Fred VanVleet Won't Play Against The Knicks

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play on Monday against the Knicks. He sprained his ankle in Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets and didn't return, so most assumed he wouldn't be on the floor versus New York. But fantasy managers are left wondering how long he'll be sidelined. Until VanVleet is back on […]

Trae Young Probable Against Detroit

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Monday's meeting with the Pistons. The former Oklahoma Sooner recently missed a game because of hamstring tightness. But it appears that injury is behind him, although the Achilles tendinitis has been a constant issue all year. Young is coming off a stellar showing in Saturday's loss […]

Payton Pritchard Out Sick Versus Philadelphia

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (illness) won't play on Sunday against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, all career-highs. But he'll miss his first game of the year because of an illness. Without him, Sam Hauser should see more opportunities from off the bench.

Kyrie Irving Ruled Out On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) won't play on Sunday against the Cavaliers. The 32-year-old is dealing with a shoulder injury, so he'll miss his first game after appearing in the Mavericks' previous eight contests. With Daniel Gafford (ankle), P.J. Washington (knee), and Anthony Davis (abdomen, trade pending) also out, Dallas will look for increased […]

Kyrie Irving Tagged As Questionable For Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears that Irving has suffered a shoulder injury during Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. It doesn't sound like a major issue, but the Mavs may elect to rest Irving on Sunday with their next game […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024-25): February 3 - February 9

If you're like me, you woke up to one of the biggest trades in recent NBA history (Luka for AD) and are still trying to make sense of it. It will likely be the biggest trade of the week, but it won't be the only deal made this week as Thursday's NBA trade deadline looms. […]

Luka Doncic Traded To The Lakers

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Mavericks are trading guard Luka Doncic (calf), forward Maxi Kleber, and forward Markieff Morris to the Lakers. In exchange, Dallas will receive forward/center Anthony Davis (abdomen), guard Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick. Utah was also involved, with the Jazz receiving guard Jalen Hood-Schifino and picks. In […]

Ja Morant Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as doubtful heading toward Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He didn't suit up when the Grizzlies met the Rockets on Thursday night, so it appears the right shoulder soreness will keep him off the floor for at least another game. Luke Kennard, who got the start […]

Fred VanVleet Injures Ankle In Loss To Brooklyn

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) didn't return to Saturday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old didn't contribute much in this one, scoring only three points before exiting with an ankle injury after 17 minutes of work. Head coach Ime Udoka didn't know the severity of the injury. But fantasy managers should anticipate VanVleet […]

Vasilije Micic Injured On Saturday

Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (ankle) was injured during Saturday's three-point loss to the Denver Nuggets. He did not return. The 31-year-old logged 15 minutes on Saturday before exiting with a left-ankle injury. Without question, it's not good news for Charlotte, considering Micic had been filling in for LaMelo Ball (ankle), who will be sidelined […]

Gabe Vincent Is Available For Saturday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) will be available for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks after missing the previous three games due to a left knee contusion. Before his injury, Vincent played six straight games with at least 23 minutes on the court, showing he could contribute in a key role for […]

Mike Conley Will Suit Up Saturday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing Thursday's contest. With Anthony Edwards (illness) out, Conley is likely to take on a bigger offensive role, making him a potential sneaky daily fantasy play. Although the veteran point guard has only scored in double digits once […]

Jalen Suggs Questionable Versus Utah

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Utah. Suggs missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for the January 25 meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, he sustained a quad contusion in that one and hasn't been on the floor since. If Suggs remains on the shelf, […]

Trae Young Probable To Face Indiana

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (hamstring) is expected to play on Saturday against Indiana. The veteran has been routinely listed on the Hawks' injury report all season, mostly for a foot issue. But hamstring tightness kept him off the floor for a recent meeting with the Timberwolves, although he's been active for Atlanta's previous two […]

Patty Mills Traded To The Clippers

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Clippers acquired guard Patty Mills and center Drew Eubanks from the Jazz. In exchange, Utah will receive forward P.J. Tucker and center Mo Bamba. The 36-year-old is nowhere near the level of player that he was during his days in San Antonio, averaging only 4.4 points in 17 games […]

Dejounte Murray Suffers Torn Achilles

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the season. The former Atlanta Hawk exited Friday's two-point loss to the Boston Celtics due to a non-contact injury, with further testing revealing a torn right Achilles. Murray has been plagued by multiple injuries, including missing a […]

Dejounte Murray Suffers Potentially Serious Injury

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (undisclosed) was helped directly to the locker room after crumpling to the ground while chasing a rebound in the first quarter. After the non-contact injury, the star guard grabbed at the back of his leg, which could indicate an Achilles injury. The injury clearly seemed serious based on the […]

AJ Green Returns To Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (quadriceps) will rejoin the fun on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been cleared for action following a five-game absence due to a quadriceps strain. Green offers little from a fantasy standpoint, but his three-point shooting ability helps Milwaukee space the floor. The 25-year-old has sunk 44.2 percent […]

Damian Lillard Good To Go Versus Spurs

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play in Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran playmaker was a late addition to the injury report on Friday due to groin soreness, but he has been upgraded from probable to available. Lillard struggled in his last outing against the Portland Trail Blazers, but […]

Dejounte Murray Will Play On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, finger) has been cleared for action ahead of Friday's tilt against the Boston Celtics. Murray is nursing an elbow and a finger injury but has been upgraded from probable to available. This is a significant boost for the Pelicans since Zion Williamson (illness) will not take the floor […]

Jamal Shead Out On Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead (illness) will sit out Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Even if he had been healthy enough to play, Shead likely would have only played a minor role in the rotation as the Raptors welcome Immanuel Quickley (hip) back into the lineup against the Bulls. Davion Mitchell will move […]

Immanuel Quickley Returns To Action Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hip) will return to action on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. However, Quickley will have a minutes restriction in his first game since Jan. 11. This means fantasy managers likely will not get full value out of Quickley on Friday. Davion Mitchell […]

Dante Exum Available With A Minutes Restriction Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) will make his season debut on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, but he will have a minutes restriction. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has announced that Exum will not play more than 15 minutes. The Australian guard, who returned to the NBA last season, averaged 19.8 minutes in 2023-24, […]

Spurs Active In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox In Potential Four-Team Deal

According to Don Harris of WOAI-NBC San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs are very active and perhaps close on a four-team deal that would bring Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The 27-year-old has played in 44 games this season, posting averages of 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals […]

Kris Dunn Ruled Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) has been ruled out on Friday for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The team is holding him out for the sixth consecutive game due to injury management on his left knee. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. will see more minutes off of the bench and can […]

Dante Exum Has A Chance To Make Season Debut On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday for their contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old had surgery on his wrist and hasn't been able to appear in a game yet this season. This is the first time he was upgraded to questionable which means if he doesn't play […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable To Face Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow/finger) is dealing with a couple of different injuries to his elbow and finger, but is still considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Pelicans continue to deal with tons of injuries, so they'll lean on Murray for a lot on both sides of the […]

Jordan Hawkins Tagged As Questionable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness on Friday and is considered questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. With yet another lengthy injury report, Hawkins could get plenty of minutes if he's able to battle through this illness. If he's unable to play, however, Dejounte Murray (probable), […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. 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. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]