Shake Milton Unlikely To Play In Thursday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers point/shooting guard Shake Milton (ankle) has been tagged as doubtful to play in Thursday's game versus Portland due to a sprained left ankle. After the Seth Curry faux pas, it appears the doubtful tag was aimed for Milton, although the duo are both dealing with the same ailment. Having served as the primary […]

Abdel Nader Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Phoenix Suns small forward Abdel Nader (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Bucks due to a persistent ankle injury. Nader will have now missed three games in a row, with E'Twaun Moore a candidate to potentially snag extra minutes in Nader's absence. Despite having been aggressively offensively during his run with […]

Seth Curry Now Available For Thursday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) appears to have healed rather quickly, going from doubtful to available for Thursday's contest against Portland in under an hour. The left ankle sprain that he sustained will not keep him out of game action on the heels of a 22-point showing in his most recent outing. A […]

Frank Jackson Picks Up Doubtful Designation For Thursday

Detroit Pistons point guard Frank Jackson (illness) has been listed as doubtful to take the floor for Thursday's game versus Indiana due to an illness. Jackson hasn't seen game action since Friday, having played extremely scarcely with the second unit this season. While there was reason to believe that Jackson could crack the rotation upon […]

Jarrett Allen Remains Among Starting Five Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will draw his second consecutive start Wednesday against Denver, with his spot in the starting group seemingly a long-term commitment from head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Allen played 34 minutes Monday, but snagged just five rebounds, a casualty of playing alongside Andre Drummond, who is second in the league with 14.2 […]

Nassir Little Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers small/power forward Nassir Little (knee) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Philadelphia as he works through a sprained left knee. Little has missed each of the team's past four contests due to the ailment, having scored a career-high 30 points in his most recent outing on […]

Seth Curry Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to play in Thursday's contest against the Trail Blazers due to a sprained left ankle. Curry has been snared by the injury bug coming off of a 22-point performance, which raised his shooting from behind the arc to 50.7 percent, the second-highest mark in […]

Bruce Brown Jumps Back Into Starting Five Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Bruce Brown is among the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus Indiana, taking the place of Kevin Durant, who remains out due to the league's health and safety protocols. Brown started the second half of Tuesday's game and finished just a rebound shy of a double-double, indicating the upside that […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Return To Action Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared to suit up for Wednesday's contest versus the Clippers. Towns has been out since Jan. 13 following a positive COVID-19 test, which has come during a season that was already thrown off track by a wrist injury. Having appeared in just four games this year, it's not likely […]

Anthony Davis Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second consecutive absence due to a sore Achilles. Markieff Morris drew the start in his place Monday and will carry added DFS appeal, but Kyle Kuzma was able to log a double-double for the second […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Cleared To Make Pistons Debut Thursday

Detroit Pistons point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been given the green light to take the floor for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, which will mark his team debut. Smith was acquired in the deal that sent Derrick Rose to the Knicks, giving the fourth-year guard an opportunity at playing time that he was unlikely […]

Jahlil Okafor Will Miss Next 6-8 Weeks After Surgery

Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor (knee) underwent surgery on his left meniscus, a procedure that will keep him out of action for at least the next six to eight weeks. Okafor has been used sparingly off the bench this season for Detroit, ceding minutes to Isaiah Stewart in the role of backing up Mason Plumlee. […]

Hornets To Be Cautious With Devonte' Graham

The Charlotte Hornets are going to err on the side of caution with guard Devonte' Graham's (groin) injury. Head coach James Borrego stated he did not want to risk aggravating the injury and would play it safe with Graham's recovery. Graham is out Wednesday and now has his availability in question for their next games […]

Desmond Bane Will Start Second Straight Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will start again Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Brandon Clarke (calf) will miss his third straight game and Bane has shifted into the starting lineup with Kyle Anderson moving to the four. Bane played well on Monday, posting 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 26 minutes. […]

