Derrick White Sustains Fractured Toe, Return Unclear

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Derrick White (toe) has dealt with toe injuries throughout the early portion of the 2020-21 year, with his latest ailment being a minor fractured toe, which could scuttle his return just after it began. White played 23 minutes in his season debut, but has been carefully managed by the Spurs […]

Josh Okogie Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Josh Okogie (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus the Nuggets. Despite being recently listed as having no timetable for his return, it appears that Okogie could get back in the mix sooner than expected. His absence has allowed Jarrett Culver to join the starting […]

Rodney Hood Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard/small forward Rodney Hood (quad) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's contest versus Chicago due to a strained left quad. Hood has been slowed eased into the rotation for Portland, but was unable to suit up in their most recent contest. Not having exceeded 16 minutes or […]

Dante Exum Departs Monday’s Contest Early Due To Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Dante Exum (leg) left Monday's game versus the Magic after just one minute played due to what has been deemed a calf strain and will not return. Exum has an extensive injury history, which when combined with the non-contact nature of what he sustained Monday, is not a positive sign in […]

David Nwaba Returns To Starting Lineup Monday

Houston Rockets shooting guard David Nwaba will draw the start for Monday's contest versus the Mavericks with Danuel House Jr. (back) unavailable. In both of Nwaba's prior starts this season, he got up double-digit shot attempts, which bodes well for his DFS intrigue. How much Ben McLemore plays in his potential season debut could put […]

LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Questionable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) have once again earned questionable designations for Tuesday's contest against the Grizzlies. James has consistently earned a questionable tag since spraining his ankle over a week ago, but has shown no signs of missing time. Caldwell-Pope on the other hand […]

Detroit Expects Josh Jackson To Suit Up Wednesday

Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Jackson (ankle) is on track to return for Wednesday's contest against the Bucks after having sat out Monday due to an ankle sprain, per head coach Dwane Casey. Jackson has quickly taken over a starting role with Detroit, having averaged 15.5 points on 49.3 percent overall shooting through his first […]

Kevin Huerter, Rajon Rondo Cleared To Play In Monday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kevin Huerter (ankle) and point guard Rajon Rondo (knee) have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Monday's contest against the Knicks after having been deemed questionable throughout the day. Huerter is coming off a double-double in his most recent contest, having held down a consistent offensive role […]

Tremont Waters Draws Start In Place Of Marcus Smart On Monday

Boston Celtics point guard Tremont Waters will start in Monday's contest against Toronto, which marks just the second start of his career. Having played just nine minutes across two contests for the Celtics this year, Waters figures to see an uptick in playing time with both Marcus Smart (thumb) and Jeff Teague (ankle) unavailable. Despite […]

Luka Doncic Returns To Lineup After One-Game Absence

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quad) has been given the green light to take the floor for Monday's game versus the Rockets, ending his absence at just one contest. Dallas appears to have played it safe with their MVP candidate by sitting him Sunday on the first leg of a back-to-back, a contest in […]

Michael Porter Jr. Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. will miss Tuesday's game versus Minnesota as he continues to work through the league's COVID-19 protocols. Will Barton has stepped into a starting role without Porter in the mix, but his absence has also funneled additional shots in the direction of Jamal Murray, who dropped 36 points on the […]

Danuel House Jr. Will Miss Monday’s Game With Back Injury

Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. (back) will be unavailable to suit up Monday against the Mavericks due to a back ailment. House had started each of Houston's first four contests, with his absence paving the way for Eric Gordon to rejoin the first unit and see increased DFS intrigue. Traditionally known for his […]

Avery Bradley Cleared To Play In Monday’s Contest

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (illness) has received the thumbs up to play in Monday's game versus the Thunder while battling a stomach illness. Bradley has been lethal from the field through his first four contest, knocking down 57.1 percent of his shots, including 47.6 percent from long range, with an average of 2.5 […]

Alec Burks, Dennis Smith Jr. Headline Monday’s Inactives

The New York Knicks will once again be without shooting guard Alec Burks (ankle) and point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (quad) for Monday's game against the Hawks. Burks and Smith lead a group that also includes Frank Ntilikina (knee), Obi Toppin (calf), and Omari Spellman (knee) on the sidelines. Without Burks, expect Reggie Bullock and […]

