Bogdan Bogdanovic Upgraded to Available Friday Against The Lakers

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (lower leg) was originally listed as questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Lakers, but he was upgraded to available and is ready to return after a five-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. Bogdanovic has been limited to just 14 games this year due to injury, but when […]

Trae Young Is Available Against Los Angeles On Friday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will be able to play on Friday night against the Lakers despite a questionable tag coming into the night. Throughout the season, the All-Star point guard has been a regular on the injury report but he has only missed two games all year. On Wednesday in Denver, he had […]

Miles McBride Out Again Versus OKC

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) won't play on Friday against OKC. Deuce has been battling hamstring tightness, so he'll miss his second consecutive game on Friday night. Had Jalen Brunson (calf) remained out, McBride could have benefited if he were active. However, with Brunson available on Friday, McBride's upside would have been limited. […]

AJ Green On Track To Return Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (back) appears to be on track to return to the lineup on Saturday against Portland, with the team listing him as probable for the contest. A back problem took Green out of the lineup for the second time this season when Milwaukee played Brooklyn on Thursday. Green has averaged 7.7 […]

Jalen Brunson Cleared For Friday Night

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) will play on Friday versus OKC. Brunson hasn't been as productive on the scoring end this season compared to the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's still a potent fantasy provider, averaging 25.2 points, 7.7 assists, and 40.3% shooting from behind the arc. Brunson has mostly been playing through calf […]

LaMelo Ball Remains Out On Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) remains out on Friday versus Detroit. Melo has been sidelined the last two games, most recently missing Monday's overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls. There was hope that extra time in between contests would allow Ball to get right. Unfortunately, that's not the case, so his next chance […]

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Friday Versus Cavs

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (illness) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving didn't appear on the Mavs initial injury report but has since been downgraded to out due to an illness. The 32-year-olds next chance to suit up comes on Monday versus the Grizzlies. With Luka Doncic (calf) also out, veteran Klay […]

Jose Alvarado Available Against Wizards

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) is officially available against the Washington Wizards on Friday. The 26-year-old hasn't played since November 11 as he dealt with a hamstring strain while the rest of the team fell apart at the same time. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) remain sidelined, so Alvarado will likely […]

Devin Carter Will Make Debut On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (shoulder) will make his NBA debut on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Shams Charania, the 13th-overall pick from this year's NBA draft has passed the health checks needed to play and his first game will be against his father Anthony Carter, who is the assistant coach of the […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 1/3/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Tonight's NBA slate is packed with nine games, and there's plenty to dissect for NBA DFS on FanDuel. With key injuries to star players like Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and Ja Morant, opportunities are opening up across the board. Whether you're grinding cash games or shooting for GPP glory, understanding the dynamics of pace, offensive […]

Trae Young Questionable Friday With A Hand Contusion

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hand) is listed as questionable for the Hawks as they continue their road trip with a stop in Los Angeles on Friday night. Young has been regularly listed on the injury report with a variety of issues but has played 32 of 34 games for Atlanta and hasn't missed a […]

LaMelo Ball Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Ball has missed each of the last two games due to left ankle and right wrist injuries. It sounds like Ball has a decent chance of getting back on the court on Friday. Otherwise, his […]

Stephen Curry Probable Thursday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (thumb) is probable for Thursday night's game against the 76ers, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Coach Steve Kerr said that Curry is dealing with a right thumb sprain but it's taped up and he was able to go through warmups. Curry had just 11 points in his […]

Gabe Vincent Ruled Out Thursday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, according to CBSLA's Mark Medina. Vincent has averaged 18.5 minutes per game in his 31 games for the Lakers this season, producing 4.3 points, 0.9 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per contest. Vincent's absence will open […]

Miles McBride Questionable For Friday's Matchup In Oklahoma City

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) was expected to get a spot start on Wednesday in place of Jalen Brunson (calf), but a the last minute McBride was replaced in the lineup by Cameron Payne. McBride was initially questionable and then ruled out due to a hamstring issue, which also has him questionable for […]

Jalen Brunson Questionable For Friday Against The Thunder

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City after missing his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Jazz. The Knicks still managed to win their ninth straight with Cameron Payne stepping in for Brunson and Miles McBride (hamstring), who was expected to start in Brunson's […]

Gabe Vincent Downgraded To Doubtful Against Portland

Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vincent is in danger of missing his second consecutive game after sitting out against the Cavs on Tuesday. He's only missed one game this season, but […]

Josh Richardson Listed As Out For Thursday's Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was listed as out for the Heat's Thursday night home matchup against the Pacers. Richardson has been limited to just eight games this year, and this will be his 19th straight game on the sideline. He hasn't played since November 18, and while he has been out, Alec Burks […]

Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (injury management) will not play on Thursday in the second game of the team's back-to-back. He played 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and produced two points, two rebounds, and six assists while shooting just one-for-six from the field. Simmons has been getting more work at point guard since […]

James Harden Added To Injury Report As Questionable Against Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) was added to the Clippers' injury report on Thursday afternoon ahead of their showdown in Oklahoma City with the Thunder. Harden has been carrying the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard (knee) still sidelined and is averaging 21.9 points, 7.8 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 33.9 minutes per […]

The Fastest Path to the Top 50: Fantasy Basketball Statistical Analysis

The NBA season is not even halfway over, but the lull in the schedule created by the NBA Cup gave me time to start thinking about what types of data I could research in this coming offseason to become a more informed analyst and a better overall fantasy basketball manager. And then I started thinking, […]

Gabe Vincent Iffy To Face Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against Portland. He might be out for a second straight contest due to a left oblique strain. Vincent has logged a few starts lately but typically doesn't play a big role in the rotation. Throughout the season, Vincent has averaged 18.9 […]

Dalano Banton Considered Questionable Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (hip) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Lakers. He missed almost the entire second half of December, playing in only one of the last six games. Now, Banton might also have to sit out the first game in January. With […]

Kyle Lowry Starting On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard is returning after missing their last contest due to hip soreness. The expectation is that Lowry is going to see a bigger role with Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) unavailable. That also means, Eric […]

Dyson Daniels Returning To Action On Wednesday Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (illness) has been listed as active for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Daniels had missed the last two games with an illness but is able to suit up in Denver on Wednesday. Daniels has been a rewarding fantasy option from a defensive perspective, averaging 3.1 steals per game […]

Immanuel Quickley Back On Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will play on Wednesday versus Brooklyn. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season due to various ailments, most recently missing the Raptors' previous 22 contests because of an elbow injury. It's unknown if he'll have a cap on his minutes. However, Quickley is too talented […]

Jalen Suggs Good To Go Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) will be active against Detroit on Wednesday. Orlando has upgraded him from probable to available. A wrist injury limited Suggs to just 13 minutes in the previous game against Brooklyn. Suggs is having a career year in 2024-25 and should continue leading the Magic in Wednesday's favorable matchup against […]

Stephen Curry Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right thumb strain. Curry's strained thumb is a new issue after knee injury, management kept him out of a game recently. The 36-year-old veteran struggled in December, shooting 36.2 percent from three-point range during 11 contests. Fantasy managers, […]

Bub Carrington Active On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (head) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against Chicago. Carrington's participation in the contest was initially under doubt after he took a knee to the head on Monday versus the Knicks. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Carrington has battled out a regular starting role for […]

Immanuel Quickley Questionable For Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the visiting Nets. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season, missing time at the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a pelvic contusion. Unfortunately, he's missed the last 22 games because of an elbow injury. It's logical to […]