Jalen Johnson Ruled Out Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will not be available when the Hawks host the Suns on Tuesday. The 23-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, but he has missed four of the last five games for the Hawks, including each of their last three […]

Ty Jerome Unlikely To Play Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) was listed as doubtful for Tuesday's rematch against the Pacers, who beat the Cavs on Sunday, snapping Cleveland's 12-game winning streak. Jerome missed Sunday's game as well after averaging 17.5 minutes in his previous six games. In those six contests, Jerome produced 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and […]

Tyrese Haliburton Doubtful Tuesday Against The Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) only played 19 minutes in his team's win over the Cavs on Sunday night, and it looks unlikely that he'll be available Tuesday for the rematch in Indianapolis. After he departed, Andrew Nembhard stepped up with 19 points, four assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. T.J. McConnell had […]

Gary Payton II Hopeful To Play Wednesday Against Minnesota

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (calf) has not played since Christmas Day, missing nine straight games with a left-calf strain, but he could be nearing a return. According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, Payton was able to scrimmage on Sunday and worked out again on Monday. Payton will not play Monday in Toronto, […]

Brandin Podziemski Working Towards Return

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (abdominal) does not have a clear timeline to return yet, but he's starting on his way back. According to coach Steve Kerr, Podziemski got "a run" in on Monday and felt fine. The 21-year-old has worked mostly off the bench for the Warriors this season, averaging 8.0 points, 4.5 […]

Alex Caruso Ready To Return Tuesday Against Philadelphia

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (hip) is not on the Thunder's injury report for their Tuesday matchup in Philadelphia, signaling that the 30-year-old is ready to return from a 10-game absence due to a left-hip strain. In his 20 games this year with the Thunder, Caruso has 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and […]

Mitchell Robinson Remains On Track

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) remains on track to return to practice this month after an extended recovery from surgery, according to coach Tom Thibodeau as reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Robinson has yet to begin running full speed, but the expectation is that he'll be back to full […]

Jalen Brunson Will Play Against The Pistons

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) will be able to play on Monday night despite being listed as questionable against the Pistons. Brunson went off for 44 points in just 29 minutes on Sunday against the Bucks, but he left the game early to get treatment on his shoulder. He'll be able to play […]

Torrey Craig Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (ankle) will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. The Bulls have only had the versatile veteran forward for nine games this season, and he has been sidelined since December 30 with what was originally called a lower leg contusion. The team announced on Monday that he has been […]

Malcolm Brogdon Ruled Out Against The Timberwolves

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) will miss a fifth straight game on Monday when the Wizards finish their back-to-back with a home game against the Timberwolves. Brogdon doesn't have a specific timetable to return, and while he has been absent, the Wizards have been able to give their younger options more work. Jared Butler […]

Immanuel Quickley Will Not Play Against The Warriors

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) was added to the injury report early in the day on Monday and was downgraded to out shortly before tip-off Monday night. The former Knick has been limited to just nine games this season due to multiple injuries, so any new injury is cause for concern. Without Quickley, Scottie […]

Draymond Green Ruled Out Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (back, illness) has been downgraded to out for Monday's matchup with the Raptors. Green sat out Friday's game with a back injury and was originally expected to return on Monday along with Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, who will be back. However, Green came down with an illness and […]

Joshua Karty Looks To Keep Kicking

Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty had an up-and-down rookie season, but he finished on a very nice run and will hope to carry over his momentum into the Wild Card matchup against Minnesota this Monday. Even though the game had to be moved from Los Angeles, Karty will still be indoors since the game […]

Rams D/ST Looks To Continue Late-Season Success

The Los Angeles Rams defense/special teams struggled at the start of the season, but they found a great rhythm down the stretch and carried the team into the playoffs. They'll have to contain the explosive Minnesota Vikings offense led by Sam Darnold on Monday Night Football of the Wild Card Round. Before multiple starters rested […]

Tyler Higbee Ready For Larger Role

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee sustained a catastrophic knee injury last year in the Wild Card round against the Lions, but the veteran has worked his way back and is ready to contribute to the passing game as the Rams return to the same round on Monday Night Football against the Vikings. Higbee […]

