Week 17: Dynasty Risers And Fallers For Fantasy Basketball

The playoff push for both NBA and fantasy teams alike has arrived! We have officially crawled our way through the All-Star break filled with dreams of the past All-Star games and everyone complaining about the current setup. Let's just all collectively understand that we got to see great basketball back in the day and it's […]

Tyler Herro Hurts Knee In Friday's Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro couldn't complete Friday's game against New Orleans after hurting his left knee. Herro finished the contest with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one block in 31 minutes. Luckily, he appears to have avoided a serious injury. Herro said postgame: "I think structurally everything was good. No major, even […]

Jose Alvarado In Risk Of Suspension Following Ejection

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was involved in a scuffle in Friday's game against Miami and was ejected from the contest early in the fourth quarter. After the teams clashed on the court following Kevin Love's foul on Zion Williamson, Alvarado got into a physical altercation with Miami's reserve big Thomas Bryant. The defensive […]

Jamal Murray To Miss Friday's Game Against Portland

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (leg) is ruled out for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 27-year-old, who sustained a tibia injury, also missed the final game before the All-Star break. As a precaution, he will sit out the second night of a back-to-back. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) is questionable, potentially leaving Denver without […]

Donovan Mitchell Remains Questionable Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) remains questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers. The 27-year-old missed Cleveland's first game back from the All-Star break and is in question again for their matchup in Philadelphia. If Mitchell remains out, it's likely Isaac Okoro will start once more, with Darius Garland and Caris LeVert expected to […]

LaMelo Ball Remains Sidelined On Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss his 13th consecutive game on Friday as the team has ruled him out again due to tendinopathy in his right ankle. The up-and-coming point guard hasn't been able to shed the ankle issues this season and consistently remain on the court. He's only appeared in 22 games […]

Markelle Fultz Won't Suit Up On Saturday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) has been ruled out of the Saturday matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He hasn't been able to play in either one of the last two games for the Magic and he'll miss a third as he's being held out for injury maintenance reasons on his left knee. Fultz has […]

Tyler Herro A Game-Time Decision Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is officially listed as a game-time decision Friday before the team's matchup against the Pelicans. Jimmy Butler (personal) returns for the Heat tonight, likely taking over Herro's spot in the starting lineup from their last game if Herro is out. In the event Herro is sidelined, Jaime Jaquez Jr. […]

Bradley Beal Considered Doubtful Against Rockets

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Houston Rockets. The 30-year-old missed their last game before the All-Star break and missed the first half of the back-to-back on Thursday due to the same tightness that he's experiencing in his […]

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (conditioning) will not play in the second half of the team's back-to-back as part of his back-to-competition reconditioning. The veteran point guard made his presence felt during his Philly debut on Thursday as the team looked a lot more organized while he was on the floor. With a familiar coach […]

Luka Doncic Officially Good To Go

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is active on Thursday against Phoenix. He was listed as probable, so there wasn't any real concern from fantasy managers regarding his availability. The 24-year-old has averaged a career-high 34.2 points, 9.5 assists, and 8.8 rebounds this season, meaning he needs to be included in every fantasy lineup imaginable.

Bradley Beal Won't Play Against Dallas

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) won't play on Thursday versus Dallas. He tweaked his hamstring during a meeting with the Kings and didn't play the following night against Detroit, the Suns final game before the All-Star break. There was talk he'd be good to suit up. However, head coach Frank Vogel indicated Beal is […]

De'Anthony Melton Will Return On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) won't play on Thursday versus the Knicks. However, the 25-year-old will return to the court on Friday against the Cavaliers. Melton has been sidelined for over a month because of a back issue, so there's a good chance he'll be limited in his first game back. With Kyle Lowry […]

Jaden Springer Questionable To Face Bulls

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Chicago. The 21-year-old is nursing a right ankle problem and is waiting for a chance to make his team debut after arriving from Philadelphia in a deadline-day deal on Feb. 8. Springer played well in his final few outings as a […]

Gary Payton II Battling An Illness, Questionable Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Lakers due to an illness. The defensive specialist returned to action from a hamstring strain right before the All-Star break and featured in four consecutive games. However, it looks like he might have to sit out […]

