Jordan Poole Sidelined Versus Charlotte

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) won't play on Saturday against the Hornets. Two of the worst clubs in the National Basketball Association will go at it on Saturday night. However, the Wizards will need to find a way to win without Poole, who is sidelined with a hyperextended right elbow. With Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) […]

LaMelo Ball Back On The Injury Report For Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards. He has posted a career-high 26.3 points with 7.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals during the 2024-25 campaign. Unfortunately, the 23-year-old is once again battling an ankle issue, which has been a common theme for him since entering the league […]

Luka Doncic Ready To Face Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) will play in Friday's Battle of Los Angeles against the Clippers. Doncic bagged 21 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists in 36 minutes on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is good to go again on Friday night, which is great news for fantasy managers. The Lakers listed […]

Donte DiVincenzo Upgraded To Available

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (toe) will be active on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He returned from a 19-game absence on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, posting nine points, five rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 23 minutes. Minnesota initially had DiVincenzo listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. DiVincenzo took only […]

Jordan Clarkson Inactive Against Timberwolves

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will exit the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has battled left plantar fasciitis for most of the campaign and will miss the action for injury management purposes. Fortunately for the Jazz, Collin Sexton's (ankle) will return from a 10-game absence and should handle most of Clarkson's […]

Collin Sexton Returning To Action Friday, Will Have A Minutes Restriction

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (ankle) will return from a 10-game absence in Friday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has recovered from a left ankle sprain. However, Jazz head coach Will Hardy said that Sexton will have a minutes restriction on Friday. This will give Isaiah Collier a chance to still play a major […]

T.J. McConnell Ready To Return Against Heat

Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell (ankle) will return from a two-game absence in Friday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Indiana has upgraded his status from questionable to available. McConnell will continue to provide cover off the bench. The matchup against the Heat has suited well for McConnell, as he has averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 […]

Scottie Barnes Available Against Bulls

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hip) has received the all-clear to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Toronto's young star missed Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip contusion. With Barnes back, Ochai Agbaji is expected to return to the second unit. Barnes makes his return in a […]

Dennis Schroder Back In Action Friday

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. He has been cleared for action after sitting out one game due to a left ankle sprain. Schroder has not been an attractive fantasy piece since his move to Detroit. In six games with the Pistons, the […]

Jamal Murray Upgraded To Available

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He is ready to suit up for the second leg of a back-to-back, despite having logged 40 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday while managing inflammation in his left knee. Murray is listed regularly on the injury report […]

Jalen Suggs Out Indefinitely

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, after undergoing further evaluation, including an MRI, Orlando guard Jalen Suggs (knee, quadriceps) has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee and will be out indefinitely. Suggs had already been on the shelf for 14 consecutive games due to what was described as a […]

Jrue Holiday Ruled Out For Friday's Matchup With Cleveland

According to Taylor Snow from the official site of the Celtics, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) is unavailable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Holiday will be out of action due to an injured finger on his right hand. Friday's contest will be the sixth he's missed in the last nine games. With Holiday sidelined, Sam […]

Jamal Murray Probable Against Pistons

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Fantasy managers are used to seeing Murray's name on the injury report as he has been dealing with inflammation in his left knee. However, it appears the 28-year-old will likely be good to go for Friday's contest. Murray finished with 20 points, […]

Donte DiVincenzo Considered Questionable Against Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has drawn a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz due to the toe injury that kept him out for over a month. Thursday was his first game back since January 15, so it wouldn't come as a big surprise if the Timberwolves decide to ease him […]

CJ McCollum Will Rest On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for the Friday night rematch against the Phoenix Suns while he receives a rest day. This is the back half of a back-to-back, and the Pelicans are fresh off of a win over the Suns on Thursday where McCollum posted 19 points, four rebounds, […]

Bradley Beal Remains Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been ruled out for the second consecutive game with calf tightness. This is going to be his 19th absence of the season, so the Suns will likely continue to tinker with lineups. On Thursday, Nick Richards and Bol Bol started next to each other in the front court […]

Hornets Signing Malachi Flynn To 10-Day Contract

According to Ron Boone of The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Hornets are signing free-agent guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract on Friday. The 26-year-old last played for the Detroit Pistons last season after being traded several times from the Toronto Raptors, to the New York Knicks, and finally to the Pistons. In four seasons, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/28/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday nights belong to NBA hoops! We have a nice, big 10-game slate on tap for NBA DFS contests on FanDuel tonight, and I'm back again to break it down for you and help you get your daily research started! I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/28/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The final night of February features an eight-game slate on DraftKings, which tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET with a great matchup between the Pistons and Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of three teams in the 16-team player pool finishing a set of back-to-back games on Friday, joining the Pelicans and the Suns who face […]

Seth Curry Upgraded To Available On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, Curry is ready to play after being listed as probable for this game due to back tightness. He finished with 14 points during his 16 minutes of action during Tuesday's game. Fellow guard LaMelo […]

LaMelo Ball Won't Play Versus Dallas

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 23-year-old continues to battle ankle soreness, so he'll miss his second straight contest. Without him, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams should lead the way offensively. But KJ Simpson, who had 16 points, two boards, and two steals on Tuesday versus […]

Jamal Murray Cleared To Face Milwaukee

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) will suit up against Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Fantasy managers are used to seeing his name on the injury report. However, he was listed as probable, so nobody is really surprised by the latest update. The 28-year-old struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's gotten on track, averaging […]

Cole Anthony Slated To Suit Up On Thursday

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony left Tuesday's contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to a hyperextended left knee. However, he won't need to miss any further time. With Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) unavailable, Anthony has been Orlando's […]

LaMelo Ball Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's contest with the Dallas Mavericks. Ball is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness. If Ball cannot suit up, KJ Simpson might get the nod to start for the second straight game. The 22-year-old Simpson finished with 16 points, six rebounds, […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

There was a time when we got almost exclusively two or three-game slates on Thursday nights, but the league has done a much better job of balancing the schedule in recent years, so we have a very solid five-gamer tonight for NBA DFS on DraftKings. Let's dive in and find some good options to build […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, marking his 14th consecutive absence. Suggs is not participating in contact drills during practices, suggesting he is still some way from being game-ready. However, while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley stated that Suggs […]

Cole Anthony Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony left Tuesday's contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to a hyperextended left knee. However, there is a possibility that he may not need to miss any further time. With Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) unavailable, Anthony […]

Jamal Murray Probable For Thursday's Action

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been listed as probable on the injury report for Thursday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks. This has been his typical designation for some time, but Murray has skipped only one game since Christmas Day. Despite battling inflammation in his left knee, Murray has put together a strong […]

Donte DiVincenzo May Return To Timberwolves Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He seems to be nearing his return to the lineup after practicing on Wednesday. DiVincenzo has been sidelined for 19 games due to a toe sprain. Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have taken on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Wednesday night featured nine games around the National Basketball Association. The Pistons scored an impressive win over the Boston Celtics, while the Brooklyn Nets gave OKC a scare.  The league has five contests on the schedule for Thursday night. At this point in the season, every win counts. Still, things matter even more for potential […]