Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Spurs Active In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox In Potential Four-Team Deal

According to Don Harris of WOAI-NBC San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs are very active and perhaps close on a four-team deal that would bring Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The 27-year-old has played in 44 games this season, posting averages of 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals […]

Kris Dunn Ruled Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) has been ruled out on Friday for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The team is holding him out for the sixth consecutive game due to injury management on his left knee. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. will see more minutes off of the bench and can […]

Dante Exum Has A Chance To Make Season Debut On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday for their contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old had surgery on his wrist and hasn't been able to appear in a game yet this season. This is the first time he was upgraded to questionable which means if he doesn't play […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable To Face Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow/finger) is dealing with a couple of different injuries to his elbow and finger, but is still considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Pelicans continue to deal with tons of injuries, so they'll lean on Murray for a lot on both sides of the […]

Jordan Hawkins Tagged As Questionable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness on Friday and is considered questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. With yet another lengthy injury report, Hawkins could get plenty of minutes if he's able to battle through this illness. If he's unable to play, however, Dejounte Murray (probable), […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]

Jalen Suggs Won't Play On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) won't play on Thursday against Portland. He was listed as questionable heading into this one and considered a game-time call. But the 23-year-old will now miss his second-consecutive contest. With that in mind, Anthony Black, averaging 11.5 points and 1.5 points in six starts this season, will take Suggs' […]

Mike Conley Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. They've decided to take the cautious approach and hold out Conley for the first time since November. This is a significant loss considering Conley was playing 30 minutes or more in three of the last four games. […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant suffered a right shoulder injury in practice and is now dealing with the soreness. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Morant as day-to-day which makes him questionable for Sunday's game […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out Versus The Clippers

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Clippers. The 2020 No. 3 overall pick sprained his left ankle in Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers and wasn't available on Wednesday versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Hornets plan to update his condition "as appropriate." For now, Ball will miss his […]

Ja Morant Doubtful On Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets due to soreness in his right shoulder. Morant has dealt with various ailments throughout the season, playing in 28 of the Grizzlies' 47 games. If the superstar guard is officially out, Scotty Pippen will likely start, while Luke Kennard coming off […]

Jamal Shead Questionable For Friday Versus Chicago

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. Shead could be out of action for the first time since December 26th. In his last outing on Wednesday versus the Wizards, he collected 10 points, two rebounds, four […]

Gabe Vincent Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will not return to the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Although there was a possibility Vincent would be ready to come back from his knee injury after being listed as questionable on the injury report, he has since been downgraded to out. Shake Milton and Bronny […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Thursday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is officially available for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has upgraded him from probable. Young has produced a pair of big efforts against Cleveland this season and is expected to do much of the heavy lifting again offensively, with Jalen Johnson (shoulder) and Bogdan Bogdanovic […]

Immanuel Quickley Listed As Questionable For Friday

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) is questionable for Friday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Quickley has missed eight consecutive games due to a left hip strain. The 26-year-old has not delivered consistent fantasy value, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 assists in a starting role. Davion Mitchell will continue to start if Quickley […]

Mike Conley Questionable Thursday Against The Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) may miss out on a chance to face his former team in Utah on Thursday night after being listed as questionable. It's the second night of a back-to-back for the Timberwolves, so it wouldn't be shocking if the veteran took the night off. With Donte DiVincenzo (toe) still out, […]

Darius Garland Not On The Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (rest) did not play on Wednesday, but he'll be ready to roll for the Cavs as they finish their back-to-back with a game against the Hawks. On the season, the 25-year-old guard is averaging 21.7 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game and played 45 of the team's first […]

Caris LeVert Remains Out On Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (wrist) will not play Thursday against the Hawks as the Cavs finish their back-to-back. This will be the team's seventh straight game without LeVert, who is dealing with a right wrist sprain. While he has been out, guards Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill have had a chance to step up, […]

Terry Rozier Part Of Federal Investigation

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has not been charged with a crime nor has he been accused of wrongdoing at this point, but federal investigators are investigating his play in a game from the 2023 season when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA confirmed on Thursday that this is part of the same […]

Gabe Vincent In Danger Of Missing Third Consecutive Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. An issue with his left knee might keep Vincent on the sidelines for a third consecutive game. Shake Milton and Bronny James Jr. get more of a look in the rotation with Vincent missing, but they don't […]

Trae Young Probable For Meeting With Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (hamstring) is labeled as probable for Thursday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta's star guard has battled through injuries for most of the campaign and is currently experiencing tightness in his right hamstring. However, the probable tag suggests that Young will likely be good to go for Thursday's game. […]

Jalen Suggs Questionable For Thursday's Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He could be out for a second straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion. On Monday against the Miami Heat, Anthony Black filled in for Suggs in the starting lineup and played a huge role. […]

Jordan Clarkson To Play On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson missed 10 straight games before returning to the court on Monday. Unsurprisingly, Clarkson sat out on Tuesday for rest purposes, but is expected to be back in the mix on Thursday. The assumption […]

Stephen Curry Cleared To Play On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Curry will make his way back into the starting lineup after sitting out on Tuesday. His absence on Tuesday seemed more for rest purposes against a weaker opponent in the Utah Jazz. […]

Rob Dillingham Active Against Suns

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Rob Dillingham (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. He is good to go for the contest despite battling an illness. Dillingham has become a regular in the rotation since Minnesota lost Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Over the past five games, the rookie […]

Dejounte Murray Good To Go Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) will play against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Murray is currently dealing with an elbow issue and has sprained his right index finger, but the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Murray is in the midst of a strong five-game stretch, which started with a […]

Andrew Nembhard Out Against Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He is forced to come out of the lineup due to a back problem. T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard, and Johnny Furphy have an opportunity to get more playing time in the backcourt with Nembhard out. McConnell, who averages […]

Darius Garland Resting Versus Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (rest) will not face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The team will rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ty Jerome could be elevated to the starting lineup as Garland's replacement. Jerome has finished with 20-plus points in each of his two prior starts this season. Max […]