Evan Fournier, James Ennis Will Miss Monday’s Game

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (back) and small forward James Ennis (hamstring) have been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers. With the duo once again absent from the starting five, Michael Carter-Williams and Dwayne Bacon will remain among the group, although their fantasy intrigue is capped by their respective […]

Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro Sidelined For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (shoulder) and small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) have been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Magic. Garland's absence will be his first of the year, allowing Damyean Dotson to enter the starting five in his place. Collin Sexton figures to take on an even larger offensive workload without […]

Kevin Durant Will Quarantine, Miss At Least One Week

Brooklyn Nets power forward Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus the Jazz due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Exposure to a positive COVID-19 test will knock Durant to the sidelines for the next seven days, in which the Nets are scheduled to play four contests. Jeff Green and Taurean Prince can be […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/4/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has nine games on the slate for Monday. Did you know that none of them have an implied point total of 225 or more? You’ll have an adequate number of players to choose from, but here are three tips on how to attack it. First of all, it’s important to look at […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Marcus Smart (thumb) will miss Monday's game versus the Raptors due to a sprained right thumb. With Jeff Teague (ankle) also sidelined, Payton Pritchard is in line to see a considerable workload, with Jaylen Brown also likely to see extended ball-handling opportunities, giving both added DFS upside. Smart has gotten off […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/4/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday, everyone! As we all head back to work today, we can take solace in the fact that we have nine NBA games on the slate for tonight as the NBA shifts to center stage and Monday Night Football is officially over. As always, there are a handful of injuries to monitor but we […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/4 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/4 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest Point Guard - Markelle Fultz, Elfrid Payton Shooting Guard - Fred Vanvleet, Collin Sexton, Josh Richardson Small Forward - Tyler Herro, De'Andre Hunter Power […]

Pat Connaughton Will Miss First Game Of Season Monday

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Pat Connaughton (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Pistons, which will mark his first absence of the year. Connaughton has served as a consistent bench contributor for Milwaukee, averaging 6.3 points per game while shooting 50 percent from deep. His absence is likely to funnel additional […]

Avery Bradley Questionable To Suit Up Monday

Miami Heat shooting guard Avery Bradley (illness) remains questionable to play in Monday's contest versus the Thunder as he battles a stomach illness. Bradley has gotten off to a hot start offensively to begin the year, shooting 57.1 percent overall en route to averaging 14.3 points through his first four contests. His absence from the […]

Blake Griffin, Josh Jackson Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin and small forward Josh Jackson (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable to play in Monday's contest against the Bucks. Griffin's absence comes on the second leg of a back-to-back, with Sekou Doumbouya expected to see a sizable increase in role without Griffin on the floor. Jackson's absence comes on the […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Aleksej Pokusevski (concussion) will be unavailable for Monday's game versus Miami as he enters the league's concussion protocol. The Thunder nabbed Pokusevski with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and while his size (6'11") and age (19) bode well for his development, he has struggled mightily from […]

James Harden Receives Green Light To Play Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden (ankle) will suit up for Monday's contest against the Mavericks. Harden had earned a questionable designation after missing the team's most recent game. With Harden back on the floor, John Wall, Eric Gordon, and other key offensive cogs for Houston will revert back to their traditional fantasy appeal, as […]

Luka Doncic Likely To Play In Monday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (quad) has earned a probable designation for Monday's game versus the Rockets. Doncic was unable to suit up Sunday due to the injury, although it's unclear if the team was merely playing it safe with a back-to-back on tap. Without Doncic on the floor, Jalen Brunson delivered enormous production, […]

Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro Questionable To Suit Up Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Darius Garland (shoulder) and small forward Isaac Okoro (foot) are both questionable to participate in Monday's contest versus the Magic. Garland has shown signs of breaking out during his second season, averaging 17.2 points and 6.3 assists per contest over his first six games. Any absence would pave the way for […]

Memphis Inks Tim Frazier To Contract

The Memphis Grizzlies have brought aboard veteran point guard Tim Frazier, adding to the team's depth at the position with Ja Morant (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (COVID-19) currently unavailable. Frazier appeared in 27 games (11 starts) last season for the Pistons, having averaged just 3.6 points and 3.4 assists per contest. When given the opportunity, […]

Jeff Teague Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Boston Celtics point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) will miss Monday's game versus the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Without Teague available off the bench, Payton Pritchard should be in line for an increased role as the backup PG. Further confounding Boston's backcourt situation, Marcus Smart (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play against […]