Scoot Henderson Out Again Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (concussion) will remain sidelined for Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He is still in concussion protocol, sitting out a fourth consecutive game. With Henderson no longer in the lineup, Dalano Banton has taken on a larger role. He was busy in a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, finishing with […]

Cade Cunningham In Danger Of Missing Friday's Game

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) remains on the injury report for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard is considered questionable after missing the last five consecutive games with a left calf contusion. He was listed as doubtful ahead of their last game, so he seems to be trending in the […]

Bennedict Mathurin Questionable On Friday Against Jazz

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the […]

Seth Curry Listed As Probable Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (back) is dealing with some lower back tightness but is considered probable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He hasn't had much value across any fantasy format until recently, when the Hornets suffered even more hits to their starting lineup. In his last two games, Curry saw 26 minutes […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 4/4/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you have come here for anything other than Deni Avdija praise and admiration, then you may be in the wrong place. The end-of-season run that Deni is on is a thing of beauty, especially for someone who touted him as hard as I did coming into the season for fantasy basketball purposes. As always, […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 4/4/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA regular season is quickly winding down, with just over a week remaining before it comes to a close next Sunday. It's an especially wild part of the season with injuries, roster management, and playoff races, but it's also a fun time to get some unique opportunities for DFS fantasy basketball. This Friday, the […]

D'Angelo Russell Good To Go On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will play on Thursday versus Minnesota. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of a sore ankle. Yet, he was able to suit up for Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. With Cameron Johnson (back) […]

Jordan Poole Unavailable For Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the first time since March 5 due to an elbow issue. Poole played on Wednesday against the Kings and posted 23 points, two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. His next chance to play is […]

Tyrese Maxey Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will miss the rest of the  2024-25 season. Maxey has been out of action since March due to a sprained right finger. The Sixers are being cautious shutting down Maxey with only six games left on their schedule since he is still dealing with discomfort. The […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 4/3/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Things are getting hairier every day for us NBA DFS players. But if you are willing to grind it out til the end of the year and play some guys you've never rostered before all year, you might just find yourself atop the leaderboard at the end of the night. The last few weeks of […]

Anfernee Simons Could Be Absent Again Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. A contusion on his right forearm might sideline Simons for a second consecutive game. With Scoot Henderson (concussion) also on the shelf, Dalano Banton was promoted to the first unit Tuesday night […]

Scoot Henderson Misses Third Consecutive Game Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (concussion) will remain sidelined for Thursday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. He is still in concussion protocol, sitting out a third consecutive game. With Henderson no longer in the lineup, Dalano Banton has taken on a larger role. He was busy at both ends in Tuesday's 127-113 win over […]

Scottie Barnes Iffy For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (finger) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has sustained a joint contusion on one of the fingers of his right hand. Toronto has begun to rest its big names regularly in recent weeks, but Barnes has made 10 consecutive appearances. Ochai Agbaji (rest), who […]

Immanuel Quickley Takes Thursday Off

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will be taken out of the lineup for rest purposes. Jamal Shead is likely to come into the starting lineup to fill in for Quickley, who is expected to return to action on Friday against the Detroit […]

Damian Lillard May Return To Action Sooner Than Expected

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) may be back on the floor sooner than expected. "He's hopeful to get cleared in the next week or week and a half to go full-go and then resume basketball in games for the Bucks," ESPN's Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 4/3/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! I'm glad I have a fresh slate to look at after the entire starting five of the Denver Nuggets was ruled out 15 minutes after the slate locked. This point in the season can be random, so if someone is questionable and has been out in the last couple of games, it's […]

Jrue Holiday Won't Play Against Miami

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after playing in four consecutive contests. Holiday on the shelf will boost the fantasy stock of Payton Pritchard. Pritchard's production […]

Fred VanVleet Out Versus Utah

Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports that Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. VanVleet will be out of action due to lingering ankle soreness. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game across 57 outings this season. Fantasy managers should […]

Trae Young Expected To Suit Up On Wednesday

Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lingering Achilles issue won't likely keep Young from playing on Wednesday as he's been active in 10 consecutive contests. Young appeared to pick up an eye injury and was forced to […]

Jrue Holiday Questionable For Wednesday's Game

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after featuring in each of the last four games. Holiday's absence would boost the fantasy stock of Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Baylor Scheierman. […]

Cade Cunningham Likely Out For Fifth Straight Game

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it likely that he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. A calf injury has paused his impressive season. Dennis Schroder is filling in for Cunningham as the starting point guard and will have an opportunity […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 4/2/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With less than two weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, DraftKings has an eight-game slate lined up for Wednesday night. The action tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET when three games get underway, and it includes all the games on the schedule except the late game between the Pelicans and the Clippers, which is […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 4/2/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the daily grind of last-minute injury news and rest days as we near the end of the regular season. Staying on top of the news is necessary at this point of the season, as anything can happen, and we must be ready to make quick, last-second decisions. Names like […]

Jevon Carter Ruled Out Tuesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Jevon Carter (shoulder) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran guard put up 17 points in 18 minutes during Monday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but a shoulder issue will keep him off the court Tuesday night. Carter's absence has no fantasy significance, as […]

Lonzo Ball Still Out On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Ball was expected to return from a right wrist sprain last week, but he seems to have suffered a setback. He will be sidelined for his 16th […]

Josh Giddey Will Play On Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (hip) will play on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. Giddey recently sustained a hip injury but has remained in the lineup and is good to go Tuesday night as Chicago completes a back-to-back. On Monday, Giddey returned to Oklahoma City and fell just a couple of rebounds short of a […]

Dalano Banton Starting Against The Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton will start in Tuesday's game against the Hawks. Anfernee Simons (forearm) and Scoot Henderson (concussion) won't suit up, so Banton will roll with the first five on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old went scoreless in Sunday's loss to the Knicks. However, with Jerami Grant (knee) also ruled out, Banton is […]

Bradley Beal Out On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is not ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Initially, there was a chance Beal would return when the team listed him as questionable on the injury report, but he has now officially been ruled out. This will be Beal's eighth consecutive absence. Collin […]

Anfernee Simons Ruled Out Versus The Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (forearm) won't play on Tuesday against Atlanta. He has been dealing with a forearm injury of late, although he was able to play in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, finishing with 15 points, four assists, and two steals. However, with Simons and Scoot Henderson (concussion) ruled out, Dalano Banton […]

Trae Young Officially Available Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has upgraded Young to available after initially listing him as probable for the contest. Young ranks sixth in the league with 45 double-doubles, averaging 24.1 points and 11.5 assists for the season. He narrowly […]