Elfrid Payton Gets Spot Start

Charlotte Hornets guard Elfrid Payton will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Payton will get the start here with LaMelo Ball (rest) sitting out the second game of this back-to-back set. Payton posted four points, four rebounds, and seven assists across 31 minutes of action during a spot […]

Jamal Murray Available On Thursday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As expected, Murray is ready to go after being listed as probable heading into this contest. Before the break, Murray posted a 55-point outing, so hopefully he's able to keep that momentum going into the second half. […]

Trae Young Cleared To Meet Orlando

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) will play on Thursday versus the Magic. The 26-year-old has battled various ailments throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Yet, he's only missed four games. With the Hawks dealing with injuries, Young has stepped up, with the former Oklahoma Sooner averaging 30.9 points and 12.3 assists in seven appearances in February, […]

Damian Lillard Active Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restriction

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play on Thursday against the Clippers. However, he will operate under a minutes restriction. The former Trail Blazer missed the Bucks' final game heading into the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury, an ailment he's been dealing with for weeks. It's unknown how long he'll see limited […]

Marcus Smart Set To Make Debut For Washington On Friday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart will make his debut with his new club after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies. The defensive specialist could be an interesting fantasy contributor if he steps into a significant role with Washington, but the Wizards' […]

Fred VanVleet Will Be A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) missed the last seven games before the All-Star break, but coach Ime Udoka said he would be a game-time decision on Friday when the Rockets take on the Timberwolves. In his 45 games this season, FVV averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.6 steals in 35.5 minutes per […]

Luka Doncic Ruled Out Thursday

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (injury management) will not play Thursday when the team finishes their back-to-back against the Trail Blazers in Portland. Doncic had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in 33 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Hornets. It was his first game […]

LaMelo Ball Will Not Play Thursday In Denver

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right ankle injury management) will not play on the second night of a back-to-back set for the Hornets this Thursday night when the Hornets take on the Nuggets. Ball played 33 minutes on Wednesday and had 27 points, six assists, and five rebounds against the Lakers. After he sits out […]

Kyle Lowry Sidelined On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Lowry is managing a right hip injury and will miss his third straight game. Lowry has played in 33 games this season and has missed 19 games due to various injuries. This season, Lowry is averaging only […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA returned to action last night with just one game, as the Hornets upset the Lakers in a late-night contest on the West Coast. That game was just an appetizer, as we have a full nine-game slate tonight for FanDuel DFS contests. I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for […]

Scoot Henderson Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) may be out for a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Henderson has been a full participant in practice leading up to the game, suggesting that he is trending in the right […]

Vince Williams Jr. Returns To Action Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be active on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Before the All-Star break, Memphis played out a back-to-back set, and Williams Jr. did not play in the second leg. It has been a tough season for Williams Jr., who has made only six appearances due to health issues. […]

Jrue Holiday Returns To Celtics Lineup

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is no longer listed on the injury report, suggesting he will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The two-time NBA and Olympic champion has missed time due to a right shoulder impingement. As a result of Holiday's return, Al Horford will drop back to […]

Ja Morant Ready To Return Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. The Grizzlies superstar was unavailable for the previous game due to a sore knee. Luke Kennard received a start against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 12 and is poised to return to the bench […]

Tyrese Maxey Set To Return To Action Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Maxey was out on Feb. 12 against the Brooklyn Nets due to a knee contusion, but luckily for the 76ers, he is ready to jump back into action on Thursday night. Joel Embiid […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 2/20/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Whether you enjoyed the break in the NBA season or hated every minute away from the hardwood, the NBA is back in action for real this Thursday after the Lakers and Hornets played a one-game special on Wednesday. Both of those two teams are back in action on Thursday joined by 16 other teams to […]

LaMelo Ball Will Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As expected, Ball is back in action after missing the final game before the All-Star break. He's not expected to have any limitations which means Elfrid Payton is going to see a reduced role. Payton made a spot-start […]

Lonzo Ball Cleared For Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. Ball appears to be ready to return to action after missing the final four games ahead of the All-Star break. The assumption is that Ball will have his full workload ahead of this game. […]

Ty Jerome Continues To Deal With Calf Strain, Questionable For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) may have to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team lists him as questionable for the matchup. Jerome made 14 straight appearances before dropping out of the lineup due to a right calf strain. Craig Porter Jr. saw extra action with […]

Miles McBride Available Against Bulls

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (ribs) will be active on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. McBride suffered a rib contusion against the Atlanta Hawks before the All-Star break but is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's action. The 24-year-old has had a fairly quiet campaign, averaging 9.0 points and 2.6 assists […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out For 10th Straight Game

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) still isn't ready to make his return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Atlanta Hawks. On Tuesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley noted that Suggs is able to run in practice but hasn't worked on any contact drills. Suggs has missed 19 of the last 20 games due […]

Russell Westbrook Off The Injury Report

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Thursday's game versus the Hornets. Westbrook last played on January 31. Unfortunately, he's missed the last seven games because of a hamstring injury. The 36-year-old had averaged 14.6 points in 17 appearances in January, a significant bump in production since averaging […]

Trae Young Likely To Play Against Magic

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Tendinitis in his right Achilles tendon keeps Young on the injury report, but he has played through the issue the entire season. Despite dealing with the injury, Young has enjoyed a fabulous campaign, averaging 23.7 points and […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Play On Thursday Night

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against Charlotte. The veteran began the 2024-25 campaign by averaging 18.8 points in four appearances in October. However, he has improved significantly on the scoring end, amassing 25.3 points in six contests in February. Murray is listed on the injury report because of left […]

Damian Lillard Questionable To Play Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) carries a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. Milwaukee's star guard missed the team's last game before the All-Star break because of a hamstring issue. However, he participated in the All-Star festivities in San Francisco, and Lillard practiced on Wednesday, which are encouraging […]

Kyle Lowry Sits Out Practice

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) didn't practice on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain for Thursday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The veteran playmaker is managing a right hip injury and has sat out two games. Lowry's performance levels have dropped off massively in 2024-25, as he is averaging only 4.0 points and 2.8 […]

Gabe Vincent Returns To Lakers Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available for Wednesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. A sore left knee kept Vincent out of last Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. The veteran guard has had the entire All-Star break to get himself ready to play again […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/19/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our daily DFS picks! Hopefully, everyone had a good break with the All-Star weekend and the last few days off. To start the season back up again, we have a make-up game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Uh... Awkward.  The only injury news we need […]

Tyrese Maxey A Full Participant In Tuesday's Practice

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, guard Tyrese Maxey (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. The 24-year-old had five points, five boards, and four turnovers in the loss to the Raptors before the All-Star break. However, he was ruled out the following night against Brooklyn because of a knee issue. With […]

Luka Doncic On A Minutes Restriction Versus Charlotte

According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, guard Luka Doncic will remain on a minutes restriction on Wednesday against the Hornets. However, Redick added that he's "hopeful" that won't be the case moving forward. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick injured his calf during the Christmas meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves and didn't […]