De'Aaron Fox Leaves And Will Not Return Thursday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) will not return Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox played just two minutes before experiencing back spasms which are serious enough to be ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Cory Joseph and Yogi Ferrell will pick up extra minutes at point guard for the time […]

Kristaps Porzingis Struggles Versus The Spurs

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis struggled against San Antonio on Thursday with just 13 points and eight rebounds in the win. After surging in his absence with four 20-point outings and five double-doubles, this was not the type of production fantasy owners were hoping for out of KP in Luka Doncic's first game back […]

Christian Wood Scores 22 In Win Over Wizards

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood scored 22 points with seven rebounds, three assists, two triples, and a block in a 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Wood had missed two of the last three games with a left knee injury, but was able to go and made the most of it. He's had an unpredictable […]

Luka Doncic Returns From Injury To Nearly Post A Triple-Double

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic returned from a right ankle sprain against the San Antonio Spurs to drop 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Doncic had missed the previous four games -- not including a two-minute stint against Miami before going down -- and looked a bit rusty with his shot […]

Andre Drummond Records Double-Double In Blowout Win

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, and a block in a 132-102 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. It's Drummond's 25th double-double of the year, tied for second in the NBA, and he did it in only 25 minutes because of the blowout. Drummond leads the league in rebounds by a […]

Blake Griffin Pulls Down Season-High 11 Rebounds

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin scored 14 points with 11 rebounds, four assists, and a block in a 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Griffin struggled from beyond the arc, posting another 0-6 performance, though he salvaged his day with rebounds and assists. The 30-year-old has missed half of the Pistons' games due to a […]

Bradley Beal Leaves Game Early On Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (leg) left Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter and did not return. Beal was experiencing right leg soreness and would have stayed in the game, but the deficit was too large to risk any aggravation. The Wizards have had to rely heavily on Beal this season […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Active Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is active and says he will play Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bogdanovic will return after a three-game absence with ankle soreness. With Bogdanovic back in the lineup, Trevor Ariza and Cory Joseph will take a small hit to their respective minutes and fantasy values.

Karl-Anthony Towns Officially Out Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will not play Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. Towns will miss his fifth straight game with the ailment, but has been trending in the right direction and is still considered day-to-day. Without Towns, Gorgui Dieng will continue to start and be a popular streaming option. Once Towns returns to […]

Davis Bertans Won't Play Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (quad) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It sounds like Bertans could miss at least a week of action, so that's not good news for Wizards' fans. Ian Mahinmi and Anzejs Pasecniks will continue to see a decent amount of minutes in the rotation with […]

Danilo Gallinari is Out on Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This marks the second game in a row that Gallinari has missed due to a sore ankle. There's a chance that he plays on Friday, but it's a wait and see kind of thing. Darius Bazley is […]

Malcolm Brogdon Might Play on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (groin) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He missed Monday's game due to a left groin issue. The contest on Friday is the first game of a back-to-back set. The Pacers may decide to take the cautious approach and have Brogdon sit out the first […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Will Try to Play on Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown Jr. (calf) will try to play in Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Pistons have lost five straight games and aren't in good shape at the moment. Having Brown back will help, but he's a risky DFS option for Thursday. It's unclear how much he's going to play, so […]

Luka Doncic Will Return on Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will return to the starting five for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that Doncic will return on Thursday, so fantasy owners can feel safe about plugging him back into their lineups. There's a chance that he'll see a minutes limit after missing […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Participates in Shootaround

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) was able to participate in shootaround on Thursday. He's listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but reportedly looked good during shootaround. Cory Joseph and Trevor Ariza will lose playing time if Bogdanovic returns on Thursday. Fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off for more […]

Justise Winslow Remains Out on Friday

Miami Heat guard Justise Winslow (back) remains out of the rotation for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He did some light shooting at practice on Thursday, but continues to deal with a bone bruise in his back. It's unclear when Winslow is going to return to the court. Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro, and Kendrick […]

Taj Gibson is Good to Go for Thursday

New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He sat out of Monday's game due to an illness, but it appears that he's feeling better now. Mitchell Robinson has been outplaying Gibson most games, so it'll be interesting to see if […]

Deandre Ayton is Listed as Out for Friday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He was able to practice on Thursday, but it appears he'll sit out Friday due to a sprained right ankle. The Suns are going to be cautious with their star center, so he'll likely sit out until […]

Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out for Friday

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the second game in a row that Carter-Williams has been sidelined. It's unclear at the moment how long he's going to be out. D.J. Augustin and Wesley Iwundu will gain some playing time until Carter-Williams returns. […]

PJ Washington Should Return on Friday

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (finger) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington has missed the last five games with a pinky issue, but is probable for Friday. Nicolas Batum should head back to the second unit, while Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is probably bounced out of the rotation. Washington […]

Eric Paschall is Questionable for Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He left Wednesday's contest against the Rockets and didn't return after playing only seven minutes. Draymond Green, Marquese Chriss, and possibly Willie Cauley-Stein will gain value if Paschall is sidelined on Friday. Green and Cauley-Stein are the only two […]

Kevon Looney Ruled Out for Weekend Set

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (abdominal) has been ruled out for the next two games. Looney is dealing with soreness in his abdominal and won't suit up for Friday or Saturday's contest. Willie Cauley-Stein will gain some playing time and should be worth adding in most formats. Omari Spellman and Marquese Chriss could see […]

Marcus Smart is Questionable on Friday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (eye) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smart is reportedly feeling better after dealing with an eye infection the last week or so. It sounds like he'll be back in action on Friday and shouldn't be limited at all. Brad Wanamaker would lose basically all […]

Robert Covington is Not Listed on Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington (head) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's been going through a difficult time lately and left Monday's game after getting hit in the head. It appears he's fine for Thursday, but DFS owners should remain cautious. Covington is in a solid […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 12/26/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Merry Christmas to all that celebrated yesterday. We got a pretty entertaining slate of basketball that included the biggest Xmas Day upset in 30 years! Even better, we get six more games on Thursday as a follow-up. Let's see if we can find some value plays on Monkey Knife Fight to keep […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 26th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons The Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons rank third and 25th in the NBA […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 10

Christmas Day in the NBA has come and gone, providing its traditional blend of star power and entertaining basketball -- even in ways more unique than what we've grown accustomed to. With the passing of Dec. 25, the 2019-20 season is unofficially underway! Outliers no longer exist and the greater identity of each of the […]

Al Horford Records Third Double-Double Of Season

Philadelphia 76ers power forward/center Al Horford had gone exactly one month without notching a double-double before he logged his third of the year during Wednesday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks. All three shots that Horford made from the field came from behind the three-point arc, as he added 10 rebounds and five assists to his […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/26/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Yesterday started slowly, but just like everyone expected, it picked up with the Rockets-Warriors game. Fortunately for us, we get a late Christmas present with six games and Luka Doncic getting updated from out to questionable. It doesn't mean he will automatically play, but it's a great sign for the Mavericks. If he does miss […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/26/19): NBA DFS Lineups

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. After some solid games on Christmas, the league features six games on Thursday as we head toward the weekend. There are a pile of injuries to consider, especially on the Washington roster, so if you are looking to make some noise, you can gain an advantage by fading […]