Franz Wagner Will Start And Be Limited To 24 Minutes

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (oblique) is available to return on Thursday when his Magic host the Trail Blazers. He'll be limited to 24 minutes in his return, according to coach Jamahl Mosley. He will start alongside Paolo Banchero for the first time since October 30, but both will continue to play limited minutes while […]

Kris Dunn Out Thursday Against Washington

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) missed Wednesday's game along with many of his teammates, but he'll remain sidelined Thursday while James Harden (groin), Norman Powell (back), and Ivica Zubac (eye) all return to action. Dunn has been a key contributor in the second unit for the Clippers this season, averaging over 22 minutes […]

James Harden Good To Go Against Washington

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) will be able to return to the court after missing the front half of the team's back-to-back on Wednesday. Harden has averaged 21.3 points, 8.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game in 33.4 minutes per game this season while leading the team with a 30.9% usage […]

Norman Powell Ready To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (back) missed Wednesday's game against the Celtics but will be back in action on Thursday against the Wizards. Powell has been outstanding this season for the Clippers, breaking out with 23.7 points in 32.5 minutes per game in his 35 contests while also chipping in 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, […]

Nicolas Batum Cleared To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (finger) missed Wednesday's game with a finger injury, but he'll be available for the second game of his team's back-to-back on Thursday night against the Wizards. Batum has played a minimal role off the bench for the Clippers this season, averaging just 17.4 minutes in 42 games this year. […]

Ivica Zubac Will Play Thursday Against Washington

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (eye) will return on Thursday night against the Wizards after a two-game absence due to a left eye corneal abrasion. Zubac has been excellent for Los Angeles this season, averaging 15.0 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocked shots per game while playing 31.5 minutes per game. He will be […]

Brandon Miller Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (wrist) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, the team announced on Thursday. The No. 2 pick overall in the 2023 NBA Draft looked very promising in his 27 games this season, averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, […]

Al Horford Cleared To Play Thursday In Los Angeles

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) missed two of the last three games while battling a toe injury, but the veteran big man will be able to play on Thursday as the Celtics visit the Lakers to continue their classic rivalry. Horford has had a reduced role this year, especially since the return of Kristaps […]

Kristaps Porzingis Is Ready To Return Thursday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sat out Wednesday's win over the Clippers but will be back on the floor on Thursday when the Celtics face the Lakers. Porzingis has been limited to just 19 games this season but has played in eight of the last 10 for Boston, averaging 19.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 […]

Jrue Holiday Will Play Thursday Against The Lakers

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will be able to return to action for the team on the second night of their back-to-back in Los Angeles. After beating the Clippers on Wednesday without Holiday and several other key players, the team will be fully healthy for their Thursday night matchup against the Lakers. Holiday has […]

Jaden Hardy Will Not Play Thursday In Oklahoma City

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out for a third straight game on Thursday when the Mavs visit the Thunder. Hardy was injured last Friday in the Mavericks' home win against Oklahoma City, and he won't make it back for this rematch. While he has been out, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes […]

Dwight Powell Ruled Out Thursday Against The Thunder

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (hip) will miss a third straight game for the Mavs when they visit the Thunder on Thursday night. Powell's absence is poorly timed since Dereck Lively II (ankle) is out for a while leaving Daniel Gafford to play huge minutes in the middle. Gafford has averaged 20.0 points and 11.3 […]

Naji Marshall Will Not Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (illness) will not be able to return to action for Dallas in the second game of their back-to-back on Thursday night against the Thunder. Marshall had played 30+ minutes in three straight games before missing Wednesday's contest with an illness. The Mavs were short-handed on the wing since Klay Thompson […]

Klay Thompson Out Thursday Against The Thunder

Dallas Mavericks forward Klay Thompson (ankle) will miss a second straight game on Thursday as the Mavs visit the Thunder to finish their back-to-back. Since Naji Marshall (illness) is also out for a second straight game, Quentin Grimes will have to carry a hefty workload. On Wednesday, he was also questionable with a back issue […]

Jonathan Isaac Is Expected To Play Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) had to leave Tuesday's game with an illness and was slapped with a questionable tag for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. Coach Jamahl Mosley said that Isaac will be "able to go tonight" when talking to reporters after shootaround, although Isaac is still officially listed as questionable. Isaac […]

