Markelle Fultz Inks Deal With Kings
Guard Markelle Fultz has signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings for the remainder of the season. The former first-overall pick will add extra playmaking to the team, which recently lost De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell in two separate trades. Fultz, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has not yet played this season. […]
Steven Adams Will Not Play On Thursday
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) will be held out of the team's second game in a back-to-back situation on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Adams has recently been in and out of the lineup due to an ankle injury. He will be rested against the Warriors after Adams registered five points and six […]
Tari Eason To Skip Thursday's Action
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Eason has managed a lower leg injury throughout the campaign, and the team will keep him out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Eason had a big night against the […]
Kris Dunn Expected To Be Available Thursday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (undisclosed) appears good to go for Thursday's action against the Utah Jazz. Dunn didn't finish Wednesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an unspecified minor injury. However, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters postgame that Dunn should be fine for Thursday night. Lue inserted Dunn back into […]
Kawhi Leonard Will Sit Out Thursday's Game
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. The team does not want to take any risks with its injury-prone star following Leonard's productive 34-minute outing in Wednesday's 128-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Leonard had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 25 points […]
Vit Krejci To Miss 3-4 Weeks
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Vit Krejci (back) has been ruled out for 3-4 weeks. The 24-year-old made an early exit against the Orlando Magic on Monday and has been diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture. Krejci has played well for the Hawks in recent months since cementing a spot in the rotation. He has averaged 9.7 […]
Larry Nance Jr. To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced. The veteran hurt his right knee against the Orlando Magic on Monday and was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle. Nance Jr. has worked as a backup big behind Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 8.3 points […]
DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/13/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
After a massive 14-game slate last night, the NBA wraps up with a five-game slate tonight and then we will have a full week off for the All-Star break. We will have to be careful again today as all the teams playing are on back-to-backs with some teams sure to give some of their players […]
Ja Morant Ruled Out Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) will miss the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. He was previously considered a game-time decision for the contest, but the team has downgraded Morant's status from questionable to out. With Morant sidelined, Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will assume additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane […]
Vince Williams Jr. Will Not Play Against Clippers
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing Williams Jr. as questionable. Williams Jr. has only recently returned from a lengthy absence, and it was unlikely that Memphis would have him play both games […]
Kris Murray Joins Starting Unit Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (quadriceps) will return to action as a starter on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed Monday's meeting with Denver due to a left quadriceps contusion, and Murray was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch. Murray will make his first start of the campaign with Jerami Grant (knee) […]
Deandre Ayton Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) has been ruled out for at least four weeks. He suffered a left calf strain in Monday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. This is a bitter blow for Ayton, who has performed well in 2025. Donovan Clingan will take over from Ayton as the starting center in Wednesday's […]
Russell Westbrook Hopeful To Return After All-Star Break
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) is expected to get back on the court after the All-Star break, according to head coach Mike Malone. Westbrook missed the final seven games before the break due to a left hamstring strain. Before going down, Westbrook was making a solid contribution with 13 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.4 […]
Aaron Gordon Downgraded To Out
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He started out as probable for this game after playing in each of the last four contests. He has now worked his way down to out ahead of the final game before the All-Star break. […]
Jamal Murray Active On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been officially cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Initially listed as probable on the injury report, it was always likely that Murray would stay in the lineup for his third consecutive appearance. This month, Murray has improved his shooting efficiency to 53.4 […]
Michael Porter Jr. Ruled Out On Wednesday
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This marks the third game in a row that Porter has missed due to a left hamstring strain. It's the final game before the All-Star break, so the Nuggets are likely just being cautious and […]
Gabe Vincent Out On Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. He will exit the lineup after making five consecutive appearances. Vincent has averaged 11.8 points and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes this month, but his role will surely change now that Luka Doncic has come to town. The […]
P.J. Washington Remains Out On Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Washington has now missed four of the last five games due to a sprained ankle. Washington will get another chance to play on Thursday, but the Mavs might hold him out of that game as well […]
Alperen Sengun Available Against Suns
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will play on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Troubled by back spasms, Sengun logged only three minutes on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, and the team initially listed him as questionable for Wednesday's matchup. On Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks, Sengun recorded his fourth 30-point game of the season, […]
Dante Exum Ruled Out For Wednesday
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Exum has been nursing an Achilles issue, so the Mavs have decided to take the cautious approach during the front end of this back-to-back set. The hope is that Exum will play on Thursday, but it wouldn't […]
Austin Reaves Cleared For Action Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He has been upgraded from probable to available, paving the way for Reaves to make his 28th consecutive appearance. The 26-year-old has had a huge month, averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in […]
Robert Williams III Unavailable On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers are going to take the cautious approach and hold out Williams for the final two games before the All-Star break. His absence is going to leave the Blazers shorthanded with Deandre Ayton (calf) […]
Luka Doncic Good To Go Wednesday Night
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (calf) will be available against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Lakers initially listed Doncic as questionable for the contest, but he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. Now, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed that the Slovenian superstar will make his second appearance as […]
Jerami Grant Won't Play On Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Grant will now miss his second game in a row due to right knee soreness. The Blazers have decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Grant until after the All-Star break. His absence should […]
LeBron James Upgraded To Available Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. He has received his traditional upgrade from probable to available. James will square off against the Jazz for the second time in three nights. In Luka Doncic's debut as a Laker on Monday, James finished with 24 […]
Vasilije Micic Set For Suns Debut Wednesday
Phoenix Suns point guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) will be active for Wednesday's clash against the Houston Rockets. The former EuroLeague star has yet to suit up for the Suns since his trade from Charlotte. However, he will likely log his first minutes with his new squad on Wednesday, as the Suns will be short-handed in […]
Pat Connaughton Available On Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (calf) has been cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Connaughton was active on Monday, but only managed to play two minutes during that contest. He'll be available once again on Wednesday and is hopeful to have a bigger role in the rotation. Most nights, Connaughton […]
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Ready For Action Wednesday
Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He missed Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics due to a stomach bug but has recovered in time for Wednesday's action. Andrew Wiggins' move to Miami has been bad news for Jaquez Jr., but he may have […]
Tyler Herro Back For Heat Wednesday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) will return after a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug seems to be circulating in the Heat locker room, and Herro was affected by it a few days ago, missing Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. With Herro back, Davion Mitchell will likely […]
Zion Williamson Upgraded To Available
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williamson was uncertain coming into this game considering it's the front end of a back-to-back set. That being said, Williamson will suit up on Wednesday, but figures to be sidelined for Thursday's rematch with the Kings. For now, […]