Keldon Johnson Back In Spurs Lineup On Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Keldon Johnson (illness) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's clash with the Nuggets. San Antonio's third-leading scorer will return to the court following a one-game absence -- Johnson missed Tuesday's game versus Houston with a stomach bug. Johnson is nailed to a bench role in San Antonio, but he […]

Anfernee Simons Downgraded Against Knicks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Thursday night. After missing the first quarter of the season, Simons has been consistently in the lineup since early December. He's only missed five total games since then but will miss his first due to left knee tendinitis against the […]

Quentin Grimes Unavailable On Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) won't play on Friday against the Heat. The former Knickerbocker continues to deal with right knee soreness, which has limited him to only two appearances this month. With Grimous out, extra backcourt minutes open up for rookie Marcus Sasser, and Evan Fournier could also get back to logging healthy […]

Ausar Thompson To Remain Out On Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (medical illness) will be absent for a third consecutive game on Friday against Miami. Thompson has been taken out of the lineup with a medical illness, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return. The versatile rookie had played in every game during his maiden campaign before an […]

Cade Cunningham Questionable To Play Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against Miami. He's on the injury report with left knee injury management, which puts Cunningham's run of 15 consecutive appearances under a threat. Jaden Ivey's usage should receive a boost without Cunningham, while Marcus Sasser could land in a starter's role. The […]

Anfernee Simons Questionable For Thursday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash with the Knicks. Portland's leading scorer put in a monster performance with 36 points in 43 minutes against Atlanta on Wednesday and might sit out the second leg of a back-to-back. Scoot Henderson was back on the bench Wednesday, seeing […]

Patrick Beverley Good To Go Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (hip) is available for Thursday's showdown with Philadelphia. The journeyman played 27 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Kings. However, he was added to the injury report heading into this contest because of right hip soreness. That said, Beverley's fantasy ceiling isn't high under normal circumstances. But with Khris Middleton […]

Eric Gordon Won't Play Against Boston

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Eric Gordon (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's big matchup against Boston. The team downgraded the veteran sniper from questionable to out. Gordon will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. His absence opens up extra minutes for Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. Both players can provide plenty […]

Malik Beasley Ruled Out Against Philly

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (back) won't play on Thursday against Philadelphia. He logged 25 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings and was added to the injury report heading into this one because of back spasms. With Khris Middleton (ankle) out for over a month, Beasley has been getting more work, making him […]

James Harden Ruled Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) won't play on Thursday against the Bulls. He's been dealing with a shoulder strain for the last few games but has played through it. However,  there's been talk of lightening his workload heading toward the postseason, so he'll finally get the night off. Fortunately for the Clippers, Kawhi […]

Jaylen Brown Will Play On Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hip) will suit up for Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. The 27-year-old has battled multiple issues of late, including a sacroiliac strain. But his most recent ailment, a hip contusion, jeopardized his chances of playing versus the Suns. Of course, Brown should be starting in all fantasy formats. However, his availability […]

DeMar DeRozan Racks Up 46 Points Versus Indiana

Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan had a memorable night against Indiana on Wednesday. He produced one of the highest-scoring games of his career with a 46-point effort and helped the team to a 132-129 overtime victory. DeRozan's jump shot with 0.1 seconds remaining on the clock took the game past regulation, and the veteran star […]

Jalen Williams Set To Return For Thunder On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's clash with Dallas, which signals that he's ready to return to the lineup following a one-game absence. Williams hurt his right ankle on Sunday versus Memphis and had to miss Tuesday's juicy matchup against the Pacers. Gordon Hayward […]

Landry Shamet Out For Meeting With Rockets

Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (calf) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Houston. The 27-year-old sniper suffered a left calf strain against Miami on Sunday, and it might take a while until he's healthy to play again. Shamet's absence gives the Washington bench around 16 extra minutes to share around. […]

Josh Okogie Won't Be Available Against Celtics

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Okogie (abdomen) will miss a sixth straight game on Thursday versus Boston. The versatile wingman continues to nurse a lower abdominal strain. Phoenix likely gets Nassir Little (knee) back on Thursday, but with Eric Gordon (knee) questionable for the game, the bench could still be short of quality. Boston gives up […]

