Doug McDermott Will Not Play Against Kings

San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (back) will sit Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. McDermott was questionable with a back injury, but was downgraded to out before tip-off. Malaki Branham, Josh Richardson and Stanley Johnson should all see increased minutes off the bench. Starters Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan should also see a small […]

Khris Middleton Goes Through "Significant Work" In Practice

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) was reported to have gone through "significant 5-on-5 work" in practice on Tuesday. Middleton has been out with a knee injury after missing most of the start of the season with a wrist injury. Given these reports, there is optimism Middleton will be nearing a return to the court. […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out For Injury Management Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee injury management) will not play Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Celtics heading into a back-to-back set, Boston will choose to sit Williams on Wednesday while he continues to work his way back to game shape. With Williams out, Al Horford should see most of the […]

Corey Kispert Will Be Available And Start Against Bulls

Washington Wizards guard Corey Kispert (back) is available and starting against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Kispert was questionable with lower back soreness, but will play through it and should be in line for a higher usage rate. The Wizards are very shorthanded with Bradley Beal (hamstring), Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) all […]

Daniel Gafford And Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out

The Washington Wizards will be very thin in the frontcourt on Wednesday with Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (ribs) both ruled out. Gafford and Porzingis were both questionable with their respective ailments but neither could play through the injuries. Deni Avdija will get the spot start and would be a great streaming option. On […]

Kyle Anderson Ruled Out With Illness

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Anderson is feeling under the weather and will not take the court against Detroit. Taurean Prince, Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers are all candidates to see higher minutes on Wednesday. Given how the Pistons played on Tuesday, they may see […]

Anthony Edwards Will Play Against Detroit

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is good to go Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Edwards was questionable with hip soreness that has been bothering him over the past few days. Despite the injury, Edwards will continue to play through it and has yet to miss a game this season. Edwards will face a Pistons […]

T.J. McConnell Available Against New York

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (shoulder) is available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. McConnell picked up a shoulder injury over the weekend, but will not miss any games due to the ailment. McConnell should settle in to his normal bench role but may seen some extra run with Aaron Nesmith (illness) […]

Aaron Nesmith Downgraded To Out Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (illness) will sit Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nesmith popped up on the injury report with a non-COVID illness before being ruled out Wednesday. T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard should see an immediate boost in playing time. Benedict Mathurin should also see a slight increase to his usage […]

RJ Barrett Will Make His Return Against Pacers

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (finger) will play and start Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Barrett is reportedly available with no minutes limit after injuring his finger on December 27th. With his return, either Quentin Grimes or Immanuel Quickley will return to the bench and see a hit in fantasy value. Given the nature […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Good To Go Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bogdanovic sat out the first leg of a the back-to-back set on Tuesday with calf soreness, but it appears it was nothing more than a rest day for the veteran forward. Saddiq Bey and Alec Burks will likely take a hit with […]

DeMar DeRozan Officially Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (quad) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. DeRozan left last game with a quad strain and he noted he's been playing through the injury for awhile. With DeRozan out, Alex Caruso, Coby White and Derrick Jones Jr. should all see increased minutes. White has the highest upside […]

RJ Barrett Listed As Questionable Wednesday

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (finger) is questionable to play against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Barrett is still looking to get back on the court after dealing with his finger injury and may make his return Wednesday at home. Immanuel Quickley has been great filling in for Barrett but will likely be the […]

Jarrett Allen Questionable To Return With Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) is questionable to return Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Allen lasted just under seven minutes before leaving the game as he is reportedly feeling under the weather. If Allen is unable to go, he will finish with one assist and nothing else on the box score. Kevin Love should […]

Luka Doncic Available To Play Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will make his return from a one-game absence to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Doncic missed last game due to ankle soreness but was in no danger of missing another given his probable tag. Doncic should not have any limitations but may see some maintenance days moving […]

Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Against Warriors

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton will sit Tuesday with an ankle sprain as he continues to have ankle issues throughout the season. Jock Landale will get the spot start over Bismack Biyombo. Landale should be a decent streaming and DFS option while Ayton is […]

DeMar DeRozan Listed As Questionable Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (quad) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. DeRozan left Monday's game with a strain in his quadriceps and after the game, he noted he's been playing through the injury for awhile. Given this news, it's possible Chicago rests DeRozan on Wednesday which would result in extra minutes […]

Isaiah Stewart A Late Scratch Tuesday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Stewart was not listed on the injury report, but was ruled out before tip-off with shoulder soreness. With Jalen Duren (back) and Marvin Bagley III (hand) also out, Nerlens Noel will get the spot start and most likely see hefty […]

Joel Embiid Starting Tuesday Against Detroit

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) will play and start against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Embiid was questionable to play with foot soreness but will play through the discomfort, ending a three-game absence. If Embiid is limited in any way, Montrezl Harrell and P.J. Tucker would likely pick up the slack.

Gordon Hayward Officially Out Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) is officially ruled out Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Hayward was doubtful to play so this comes at no surprise. Jalen McDaniels has been stellar in Hayward's absence and should continue to see a sizable role. Hayward's next chance to return will be Thursday's game in Toronto.

Khris Middleton Will Remain Out Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Middleton will miss his 13th straight game as he continues his injury-riddled season. Pat Connaughton should continue to start in Middleton's absence. Connaughton has scored in double digits in four of his last five games and is coming off a double-double […]

Paul George Remains Out Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (hamstring) will miss his third straight contest with a hamstring injury on Tuesday. George is listed as out against the Dallas Mavericks with soreness in his hamstring and there has not been much of an update on his recovery. Terance Mann and Nicolas Batum should continue to see extra […]

Deandre Ayton Questionable With Ankle Sprain Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton's had his fair share of ankle problems throughout his career, including a couple instances already this year. If Ayton is unable to go, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale would likely split the […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Will Sit Tuesday

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bogdanovic is listed with calf soreness and with the Pistons entering a back-to-back set, it remains to be seen if this is just a day off. With Bogdanovic out Tuesday, Hamidou Diallo, Alec Burks and Kevin Knox should all see […]

Jalen Duren Will Sit On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) will not play Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Duren will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury and will have a quick turnaround as the Pistons play a back-to-back starting Tuesday. With Duren out, Saddiq Bey should continue to start while Isaiah Stewart should see the […]

Darius Garland Good To Go Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) will play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Garland was a true game-time decision has he continues to play through pain in his thumb. Garland went through pregame warmups and was able to be cleared to play. Garland will continue to play through the injury while having his thumb […]

Anthony Edwards Available Against Rockets

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) will play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Initial reports had Edwards unlikely to play Sunday, but he will play through some hip soreness he's been dealing with. Edwards has yet to miss a game this season and should be in his normal role on Sunday. If Edwards were to […]

Naz Reid Will Play Sunday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) is available to play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Reid missed two games due to a back injury before returning Friday, but only logged nine minutes as his back flared up. Reid was questionable for Sunday but got the go ahead from the training staff to play. There is […]

Ja Morant Out With Thigh Soreness Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Utah Jazz. Morant was questionable with soreness in his thigh before being ruled out. The injury is not considered to be serious and is likely more of a night off for the young star. Tyus Jones will pick up a spot start […]

Santi Aldama And Ziaire Williams Good To Go Wednesday

Memphis Grizzlies forwards Santi Aldama (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (knee) will play Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. Aldama missed two games with an ankle injury but should go back to his normal reserve role. Aldama should see extra minute with Brandon Clarke (hip) ruled out. Williams has also missed the last two games and will […]