Isaiah Joe Will Be Listed As Out Thursday Against Dallas

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (illness) will miss Thursday night's game against the Mavericks as the Thunder finish their back-to-back with a home game. This will be Joe's second straight game on the sideline after scoring 24 points on Sunday in a win over the Nets. Without Joe, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso should […]

Jeremy Sochan Available To Play Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) will be able to suit up after missing five straight contests due to a lumbar spine bone bruise. He will return for the Spurs in their Thursday afternoon matchup in Paris against the Indiana Pacers, and he could jump right back into the starting five or come off […]

Trae Young On Track To Play Against Toronto

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) continues to play through his Achilles tendinitis, and it appears as if he'll be able to suit up again on Thursday when the Raptors visit Atlanta and the Hawks finish their back-to-back. Young missed one game in the Hawks' 10 contests in 2025, averaging 26.6 points, 10.0 assists, 2.7 […]

Jalen Johnson Probable Thursday Against Toronto

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is probable for Thursday night's home game against the Raptors. He missed five games earlier this month while playing through shoulder soreness but has been able to play each of the last three games for the Hawks. He has played at least 35 minutes in those games and posted […]

Clint Capela Ruled Out Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) will not play Thursday night when the Hawks finish their back-to-back at home against the Raptors. Capela has come off the bench in the last two games since Onyeka Okongwu moved into the starting lineup. Capela had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, in 21 minutes on […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/22/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

This Wednesday, the NBA has a spectacular seven-game slate set up on DraftKings featuring some fun matchups, including several superstars squaring off. It should be a great night to soak in all the action, and there are plenty of top plays and values to consider as you assemble your fantasy team. Of the 14 teams […]

PGA DFS DraftKings Value Plays - 2025 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 edition of The Farmers Insurance Open! In this article, you will find our top-rated DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value" and that task […]

Caris LeVert Ruled Out Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (wrist) was a late addition to the Cavs' injury report for their Monday matchup with the Suns, and he was downgraded to out an hour before tip-off. LeVert started on Saturday with Evan Mobley (calf) out, but now he'll join Mobley and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) on the sidelines. In his […]

Josh Hart Will Play Monday Afternoon

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (neck) will be able to play through a questionable tag on Monday afternoon when the Knicks host the Hawks. Hart has played all 42 of the Knicks' games this season, averaging 14.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 37.8 minutes per game. Hart had six straight double-doubles, […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Play Monday Against The Hawks

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) will be able to play on Monday after missing two games. He scored over 25 points in seven of his last nine games and averaged 28.9 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 37.2 minutes per game over that span. In his 38 games, he produced 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, and […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Miss At Least Two More Games

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (reconditioning) will not join the Suns on their current road trip, according to coach Mike Budenholzer, meaning he will miss at least the next two games. The Suns play in Cleveland on Monday and Brooklyn on Wednesday, and Nurkic will miss those games with his next chance to possibly return […]

Bradley Beal Expected To Play Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) is expected to play on Monday despite being listed as questionable for the Suns' road matchup with the Cavaliers, according to Suns' coach Mike Budenholzer. Beal missed the last two games with his ankle injury but was fairly effective off the bench before the injury. He scored double-digit points […]

Ja Morant Will Play Monday Against The Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (foot) was originally listed as questionable but was upgraded to probable and will be available to play in Monday afternoon's matchup against Minnesota. Morant missed Friday's game against the Spurs, but he was productive in his four previous matchups, averaging 22.25 points, 5.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per […]

Rams D/ST Racks Up Seven Sacks In Loss

The Los Angeles Rams DST finished the year on an impressive run after struggling early in the year. Against the Eagles, they totaled seven sacks led by two from Jared Verse, who became quite a lightning rod as the week went on after making comments about the Eagles and their fans. Despite all their pressure […]

Demarcus Robinson Totals 74 Yards In Rams Loss

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson had three catches for 74 yards in a snowy game against the Eagles in the Divisional Round. He was targeted seven times, which was tied for third on the team and second among wide receivers. Robinson had a 48-yard catch at the end of the first quarter that […]