Donovan Mitchell Questionable For Friday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has missed each of the last five games due to a concussion. Mitchell didn't travel with the team for Friday's contest, so the chances of him suiting up seem unlikely. Joe Ingles would shift back to the […]

Patrick Beverley Unlikely To Play Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game, according to head coach Chris Finch. Fantasy managers should expect Beverley to miss his third game in a row due to a right ankle sprain. Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell should have increased roles against the Golden State Warriors on […]

De'Aaron Fox Won't Play Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This marks the third game in a row that Fox has missed due to a left ankle issue. Tyrese Haliburton should have full control of the offense without Fox available. Davion Mitchell is expected to move into the […]

Fred Vanvleet Uncertain For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed last game, which resulted in Chris Boucher moving into the starting five. Also, Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton saw playing time during Tuesday's game. Although, Gary Trent Jr. and Boucher benefited the most from the loss […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Will Suit Up Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, ending his absence after five contests. Injuries have caused a stop and start nature to Bogdanovic's season, as he has played in just eight games since Nov. 27, struggling from the field to the tune of a 34.3% […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He played only 12 minutes on Tuesday, so possibly he suffered the right ankle sprain during that game. However, Smith normally doesn't have a huge role in the rotation anyway. Anfernee Simons and C.J. McCollum are […]

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Miss Wednesday’s Game

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) and center Rudy Gobert (calf) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest vs. the Suns. Neither player was available in Monday's loss, with Jordan Clarkson serving as the team's leading scorer and assist man, while Hassan Whiteside paced the club in boards; both figure to remain significant DFS […]

Scottie Barnes Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard/power forward Scottie Barnes (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to swelling in his right wrist. Barnes' absence comes with Fred VanVleet (knee) already sidelined, which has allowed Chris Boucher to slide into the starting five. Gary Trent Jr. will serve as the team's starting point […]

Kyle Lowry Remains Out On Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Lowry will miss his fourth game in a row due to personal reasons. It's uncertain when Lowry will get back in the lineup, but Gabe Vincent should continue to start right now. He has some low-end streaming […]

De’Aaron Fox, Chimezie Metu Ruled Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and power forward Chimezie Metu (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Fox is missing his second consecutive outing, which paves the way for Terence Davis to remain among the starting five and see sizable DFS appeal. Metu's absence should allow Marvin Bagley III to see a handful […]

Fred VanVleet Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game vs. Charlotte due to a sore right knee. VanVleet has been logging enormous minutes totals all season, as he enters play Tuesday at a league-high 38.2 minutes per outing. Over his last eight games, that number has jumped to 41.2, a […]

Jonas Valanciunas, Devonte' Graham Ruled Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (rest) and point guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Philadelphia. The Pelicans have responded to the rescheduled contest by choosing to rest their big man on the second leg of a back-to-back, paving the way for Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez to play larger frontcourt roles. […]

Cameron Payne Out At Least Two Weeks

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (wrist) won't be on the court for at least the next two weeks. He suffered a right wrist injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. In the meantime, Landry Shamet and Elfrid Payton should be asked to split up a majority of Payne's playing time. Neither of them should […]

Patrick Beverley Questionable On Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Beverley has been dealing with a nagging right ankle issue, which has forced him to miss time. That being said, it's uncertain if he'll get back to the court for this game. The fact Anthony Edwards (knee) […]

Caris LeVert Will Suit Up For Monday’s Game

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (calf) has been cleared to play in Monday's contest vs. the Pelicans, returning from a two-game absence. LeVert figures to be Indiana's primary playmaker when on the court with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) still sidelined, heavily elevating his upside, even if it comes with a slightly […]

Rajon Rondo Gets Green Light To Suit Up Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday's game vs. the Knicks, stemming his absence at six contests. Rondo gives the Cavs a clear backup for Darius Garland at the point guard position, with the veteran having appeared in just three games since the acquisition. In those appearances, Rondo […]

