Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 18 (2024-25): March 3- March 9

The fantasy basketball playoffs get closer by the day and may even start next week if you are in a league that has moved the start of the playoffs back as early as Week 19. It's do-or-die time, and you need to do whatever it takes to secure that playoff spot! Most leagues have a […]

Jrue Holiday Doubtful Versus Denver

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) isn't expected to face the Nuggets on Sunday afternoon. He's missed time this season because of a shoulder injury. However, the 34-year-old might miss Sunday's game because of a finger injury. Sam Hauser got the start in Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with six points and six […]

Austin Reaves Officially Doubtful For Sunday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. He played sparingly in Friday's win over the Clippers, amassing six points before exiting after nine minutes of work. As a result, Gabe Vincent (ankle) and Jordan Goodwin saw more action. With Goodwin doubtful, Vincent might find […]

Austin Reaves Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) exited Friday's win over the Clippers with a calf injury. Fortunately, an MRI "revealed no serious injury, with Reaves now considered "day-to-day." As a result, there's a chance fantasy managers could see him in the lineup for Sunday's rematch with the Clippers. Of course, the Lakers will take […]

Malcolm Brogdon Won't Play On Saturday Night

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) remains out on Saturday night versus Charlotte. The Wizards also won't have Jordan Poole (elbow), who is sidelined because of a hyperextended right elbow. As a result, Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington will likely handle things in the backcourt, with the duo combining for 24 points in Wednesday's loss […]

Jordan Poole Sidelined Versus Charlotte

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) won't play on Saturday against the Hornets. Two of the worst clubs in the National Basketball Association will go at it on Saturday night. However, the Wizards will need to find a way to win without Poole, who is sidelined with a hyperextended right elbow. With Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) […]

Norman Powell Downgraded To Out

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters ahead of Friday's game that Powell played through a knee injury prior to the All-Star break. He […]

Donte DiVincenzo Upgraded To Available

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (toe) will be active on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He returned from a 19-game absence on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, posting nine points, five rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 23 minutes. Minnesota initially had DiVincenzo listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. DiVincenzo took only […]

Grayson Allen Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (foot) will not be available for Friday's rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans. He played only 16 minutes in the same matchup on Thursday, finishing with zero points on 0-for-7 shooting, and the team has ruled Allen out for Friday's game after initially listing him as doubtful. Additionally, there will […]

Jordan Clarkson Inactive Against Timberwolves

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will exit the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has battled left plantar fasciitis for most of the campaign and will miss the action for injury management purposes. Fortunately for the Jazz, Collin Sexton's (ankle) will return from a 10-game absence and should handle most of Clarkson's […]

Collin Sexton Returning To Action Friday, Will Have A Minutes Restriction

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will return from a 10-game absence in Friday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has recovered from a left ankle sprain. However, Jazz head coach Will Hardy said that Sexton will have a minutes restriction on Friday. This will give Isaiah Collier a chance to still play a major […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Will Not Play Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) will sit out an eighth consecutive game on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. He is struggling to overcome a left ankle sprain. Boston Jr. has looked promising with the Pelicans this season, and the team appears to have big plans for him. On Wednesday, the Pelicans converted […]

Bennedict Mathurin To Miss "A Couple Of Games At Least"

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's clash against the Miami Heat and is looking at a multi-game absence. In his pre-game brief, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Mathurin will be shut down "for a couple of games at least." Indiana lists Mathurin on the injury report with a […]

Desmond Bane Available Against Knicks

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (groin) has shaken off a questionable tag and will play in Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. A sore left groin initially left Bane iffy for the game. Last time out against the Phoenix Suns, Bane bounced back from a couple of rough outings with a 25-point effort. He […]

Scottie Barnes Available Against Bulls

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hip) has received the all-clear to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Toronto's young star missed Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip contusion. With Barnes back, Ochai Agbaji is expected to return to the second unit. Barnes makes his return in a […]

Cam Thomas Returns To Nets Lineup Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be back on the court Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has removed him from the injury report ahead of the game. Thomas last saw action on Jan. 2, missing 24 games due to a hamstring injury. Before going down, Thomas enjoyed a big start to […]

Dennis Schroder Back In Action Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been cleared for action after sitting out one game due to a left ankle sprain. Schroder has not been an attractive fantasy piece since his move to Detroit. In six games with the Pistons, the […]

Jaylen Brown Returns To Action Against Cavaliers

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (thigh) has been cleared to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. On Wednesday, Brown was unavailable against the Detroit Pistons due to a left thigh contusion, and he was initially regarded as questionable for Friday's action. However, Boston has upgraded Brown's status to available. Brown has struggled this season […]

Jaylen Brown Participates In Shootaround On Friday

Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky reports that Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (thigh) was active at the team's shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brown was out of action during Wednesday's loss to the Pistons due to a thigh injury. However, participating in the shootaround is a good sign that the 28-year-old will […]

Donte DiVincenzo Considered Questionable Against Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has drawn a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz due to the toe injury that kept him out for over a month. Thursday was his first game back since January 15, so it wouldn't come as a big surprise if the Timberwolves decide to ease him […]

Anthony Edwards Suspended, Will Miss Friday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (suspension) has been suspended for receiving his 16th technical foul of the season and will miss Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. This is only a one-game suspension, so he should return on Sunday to face the Phoenix Suns. In the meantime, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Terrence Shannon Jr. should both […]

CJ McCollum Will Rest On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for the Friday night rematch against the Phoenix Suns while he receives a rest day. This is the back half of a back-to-back, and the Pelicans are fresh off of a win over the Suns on Thursday where McCollum posted 19 points, four rebounds, […]

Grayson Allen Considered Doubtful Against Pelicans

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) is dealing with foot soreness and has been listed as doubtful for Friday's rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Duke product saw the court for 16 minutes on Thursday and failed to score a single point on seven shots. Now that he's doubtful to play, and Bradley Beal […]

Bradley Beal Remains Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been ruled out for the second consecutive game with calf tightness. This is going to be his 19th absence of the season, so the Suns will likely continue to tinker with lineups. On Thursday, Nick Richards and Bol Bol started next to each other in the front court […]

Hornets Signing Malachi Flynn To 10-Day Contract

According to Ron Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Hornets are signing free-agent guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract on Friday. The 26-year-old last played for the Detroit Pistons last season after being traded several times from the Toronto Raptors, to the New York Knicks, and finally to the Pistons. In four seasons, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/28/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday nights belong to NBA hoops! We have a nice, big 10-game slate on tap for NBA DFS contests on FanDuel tonight, and I'm back again to break it down for you and help you get your daily research started! I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/28/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The final night of February features an eight-game slate on DraftKings, which tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET with a great matchup between the Pistons and Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of three teams in the 16-team player pool finishing a set of back-to-back games on Friday, joining the Pelicans and the Suns who face […]

Norman Powell Uncertain For Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Powell is in danger of missing his fifth game in a row due to a left knee issue. His absence has given Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanovic increased minutes in the rotation. When active, Powell […]

Collin Sexton Might Return On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sexton has a chance at getting back in the rotation for the first time since the beginning of February. If active, Sexton would likely be limited considering he hasn't suited up for a game in weeks. Isaiah […]

DaQuan Jeffries Returning On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (knee) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Jeffries will make his return to the court after missing each of the last four games. He was playing quality minutes before the injury and will probably pick up additional minutes on Thursday with LaMelo Ball (ankle) sidelined. Despite […]