De'Anthony Melton Will Play Against Suns

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) will be active on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He was initially considered questionable for the game due to a sore left knee. Melton has enjoyed a productive campaign as a reserve guard in San Francisco, averaging 13.6 points, […]

Tari Eason Out Thursday

Houston Rockets guard/forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's matchup against Charlotte as the team manages him on the second night of a back-to-back. Eason's absence pushes Josh Okogie into a starting role, though his fantasy impact projects as minimal. Okogie is posting 5.4 points and 2.9 rebounds across 20.0 […]

Dylan Harper Cleared to Play Thursday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (ankle) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. He is rejoining the lineup after missing one game with a right ankle sprain. Harper was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's tilt. While Harper has had an up-and-down rookie campaign, […]

Brandon Williams Unavailable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (lower leg) won't play in Thursday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Abby Jones of DLLS Sports reports. A right lower leg contusion will keep Williams out for a second consecutive game, as the team has downgraded him from questionable to out. The rest of the Mavericks' bench will absorb […]

Kevin Huerter Ready for Pistons Debut Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter is available to make his team debut on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will start the game on the bench, but Huerter could see a decent amount of action to acclimate to his new teammates. There aren't many matchups better than this in the NBA to make a mark, […]

Collin Sexton Won't Play Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. He was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday and isn't yet ready to join the lineup. Sexton's next opportunity to make his Hornets debut will be on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Fellow new arrivals Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will […]

Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey Available for Bulls Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey are available Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. Both players are new arrivals to the team, and it was initially unclear whether the Bulls could count on them against Toronto. It's great news for the team that the duo is available, as the backcourt […]

Coby White Out Until All-Star Break

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (calf) won't make his debut for his new team for quite a while. The team plans to hold him out until after the All-Star break, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports. White has been dealing with calf issues all season, appearing in only 29 games. Charlotte will be without […]

Norman Powell Set to Suit Up Friday

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (personal) is available to suit up against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Powell missed three consecutive contests due to a personal matter. Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) will also return after sitting out Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks. Fantasy managers can expect Powell to be productive against Boston, as he posted 26 […]

Tyler Herro Not Traveling With Heat on Road Trip

According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ribs) will not travel with the team during an upcoming two-game road trip. Herro has missed 11 straight contests due to a costochondral rib injury, and there have been no encouraging updates since he exited the lineup in mid-January. Pelle […]

Cam Thomas Will Be Waived by the Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will be waived after not being traded before Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Thomas was the Nets' first-round pick in 2021 and has played five seasons in Brooklyn, but he'll now become a free agent. He's a score-first guard who has shown a high ceiling when […]

Miles McBride Will Miss Extended Time

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (abdominal) will undergo surgery on Friday on a core muscle injury, commonly referred to as a sports hernia, and he could be sidelined until the playoffs, according to reports from Fred Katz and James L. Edwards III. McBride was averaging 28 minutes per game this season for New York, […]

Bennedict Mathurin Traded to Clippers

The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Bennedict Mathurin to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that includes center Ivica Zubac, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Mathurin has spent the first four seasons of his career with the Pacers, averaging 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in just under 29 minutes per game. The […]

Luke Kennard Traded to Lakers

The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick. Kennard signed with the Hawks on a one-year deal this past offseason and has averaged 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in just over 20 minutes per game. He adds much-needed shooting […]

Buddy Hield Moves to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard/forward Buddy Hield from the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania report. He was traded alongside Jonathan Kuminga (knee) in a deal to land Kristaps Porzingis (illness). Hield moved to San Francisco in 2024 and had a solid debut campaign. However, he couldn't build on it and became […]

Dylan Harper Ruled Out Versus OKC

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against OKC. The 19-year-old has a sore right ankle, so he'll miss his first contest in over two months. With Stephon Castle (adductor) a game-time decision, Keldon Johnson may see even more work after producing a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double in Sunday's 112-103 win over […]

Jalen Green Questionable Against Golden State

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Warriors. The former Rocket has appeared in only five contests this season, so his fantasy upside will be limited even if he manages to suit up. With Devin Booker (ankle) still on the shelf, Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen, Mark Williams, and Dillon […]

Jaylen Brown is Ruled Out on Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Celtics are going to take the cautious approach here in the second game of the back-to-back set. Brown is dealing with two nagging injuries, so the Celtics will give him the night off to rest. […]

Kevin Porter Jr. is Returning on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter is back in the mix after missing six games due to a lingering oblique injury. He hasn't played since mid-January, so the expectation is that Porter will have a minutes limit during Wednesday's game. […]

Anthony Edwards is Available for Wednesday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (elbow) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Edwards was questionable coming into this game due to elbow soreness on his non-shooting elbow. It doesn't seem to be serious enough to force him to miss any game action. Edwards has been on a tear lately […]

Alex Caruso Ruled Out for Wednesday's Matchup With Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) won't suit up against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain and will have the back end off of a back-to-back for injury maintenance. His next chance to get back on the floor is Saturday against the […]

Jared McCain Moving From Philadelphia to Oklahoma City

Second-year guard Jared McCain is on the move just before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Oklahoma City Thunder used four picks (one first and three seconds) from its war chest to acquire the shooting guard. McCain's numbers have dipped compared to his 23 games in his rookie season. Shooting 37 […]

Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis Available for Cavaliers Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis will be available for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavalliers haven't included them on the injury report. The two were traded to Cleveland by the Sacramento Kings over the weekend and will make their Cavaliers debuts. Schroder and Ellis will continue as backups in […]

Josh Hart Hurt in Blowout Win

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) left Tuesday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards in the third period, Phillip Martinez of SNY reports. He exited midway through the third quarter with a left ankle sprain. Hart notched four points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 22 minutes as a starter. The Knicks also lost […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. Tagged as Doubtful for Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The second-generation NBA player has been sidelined for the entire campaign so far after undergoing toe surgery in October. Recently, Pippen Jr. had a G League stint with the Grizzlies' affiliate […]

James Harden Traded to Cavaliers

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick. His trade request came as a surprise to many on Monday night, and the connection to Cleveland started immediately. The 36-year-old will join Donovan Mitchell in the Cavaliers' backcourt. Harden is scoring […]

Alex Caruso Available Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) will return to action on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain, missing six games. Caruso has averaged 1.4 steals per game this season, while contributing 6.1 points in 18.2 minutes on the offensive end. Oklahoma City begins […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Could Return Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) could return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Eric Nehm reports. He will miss a sixth straight game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. However, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers sounded optimistic about Porter Jr.'s chances to play this week. If he […]

Austin Reaves Active Tuesday, Will Come Off the Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (calf) will make his long-awaited comeback on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. After being listed as questionable for a couple of games, Reaves is finally ready to return from a calf injury he sustained on Christmas Day. Reaves will be under a minute restriction on […]

D'Angelo Russell Won't Play Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's clash against the Boston Celtics. The veteran is dealing with an illness and has been ruled out after carrying a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Russell's absence won't affect the Mavericks, as head coach Jason Kidd has used him in only one […]