

Jayson Tatum Ready To Rock Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will be active on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Tatum will attempt to put together a bounce-back performance after finishing Monday's loss to the Houston Rockets with 19 points on 35.7 percent shooting. His last outing against the Bulls resulted in […]

Darius Garland Resting Versus Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (rest) will not face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The team will rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ty Jerome could be elevated to the starting lineup as Garland's replacement. Jerome has finished with 20-plus points in each of his two prior starts this season. Max […]

Kris Dunn Out Again On Wednesday

According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) will be unavailable on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Dunn will miss his fifth straight game due to left knee injury management. During this year's campaign, the 30-year-old has been a key contributor in the second unit for the Clippers, averaging over 22 minutes […]

Coby White Back In Action Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. He makes a surprising return, as Bulls head coach Billy Donovan suggested on Monday that White will not be available for the game. The explosive guard has been nursing an ankle problem and has been sidelined for […]

Anthony Davis To Sit Out At Least One Week Of Action

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (abdomen) will be sidelined for at least a week due to an abdominal muscle strain. He sustained the injury during Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team plans to re-evaluate Davis in approximately one week, meaning he will be unavailable for at least three games, starting with Thursday's […]

Malcolm Brogdon Remains Out On Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) won't play on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors. Brogdon will now miss his 12th straight game because of a right-foot plantar fascia contusion. Carlton Carrington and Kyshawn George will see more work due to his ongoing absence. Washington hasn't given a clear timetable for Brogdon's return. This season, the 32-year-old has averaged […]

Cody Martin Inactive For Wednesday Versus Brooklyn

The Charlotte Hornets announced forward Cody Martin (abdomen) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Martin will miss his third contest in a row due to a sports hernia injury. A timeline hasn't been set on when the 29-year-old veteran forward will return. In the meantime, Josh Okogie and DaQuan Jeffries will take extra minutes, […]

Josh Green Out Versus Brooklyn On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Green (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets. Green will be out for the first time since October 26th due to right foot soreness. The 24-year-old has averaged 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per contest across 41 games. DaQuan Jeffries and Josh Okogie will […]

Noah Clowney Unavailable On Wednesday

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports that Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Clowney sprained his left ankle during the second quarter on Monday against Sacramento. Ben Simmons (back) is no longer on the Nets' injury report and will likely replace Clowney in the starting five for tonight's matchup. […]

Jalen Johnson Out For Season With Torn Labrum

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season. The 23-year-old was having the best season of his career, averaging 18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.6 steals before suffering […]

Kelly Olynyk Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He has missed a pair of games with right calf tightness. With Olynyk sidelined, Orlando Robinson has stepped into the backup center role. Chris Boucher is also in a position to benefit. He had one of his best games of […]

Immanuel Quickley Still Out Against Wizards

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will remain out on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, missing an eighth consecutive game. He continues to recover from a left hip strain. Davion Mitchell will continue to start in Quickley's place. The 26-year-old has not delivered consistent fantasy value, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 assists in a starting […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/29/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a beautiful night for basketball and the NBA has given us a solid 9-game slate for DFS purposes. Every Wednesday I break down the slate with a focus on FanDuel pricing and format. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs while highlighting some of my […]

Dean Wade To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced. He will be out for a third consecutive game as the Cavaliers visit Miami on Wednesday. Wade was hurt in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers last week and has been diagnosed with a right knee bone bruise. Max […]

Caris LeVert Remains Out Against Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will not be available for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. He is struggling to recover from a wrist sprain and will be out for a sixth consecutive game. Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome get a chance to log extra minutes off the bench with LeVert on the shelf. […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. On Track To Return Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is trending towards a return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. A stomach bug kept the sophomore off the floor on Monday versus the Orlando Magic. Amid the Jimmy Butler drama, Jaquez Jr. has enjoyed […]

Sam Hauser Might Sit Out A Second Straight Game

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He may have to sit out a second consecutive contest due to right hip impingement. Payton Pritchard will have a bigger role to play off the bench if Hauser remains out. He […]