Patrick Beverley Returns To Action Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, reclaiming his spot among the starting five. With it being his first outing since Jan. 24, Beverley will be on an unspecified minutes limit, which figures to cut into his DFS appeal. […]

Kyrie Irving Playing Second Half Of Back-To-Back

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (finger, rest) will play Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Irving has been rested on back-to-back sets this season and is dealing with a sprained finger on his shooting hand, but with Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out, Irving will play Wednesday. This bodes well for Irving's value, though […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Now A Game-Time Decision

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is now a game-time decision Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Towns was originally reported as expected to play, but now his availability will come down to how he goes through the pre-game shootaround. Naz Reid would continue to start if Towns cannot make his return on […]

Evan Fournier, Al-Farouq Aminu Questionable For Thursday

Orlando Magic shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier (back) and power forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest versus Golden State. Fournier continues to work through back spasms, which have derailed his production and allowed Dwayne Bacon to take on a starting role. Aminu returned for the first time […]

Maurice Harkless Questionable To Play Thursday

Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (thigh) is questionable to play Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Harkless has not played since January 23rd with a thigh contusion, but has joined Miami on their upcoming road trip and could make a return this week. Harkless was on the fringe of the rotation when playing so there is […]

Danilo Gallinari Sees Minutes Cap Increased For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks small/power forward Danilo Gallinari has had his minutes restriction increased to 30 for Wednesday's contest versus the Mavericks, which essentially means that he has no cap whatsoever, considering his current season high is 25. With De'Andre Hunter sidelined for the next 2-3 months, Gallinari is expected to see an increased offensive role. Known […]

Goran Dragic Will Miss Third Straight Contest Thursday

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Rockets due to an ankle sprain. Dragic did not travel with the team to kick-off their road trip, which certainly doesn't bode well for an imminent return. Kendrick Nunn is in line to continue to see an increased workload […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Expected To Play Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Towns has missed 13 games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and has been increasingly ramping up his conditioning over the past week or so. That said, Towns could be eased back into action as he works back […]

OG Anunoby, Yuta Watanabe Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Toronto Raptors small/power forwards OG Anunoby (calf) and Yuta Watanabe (ankle) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest versus the Wizards. For Anunoby, it'll mark his eighth consecutive absence, paving the way for Norman Powell to remain among the starting five, thereby making him a near must-roster asset in all season-long formats. Watanabe, who […]

Kyle Lowry Cleared To Suit Up Wednesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (back) has received the green light to take the floor for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, getting back in action after playing just eight minutes Monday due to back issues. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Lowry would be monitored, but he did not designate a minutes limit for […]

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (leg) will miss Wednesday's contest versus the Clippers as he continues to deal with a sore left leg. The ailment forced Russell from the team's most recent outing, allowing Ricky Rubio to see a sizable minutes increase, a role that he figures to reprise Wednesday. Without Russell in the […]

Mike Muscala Set To Return For Wednesday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Mike Muscala (concussion) has been listed as available on the team's latest injury report, an indication that he has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will take the floor for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers. Despite significant absences in their backcourt (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Theo Maledon), OKC should be well-stocked in […]

Yuta Watanabe Questionable For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He is dealing with a left ankle sprain, which might explain why he has been scoreless during his last three outings. Regardless, Watanabe hasn't been a huge part of the rotation, so he can be ignored in most […]

Derrick Rose Feels Comfortable From Beyond The Arc

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose made his second debut for New York on Tuesday. He previously played with the Knicks a few years ago, but now he's back after the Knicks acquired Rose from the Detroit Pistons. He scored 14 points, three assists, and one rebound during his 20 minutes on Tuesday. Rose also […]

Cole Anthony Suffers Injury On Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (shoulder) was unable to play during the second half of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was replaced by Frank Mason III to start the third quarter. It sounds like Anthony is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but Orlando cannot afford to lose anymore guards right now. […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Tuesday, February 9

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]