Lonzo Ball Available On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is available for Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ball was sidelined for the previous two games due to illness, but he's set to return Saturday. Given his history with injuries, any appearance on the court is a welcome sight. This season, he's averaged 5.2 points, 3.6 assists, […]

Damian Lillard Will Return On Saturday Night

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf, illness) will return from a four-game absence for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 34-year-old has played well this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 37.1% shooting from behind the arc. But with Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) sidelined, Lillard could be even more productive, giving him added value […]

Ayo Dosunmu Out At Least 10 Days

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will miss time after suffering a calf strain in the December 23 matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. He'll be re-evaluated in 10 days. Dosunmu is having the best season of his career, averaging 12.6 points and 4.8 assists. Without him, the team will look to Talen Horton-Tucker and Dalen […]

Jalen Brunson To Warm Up On Saturday Night

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) remains questionable for Saturday's game in Washington. He has a sore calf. However, the former Maverick will warm up, with a decision to be made shortly after regarding his availability. If Brunson is not on the floor, Cameron Payne and Miles McBride could be in line for added […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out On Saturday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) won't play on Saturday against OKC. Melo has averaged a career-high 30.1 points during the 2024-25 campaign. However, as is the norm, Ball will miss another game. With Brandon Miller (ankle) and Cody Martin (knee) also out, Miles Bridges has a good chance to lead the Hornets in […]

Jalen Brunson Uncertain For Saturday Night

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The former Maverick has seen a dip in production this season. However, he's still having an All-Star-caliber year, averaging 24.5 points, 7.7 assists, and 41.8% shooting from behind the arc. Brunson is one of the most durable players in […]

Cason Wallace Out Versus Hornets

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cason Wallace (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is the first game of Wallace's career that he'll miss, snapping an incredible 111-game streak. He's set to return on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Wallace is one of several guards ruled out for the […]

Trae Young Will Play On Saturday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (heel) will play on Saturday versus Miami. Young has been plagued by various ailments during the season. However, he's only missed two games. The 26-year-old is averaging 22.0 points during the 2024-25 campaign, the second-worst mark of his career. Fortunately, he has averaged a career-high 12.1 assists. As such, Young […]

D'Angelo Russell On Track To Return Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell (thumb) looks ready to return to action on Saturday versus Sacramento, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Russell sprained his left thumb at the start of the week and sat out a matchup against Golden State on Christmas Day. However, it appears that his […]

Damian Lillard Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. Lillard is trying to overcome an illness after missing a couple of games earlier with a calf injury. Ryan Rollins has offered decent production as Lillard's […]

Jordan Poole Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Saturday's Action

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. He is bothered by a left hip contusion and might have to come out of the lineup for the third time this season. Malcolm Brogdon will likely be Poole's replacement in the first unit if he can't play. Corey Kispert and […]

LaMelo Ball Questionable For Saturday's Game

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Oklahoma City. We might be robbed of a fun matchup between Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander because the Hornets leader is dealing with ankle and wrist soreness. Vasilije Micic should log another start if Ball isn't ready to play. […]

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 […]