Malik Monk Unavailable On Saturday

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Monk was a late addition to the injury report and will now sit out due to an illness. The absence of Monk should mean increased roles for Devin Carter and Keon Ellis on Saturday. Ellis has the […]

Trae Young Good To Go Versus The Warriors

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Saturday's meeting with the Warriors. The former Oklahoma Sooner was listed as probable heading into this contest. But that's nothing new, considering he's played through Achilles tendinitis for nearly the entire 2024-25 campaign. Young struggled versus Golden State when these clubs met back in […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out On Saturday Night

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (pelvis) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks. The multi-time All-Star had 17 points in Thursday's three-point win over the Toronto Raptors. However, he sustained a pelvic contusion after a hard fall and was ruled out after just 25 minutes of work. Curry underwent an MRI, which didn't […]

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out Versus Indiana

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't play on Saturday against Indiana. The veteran had 22 points when these clubs met on Thursday, tying Ziaire Williams (hamstring) for the team-high. Unfortunately, neither player will be on the floor for the rematch. With that said, head coach Jordi Fernandez implied that both men are being held […]

Tyrese Haliburton Back On Saturday Night

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) will suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the last three games because of back soreness, including Thursday's matchup between both clubs. But now that Haliburton is back for the rematch, he'll reclaim his spot as the team's primary playmaker and ball handler. As such, […]

Tre Jones Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jones suffered a left foot injury during Thursday's contest. The X-rays came back negative, so he appears to be only dealing with a minor injury. If he sits, Kevin Huerter (thumb) and Dalen Terry figure to […]

Josh Giddey Cleared For Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Giddey will be back in action following a one-game absence due to an ankle issue. When healthy, Giddey has been on a roll over the last month or so. Most nights, Giddey is […]

Anfernee Simons Uncertain For Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (illness) is listed as questionable heading into Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It's worth noting that center Donovan Clingan is also dealing with an illness and has been ruled out for this game. It could be something going around the locker room, so more players might be late […]

Cason Wallace Available On Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (shoulder) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Wallace is back in action following a one-game absence due to right shoulder strain. Wallace has seen an increased role lately with 27 minutes or more in each of his last four games. The 21-year-old has been productive […]

Cole Anthony Sidelined For Friday's Matchup With Wizards

According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) won't suit up against the Washington Wizards on Friday. He has been battling a sprained toe that will keep him off the floor for a second straight game. Cory Joseph will likely start again in Anthony's place this evening. Joseph collected 12 points, six […]

Zion Williamson Sitting Out Versus Minnesota

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (back) won't play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Williamson was previously left off the injury but will now be sidelined due to a lower back contusion. The Pelicans superstar had played in two straight games, and on Wednesday, he finished with 29 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals […]

LaMelo Ball Out Of Action Versus Thunder

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will be out of action for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will sit out the second half of back-to-back games for right ankle injury management. The 23-year-old is coming out of a 25-point effort where he also logged five rebounds and eight assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's […]

Jamal Murray Tagged As Questionable Against Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain and has been listed as questionable for their Friday night matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. This could be Murray's third straight missed contest, which would be a big blow since Nikola Jokic (ankle) will miss his third straight game. If Murray doesn't […]

Cason Wallace Considered Questionable Against Hornets

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (shoulder) draws a questionable tag for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's dealing with a shoulder strain that could force him to miss a second consecutive game. Since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be back for this game, the Thunder could decide to play it safe given their opponent. If […]

Stephen Curry Set To Miss Start Of Warriors' Road Trip

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (pelvis) will miss the start of the team's six-game road trip, which starts on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Curry's MRI confirmed a contusion in his pelvic area with no structural damage. This comes as great news since Curry would have missed significantly less […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 3/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Normally, I might grumble about having three extra games on the FanDuel slate to break down, while DraftKings is only featuring the first seven games of the evening. But the late games are going to provide us plenty of solid plays and more options tonight, which might not be a bad thing with how funky […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 3/21/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA has another very busy night on Friday with 10 games on the schedule. The first seven of those games are part of the DraftKings main slate for DFS fantasy basketball, which tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Just one game begins right away with four of the seven games starting at 8:00 p.m. […]

Ja Morant Continues To Sit Out

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Morant will miss his fourth game in a row due to a lingering left hamstring issue. The Grizzlies haven't given a good timetable for Morant, but his next chance to play will come on Tuesday. In […]

Darius Garland Set To Return On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Garland will be back in action after sitting out of Wednesday's contest for rest purposes. It's that time of the season where the top tier teams will likely rest their starters to keep them […]

Gary Payton II Downgraded To Out

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Payton is dealing with left knee soreness and it appears to be significant enough to hold him out of this contest. Normally, the absence of Payton wouldn't mean too much, but the 32-year-old has been […]

Josh Giddey Ruled Out On Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The Bulls have decided to take the cautious approach and hold Giddey out during the second leg of this back-to-back set. Giddey returned from a three-game absence on Wednesday and finished with 22 points, seven rebounds, and […]

Jalen Brunson Sheds Walking Boot

According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is no longer in a walking boot. He was also spotted doing some "light shooting." The 28-year-old sprained his right ankle in a meeting with the Lakers on March 6. As a result, it was announced Brunson would miss at least […]

Cole Anthony Questionable For Friday Night

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Wizards. He has been battling a sprained toe, most recently keeping him off the floor for Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. Cory Joseph got the start in that one, finishing with 13 points. If Anthony remains sidelined on Friday night, Joseph […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Off The Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is off the injury report for Friday's matchup with the visiting Hornets. SGA is having an MVP-caliber year, averaging a career-high 33.0 points with 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks. He took the night off to rest when OKC played the 76ers on Wednesday night, allowing […]

Miles McBride Cleared To Face Charlotte

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (groin) will play on Thursday against Charlotte. The 24-year-old logged 31 minutes in Wednesday's 120-105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, ending the night with 11 points, five assists, and three rebounds while shooting 37.5% from deep. He popped up on the injury report because of a groin contusion. […]

LaMelo Ball Available Versus The Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is good to go for Thursday's matchup with the Knicks. He wasn't available for Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a result, Damion Baugh entered the starting lineup and finished with 11 points, nine boards, five assists, and one steal. But with Ball and Miles Bridges (illness) cleared […]

Tyrese Haliburton Sidelined Again On Thursday

According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Due to back soreness, the 25-year-old will miss his third consecutive contest. Haliburton was listed as questionable earlier in the day but has since been downgraded to out. Benedict Mathurin should continue to […]

Luka Doncic Unavailable Thursday Versus Bucks

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Tonight's game is the second half of a back-to-back set, and Doncic will sit out to manage his right ankle sprain. He finished with 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals […]

LaMelo Ball Probable Versus The Knicks

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) is expected to play on Thursday versus the Knicks. Statistically, the 23-year-old has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 25.4 points with 7.2 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. However, as has been the case over the years, he's missed time due to various injuries, limiting him […]

Gary Trent Jr. Considered Probable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is regarded as probable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is on the injury report with left patella tendinopathy. However, it is only a minor ailment, and Trent Jr. is expected to play on Thursday. When he gets the official clearance, Trent Jr. will attempt […]