Tyrese Maxey Expected Back Before End Of November

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. At the time, it was considered to be minor, but the star combo guard will miss multiple weeks. According to Brett Siegel, the team is "optimistic" that Maxey will be back before the end […]

Jordan Hawkins Out For 1-2 Weeks With Back Injury

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) will miss one to two weeks with a lower-back strain, according to the team's official page on X. The 22-year-old cracked the starting rotation over the last few games while the Pelicans suffered multiple injuries to their backcourt. With another injury to a guard, they'll be very thin […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 11/8/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's another massive Friday night slate with 13 games on the docket tonight! It can feel like too much to deal with at times, which is why my goal is to help break it down for you and get you started with the absolute BEST spots to target. In today's edition, I recommend some higher-priced […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out For Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. This doesn't come as a huge surprise after Morant was forced to exit early on Wednesday due to injury. The Grizzlies haven't given a timetable for Morant, so the assumption is that it's a day-to-day issue. Scotty […]

Tyrese Maxey Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a right hamstring injury obtained in Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Maxey played through three quarters in Wednesday's game but did not come back for the fourth quarter and was ruled out with hamstring soreness. Philadelphia head […]

Tyrese Maxey Makes Precautionary Exit Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) didn't finish Wednesday's game against the Clippers. He sat out the entire fourth quarter, finishing with 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting in 32 minutes. Luckily, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse called Maxey's exit "precautionary" after the game. It was announced that Maxey is dealing with hamstring soreness, which […]

Isaiah Collier Considered Questionable Thursday

Utah Jazz point guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash with the Bucks. Due to a hamstring injury, the 20-year-old rookie has yet to play this season. However, he participated fully in Wednesday's practice, signaling that Collier might be ready for his NBA debut on Thursday. Collier was the 29th […]

Jordan Clarkson Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (heel) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee. Utah ruled Clarkson out for at least a week last Friday, but he came through a full practice session on Wednesday and appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery. The veteran scorer has missed two games with […]

Ja Morant Injures Hamstring, Leaves Game In Third Quarter

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant injured his hamstring during the third quarter in the Grizzlies' matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant went up for a lob attempt and got blocked by Lakers center Christian Koloko before tumbling to the ground. The play happened with about 3:50 left in the third quarter. Luke Kennard […]

D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves Will Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guards D'Angelo Russell (hip) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are both available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. As expected, both players will suit up for this game after being listed as probable. The Lakers are missing some key pieces on offense, so Russell and Reaves should be asked to do […]

Brandin Podziemski Won't Play Against Boston

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (illness) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Celtics. He was listed on the injury report as available on Tuesday. Yet, the illness that forced him to exit Monday's matchup with the Wizards will keep him off the floor against the defending champs. Fortunately, Stephen Curry (ankle) is back […]

LaMelo Ball Will Play Against Detroit

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Wednesday versus the Detroit Pistons. The 23-year-old is battling ankle soreness. However, after testing things during pre-game warmups, he'll suit up against a Detroit team that has won two-straight games. Ball, averaging a career-high 28.6 points with 5.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, remains a […]

Shaedon Sharpe Questionable For Thursday Night

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The 21-year-old has been sidelined with a labral tear and was expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. While it appears he could be nearing a return, there's still a chance that won't happen on Thursday night. But […]

Trae Young Cleared To Suit Up On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (rib) will play on Wednesday versus the Knicks. The 26-year-old was limited to only 23 minutes because of a rib injury in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. But he's good to go for the meeting with New York. Young has averaged 23.9 points, 11.0 assists, and 1.3 steals this […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 11/6/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

It's another whopper tonight with 12 games on FanDuel's main NBA DFS slate. Narrowing down your player pool with so many players available can be difficult, but I'm here to help you do that and get your process started. With so many other players listed as questionable, it isn't easy to know exactly what our […]

Cameron Payne Considered Questionable For Wednesday's Game

New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. Payne missed his first game of the season on Monday versus Houston due to a hamstring strain. The veteran has averaged 15.4 minutes as a backup in New York, posting 5.6 points and 3.2 assists. Tyler Kolek gets more of […]