Jordan Whittington Brings Intriguing Upside

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington showcased some big-play potential last week in the regular season finale, and the Rams may need to be more aggressive in this week's matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football of the Wild Card Round. The sixth-round pick from Texas was involved early in the season when […]

Coby White Questionable Against Sacramento

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is questionable for Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Kings due to a cervical strain. White has been excellent for the Bulls in his first action of the New Year, averaging 21.4 points, 2.4 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 4.0 three-pointers in 31.6 minutes over his last five games. […]

Ayo Dosunmu Doubtful Against The Kings

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) appears to be nearing a return since he was listed as doubtful instead of out for the Bulls' Sunday matchup against the Kings. Dosunmu has been sidelined since December 23 but has been ramping up his on-court activity. He was very productive before his injury, especially when filling in […]

Torrey Craig Remains Out Sunday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will miss a sixth straight game with a right lower leg contusion that has sidelined him since December 30. Craig averaged just 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in his nine games this season and averaged 12.3 minutes per contest. The veteran did flash upside with 18 points in […]

De'Aaron Fox Could Return For The Kings On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (glute) could return on Sunday afternoon when the Kings visit the Bulls. Fox was also listed as questionable for Friday's game in Boston and even went through shootaround before being ruled out before tip-off. He has missed three straight games for Sacramento, but the Kings have kept right on winning, […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Available To Play Against Toronto

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will be able to return to the floor for the Pistons on Saturday night when they host the Raptors. Hardaway was originally listed as questionable after being a late scratch for Thursday's contest due to back tightness. He had been starting for Detroit and getting a little more […]

Cooper Kupp In Need Of Bounce-Back Performance

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a proven playoff performer, and the Rams will need him to have a vintage performance on Monday Night Football against the Vikings. Kupp struggled down the stretch for the Rams, with no catches in Week 14 and just one catch in Week 16. He hasn't found the […]

Puka Nacua Set For Primary Role In Great Matchup

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been outstanding this season and has managed to put up consistent numbers despite the offense bogging down the past few weeks. He'll likely be busy again on Monday Night Football as the Rams open their playoffs with a home game against the Vikings. The Vikings allowed the […]

Ronnie Rivers Set To Serve As Top Backup

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers will likely step in as the primary backup to Kyren Williams for the Rams' Wild Card matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football. Rookie Blake Corum (arm) suffered a season-ending forearm injury in Week 18 after playing a minimal role most of the season. Rivers had 10 […]

Kyren Williams Is Lined Up For Another Big Workload

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams was the focus of the Rams' offense over his last five games of the season, and he'll return to action on Monday against the Vikings after getting a week off in Week 18 to rest for the postseason. Williams scored six rushing touchdowns in his last six games, […]

Matthew Stafford Will Try To Get Right On Monday Night

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will look to get back on track on Monday Night Football against the Vikings in the Wild-Card matchup. Stafford's Rams went on a late-season surge to the playoffs, but the veteran signal-caller's numbers trended in the wrong direction. He only threw for more than 200 yards once in his […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's already been an awesome week of fantasy basketball, and the NBA keeps things rolling with seven games on tap for Friday night. The Warriors and Magic are the only two teams playing for the second night in a row and none of the 14 teams in action play again on Saturday. Several big names […]

Davion Mitchell Probable Against Cleveland

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell is expected to play through a left calf contusion on Thursday when the Raptors visit the Cavaliers. Mitchell played less than a minute on Wednesday against the Knicks but could get more time on Thursday since Ochai Agbaji (hip) has been ruled out. Mitchell was forced to step into a […]

Ochai Agbaji Ruled Out Thursday Against Cleveland

Toronto Raptors forward Ochai Agbaji (hip) will not play on Thursday against the Cavaliers due to a left hip pointer injury that he suffered after just eight minutes against the Knicks on Wednesday. While Agbaji doesn't usually have high usage when Toronto is at full strength, he has played 29.3 minutes per game in his […]

Sam Merrill Uncertain Against The Raptors

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (ankle) could be in line for a larger workload with Donovan Mitchell (rest) out against the Raptors on Thursday, but the 28-year-old from Utah State will have to overcome his own questionable tag. Merrill has missed the last three games for Cleveland but could be able to return for the […]