Jordan McRae Will Be Absent For Tuesday’s Contest

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae has been preemptively ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained right ankle. McRae’s absence marks his first outing on the sidelines in over a month, as Troy Brown Jr. is likely to see an increased role with the second unit without McRae available. […]

Jae Crowder Unlikely To Suit Up Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Jae Crowder has been deemed doubtful to play in Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to right knee soreness. Should Crowder ultimately be held out, it would mark his second absence in a row, paving the way for Kyle Anderson to remain among the starting five. Crowder has scuffled mightily […]

Robin Lopez On Track To Return For Tuesday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez has been absent from the past three contests due to an illness, but he was not listed on the team’s injury report for Tuesday’s outing against the Washington Wizards, which likely indicates that he will return to action. His production off the bench for Milwaukee has fluctuated wildly this season, […]

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Patrick McCaw Questionable For Tuesday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and point guard/small forward Patrick McCaw have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Tuesday’s game versus the Atlanta Hawks. Hollis-Jefferson is dealing with a right ankle sprain and has not sat out since Dec. 16, while McCaw has not played in either of the team’s two most recent […]

Alex Len, Deandre Bembry To Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len and shooting guard/small forward Deandre Bembry have both been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Len, who is dealing with a strained right hip flexor, will be sidelined for the second consecutive contest, while Bembry, who is dealing with a right hand ailment, will miss his fourth […]

Jordan McRae Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Washington Wizards point/shooting guard Jordan McRae exited Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks due to an ankle sprain and that has led to the team tagging him as questionable to play Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. McRae has seen his role take a downturn since returning to the bench seven games ago, having averaged 10.3 […]

Jimmy Butler Will Play In Monday’s Game

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler has been given the thumbs up to take the floor Monday against the Orlando Magic. Butler had been deemed questionable to play throughout the day due to a sprained right ankle, but he will retain his role in the starting five and is not expected to face any […]

Ricky Rubio Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio has picked up a questionable designation ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the Dallas Mavericks due to a right ankle ailment. An absence from Rubio would open up the team’s backcourt situation, likely forcing Devin Booker to take on additional ball-handling duties, while Elie Okobo and Ty Jerome could via […]

Nerlens Noel Cleared To Suit Up Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel has been given the green light to take the floor for Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, as he will wear a protective mask in the wake of a fractured cheekbone that he sustained Friday. Despite having started three of the Thunder’s past four games, Noel is likely to […]

Derrick Rose, Tony Snell To Both Miss Monday’s Game

Shortly prior to tip-off, the Detroit Pistons announced that both point/shooting guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard/small forward Tony Snell had been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose is dealing with right knee soreness, while Snell is under the weather with an illness, as Bruce Brown Jr., Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and Reggie […]

Allen Crabbe To Miss Monday’s Contest

After leaving Saturday’s game against Oklahoma City early due to a knee injury, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Allen Crabbe has been ruled out for Monday’s outing against the Sacramento Kings. Crabbe has carved out a solid role in the team’s second unit in his four games since arriving from Atlanta, while his absence shouldn’t […]

Goran Dragic Given Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will be back in the mix for Monday’s contest against the Orlando Magic following a one-game absence due to a calf ailment. With Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) having already been ruled out, Dragic is likely to see an increased role out of the backcourt, even if he isn’t thrust into […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Cleared To Return For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard/small forward Kevin Porter Jr. will get back into the team’s rotation for Monday’s contest against the Detroit Pistons following a 10-game absence due to a knee injury. The team announced that he will be capped around the 15-minute mark in his first game back, which zaps most of his DFS value. […]

Kendrick Nunn Will Miss Second Straight Game Monday

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Kendrick Nunn has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Orlando Magic due to Achilles soreness. With Goran Dragic (calf) cleared to go, he is the likeliest candidate to take on increased duties in Nunn’s absence. The rookie will now miss each of Miami’s past two outings, his first absences […]

Chris Paul To Miss Monday’s Game Due To Personal Reasons

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul will sit out Monday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks due to personal reasons. The absence will mark the first of the season for Paul, who started each of Oklahoma City’s first 47 games. Dennis Schroder is likely to enter the starting five and see an increased role, while […]

Jayson Tatum is Doubtful for Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (groin) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He's missed each of the last two games due to a right groin issue. The Celtics are most likely going to take the cautious approach and wait until Tatum is back to full speed. There could should be […]

Enes Kanter is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. He is getting ruled out a full day in advance, so that's not a good sign going forward. Kanter could be sidelined for a few more games while he deals with his right hip contusion. Vincent Poirier and […]

Derrick Rose is Probable for Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's battling right knee soreness, but it doesn't significant enough to sideline Rose. He'll continue to put up reliable fantasy numbers while with Detroit, but he is a trade candidate. Fantasy owners shouldn't be worried about his status […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/27/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and to those impacted by his passing. I am sure that everyone, whether you are a fan of the game or not, was devastated by the news, especially since it involved children. Without getting too melancholy or deep, take […]

Nerlens Noel is Questionable for Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (face) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He's expected to be re-evaluated later this week, so he's likely closer to doubtful for this game. Steven Adams is good to go, so he might see more minutes here. Mike Muscala will be asked to back […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/27/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Before any discussion can be had concerning Monday’s six-game slate, it’s worth taking a moment of reflection to remember the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and that of the other families who were impacted by Sunday’s plane crash in California. For all who love basketball, for over two decades, Bryant was a preternatural […]

Goran Dragic is Questionable Versus Orlando

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He didn't suit up for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left calf soreness. Dragic has been banged up this season, but the Heat could use him with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) listed as […]

Jimmy Butler Might Sit Out Against Magic

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He tweaked his ankle during Friday's game and left to the locker room with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Heat are banged up with Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) and Goran Dragic (calf) listed as questionable […]

Kendrick Nunn is Questionable for Monday

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. He was unable to suit up for Friday's game due to left Achilles soreness. Goran Dragic (calf) didn't play on Friday and is listed as questionable for this game as well. Tyler Herro and Dion Waiters could be […]

Richaun Holmes is Listed as Out for Monday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks the ninth game in a row that Holmes has missed due to a right shoulder injury. Dewayne Dedmon and Harry Giles will be asked to continue to play increased minutes while Holmes is sidelined. Neither player […]

Josh Jackson Has Been Recalled from G League

Memphis Grizzlies forward Josh Jackson has been recalled from the G League on Monday. Grayson Allen (hip) is going to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. That means Jackson is likely going to be in the mix going forward. He was averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks in the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Play Against Bulls

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He's dealing with a right thumb sprain and will miss his third game of the season. Jakob Poeltl, Trey Lyles, and Rudy Gay are all expected to see more minutes on Monday. Poeltl is most likely the […]

Joel Embiid Might Return on Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hand) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He's been out since January 6 due to a torn ligament in his left hand. The Sixers have been using a committee approach to fill the void while Embiid has been out. Matisse Thybulle and Furkan Korkmaz […]

Clint Capela is Doubtful for Monday

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (heel) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's been battling heel soreness since around Christmas, so the Rockets will continue to monitor the issue. Tyson Chandler and Isaiah Hartenstein would be asked to split up the minutes if Capela sits out. Hartenstein would be a […]

Paul Millsap is Ruled Out Against Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks the 11th game in a row that Millsap has missed. There's a good chance that fantasy owners won't see Millsap again until after the All-Star break. Jerami Grant will continue to pick up the slack going […]