P.J. Washington Questionable Friday Against The Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) was able to return to practice on Thursday and was listed as questionable for the team's Friday matchup at home against the Pelicans. Washington has been sidelined since February 8 and missed six of the Mavs' last seven games with his ankle injury. With both Daniel Gafford (knee) and […]

Kevin Love Out Friday Versus Raptors

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (personal) is away from the team for personal reasons for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors and will miss a fifth straight game. The veteran averages only 10.5 minutes per game in his 19 games this season, so his absence won't impact the rotation much. He's also averaging career lows in points with […]

Tyler Herro Likely Good To Go On Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Herro has been dealing with pain in his right shoulder and was listed on the team's injury report on Thursday. However, it appears that he will be good to go against the Raptors for Friday. The 25-year-old sharpshooter is having an excellent […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery management) will not play Thursday night as the Lakers finish a back-to-back set coming out of the All-Star break with a trip to Portland. Vanderbilt is still working his way back from surgery on both feet in the offseason and has been playing very limited minutes. […]

Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out For Friday Versus Heat

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) won't suit up against the Miami Heat on Friday. Poeltl will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a right hip contusion. Fantasy managers have certainly felt the loss of Poeltl, who has been a reliable double-double machine this season, averaging 14.2 points and […]

Norman Powell Is Questionable Thursday Against The Bucks

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (knee) was added to the injury report as questionable due to knee soreness after not being listed on the team's initial report. He went off for 41 points in 46 minutes against the Jazz in Utah just before the break, but he's now dealing with knee soreness which could […]

Bobby Portis Suspended 25 Games

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. Portis's agent confirmed the suspension and said that his client unintentionally took a pain medication called Tramadol instead of Toradol. Portis had been more active lately, helping the Bucks fill in for the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), […]

LeBron James Uncertain For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot injury management) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Trail Blazers after playing through a questionable tag on Wednesday night in the Lakers' loss to the Hornets. James ended up logging 38 minutes and turning in a double-double with 26 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, and two blocked […]

Luka Doncic Ruled Out Thursday

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (injury management) will not play Thursday when the team finishes their back-to-back against the Trail Blazers in Portland. Doncic had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in 33 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Hornets. It was his first game […]

Mark Williams Unavailable On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (reconditioning) will not play on the second night of the team's back-to-back set coming out of the All-Star break. Williams played 29 minutes in the Hornets' win over the Lakers on Wednesday, chipping in 10 points and nine rebounds after not playing for two weeks while he was traded to […]

LaMelo Ball Will Not Play Thursday In Denver

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle injury management) will not play on the second night of a back-to-back set for the Hornets this Thursday night when the Hornets take on the Nuggets. Ball played 33 minutes on Wednesday and had 27 points, six assists, and five rebounds against the Lakers. After he sits out […]

Victor Wembanyama Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) is reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis, otherwise known as a blood clot, in his right shoulder. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Spurs believe this is an isolated incident. Normally, this is treated using blood thinners for a few […]

Kyle Lowry Sidelined On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Lowry is managing a right hip injury and will miss his third straight game. Lowry has played in 33 games this season and has missed 19 games due to various injuries. This season, Lowry is averaging only […]

Eric Gordon Won't Play On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Eric Gordon (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against Boston Celtics. Gordon has missed two straight games against the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets due to a right wrist sprain. The 2024-2025 season has been a rollercoaster for Gordon who's averaging 6.8 points in 19.7 minutes. Quentin […]

Justin Edwards Ruled Out For Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Edwards sprained his left ankle on Tuesday's practice. According to a team official, Edwards will also miss Saturday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. He'll be re-evaluated next week. Edwards has made 25 appearances as a Sixer, averaging […]

Xavier Tillman Sr. Out On Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. Tillman is dealing with inflammation in his left knee, which will sideline him for a third consecutive contest. The 26-year-old hasn't played much this season, appearing in 27 of 55 games despite having a strong preseason stint. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA returned to action last night with just one game, as the Hornets upset the Lakers in a late-night contest on the West Coast. That game was just an appetizer, as we have a full nine-game slate tonight for FanDuel DFS contests. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for […]

Scoot Henderson Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) may be out for a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Henderson has been a full participant in practice leading up to the game, suggesting that he is trending in the right […]

Jerami Grant Questionable Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is questionable to play in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dealing with right knee soreness and may be absent for a third consecutive game. Kris Murray could get another start if Grant remains unavailable on Thursday, with Jabari Walker also positioned to take on […]

Vince Williams Jr. Returns To Action Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Before the All-Star break, Memphis played out a back-to-back set, and Williams Jr. did not play in the second leg. It has been a tough season for Williams Jr., who has made only six appearances due to health issues. […]

Clint Capela Available Against Magic

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (back) will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Capela has yet to play this month after dealing with back issues. He disappeared from the injury report before the All-Star break but was inactive for a couple of games. On Wednesday, Hawks head coach Quin Snyder said that […]

Jaylen Brown Available Against 76ers

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is off the injury report and ready to play in Thursday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. A sore right knee kept Brown out from a couple of games ahead of the All-Star break. Sam Hauser started during his absence and will head back to the second unit on Thursday. […]

Jrue Holiday Returns To Celtics Lineup

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is no longer listed on the injury report, suggesting he will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-time NBA and Olympic champion has missed time due to a right shoulder impingement. As a result of Holiday's return, Al Horford will drop back to […]

Ja Morant Ready To Return Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. The Grizzlies superstar was unavailable for the previous game due to a sore knee. Luke Kennard received a start against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 12 and is poised to return to the bench […]

Tyrese Maxey Set To Return To Action Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Maxey was out on Feb. 12 against the Brooklyn Nets due to a knee contusion, but luckily for the 76ers, he is ready to jump back into action on Thursday night. Joel Embiid […]

Joel Embiid Available Against Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics, indicating that he will be back on the floor. Embiid missed Philadelphia's previous game, the second leg of a back-to-back, against the Brooklyn Nets on Feb 12. He has featured in four of the team's last […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Whether you enjoyed the break in the NBA season or hated every minute away from the hardwood, the NBA is back in action for real this Thursday after the Lakers and Hornets played a one-game special on Wednesday. Both of those two teams are back in action on Thursday joined by 16 other teams to […]

The Best of Both Worlds: NBA DFS Cash and GPP Targets for 2/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article gives you a daily grasp of a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. These targets will be tiered so that you can easily gather the ideas. Here is your legend so you know how we're […]

Mark Williams To Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams will make his return to the court after missing the final four games before the All-Star break. It was unclear how the Hornets planned to use Williams in their rotation after the trade with the Lakers fell […]

LaMelo Ball Will Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As expected, Ball is back in action after missing the final game before the All-Star break. He's not expected to have any limitations which means Elfrid Payton is going to see a reduced role. Payton made a spot-start […]