Bennedict Mathurin Questionable For Game 5

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (abdomen) is questionable for Tuesday's postseason showdown with the Bucks. The 22-year-old averaged 12 points in the first three games of the series against Milwaukee. However, he suffered an abdominal contusion and wasn't available for Game 4 on Sunday. Although Mathurin hasn't been a reliable fantasy option for DFS managers, […]

Jaden Ivey Making Progress

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (calf) is still recovering from the broken left Fibula he sustained during the January 1 win over the Orlando Magic. Fortunately, Ivey is moving in the right direction, with the team reporting that his current activities include "a progression of basketball shooting and skill work," which have been accompanied by […]

Jrue Holiday Won't Play On Sunday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring) won't play on Sunday versus Orlando. He didn't do much on the scoring end in the first two games of the series, combining for only 10 points. Still, he was certainly missed on Friday night in the loss to Orlando, especially on the defensive end. Without Holiday in the […]

Russell Westbrook Won't Suit Up For Game 4

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (foot) won't play on Saturday against the Clippers. The multi-time All-Star combined for 29 points in the first two games of this series. Unfortunately, he had only three points in Game 3 and was limited to eight minutes of action. It's unknown if Westbrook will be ready to return for […]

Jrue Holiday Classified As "Day-To-Day"

According to Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring) is considered "day-to-day." The Celtics' injury report for Sunday's meeting with the Orlando Magic hasn't been released. However, it's safe to say Holiday will be listed on it heading into that one. The 34-year-old averaged only 10 points in the first two games […]

Brandin Podziemski Not On Injury Report For Game 3

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. Ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 of the series, Podziemski was a late addition to the report due to a stomach bug. He was upgraded from questionable to available shortly before the game started, but […]

Jaylen Brown Available For Friday Night's Game 3 Against Magic

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled available for Friday night's Game 3 against the Orlando Magic. Brown hasn't missed any games this series and put up a strong performance in Game 2 with 36 points and 10 rebounds. He likely won't have that same level of production tonight given Jayson Tatum's return […]

Gary Payton II Iffy For Saturday's Action

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (shoulder) has been tagged as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. He hurt his right shoulder during Wednesday's Game 2 loss. The defensive pest has averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 14.0 minutes against the Rockets in the series. Payton II's absence […]

Luke Kennard Questionable For Game 4 On Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kennard is dealing with soreness in his right Achilles. The 28-year-old has not been very productive against the Thunder, scoring just 14 total points in 63 minutes. With Memphis fighting for their playoff lives on Saturday, […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Game 3 On Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) was a late addition to the injury report for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic, and his status was set at questionable. He's dealing with a knee issue, which could put the Celtics shorthanded. Jayson Tatum (wrist) is considered doubtful, and Jrue Holiday (hamstring) is also listed as questionable. […]

Jimmy Butler III Could Miss Game 3 On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (glute) was diagnosed with a deep glute contusion after his MRI didn't show any fractures or structural damage. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the six-time All-Star is in "serious jeopardy" of missing Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Butler was going up for a rebound and […]

Cade Cunningham Collects Double-Double In Loss

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham collected his third consecutive double-double in the 118-116 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3. In the first postseason run of his career, Cunningham has provided some big-time stats, but has shown the youth in his game with 17 total turnovers. On Thursday, he posted 24 points, 11 […]

Jalen Brunson Drops 30 Points In Game 3

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson registered another 30-point game en route to a 118-116 win in Game 3 over the Detroit Pistons. The Villanova product finished the game with 30 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, one block, and one turnover. He shot 9-for-20 from the floor, 1-for-7 from beyond the arc, and 11-for-13 from […]

Jrue Holiday Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (hamstring) has been added to the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion is dealing with a right hamstring strain. Holiday could join Jayson Tatum (wrist) on the sidelines, meaning Boston may have to play without two regular starters […]