Dante Exum Remains Unavailable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (knee) will sit out an 11th consecutive game on Thursday versus the Suns. He's been sidelined with a right knee issue, and Exum's good comeback campaign has turned into misery, as the Australian guard has missed all but three games in 2024 with health issues. According to Mavericks head coach […]

Tyrese Haliburton Fully Cleared For Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton lingered on the injury report with a hamstring issue for quite a while leading up to the All-Star break. After putting on a show for the hometown fans, Haliburton cleared the injury report and should be a full go for Thursday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. For fantasy managers that […]

Quentin Grimes Doubtful To Make Pistons Debut

Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes (knee) has been listed as doubtful for their Thursday night game against the Indiana Pacers. The former Knick has yet to make his debut for his new team and it seems like everyone will have to wait at least one more game. He hasn't played since January 30 as he […]

LaMelo Ball Still Out On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Thursday against Utah. Ball has missed more than a few games this season. However, his latest ailment, right ankle Tendinopathy, has kept him off the floor for Charlotte's last 11 games. At this point, nobody can say for certain when Ball will be back in the […]

Luka Doncic Expected To Face The Suns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (nose) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. As expected, the 24-year-old has had an MVP-caliber season, averaging a career-high 34.2 points with 9.5 assists, 8.8 boards, and 1.4 steals. He's also shot 37.5% from deep, his best mark since entering the league in 2018. Doncic […]

Bradley Beal Questionable For Thursday Evening

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable heading into Thursday's showdown with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran suffered a left hamstring injury during a game versus the Sacramento Kings and didn't suit up the following night against Detroit, the final game for the Suns heading into the All-Star break. Without question, Beal has been […]

Jalen Suggs Off Injury Report

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (groin) is not listed on the injury report, indicating his availability for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers. The 22-year-old was ruled out late before the team's last game before the All-Star break but appears ready to play as the season resumes. With Markelle Fultz (knee) sidelined, Suggs may see a […]

Markelle Fultz Out Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 25-year-old missed the Magic's final game before the All-Star break and will continue to sit out as he manages his knee injury at the start of the stretch run. With Gary Harris (calf) also unavailable, Cole Anthony […]

Donovan Mitchell Questionable Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) is currently listed as questionable for the team's upcoming game against the Orlando Magic tomorrow. Despite playing 14 minutes and scoring 16 points in the All-Star Game, the 27-year-old might sit out Cleveland's first game after the break due to illness. Should Mitchell be unable to play, Caris LeVert […]

Cade Cunningham Likely To Play Versus Indiana

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Thursday night against Indiana. The designation is nothing for fantasy managers to be alarmed by, considering he's been on the injury report since returning from a lengthy absence caused by a knee injury. Of course, anything can happen, so Cunningham could miss this one. If that's […]

De'Aaron Fox Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox has revealed he has been dealing with a right shoulder injury. Fox had a pair of strong outings right before the All-Star break, but he has been off his game lately, and the injury might be the reason why. However, Fox has luckily admitted that it's only a minor […]

Jamal Murray Good To Go Thursday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (lower leg) is set to return to the lineup on Thursday versus Washington. Murray missed Denver's final game before the All-Star break, but he came through practice with no issues on Tuesday, and Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expects him to play against the Wizards. Murray's return will send […]

Lester Quinones Getting A Standard Contract

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Warriors will convert the contract of guard Lester Quinones to a standard deal. The two-way player has appeared in 19 games for Golden State this season. He got off to a slow start. Yet, Quinones is beginning to get a consistent role in the rotation and has averaged […]

Trae Young Remains Committed To Hawks

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has steered himself clear of trade rumors and wants to remain on the team. "It's this type of league where things change and happen, but obviously, my mindset is staying in Atlanta right now. I don't get caught up in the rumors and all that stuff, my contract is […]

Kyle Lowry Saw 76ers As Best Fit For Him

According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, point guard Kyle Lowry had several options available to him after being bought out by Charlotte, but he chose to link up with his hometown team because the veteran sees the Sixers as the best fit for him. Having Nurse as the coach could have been one […]