OG Anunoby Cleared To Face The Celtics

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) will play on Sunday versus the Celtics. The former Raptor missed six games because of a foot injury before returning for Friday's blowout loss to the Cavaliers. Unfortunately, he struggled in that one, finishing with only five points. Anunoby will likely pop up on the injury report for […]

Josh Hart Returning Versus Boston

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (knee) will play on Sunday against Boston. Hart missed the last two games because of a knee injury and was listed as questionable heading into this contest. But Hart will suit up. OG Anunoby (foot) is also good to go, so Precious Achiuwa and Miles McBride will return to […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/23/25)

We have officially survived the All-Star break and are on to the final stretch of the NBA season as we barrel toward the playoffs. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17 (2024-25): February 24 - March 2

With only a few weeks remaining until the start of the fantasy playoff schedule, every win (and every extra game) matters! This column all season has been focused mainly on weekly adds and long-term pickups, but in the coming weeks, I'll be recommending some short-term streamers as well to help you get the edge in […]

Norman Powell On The Injury Report For Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Pacers. The veteran has had an All-Star-caliber season, averaging a career-high 24.2 points. He's been bothered by knee soreness of late, keeping him off the floor for the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. With Kawhi Leonard (foot) also on […]

Kawhi Leonard Could Miss Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles plays consecutive games on Sunday and Monday, so fantasy managers should expect Leonard to miss at least one of those contests. If that's the case, Derrick Jones Jr. should slide into the starting lineup. However, James Harden, […]

P.J. Washington Questionable Against The Warriors

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. The Mavericks' injury report is loaded, with Anthony Davis (adductor), Daniel Gafford (knee), and Caleb Martin (hip) all sidelined. But if Washington joins them on the shelf, Dallas may need to play even smaller than normal, meaning Kessler Edwards, who had […]

Josh Hart May Miss Another Game On Sunday

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Boston. The 29-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 14.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals. He's also stayed healthy, missing just one game before a nagging knee issue kept him off the floor for the Knicks' […]

OG Anunoby Questionable Against Boston

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matinee meeting with the Celtics. The 27-year-old missed six games because of a sprained foot ahead of Friday's blowout loss to the Cavaliers. But he was cleared for action, although he finished with only five points. Anunoby likely isn't fully healthy, so he may […]

Aaron Gordon Set To Play Against The Lakers

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers. The 29-year-old didn't play in the February 12 matchup with the Blazers, the Nuggets' final contest entering the All-Star break. Yet, he was on the floor when the Nuggets played the Hornets on Thursday night. Gordon had one of his better […]

LeBron James Available Versus Denver

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot, injury management) will play against Denver on Saturday night. He wasn't available for Sunday's All-Star tournament to rest his ailing left foot. But King James was back on the floor for the Lakers' previous two contests, most recently amassing 40 points, eight boards, two steals, and a block […]

Luka Doncic Cleared For Saturday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf, injury management) is cleared to suit up for Saturday's encounter with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. He didn't play in Thursday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers to rest after amassing 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists versus Chicago the previous night. More importantly, Doncic logged 33 […]

Jarrett Allen Set For An MRI, X-Rays Negative

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (hand) exited Friday's massive win over the Knicks. While X-rays were negative, head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated Allen will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Cleveland is currently the top team in the Eastern Conference, sitting on a 46-10 record. However, the Cavs could be without Allen for at least a […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/22/25)

We have officially survived the All-Star break and are on to the final stretch of the NBA season as we barrel toward the playoffs. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives […]

Cam Thomas Nearing A Return?

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) remains out on Saturday against the 76ers. The 2021 No. 27 overall pick has had the best season of his career, averaging 24.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. However, he's appeared in only two games since the November 25 win over the Golden State Warriors. On a positive […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (2/22/25)

It's another big Saturday in the college basketball universe. We have 27 games across three slates. It starts and noon and likely won't be done until after midnight. It's a nice, big tilt-fest just like college football! The early slate is the largest with 10 games. We have nine in the afternoon, and the eight-game […]

Patrick Williams To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the team announced that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the […]

Jarrett Allen Won't Return On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (hand) has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Allen suffered a right hand injury during the third quarter, but luckily the X-rays were negative. The Cavs are going to play it safe and hold out Allen for the rest of this contest. […]

Fred VanVleet Nearing Return

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard will now miss nine games in a row due to a lingering ankle issue. Head coach Ime Udoka said that Vanvleet felt soreness in his ankle following Thursday's practice. He continued by saying that […]

Josh Giddey Considered Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (wrist) is on the injury report as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile Australian has a wrist sprain but is expected to play through the injury. Giddey will enter the weekend with significant momentum, having produced one of his best performances of the season in Thursday's […]

Jalen Smith Unavailable Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (concussion) will not play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is currently in concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Smith only played two minutes in that game, allowing Zach Collins to take on extra shifts. The same is likely to occur […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Will Come Off The Bench On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) will make his return to the court on Friday. Smith has been out since the beginning of January due to a hand injury. He's back in the rotation on Friday, but he'll come off the bench. The move to have Smith play with the second unit is likely […]

Nikola Vucevic Probable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's action against the Phoenix Suns. He is on the injury report with right calf soreness. However, it seems that this isn't a serious issue, and Vucevic will likely play. The Bulls big man has gone quiet offensively in recent weeks, averaging 14.6 […]

DaQuan Jeffries Remains Out On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jeffries is set to miss his third game in a row due to a left knee injury. He has only been averaging minutes in the teens this season, but Jeffries was playing more before the injury. […]

Mike Conley Back In Action Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will be active on Friday against the Houston Rockets. He is ready to return from a four-game absence after the team initially labeled Conley as questionable for Friday's contest. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely return to the bench now that Conley is back. Meanwhile, Rob Dillingham will also have […]

Mark Williams Removed From Injury Report

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man figures to be back in action on Saturday after sitting out of Thursday's game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back set. It seems likely that the Hornets are […]

Rudy Gobert Will Not Play Against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Naz Reid is expected to carry a huge workload on Friday night. He tallied a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds, and […]

LaMelo Ball Expected To Play On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (rest, ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball figures to be back in action after sitting out of Thursday's contest which was the second game of a back-to-back set. The Hornets aren't playing for anything this season, so it […]

Anthony Edwards Good To Go Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The three-time All-Star has been a regular on the injury report lately due to a hip issue, and the team initially listed him as questionable. However, Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio reports that head coach Chris Finch has confirmed that Edwards […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. On Thursday against the New York Knicks, Dosunmu injured his left shoulder and may have to exit the lineup for the first time in a month because of the ailment. If Dosunmu is unable to play, Kevin […]