Dennis Smith Jr. Starting On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. will replace Cameron Johnson (ankle) in the starting five on Thursday versus Detroit. The 26-year-old is making only his second start of the season. He produced a nice all-around line with 12 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in his first start on Dec. 27 versus Milwaukee. Facing one […]

Kobe Bufkin Out For Third Straight Game

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) will miss a third straight game on Friday versus Memphis. His return isn't close either, as Bufkin is wearing a walking boot due to a big toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. Bufkin's absence has given Trent Forrest a chance to work as the backup point […]

Luka Doncic Ready To Rock On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play in Thursday's showdown against Miami. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Following a red-hot start to the month, Doncic will have a lot to live up to in the matchup. He's averaged 38.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 40.0 minutes for March. Despite […]

Tre Mann Questionable For Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (groin) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup versus Washington. He's on the injury report with a left groin strain. Mann has started 11 straight games with the Hornets since arriving from Oklahoma City in the Gordon Hayward trade. The 23-year-old has played well, posting 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists, […]

Ben Simmons Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He's missed the last five games and won't see the court again in 2023-24 due to a lower back issue. "Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment […]

Josh Richardson Done For Season After Undergoing Surgery

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. He had a 90-minute labrum procedure to repair right shoulder instability on Wednesday. The Heat have already been without Richardson for the past eight games. The 30-year-old finishes the campaign with averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 […]

Jordan McLaughlin Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. McLaughlin is in danger of missing two straight games due to an illness. If he sits, Monte Morris will be asked to be the primary backup guard for Thursday's game. It would be an increased role for […]

Luka Doncic Listed As Probable For Meeting With Heat

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against Miami. He's been carrying the probable designation for a while, but the MVP candidate has had no issues playing and logging big minutes -- Doncic has seen the court for 40-plus minutes in back-to-back games. The Slovenian superstar has also continued to […]

Anthony Black Moves To First Unit Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black will move back into the starting five for Wednesday's encounter with Washington. He's filling in for veteran Gary Harris (calf), who's getting the night off. Black will make his 32nd career start. The 20-year-old rookie has previously averaged 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21.6 minutes as a […]

No Ben Simmons Against Detroit

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) won't play on Thursday against the Pistons. He's dealing with a nerve impingement in his back. However, reports suggest that the issue isn't as severe as the one that kept him off the floor for over two months this season. With this in mind, the former 76er might also […]

Kobe Bufkin Remains Out Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus Cleveland. He has hurt his left big toe and is currently missing a good opportunity to work as Atlanta's backup point guard behind Dejounte Murray. Trent Forrest filled the role on Tuesday versus the Knicks and had five points and […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 19 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 19th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! The battle for the playoffs is heating up, and with so many teams still in the mix, we're in for an awesome final few weeks of regular season basketball. If things haven't gone your way yet […]

Keyonte George Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday versus Chicago. Following an outstanding 31-point effort against Miami at the weekend, George tried to play through an illness on Monday in a clash with Washington, but he lasted only six minutes. Kris Dunn started the second half in George's place. Collin Sexton […]

Derrick Rose To Be Re-Evaluated In Three Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (groin) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Philadelphia and won't be back in the lineup any time soon after the team announced that the former MVP will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Rose has been diagnosed with right osteitis pubis. The injury-prone guard has made only […]

Luka Doncic Cleared For Action On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) will play against the Pacers on Tuesday evening. The 2018 No. 3 overall pick has lived on the injury report for most of the 2023-24 campaign. But his latest ailment, a sprained right ankle, hasn't been severe enough to keep him off the floor. Doncic is having another fantastic […]

Cameron Payne Will Play Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (illness) will suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Nets. He has been under the weather and didn't play on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, leaving the arena before opening tip to get some rest. Under usual circumstances, Payne wouldn't see much attention from the fantasy community. But with Tyrese […]

Jalen Brunson Won't Play On Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) will sit out Tuesday's clash with Atlanta. He's been downgraded from questionable to out due to a left knee contusion sustained in the previous game against Cleveland. Miles McBride is looking at a fresh opportunity to start, while Shake Milton is ready for his Knicks debut after […]

Seth Curry To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team has announced. He will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday as the Hornets play host to Orlando. Curry sprained his right ankle last Friday against Philadelphia. With Curry and Cody Martin (ankle) dropping out of the lineup at the same […]

Markelle Fultz Questionable Versus Hornets Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is dealing with a left knee injury, the knee that kept him out of 35 games just one season ago. If Fultz is unavailable, Cole Anthony is a viable option in fantasy play, as he has averaged 11.8 […]

Luka Doncic Questionable Again For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. He's been dealing with several injuries of late. However, an ankle issue is his latest ailment. The 25-year-old appeared on the injury report before Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet, Doncic still ended the afternoon with a game-high 38 […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Set To Return On Tuesday

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It looks like Caldwell-Pope is back in the mix after sitting out of Saturday's game due to personal reasons. Christian Braun received the start in his place but didn't do much with the additional […]

De'Aaron Fox Available Versus Bulls

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (knee) will play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The star guard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a left knee contusion. Fox was able to practice on Sunday without issues, so he should be fully cleared for this […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (knee) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Atlanta. The Knicks star hurt his left knee at the weekend against Cleveland, but Brunson luckily avoided serious injury, and it looks like he has a chance to play on Tuesday. However, if he isn't good to go, […]

Keyonte George Will Play Versus Washington

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Monday's contest versus Washington. The rookie from Baylor University has won a bout with an illness and looks poised to make a ninth consecutive start on Monday. He's done well in the role recently, averaging 17.3 points and 5.9 assists. The […]

Tyler Herro Not Ready To Return On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) will remain absent on Tuesday versus Detroit. He appears to have recovered from a hyperextended left knee, which kept Herro out for four games, but Miami's second-best scorer is now on the injury report with a right foot ailment. Duncan Robinson has started four consecutive games without Herro and […]

Russell Westbrook Has Surgery On Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (hand) underwent surgery on Monday. The 35-year-old fractured his left hand on Friday night versus the Washington Wizards. He's expected to make a complete recovery, and there is hope he'll be back before the postseason commences. Nonetheless, Westbrook is nowhere near the player he once was. He's averaged a […]

Cameron Payne Questionable For Tuesday Night

Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed on Sunday's injury report heading into the meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he was ruled out before opening tip and left the arena. The 29-year-old has averaged 9.7 points and 3.3 assists in nine games with […]

Keyonte George Picks Up Questionable Tag Due To Illness

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) has been added to the injury report as questionable for Monday's game against Washington. The 20-year-old rookie has caught an illness bug, which might force him to miss his seventh game of the season. George has started each of the last eight games with the Jazz, exploding for a […]

Ben Simmons Won't Return On Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Memphis. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. Simmons' absence has helped Dennis Schroder nail down a starting role, while Dennis Smith Jr. has logged at least 20 minutes off the Nets bench in the last three games Simmons has missed. […]

Devin Booker Expected To Miss 7-10 Days

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (ankle) is set to miss 7-10 days of action, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Booker hurt his right ankle in a game against Houston at the weekend. He was already absent for Sunday's matchup against Oklahoma City and will miss at least three further contests. With Booker out, Bradley […]