Tyler Herro Remains Without Timetable For Return

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is making progress but remains without a timetable for his return, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He was unavailable for a ninth consecutive contest as the Heat had a 2023 NBA Finals rematch with Denver on Wednesday. The next game comes on Friday, when the team starts a […]

Luka Doncic Exits Thursday's Win Over Golden State

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) exited Wednesday's win over the Golden State Warriors because of hamstring soreness. He did not return. The 25-year-old scored 21 points, shooting a shoddy 7-for-18 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep, adding nine assists and three rebounds in 30 minutes. Doncic has had an MVP-caliber year despite missing […]

MarJon Beauchamp Questionable Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward MarJon Beauchamp (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. He's missed the last three contests due to lower back and foot issues. The 23-year-old has played in five of the previous 10 Bucks games, averaging just 4.2 minutes on the court while providing 1.4 points and 0.8 […]

Keon Ellis Getting The Start Again Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis is joining the starting five for the second consecutive game. This time, he'll be replacing Kevin Huerter (leg) in the starting lineup after taking Keegan Murray's spot the game before. Ellis was able to post seven points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one turnover while shooting 3-for-4 from […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Active Versus Portland

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (illness) is good to go on Wednesday night against Portland. He'd been listed as probable because of an illness, although it didn't appear severe enough to keep him off the floor. With Atlanta down Jalen Johnson (ankle), Onyeka Okongwu (toe), and Trae Young (finger), Bogdanovic has a chance to smash […]

Eric Gordon Iffy On Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon (knee) has popped up on the injury report ahead of their Thursday night game against the Boston Celtics. He's been listed as questionable, so he's in danger of missing his second consecutive game. The veteran combo guard has been a quality fantasy option whenever one of the "big three" is […]

Kevin Huerter Will Not Suit Up Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (leg) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday night and will not face the Los Angeles Lakers. The good news for the Kings is that Keegan Murray (ankle) was upgraded to active, so they won't be without all of their shooters. This will be Huerter's first missed game […]

Malik Beasley Questionable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks are likely going to wait and see how Beasley feels closer to tip-off. If Beasley is forced to sit, Pat Connaughton and Patrick Beverley would likely be asked to play bigger roles. Between the two, […]

James Harden Uncertain For Thursday Night

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (shoulder) is questionable ahead of Thursday's game in Chicago. Harden has routinely appeared on the injury report of late because of a left shoulder strain. However, it hasn't kept him off the floor. There has been chatter about lightening his workload to keep him healthy for a deep postseason […]

Vince Williams Jr. Remains Out On Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will miss a third consecutive contest on Wednesday against the Hornets. The 23-year-old hasn't been able to shake off left patellar tendon soreness. Williams Jr.'s absence should secure plenty of shots for Luke Kennard and GG Jackson II. Both players tend to be quite inconsistent with their performances, […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable Against Phoenix

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hip) is questionable for Thursday's showdown with the Suns. The 27-year-old had been battling a sacroiliac strain. However, he's now bothered by a hip contusion. Brown wasn't available on Sunday in the win over the Utah Jazz. Sam Hauser got the start, as expected, and finished with 14 points, five […]

Donovan Mitchell Upgraded To Available On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Mitchell will make his return to the court after missing each of the last seven games. His return will push Caris LeVert back to the bench where he won't have as much streaming appeal. LeVert […]

Tre Mann Will Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) is back in action ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The young guard will make his return to the court following a three-game absence due to a groin injury. Before going down, Mann was playing over 30 minutes per game on most nights. He hasn't been a […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Added To The Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (illness) is probable for Wednesday's meeting with Portland. The veteran sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report because of an illness. While he should be good to go, there's still a small chance he'll get downgraded heading into the contest. The Hawks desperately need him, considering they won't […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 20th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! We're just a month away from the 2023-24 NBA regular-season finale, and things are getting intense between contending teams. While it might be a bit too late now if things haven't gone your way yet in […]