LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick sprained his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers and wasn't available on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Hornets plan to update his condition "as appropriate." For now, Ball will miss his […]

Ja Morant Doubtful On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets due to soreness in his right shoulder. Morant has dealt with various ailments throughout the season, playing in 28 of the Grizzlies' 47 games. If the superstar guard is officially out, Scotty Pippen will likely start, while Luke Kennard coming off […]

Jamal Shead Questionable For Friday Versus Chicago

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. Shead could be out of action for the first time since December 26th. In his last outing on Wednesday versus the Wizards, he collected 10 points, two rebounds, four […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not return to the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Although there was a possibility Vincent would be ready to come back from his knee injury after being listed as questionable on the injury report, he has since been downgraded to out. Shake Milton and Bronny […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is officially available for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded him from probable. Young has produced a pair of big efforts against Cleveland this season and is expected to do much of the heavy lifting again offensively, with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic […]

Immanuel Quickley Listed As Questionable For Friday

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) is questionable for Friday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Quickley has missed eight consecutive games due to a left hip strain. The 26-year-old has not delivered consistent fantasy value, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 assists in a starting role. Davion Mitchell will continue to start if Quickley […]

Mike Conley Questionable Thursday Against The Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) may miss out on a chance to face his former team in Utah on Thursday night after being listed as questionable. It's the second night of a back-to-back for the Timberwolves, so it wouldn't be shocking if the veteran took the night off. With Donte DiVincenzo (toe) still out, […]

Darius Garland Not On The Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (rest) did not play on Wednesday, but he'll be ready to roll for the Cavs as they finish their back-to-back with a game against the Hawks. On the season, the 25-year-old guard is averaging 21.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game and played 45 of the team's first […]

Caris LeVert Remains Out On Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (wrist) will not play Thursday against the Hawks as the Cavs finish their back-to-back. This will be the team's seventh straight game without LeVert, who is dealing with a right wrist sprain. While he has been out, guards Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill have had a chance to step up, […]

Terry Rozier Part Of Federal Investigation

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has not been charged with a crime nor has he been accused of wrongdoing at this point, but federal investigators are investigating his play in a game from the 2023 season when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA confirmed on Thursday that this is part of the same […]

Gabe Vincent In Danger Of Missing Third Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. An issue with his left knee might keep Vincent on the sidelines for a third consecutive game. Shake Milton and Bronny James Jr. get more of a look in the rotation with Vincent missing, but they don't […]

Trae Young Probable For Meeting With Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is labeled as probable for Thursday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta's star guard has battled through injuries for most of the campaign and is currently experiencing tightness in his right hamstring. However, the probable tag suggests that Young will likely be good to go for Thursday's game. […]

Jalen Suggs Questionable For Thursday's Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He could be out for a second straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion. On Monday against the Miami Heat, Anthony Black filled in for Suggs in the starting lineup and played a huge role. […]

Jordan Clarkson To Play On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson missed 10 straight games before returning to the court on Monday. Unsurprisingly, Clarkson sat out on Tuesday for rest purposes, but is expected to be back in the mix on Thursday. The assumption […]

Stephen Curry Cleared To Play On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Curry will make his way back into the starting lineup after sitting out on Tuesday. His absence on Tuesday seemed more for rest purposes against a weaker opponent in the Utah Jazz. […]

Rob Dillingham Active Against Suns

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is good to go for the contest despite battling an illness. Dillingham has become a regular in the rotation since Minnesota lost Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Over the past five games, the rookie […]

Dejounte Murray Good To Go Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) will play against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Murray is currently dealing with an elbow issue and has sprained his right index finger, but the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Murray is in the midst of a strong five-game stretch, which started with a […]

Andrew Nembhard Out Against Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He is forced to come out of the lineup due to a back problem. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy have an opportunity to get more playing time in the backcourt with Nembhard out. McConnell, who averages […]

Darius Garland Resting Versus Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (rest) will not face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The team will rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ty Jerome could be elevated to the starting lineup as Garland's replacement. Jerome has finished with 20-plus points in each of his two prior starts this season. Max […]

Kris Dunn Out Again On Wednesday

According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com, Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) will be unavailable on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Dunn will miss his fifth straight game due to left knee injury management. During this year's campaign, the 30-year-old has been a key contributor in the second unit for the Clippers, averaging over 22 minutes […]

Coby White Back In Action Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. He makes a surprising return, as Bulls head coach Billy Donovan suggested on Monday that White will not be available for the game. The explosive guard has been nursing an ankle problem and has been sidelined for […]

Malcolm Brogdon Remains Out On Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) won't play on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors. Brogdon will now miss his 12th straight game because of a right-foot plantar fascia contusion. Carlton Carrington and Kyshawn George will see more work due to his ongoing absence. Washington hasn't given a clear timetable for Brogdon's return. This season, the 32-year-old has averaged […]

Immanuel Quickley Still Out Against Wizards

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will remain out on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, missing an eighth consecutive game. He continues to recover from a left hip strain. Davion Mitchell will continue to start in Quickley's place. The 26-year-old has not delivered consistent fantasy value, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 assists in a starting […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/29/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's a beautiful night for basketball and the NBA has given us a solid 9-game slate for DFS purposes. Every Wednesday I break down the slate with a focus on FanDuel pricing and format. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs while highlighting some of my […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/29/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Wednesday night, the NBA continues its busy week with a nine-game main slate on DraftKings. The 76ers are the only team on the main slate playing for a second night in a row as they host the Kings, while the Cavs and Wizards are on the front half of their back-to-back sets. The Nuggets […]

Dejounte Murray Tagged As Probable For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Murray is dealing with a couple of lingering injuries, but they aren't expected to keep him off the court. He finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists on Monday, so it doesn't appear […]

Stephen Curry Downgraded To Out

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Curry was a late addition to the injury report and now will officially sit out due to lingering knee issues. This seems like a rest type of game more than anything considering it's the front […]

Derrick White Off The Injury Report For Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (shin) is no longer listed on the injury report heading toward Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 30-year-old almost missed Saturday's win over Dallas because of an elbow issue. However, he didn't play on Monday versus Houston because of a shin contusion. With Jayson Tatum (knee), Sam Hauser (hip), and Al […]

Ben Simmons Off The Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Wednesday's matchup with the Hornets. The former 76er missed the last five games. But it's good news for Brooklyn, who will be without Noah Clowney (ankle), Cam Thomas (hamstring), and Cameron Johnson (ankle). With that in mind, Simmons, who has averaged […]

LaMelo Ball Out On Wednesday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Nets. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick logged nine minutes in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers before exiting with a left ankle sprain. Unfortunately, It's certainly seems as if he'll miss more time beyond Wednesday's contest, with the Hornets planning to […]