
Joe Harris To Miss First Game Of Season Saturday
For the first time all year, the Brooklyn Nets will be without the services of sharpshooting shooting guard Joe Harris for Saturday’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks due to lower back soreness. It’s an unfortunate bit of luck as no team in the league has yielded more made threes than Milwaukee (14.0) on a nightly […]

Nerlens Noel To Make Return Friday
The Oklahoma City Thunder will get back center Nerlens Noel for Friday’s contest against the Miami Heat, an addition to the mix that comes with a bit of fortuitous timing, as Steven Adams (back) is set to miss the outing. Noel has been sidelined for each of the Thunder’s past six games due to an […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out For Friday’s Contest
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams will miss Friday’s game versus the Miami Heat due to a right knee contusion. Adams was forced from Wednesday’s contest against Toronto due to the ailment, so there’s little surprise that Oklahoma City would play it safe with their defensive anchor. With Nerlens Noel set to rejoin the rotation, […]

Jae Crowder Cleared To Suit Up Friday
Memphis Grizzlies small/power forward Jae Crowder has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Friday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a one-game absence due to right hip soreness. Crowder will presumably reclaim his traditional spot in the starting five, pushing Kyle Anderson back to a reserve role and thereby zapping him […]

Jrue Holiday, Kenrich Williams Will Miss Saturday’s Game
The New Orleans Pelicans will remain short-handed for Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers with the trio of Jrue Holiday, Kenrich Williams and Jahlil Okafor all ruled out. Holiday is dealing with a left elbow/tricep ailment that will sideline him for the seventh consecutive game, while Williams is missing his sixth in a row […]

Paul George To Miss Fifth Straight Game Saturday
Los Angeles Clippers small/power forward Paul George has already been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans as his strained left hamstring has not made enough progress for him to return to action. George’s absence will mark his fifth straight game -- and sixth of the team’s last seven -- spent on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (1/17/20): NBA DFS Lineups
With seven games on the slate, it's important to note the amount of injuries within the Bulls/76ers contest. The Bulls are missing key players and while that has made Zach LaVine a nightly target, finding the right value plays for them has a chance to push lineups to the next level. Similar to the Wizards/Raptors […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/17/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
As we roll into the weekend, the NBA has seven games on the agenda. Before we dive in, we have some injuries to consider before setting our DFS lineup. Karl-Anthony Towns, who hasn't played since December 13th after battling a knee sprain as well an illness, could see the floor. Joel Embiid, one the other […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for January 17th (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 Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs The Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs currently rank sixth and 12th […]

Damian Lillard Picks Up Questionable Tag Friday
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard now has his status up in the air for Friday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness. Lillard has missed just two contests this season and his absence will potentially pave the way for Portland to insert Anfernee Simons into the starting five, while also paving […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is Returning on Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is back in the starting five for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It's been banged up for about a month, so it'll be interesting to see how the Wolves manage his minutes. Gorgui Dieng is going to take a big hit in value, but we'll see how he […]

Cameron Johnson is Questionable on Saturday
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (quad) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was able to play 23 minutes on Thursday, but suffered a bruised quad in the process. Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) is listed as out for Saturday's contest. Mikal Bridges could be asked to play heavy minutes with […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. is Listed as Out for Saturday
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. He suffered a concussion on Tuesday and was unable to play in Thursday's contest. Mikal Bridges should benefit the most with Oubre sidelined for at least one more game. Bridges could have some decent streaming appeal in […]

Fred Vanvleet Won't Play on Friday
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He's expected to play in Saturday's contest, but we'll see if that happens. He's missed two weeks of action, so he'll likely be limited during his first game back. Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, and Patrick McCaw will lose […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Sit Out Versus Blazers
Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was listed as probable on Wednesday, but suffered a setback before tip-off. Porzingis will miss his tenth game in a row on Friday, so this is a bit concerning for fantasy owners. Maximilian Kleber and Dwight […]

