Trae Young Questionable For Meeting With Heat

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (heel) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against Miami. He continues to carry a heel injury, although Young has played through the issue in back-to-back games. With Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) done for the season, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace will operate in the point guard position should Young be […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Out With An Illness

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) will sit out Friday's game against Golden State. He's battling an illness and has been downgraded from questionable to out. As the leader of the second unit, Porter Jr. has contributed 10.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season. Bones Hyland and Jordan Miller might […]

Jamal Murray Available Versus Cavaliers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will play in Friday's matchup against Cleveland. The Canadian star is dealing with an ankle injury but has been upgraded from probable to available. Murray saw a four-game run of 20-point performances come to an end on Christmas Day when he finished a 110-100 loss to Phoenix with […]

Ben Simmons Will Not Play Against Spurs

Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (back) will miss Friday's matchup against San Antonio. Following Thursday's clash against Milwaukee, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez suggested that Simmons might be ready to play both legs of the team's back-to-back, but unfortunately, it won't happen. It's been 23 months since the last time Simmons played on consecutive nights. […]

Gary Harris Active On Friday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will be back in the lineup on Friday versus the Knicks. He has been out for 13 games with a left hamstring strain. Harris' addition gives an injury-hit Magic squad an extra body, although it remains to be seen how big of a role the veteran will have in […]

Andrew Nembhard Out On Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Boston. He will sit out the second night of a back-to-back for left knee injury management purposes. Nembhard went off for a season-high 23 points in 29 minutes on Thursday versus Oklahoma City. Ben Sheppard might be Nembhard's replacement in the […]

Jrue Holiday Out Against The Pacers

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will remain out on Friday against the Pacers. The 34-year-old is battling right shoulder impingement, although it's unknown how severe it is. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) also sidelined versus Indiana, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White could each receive a few more scoring opportunities. Sam Hauser, averaging 16.5 […]

Jamal Murray Considered Probable Against Cavaliers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) returned from a quick sprained ankle absence to play on Christmas day and is considered probable to play again on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBA Champ was able to play 39 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday and registered 13 points, six rebounds, and six […]

Jordan Hawkins Considered Questionable Friday Versus Grizzlies

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (thumb) continues to battle injury after injury this season and is now considered questionable on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's dealing with a thumb injury this time around. He was able to play in their last four games, seeing at least 17 minutes each night. If he's unable […]

Marcus Smart Remains Out On Friday With Finger Injury

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will miss his third consecutive game with a right index finger injury. The Grizzlies are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, and Scottie Pippen Jr. looks to be the top streaming option yet again. In games that he receives 20-29 minutes, like the last […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 12/27/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Friday nights usually deliver some of the best NBA slates, and tonight's eight-gamer is no slouch by any means. We have a battle in Denver between the league's winningest team - the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Nuggets as well as a big matchup between the upstart Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Some big names are […]

Luka Doncic Out At Least One Month

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Doncic is expected to miss a significant amount of time after sustaining a calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic left American Airlines Center on crutches on Wednesday, with an MRI scan on Thursday confirming the guard […]

Stephen Curry Resting On Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) won't play against the Clippers on Friday. The veteran is coming off a stellar Christmas Day performance against LeBron James and the Lakers, finishing with a game-high 38 points while shooting 8-for-15 from behind the arc. He'll likely be back on the floor on Saturday versus the Phoenix […]

Jrue Holiday Could Miss Another Game

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. The veteran has a right shoulder injury, which kept him off the floor for the Christmas Day loss to the 76ers. Al Horford moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 17 points and shooting 5-for-10 from behind the arc. With Kristaps […]

Lonzo Ball Out Thursday Against Atlanta

According to Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network, Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) won't suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He's been under the weather the entire week and will miss a second consecutive contest. Ball has had a decent comeback season, averaging 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals […]

Ayo Dosunmu Sidelined Versus Hawks

Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports that Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) is unavailable against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Right Achilles tendinopathy will keep him off the floor for the first time this season. Dosunmu is having a solid season, posting averages of 12.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 30.8 minutes across […]

Josh Giddey Unavailable Thursday

According to Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network, Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) will not suit up against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. He carried a questionable tag earlier in the day but has since been downgraded to unavailable due to an ankle sprain. The Bulls backcourt will be missing several key contributors, such as […]

Terry Rozier Active Versus Magic

Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier (knee) will be back from a one-game absence on Thursday versus Orlando. Inflammation in his left knee kept Rozier sidelined for Monday's clash with Brooklyn, but he makes a quick return to action after being initially considered questionable for Thursday's game. Rozier's last appearance came in a matchup against […]

Bub Carrington Good To Go Thursday

Washington Wizards rookie guard Bub Carrington (hip) will suit up for Thursday's matchup against Charlotte. He's yet to miss a game during his rookie campaign, but Carrington was initially considered questionable for Thursday's contest with a right-hip contusion. The 19-year-old has been a regular starter in December, averaging 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists […]

Josh Giddey Questionable Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (ankle) has a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's trying to return from an ankle sprain, which has robbed Giddey of three games. Before getting hurt, Giddey was playing well this month, averaging 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.7 steals. There […]

Lonzo Ball Likely Out For Second Straight Game

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Atlanta. He's been feeling under the weather the entire week and appears set to miss a second straight game. Ball has had a decent comeback campaign, averaging 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals in 17.5 minutes off […]

Ayo Dosunmu Questionable To Play On Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) has landed on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's action against Atlanta. Right Achilles tendinopathy might keep him off the floor for the first time this season. It's been a good campaign for Dosunmu, who has battled out a regular starting role. He's put up […]

Keyonte George Iffy For Thursday's Game

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Portland. An ankle might keep George off the court for a third consecutive game. The injury has given Svi Mykhailiuk a chance to prove his worth. He's made back-to-back starts, averaging 14.5 points and 2.0 assists with six makes from […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 12/26/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Hopefully, everyone had a good Christmas and holiday season. After an exciting set of Christmas NBA games, we get a nine-game slate for the day after. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. We have […]

Jamal Murray Returns For Christmas Matchup

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (ankle) will play against Phoenix on Christmas Day. He's returning from a one-game absence, with the team upgrading Murray from questionable to available. Murray's return will send Russell Westbrook back to the second unit. Coming off the bench, Westbrook's contributions have been limited to 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and […]

Trae Young Listed As Questionable For Thursday's Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (heel) is questionable to face Chicago on Thursday. After sitting on the injury report for multiple weeks with an Achilles injury, Young is currently troubled by a heel contusion. He missed a game with the issue last week but was back in the lineup for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. […]

Damian Lillard Questionable For Meeting With Nets

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against Brooklyn. He's trying to overcome an illness to avoid missing a fourth consecutive game. Lillard's health issues have given Ryan Rollins a chance to experience what life as an NBA starter feels like. He's made […]

Luka Doncic To Miss An "Extended Period Of Time"

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (calf) is likely "to miss an extended period of time." The 25-year-old was listed on the injury report because of a heel injury heading into the Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves but was able to suit up. Unfortunately, he lasted only 16 minutes […]

Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will remain out on Thursday against Toronto. This will be his second consecutive absence with a right index finger injury. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Luke Kennard will likely figure more prominently in the rotation with Smart out. The former produced 13 points with 3-for-4 shooting behind the arc in […]

D'Angelo Russell Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Christmas matchup against Golden State. A left thumb injury gave Russell a questionable tag entering Wednesday, and the team has now officially ruled him out for the contest. Russell has hurt his shooting hand, so it's possible he might have to […]