De'Anthony Melton Remains Out On Wednesday

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will miss a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Boston. He's battling a lower back problem, leaving the Warriors without a versatile backcourt option. Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, and Brandin Podziemski (illness) are all in a position to benefit. Hield, who has scored 20-plus points in four consecutive […]

Andrew Nembhard Questionable For Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against Orlando. Nembhard missed one game last week due to a knee issue and continues to nurse soreness in his left knee. Ben Sheppard and T.J. McConnell would see more minutes if Nembhard is unavailable. The latter is […]

Bradley Beal Likely To Play On Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (elbow) will likely remain in the lineup on Wednesday versus Miami. The veteran has picked up a right elbow injury early in the season, but he's considered probable for Wednesday's game. Beal has provided solid production thus far with 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.6 steals. However, he's […]

D'Angelo Russell Likely Good To Go On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) is probable heading into Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. The veteran has appeared on the injury report of late for various reasons. However, he hasn't missed a game so far during the 2024–25 campaign. Unfortunately, Russell has struggled this season, averaging 12.0 points and 30.8% shooting from behind […]

Trae Young Expected To Play Versus The Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (rib) is expected to play on Wednesday versus the visiting Knicks. The 26-year-old logged only 23 minutes in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics, exiting the contest prematurely due to a rib injury. Fortunately, it looks like he'll be good to go. Young has averaged 23.9 points, 11.0 assists, and […]

Immanuel Quickley Unlikely To Play On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The former Knick has been sidelined since the opener because of a pelvic contusion. While there were reports he was nearing a return, that's unlikely to happen on Wednesday, barring a miracle. With that in mind, Davion Mitchell, averaging 8.9 […]

Jamal Murray Won’t Play Against OKC

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (concussion) won't play on Wednesday versus OKC. Murray suffered a concussion during a recent meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves. As a result, he's been sidelined for the Nuggets' previous two contests. It's not an ideal scenario for Denver, with the team also expected to be without Aaron Gordon (calf) for […]

Trae Young Exits Early With Rib Injury

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (rib) was limited to 23 minutes in Monday's blowout loss to Boston. He left the game in the third quarter due to a right rib sprain. It was a miserable night for Young, as he notched only two points on 1-for-10 shooting, missing all six attempts from three-point land. […]

Jordan Hawkins Out Versus The Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (back) will miss Monday's contest versus the Trail Blazers. The former Pelican had 19 points, three assists, and one block in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. But he'll miss Monday's game because of back soreness. With Zion Williamson (thigh) out again, the team will rely more on Brandon […]

Immanuel Quickley Still Out On Monday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) remains out for Monday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The former Knick hasn't played since the opener. While he's moving in the right direction, Monday's absence will mark his sixth missed game of the 2024-25 campaign. With Scottie Barnes (eye) also out, RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick are the […]

D'Angelo Russell Available Monday

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) has been cleared to play for Monday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The veteran guard was listed as probable with a right foot contusion earlier in the day, but it appears the injury won't keep him off the court for Monday's contest. He […]

Ben Simmons Out Against The Grizzlies

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons won't suit up on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons won't play in back-to-back contests for the foreseeable future, so his absence is maintenance related. But with Noah Clowney (hip) also out, Nicolas Claxton may work his way back into the starting lineup. If not, Brooklyn may go […]

Stephen Curry Back For Monday’s Game

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) will return for Monday's game against the Wizards. The sharpshooter has missed the last three games because of a sprained right ankle. But he had been progressing even more over the last few days, so fantasy managers had a feeling he was on his way back. While there […]

De'Aaron Fox Playing Through Hand Injury

Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox (hand) is dealing with a ligament issue in his left pinky on his shooting hand, but he intends to play through it. The speedy guard dislocated the finger during training camp, though X-rays were negative. The injury hasn't impacted his scoring efficiency, as he's shooting a solid 47.7 percent […]