Tyler Herro Might Play Friday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) is listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He suffered a bruised left knee during Tuesday's practice. He missed Wednesday's game because of it, so we'll see if he suits up on Friday. Kendrick Nunn would likely benefit the most out of the […]

Steven Adams is Questionable Against Heat
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He didn't play in the second half of Wednesday's game due to a bruised right knee. Adams was unable to practice on Thursday, so we'll see if he can suit up here. Nerlens Noel (ankle) is also […]

DeAndre Jordan Won't Play This Weekend
Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (finger) won't suit up this weekend and will be re-evaluated next week. The good news is, Jordan won't need surgery on his dislocated middle finger. He dislocated it during Wednesday's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets play Saturday and then on Monday, so we'll see if Jordan is able […]

Packers Defense Faces Tough Task This Weekend
The Green Bay Packers Defense faces a tough task this weekend in the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. In their regular-season meeting, the Packers gave up 37 points and only dropped Jimmy Garoppolo only three times. They also failed to generate any turnovers. Green Bay's defense may need to lend their offense […]

Anthony Davis Might Play on Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (tailbone) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. He was not able to get through a full practice on Friday. Davis has been sidelined since January 7, so we'll see if he can suit up on Saturday. Kyle Kuzma would continue to benefit if Davis […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic is Expected to Play on Saturday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. He's been bothered by an ankle issue since January 2, but hopefully he'll be able to get on the court here. There's a good chance that he'll be limited if he does suit up on Saturday. Otherwise, Trevor […]

Jaylen Brown Could Sit Out on Saturday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (thumb) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He suffered a thumb injury on Wednesday and was unable to suit up for Thursday's contest. The issue is on his shooting hand, so there's a chance that he sits out of Saturday's game as well. Marcus Smart […]

Daniel Theis is Probable for Saturday
Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was able to suit up for Thursday's game against the Bucks. He continues to deal with lingering knee soreness, but should be fine for Saturday's game. Theis is good for at least 20 or 25 minutes per […]

Garrett Temple Ruled Out for Saturday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Garrett Temple (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's been dealing with a lingering knee issue lately and will sit this one out. There's a chance that he returns for Monday's game, but we'll see how he progresses. Wilson Chandler will see increased playing time until […]

Jimmy Graham Not A Good Option This Weekend
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham gets a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Graham has back-to-back 49-year receiving performances, but those games came against teams that struggle to defend the tight end position. The 49ers are not one of those teams. They allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points […]

Geronimo Allison Shouldn't Be Trusted This Weekend
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (illness) is trending in the right direction to play in the NFC Championship game this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers. Even if available, Allison isn't an option in any fantasy format. The 25-year-old hasn't caught more than four passes in a game this season. It sure doesn't […]

Allen Lazard A Throw Of The Dice If Able To Play
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle) is currently questionable for the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. There's certainly a risk for injury, considering he re-aggravated the ankle in last week's playoff game. Still, it's hard to ignore the two-game stretch Lazard had to end the season, where he saw 17 […]

Davante Adams Should Be A Target Hog Again
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams gets a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game this weekend. Adams produced only 43 receiving yards and a score against San Francisco in the regular season but still had 12 targets. The star receiver has seen double-digit targets in nine of 13 […]

49ers Defense Hope To Make Cheeseheads Stink Again
The San Francisco 49ers Defense enter Championship weekend as the highest-priced fantasy defense. The Niners face the Green Bay Packers, who they demolished 37-8 in Week 12. In that previous contest, the Niners relentlessly harassed future Hall of Famer quarterback Aaron Rodgers, dropping him five times and forcing a fumble. The Packers were a meager […]

Jamaal Williams' Role Makes Him Hard To Trust
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams will face off with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game this weekend. Williams has been playing second fiddle to Aaron Jones quite a lot recently, as he hasn't seen double-digit carries since Week 13 against the Giants. It's worth noting that Williams played a large […]