De'Aaron Fox Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. the Celtics due to a sore left ankle. Fox has already missed one game due to the ailment, which allowed Tyrese Haliburton to serve as the team's de facto starting point guard Sunday. After a slow start […]

Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) and point guard Mike Conley (knee, rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game vs. the Suns. Gobert has recently battled an ankle ailment but he will now be sidelined due to a strained left calf. Conley's absence comes as a form of load management after playing 29 minutes […]

Jose Alvarado: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups-Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of leagues ANALYSIS: Even after earning All-ACC (2x) and 2020-21 ACC DPOY honors for an inspired Georgia Tech squad last year, undersized PG Jose Alvarado still went undrafted in 2021. Now with the Birmingham Squadron and New Orleans Pelicans on a two-way deal, the Brooklyn […]

Killian Hayes Available Versus Nuggets

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (hip) will be available for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Dwane Casey mentioned that Hayes is available, but will have his minutes monitored. That means, Cory Joseph might not completely lose his value yet. Casey didn't give an exact number of minutes for Hayes, but Joseph should […]

Patrick Beverley Not Available Against Nets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He suffered a right ankle sprain during Wednesday's game and will sit this one out due to the same issue. This is a tough blow because Beverley is one of the Wolves best defenders. Jaylen Nowell and Malik […]

Tyler Herro Remains Out Due To COVID-19 Protocols

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro remains out on Sunday versus the Lakers as he continues to navigate his way through COVID-19 health and safety protocols. It's unknown how much more time the 22-year-old will miss, and with Kyle Lowry (personal) in line to miss his fourth consecutive outing, Gabe Vincent and Duncan Robinson should benefit. […]

Kyle Lowry Out Again On Sunday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (personal) won't play on Sunday versus the Lakers. The veteran will now miss his fourth consecutive game, opening the door for Gabe Vincent to see some extra opportunities. The 25-year-old is averaging 13.2 points and 32.9 minutes throughout 13 starts this season, and he will be matched up against a […]

Caris LeVert Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Indiana Pacers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Phoenix due to right calf soreness. LeVert's absence is his second in a row, paving the way for Chris Duarte, Justin Holiday, and Lance Stephenson to all see larger roles on the wing; with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) also down, Keifer […]

Malcolm Brogdon Will Miss At Least Six More Games

Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) has been shut down for the next 10 days in order to continue rehabbing his sore right Achilles. Indiana is set for six contests in that span, with Keifer Sykes the short-term beneficiary of Brogdon's absence. Brogdon has battled the Achilles ailment for more than a month, having […]

Rajon Rondo Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Rajon Rondo (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Oklahoma City due to a sore right hamstring. Rondo has missed each of Cleveland's past six outings, allowing Brandon Goodwin to serve as Darius Garland's primary backup. Since his acquisition, Rondo has appeared in just three games, but he has […]

Alex Caruso Sustains Fractured Wrist, Will Miss 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Bulls point/shooting guard Alex Caruso (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a fractured right wrist that he sustained Friday after a Flagrant 2 foul at the hands of Milwaukee's Grayson Allen. Caruso recently returned to action after nearly a month layoff due to the combination of a foot ailment and the league's health and […]

Marcus Smart, Aaron Nesmith Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart and small forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be unavailable to play in Friday's contest against Portland. Smart is missing his sixth consecutive outing, although head coach Ime Udoka was optimistic that the team would have him back for their next contest on Sunday in Washington. Nesmith continues to battle […]

Tyrese Haliburton Clears League’s COVID-19 Protocols

Sacramento Kings point/shooting guard Tyrese Haliburton has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, he announced Friday. Haliburton has thus far missed just two games, so he may not need additional time to ramp up ahead of Saturday's game vs. Milwaukee. After a slow start to the season in the assists column, Haliburton […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Game

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (concussion) will miss Friday's contest against Detroit as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Joe Ingles stepped into the starting five Wednesday in place of Mitchell, while Bojan Bogdanovic led the team in scoring (29 points) and Royce O'Neale snagged 15 boards to go along with five assists […]