Tyler Herro Scores Game-High 33 Points In Wednesday's Loss

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was the leading scorer in Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with 33 points on 14-for-24 shooting. Over 40 minutes of action, Herro notched six rebounds and five assists, going 4-for-11 from three-point range. Sitting in a 2-0 deficit in the series, the Heat are in trouble, but […]

Donovan Mitchell Fires In 30 Points In Game 2 Win

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell heated up in the final quarter and finished Wednesday's 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat with a team-high 30 points on 10-for-21 shooting. He tallied 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including 10 over the final four minutes when Miami cut it to a two-point game. The […]

Jaylen Brown Posts 36-Point Double-Double Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown notched a game-high 36 points on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, guiding his team to a 109-100 victory. With Jayson Tatum (wrist) sidelined for the contest, Brown needed to take on more offensive duties, and he delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career. His line included […]

Jalen Green Erupts For 38 Points In Game 2 Victory

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green led all scorers with 38 points on 13-for-25 shooting on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors, helping the team tie the series at one with a 109-94 victory. The 23-year-old had a rough seven-point outing in his postseason debut on Sunday but looked like a completely different player in Game […]

Brandin Podziemski Limited To 14 Minutes Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) played only 14 minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets. The 22-year-old battled a stomach bug, finishing scoreless with five shot attempts. Golden State added Podziemski late to the injury report with a questionable tag. He was upgraded to available before tip-off, but Podziemski clearly […]

Brandin Podziemski Upgraded To Available

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) will be available to play on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The second-year player was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Golden State has upgraded his status from questionable to available. This is great news for the Warriors, who are aiming to […]

Davion Mitchell Moves Into Starting Lineup Wednesday

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell will start Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After taking a heavy 121-100 beating in Game 1, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has decided to replace Alec Burks in the first unit with Mitchell. Mitchell's performance was one of only a few bright spots for Miami in Game 1, […]

Brandin Podziemski Picks Up Questionable Tag

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He is a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. Podziemski has played well in recent weeks and was also a major factor in Golden State's Game 1 victory, notching 14 points, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went only 10-for-29 from the field in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies but still finished as the top scorer with 27 points in a 118-99 win. The MVP candidate completed his line with eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals while going 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. […]

Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons To Victory With 33 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 33 points on 11-for-21 shooting in Monday's 100-94 Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks. Playing in just his second career postseason game, Cunningham erupted for 20 first-half points, helping the Pistons snap a historic 15-game postseason losing streak. The team had not won a playoff […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/21/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend! We’ve got a compact two-game slate tonight featuring Game 2 matchups in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks host the Detroit Pistons, looking to take a 2-0 lead after a strong Game 1 win, while the Denver Nuggets face […]

Gary Trent Jr. Available For Game 1 Against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) will be active on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He has not been listed on the injury report after a knee injury sidelined him for Milwaukee's regular-season finale. The veteran has improved his performances throughout the campaign and is averaging 12.6 points in 26.5 minutes since the All-Star […]

Austin Reaves Ready To Go For Game 1

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (ankle) will rejoin the lineup on Saturday for Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers held Reaves out of their regular-season finale due to a right ankle sprain. However, he has been removed from the injury report before the start of the playoffs. Reaves has had a fantastic […]

Ben Sheppard Probable For Saturday's Game 1

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Ben Sheppard (toe) is listed as probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Sheppard sat out Indiana's final five regular-season games with a sprained big toe, but it seems like he will be available to return on Saturday. The 23-year-old will add some depth to the Pacers' rotation, but he […]

Bennedict Mathurin Expected To Play In Game 1 Saturday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (calf) looks poised to return from a one-game absence on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team has not included him on the injury report. Mathurin was unavailable last Sunday for Indiana's regular-season finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers, sitting out the action due to a left calf injury. Indiana […]

Cade Cunningham Available For Game 1 Against Knicks

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is set to make his postseason debut in Saturday's Game 1 against the New York Knicks. Cunningham's name is not on the injury report after he missed Detroit's regular-season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks last Sunday due to a knee issue. Detroit's rising star made his penultimate regular-season appearance […]