LeBron James Questionable For Meeting With Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Cleveland. James, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, continues to battle an illness. With James out, Dalton Knecht logged 33 minutes on Saturday against the Kings, scoring 18 points with a pair of triples. He's starting to find rhythm again […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 12/31/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year's Eve, Rotoballers! Tonight we have a four-game main slate to close out 2024. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making adjustments during the day as […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (12/31/24)

We're finishing off 2024 in style with conference play opening for many college basketball teams. The pre-conference season was a blast this year, but now the stakes are just a little bit higher. We start this off in the Loud House with Wake visiting. Utah is heading down to Waco to take on Baylor. West […]

Jae Crowder Out On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Dallas. The 34-year-old will be kept off the court due to lower back soreness. Crowder earned a deal with the Kings on Nov. 27 and logged a pair of starts to get things going. However, he hasn't had a regular role […]

Moses Moody Active Versus Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) will be active against Cleveland on Monday. He returns from a one-game absence and might find himself in a significant role, as Brandin Podziemski (calf) and Gary Payton II (abdominal) will sit out the action. Moody produced a good two-way performance in his last appearance, finishing Friday's 102-92 […]

Kyle Lowry Sits Out Monday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry will not play against Portland on Monday. The veteran is currently carrying a sore right hip and will miss the action after initially being listed as questionable for the game. Reggie Jackson will likely receive an uptick in minutes on Monday, especially with Eric Gordon (mouth) also out. However, […]

Joel Embiid Upgraded To Available

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is good to go for Monday's matchup against Portland. He's shaken off a questionable tag ahead of tip-off. The former MVP is coming off a 32-point effort across 35 minutes in a favorable matchup against Utah, and he should also feast against the Trail Blazers. Only four teams […]

Dereck Lively II Remains Sidelined Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (hip) will continue to sit against the Kings on Monday. Dallas has downgraded Lively II from questionable to out, resulting in the talented big man's third consecutive absence. With the Mavericks thin on the frontcourt, Maxi Kleber started alongside Daniel Gafford on Saturday against Portland. Kleber failed to score […]

Klay Thompson Misses Monday's Action With An Illness

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson (illness) will not suit up for Monday's game against Sacramento. He's caught an illness bug, leaving the Mavericks without four regular starters for the contest. Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, and Jaden Hardy should all benefit from the long list of absentees. The former two have already previously provided good fantasy […]

Toumani Camara Returns To Action Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (foot) will be in the lineup on Monday against Philadelphia. The 24-year-old missed Saturday's contest against Dallas due to a foot problem, with Deni Avdija filling in for him in the starting lineup. The two will share the court as starters on Monday, as Avdija is expected to replace […]

Robert Williams III Returns From Three-Game Absence

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (ankle) will suit up for Monday's meeting with Philadelphia. He's available again after sitting out three games with an ankle sprain. Williams III will provide backup, along with Donovan Clingan, to starting center Deandre Ayton, who looks to register a third consecutive double-double on Monday. Due to his […]

Dalano Banton Unavailable On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Banton will now miss his third game in a row and his fifth absence in the last six games. He continues to deal with a lingering hip injury, but will hopefully be back on the court for […]

Jerami Grant Won't Play On Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (face) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Grant will sit out this game after suffering a facial contusion during Saturday's contest. It sounds like a minor issue, so hopefully he'll be back in the lineup after this game. Deni Avdija should get the starting […]

Keyonte George Active On Monday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will return to the lineup on Monday against Denver. He has been upgraded from probable to available. George gets back to work after missing four games. The 21-year-old was enjoying a productive month before getting hurt, averaging 18.1 points with 4.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He's upped his production […]

Brandon Clarke Will Not Play On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Phoenix. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a right soleus strain. The Grizzlies are carrying a number of injuries and look to be very shorthanded for Tuesday's contest. Jay Huff and Colin Castleton have entered the frontcourt rotation […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. He's nursing a right index finger injury, and the team plans to re-evaluate Smart in a couple of weeks. With Ja Morant (shoulder) also absent and considered week-to-week, Scotty Pippen Jr. has a chance to make his mark […]

Brandin Podziemski Avoids Serious Injury

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (abdominal) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Podziemski suffered an abdominal injury during the second quarter of Saturday's game. As a result, Podziemski will sit out on Monday, but the MRI came back clean, so he isn't expected to miss significant time. The loss of […]

Santi Aldama Will Continue To Sit On Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (ankle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. The team considers Aldama week-to-week, so it might take some time before he's back on the court. Zach Edey (concussion) and Brandon Clarke (calf) also won't play on Tuesday, which should give Jay Huff an important role in […]

Zach Edey Unavailable Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (concussion) will remain out on Tuesday versus Phoenix. He has yet to clear concussion protocol, sitting out a second straight game. Health issues have taken out several Grizzlies bigs recently, meaning Jay Huff could get a second look as a starter. He settled for only six points and three rebounds […]

Ja Morant To Miss Time, Considered "Week-To-Week"

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain. He was injured in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, the news isn't good, with the 25-year-old now considered "week-to-week." Morant has had a down year, averaging 21.2 points. It's also not ideal, considering he underwent season-ending shoulder […]

Alex Caruso To Remain Out On Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) will miss a fifth straight game on Tuesday versus Minnesota. He has failed to overcome a hip strain. Ajay Mitchell has figured more prominently in the rotation during Caruso's absence. The 22-year-old rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22.6 minutes across the last […]

Obi Toppin Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee. He's been out for a pair of games with a left ankle sprain, and the team considers him day-to-day. Jarace Walker has impressed in an expanded role lately and should continue to get extra work if Toppin remains out. The 21-year-old […]

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Out On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) will not play against the Clippers on Monday. Robinson-Earl will miss the action with a left ankle sprain. With the Pelicans battling injuries, Robinson-Earl has done a good job on the frontcourt, averaging 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.4 minutes. His absence might help Javonte Green back […]

Aaron Nesmith Remains Without A Timeline

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) does not have a timeline for his return. Per Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Sunday that Nesmith is making progress but is without a timetable. The 25-year-old has been out since Nov. 1 with a left ankle sprain. Indiana kicked off the campaign […]

AJ Green Considered Probable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (calf) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. He practiced fully on Monday, suggesting Green's calf injury isn't very serious and that he will be good to go for the final contest of 2024. Green operates as a three-point specialist who has hit nearly 44 percent of his attempts from […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's meeting with Indiana. He's been ever-present on the injury report this season, but Middleton has played regularly for quite some time, and nothing suggests he won't be able to take the court on Tuesday. Middleton has produced high-quality performances as well […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo On Track To Return To Action Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. However, he appears to be on track to return from a four-game absence. The multi-time MVP practiced on Monday, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo will likely play without any restrictions. Antetokounmpo returns […]

Cody Martin Ruled Out For Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth […]

Davion Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Mitchell is in danger of missing his second contest in a row due to an illness. He last suited up on December 26th, posting six points, five assists, and two steals in 27 minutes on the floor. […]

Jalen Smith Good To Go Monday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Charlotte on Monday. He returns to the lineup from a one-game absence after initially being listed as questionable for the contest. Smith has had a decent month, but his fantasy value is very limited due to the presence of Nikola Vucevic. He has averaged 8.3 points […]