D'Angelo Russell Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Russell looked fine during Sunday's game where he finished with nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists in 23 minutes of action. Possibly, Russell sits out on Tuesday for rest purposes or injury management. If he […]

Ayo Dosunmu Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Dosunmu has appeared in three consecutive contests after missing 10 games due to a calf injury. He played 32 minutes on Sunday versus Portland, the most minutes the 25-year-old has played since returning. The Bulls may want to rest his calf, […]

Lonzo Ball Questionable For Monday Versus Clippers

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Ball is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest after sitting out Sunday versus Portland. The Bulls could have a significantly depleted lineup with Coby White (ankle) sidelined, and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) listed as questionable due to injury management. Luckily, Chicago Bulls guard Zach […]

Trae Young Upgraded To Available Monday Against Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) has been upgraded from probable to available and will take the court against the New York Knicks on Monday. There isn't any other player in the league who enjoys playing against the Knicks quite like Young. In 21 career games against the Knicks, Young averages 25.4 points, 9.6 assists, […]

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 […]

Donte DiVincenzo Out Indefinitely With Toe Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) is now in a walking boot and will be sidelined indefinitely due to a left big toe injury. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the former 17th-overall pick was put in a boot on Monday and there is no timetable for his return while he seeks out an additional opinion. […]

Ja Morant Upgraded To Probable On Monday Against Minnesota

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morant has been dealing with foot soreness that forced him to miss the Grizzlies' last game against the Spurs but he'll be able to tough it out today. The 25-year-old is obviously a must start in all […]

Trae Young Probable For Matchup Against Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (heel) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. Young is dealing with Achilles soreness in his right heel but will be able to play through it. Fantasy managers should have high expectations for the 26-year-old today as he generally loves playing in Madison Square Garden. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 1/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back Rotoballers! Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We’ve got a fantastic five-game slate on FanDuel with plenty of stars, injury news, and intriguing value plays to sift through. As always, balancing your lineup with high-floor core plays and high-upside tournament picks is the key to success. Injury news will play a pivotal role […]

Ja Morant Could Miss Monday's Contest

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Morant is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a foot injury. He has reportedly been playing through the issue for some time, but possibly it's getting worse. The absence of Morant should mean […]

Stephen Curry Questionable Versus The Champs

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) is questionable heading into Monday's game against the Celtics. The 36-year-old injured his ankle late in Saturday's win over the Washington Wizards. Head coach Steve Kerr labeled him as "day-to-day." However, Curry indicated he was planning to play, so fantasy managers may not be without him on Monday […]

Anfernee Simons Ruled Out For Sunday's Game

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Simons seemed to be fine during Saturday's game, but he must've picked up an elbow injury during the contest. As a result, Simons will take a seat as the Blazers will take the cautious approach in […]

James Harden Available Versus The Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (illness) will suit up versus the Lakers. The 35-year-old was questionable because of an illness. But he'll be out there, avoiding his third absence of the 2024-25 campaign. Harden has had a productive year, averaging 21.4 points, 8.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, keeping him a starting fantasy […]

Lonzo Ball Ruled Out For Sunday

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it's not shocking to see Ball getting the night off on Sunday. This seems to be for rest purposes, but regardless fantasy managers should consider Ball […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Good To Go On Sunday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (wrist) will play on Sunday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. SGA didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks because of a sprained wrist, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. He had been questionable heading into this contest, so most had assumed he would get another […]

Stephen Curry Considered "Day-To-Day"

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (ankle) exited Saturday's victory over the Washington Wizards and didn't return. The 36-year-old played nearly the entire contest before tweaking his left ankle, ending the night with 26 points while shooting a rough 4-for-14 from behind the arc. Luckily, Curry reported after the game that he "feels great" and […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024-25): January 20 - January 26

Week 13 starts with eight games on Monday as the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the back half of the week gets a bit wonky as there are only three games on Friday night, then 14 games on Saturday, and only one game next Sunday. Most leagues have a weekly moves cap, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Questionable Against The Nets

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the visiting Nets. The 26-year-old was a late addition to the injury report heading into Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. However, he was ultimately downgraded, missing his first game of the 2024-25 campaign. Aaron Wiggins entered the starting lineup and finished […]

Caleb Martin Won't Return Against Indiana

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Caleb Martin (groin) will remain out on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Martin is still dealing with a strained right groin injury and will miss his fourth consecutive contest. It was reported yesterday that Martin was a partial participant at practice while Andre Drummond was a full participant. Martin has played in […]

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out Against Indiana

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Lowry will miss his seventh game due to a hip injury he is battling through. Alongside Lowry, the 76ers have several players sidelined, including Joel Embid (foot), Kenyon Martin Jr. (foot), and Caleb Martin (groin). The […]

Ja Morant Ruled Out Versus The Spurs

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (foot) won't suit up versus the Spurs on Friday. The 25-year-old had 21 points, 12 assists, and two steals when the Grizzlies and Spurs met on Wednesday night, the first of back-to-back contests between the clubs. However, he popped up on the injury report due to foot soreness. Without Morant […]

Trae Young Probable Against The Celtics

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (rib) is expected to play on Saturday versus the Celtics. He has been dealing with a rib contusion, keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's win over the Chicago Bulls. Keaton Wallace got the start in that one and finished with a game-high 27 points. However, with Young likely to […]

Jamal Murray Upgraded To Available On Friday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Murray was listed on the injury report with left knee inflammation, but that isn't going to stop him from playing on Friday. The 27-year-old continues playing big minutes as he's averaging 35 minutes per game coming into […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Now Uncertain For Friday Night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (wrist) is uncertain to play on Friday versus Dallas. He hasn't been listed on the league's official injury report, at least not yet. However, after dropping 40 points on the Cavs on Thursday, SGA is now dealing with a sore wrist. For now, fantasy managers should consider him a […]

Kyrie Irving Active On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (back) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving appears to be good to go after missing six of the last seven games due to a lingering back issue. There is no word on Irving being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have his […]

Josh Giddey Ready To Go On Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hip) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Giddey has been on the injury report quite a bit lately, but he has played in every game this month. He could be asked to do more on offense with Zach LaVine (illness) uncertain for Friday. Regardless, Giddey offers […]

Ayo Dosunmu Cleared For Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He made his return to the court on Wednesday after missing 10 games due to a calf injury. He finished with nine points, three rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes of action during that game. The […]

Coby White To Play On Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is officially available ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As expected, White will continue to play through his neck issue. The 24-year-old has looked fine in each of the last two games, so fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about this issue slowing him down. White could be […]

Mike Conley Moves Into Starting Five

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will move into the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Fellow guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) is out on Friday, which is why Conley is getting the starting nod. The veteran guard has been mainly playing off the bench since the beginning of January. Conley is […]

Bronny James Jr. Removed From The Injury Report Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. is no longer on the injury report heading into the Friday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. With a bit of the frontcourt ruled out due to various reasons, James may have the opportunity to get some minutes against a Nets team that failed to score 70 points […]