FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! Welcome back RotoBallers! Tonight’s NBA DFS slate on FanDuel features a mix of high-powered offenses, key injury news, and some intriguing matchups to exploit. With some big names like Joel Embiid and Rudy Gobert already ruled out, and others like Tyrese Maxey and Lauri Markkanen questionable, this slate is all about staying sharp […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 2/24/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It feels great to write about basketball this morning, as I'm 24 hours out from enjoying suite life with the oldest son at the TD Garden Center. The result was not what I wanted, but it was a fantastic bonding experience and I already have the bug to go back. With basketball on the brain, […]

Collin Sexton Continues To Sit On Monday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will miss a ninth consecutive contest on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Utah's spark plug injured his left ankle at the start of the month. On Saturday, the team announced that Sexton has resumed on-court activities and will be re-evaluated early next week. It's possible that Sexton will […]

Jordan Clarkson Sitting Out Monday's Action

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will remain absent on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Sixth Man of the Year is dealing with a foot injury and will be out for the third time in four games. Collin Sexton (ankle) is not ready to return either, meaning Isaiah Collier and Keyonte George […]

Jamal Murray Probable To Face Pacers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) is considered probable for Monday's tilt against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. He is once again on the injury report due to left knee inflammation, but the Nuggets are likely to clear Murray for action before tip-off. On Saturday, Murray was quiet against the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Coby White Listed As Probable For Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old hurt his right ankle on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns, but the probable tag suggests that White is likely to play against Philadelphia. White broke out of a slump on Saturday, posting […]

Ayo Dosunmu Without Timeline For Return

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers and currently has no timeline for his return. Dosunmu injured his left shoulder on Thursday against the New York Knicks and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Phoenix Suns. However, before tip-off, Bulls […]

Tyrese Maxey Questionable For Monday Night

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago. He has been battling a knee injury of late. However, a finger issue could keep the 24-year-old off the floor on Monday night. Joel Embiid (knee) is also in danger of missing the meeting with the Bulls. If both men are out, […]

Darius Garland Will Not Play On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies. Garland landed on the injury report with a hip contusion and initially had a questionable tag. With Garland missing, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter Jr. may feature more in the rotation. Jerome has had a nice year […]

D'Angelo Russell Remains Out On Monday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't suit up on Monday against the Wizards. The 28-year-old injured his ankle during the February 20 matchup with the Cavs and didn't get on the floor for Saturday's two-point win over the 76ers. Killian Hayes got the start at the one. However, Trendon Watford and Keon Johnson also […]

Jalen Suggs Absent Again On Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday against Washington. The 23-year-old missed 10 games because of a back injury before suiting up versus the Pistons on January 25. Yet, he sustained a quad contusion in that one and has been unavailable for Orlando's last 11 games. Suggs has averaged career-highs in points […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jamal Murray Likely To Play Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) remains on the injury report with a probable tag ahead of Saturday's big clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee and regularly appears on the injury report, but he has sat out only one game in 2025. The issue […]

Luka Doncic On Track To Return To Lakers Lineup Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's showdown against the Denver Nuggets. It looks like the Slovenian superstar is ready to rejoin the action after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Doncic has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 […]

Tyler Herro Cleared To Play Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Initially, the team listed him as probable for the game with a sore right shoulder. Before the All-Star break, Herro battled a stomach bug, but he was fantastic in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks, going off for 40 points. […]

Miles McBride Returns To Bench Role Friday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride is not in the starting lineup for Friday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Josh Hart (knee) joining OG Anunoby (foot) on the sidelines, McBride was promoted to the starting unit for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He helped the team sneak an overtime win with a season-high […]

Vince Williams Jr. Sits Out Meeting With Magic

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, having been downgraded from questionable to out. Williams Jr. lands on the shelf following a 20-minute outing on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. He is managing left knee soreness. Williams Jr.'s exit from the lineup creates additional […]

D'Angelo Russell Unavailable For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is unavailable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell sprained his right ankle on Thursday in a loss to the Cavaliers while posting just three points and five assists in 17 minutes of work. His next opportunity to play will be on Monday against the Wizards. Keon Johnson and Killian Hayes […]

Kyle Lowry To Remain Out On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran playmaker has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game. A couple of weeks ago, Lowry landed on the shelf due to an issue with his right hip. Tyrese Maxey should again eat up all […]

Collin Sexton Remains Out Of Action On Friday

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will remain sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will mark his seventh straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up comes on Saturday against Houston. With Sexton still out of action and […]

Damian Lillard Will Sit Out On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will miss Friday's game against the Washington Wizards for injury management on his hamstring. The veteran point guard played on Thursday night under a minutes restriction and posted 15 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 2-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-8 from downtown. […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out Against Grizzlies

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quad) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies, which comes as no surprise after head coach Jamahl Mosley's recent comments. While the team waits for the green light to allow Suggs to compete in contact drills in practice, Cole Anthony will remain the starter while the bench minutes […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out On Friday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) was originally considered a game-time decision, according to head coach Ime Udoka. He's since been downgraded to out on the team's official injury report due to the same ankle issue that has kept him sidelined since February 1. Outside of VanVleet, this is the healthiest the Rockets' main rotation […]