Payton Pritchard Out Sick Versus Philadelphia

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (illness) won't play on Sunday against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, all career-highs. But he'll miss his first game of the year because of an illness. Without him, Sam Hauser should see more opportunities from off the bench.

Eric Gordon Won't Play Against Boston

Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon (knee) won't play against the Celtics. Gordon had been getting some action as a starter of late. But the 76ers now have even more holes to fill in the lineup, with Paul George (finger), Caleb Martin (hip), Andre Drummond (toe), and Joel Embiid (knee) all on the shelf. Of course, […]

Norman Powell Ruled Out Versus Toronto

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (hip) won't play on Sunday against Toronto. Powell is having the best season of his career, averaging 24.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. But he'll sit out Sunday's contest because of hip soreness, although it's unknown if he'll remain sidelined on Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. With […]

Caris LeVert Returning Against Dallas

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (wrist) will play on Sunday against the Mavericks after missing the last seven games because of a wrist sprain. The 30-year-old veteran is averaging only 10.8 points this season, the second-lowest of his career. But LeVert continues to get minutes and remains a pivotal component of the Cavs' rotation. He […]

Caris LeVert Listed As Questionable On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (hand) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. LeVert has missed the last seven games due to a hand injury, but has a chance at getting back on the court here. The expectation is that LeVert would be under a minutes limit if he does […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Gets Downgraded To Questionable

Chicago Bulls guard Talen Horton-Tucker (leg) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Horton-Tucker suffered a lower leg injury on Wednesday and as a result he didn't play on Friday. If he sits on Sunday, Josh Giddey, Coby White, and even Dalen Terry could see additional playing time. However, […]

Zach LaVine Downgraded To Out

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. As expected, LaVine will miss his third straight game due to a lingering illness. His next chance to play will be against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The Bulls are likely going to continue using a committee […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024-25): February 3 - February 9

If you're like me, you woke up to one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history (Luka for AD) and are still trying to make sense of it. It will likely be the biggest trade of the week, but it won't be the only deal made this week as Thursday's NBA trade deadline looms. […]

Vasilije Micic Injured On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) was injured during Saturday's three-point loss to the Denver Nuggets. He did not return. The 31-year-old logged 15 minutes on Saturday before exiting with a left-ankle injury. Without question, it's not good news for Charlotte, considering Micic had been filling in for LaMelo Ball (ankle), who will be sidelined […]

Anthony Edwards Sitting Out On Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards due to an illness, marking his first missed game of the season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will stay in the starting lineup, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid will likely see more chances on offense. Hopefully for fantasy owners, Edwards will feel […]

Anthony Edwards Added To Saturday's Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Wizards. Edwards hasn't missed a game all year, so it's hard to imagine an illness will keep him off the floor on Saturday. But with Julius Randle (groin) ruled out and Mike Conley (thumb) questionable, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rudy Gobert, and Rob Dillingham […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope May Rest On Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Utah. The veteran isn't injured. But he may get the night off to rest before likely returning for Monday's game at Golden State. With Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) also uncertain to suit up against the Jazz, Anthony Black and Cole Anthony could find themselves […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Out Versus Indiana

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic won't play on Saturday versus the Indiana Pacers. The 32-year-old has missed the last three games while away from the team. With his name heavily involved in trade rumblings, fantasy managers may not see him back in uniform for the Hawks moving ahead. Bogdanovic has had a dip in production […]

Dejounte Murray Suffers Torn Achilles

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the season. The former Atlanta Hawk exited Friday's two-point loss to the Boston Celtics due to a non-contact injury, with further testing revealing a torn right Achilles. Murray has been plagued by multiple injuries, including missing a […]

AJ Green Returns To Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quadriceps) will rejoin the fun on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been cleared for action following a five-game absence due to a quadriceps strain. Green offers little from a fantasy standpoint, but his three-point shooting ability helps Milwaukee space the floor. The 25-year-old has sunk 44.2 percent […]

Josh Green Active Friday Against Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (foot) will play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Green didn't suit up for Wednesday' contest with the Brooklyn Nets because of right foot soreness, marking his third missed game of the 2024-25 campaign. But having him back is good news for Charlotte, especially with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (foot) and Cody Martin (sports hernia) […]

Jordan Hawkins Misses Second Straight Game Friday

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) will miss Friday's contest against the Boston Celtics. He is out with an illness for a second consecutive game after the team downgraded him from questionable to out. Brandon Boston Jr. saw an uptick in minutes in the last game against the Dallas Mavericks and will likely […]

Dejounte Murray Will Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) has been cleared for action ahead of Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is nursing an elbow and a finger injury but has been upgraded from probable to available. This is a significant boost for the Pelicans since Zion Williamson (illness) will not take the floor […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Available Versus Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) is available to play against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Horton-Tucker injured his lower left leg during Chicago's 122-100 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. The injury doesn't appear serious enough to keep him out of action versus the Raptors. He's averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 11.5 […]

Gradey Dick Available Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (illness) is active against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. He has been cleared to play after initially being regarded as questionable for the game. Dick is having a fine campaign, averaging 15.7 points in 29.8 minutes, and he is set up for success Friday. The Bulls have the second-worst defensive […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Kris Dunn Ruled Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) has been ruled out on Friday for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The team is holding him out for the sixth consecutive game due to injury management on his left knee. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. will see more minutes off of the bench and can […]

Dante Exum Has A Chance To Make Season Debut On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday for their contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old had surgery on his wrist and hasn't been able to appear in a game yet this season. This is the first time he was upgraded to questionable which means if he doesn't play […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable To Face Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow/finger) is dealing with a couple of different injuries to his elbow and finger, but is still considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Pelicans continue to deal with tons of injuries, so they'll lean on Murray for a lot on both sides of the […]

Jordan Hawkins Tagged As Questionable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness on Friday and is considered questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. With yet another lengthy injury report, Hawkins could get plenty of minutes if he's able to battle through this illness. If he's unable to play, however, Dejounte Murray (probable), […]

Zach LaVine Out On Friday Against Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (personal) has been ruled out against the Toronto Raptors on Friday due to personal reasons. LaVine and his wife are set to welcome their third child, so he didn't travel with the team. Ayo Dosunmu joined the starting five during their last game against the Boston Celtics and put up […]

Paul George Still Out On Friday With Pinky Injury

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) has been ruled out for the matchup with the Denver Nuggets while he nurses an extensor tendon injury in his left pinky. The veteran doesn't have a firm timetable for his return, so Kelly Oubre Jr. and Justin Edwards will continue to take over his role in the starting […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]