D'Angelo Russell Active Versus Hornets

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Due to an illness, Russell was initially regarded as questionable for the game before Brooklyn upgraded his status to available. Russell has blown hot and cold lately, but his overall numbers with the Nets have been solid. […]

Trae Young Available To Face Magic

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) will be active against the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Hawks star has once again shaken off a probable tag. Young has been on fire lately and has just been named to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement, so he'll head into Monday's matchup with great […]

Jalen Suggs Downgraded To Out Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando has ruled him out for the contest after initially giving Suggs a doubtful designation. This will be Suggs' eighth consecutive absence. Cole Anthony has boosted his productivity without Suggs and is in line for […]

Tyler Herro Ruled Out Monday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Miami's leading scorer was added to the injury report late due to a stomach bug and has now been officially ruled out. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) misses the game for the same reason, so there appears to be […]

Luka Doncic Considered Probable For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Doncic has been out since Christmas Day with a calf strain but appears on track to return. However, after a long layoff, he could have some minutes restrictions. The superstar guard remains one of the best […]

Russell Westbrook Continues To Sit Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) will miss a sixth straight game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former MVP has yet to take the court this month due to a hamstring strain, and there is currently no timeline for his return. The injury has come at an unfortunate time for Westbrook, […]

CJ McCollum Will Not Play On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) will miss Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After putting up 30-plus points twice over the past three games, McCollum needs to skip Monday's action for personal reasons. Three-point sniper Jordan Hawkins may get an opportunity to impress in the first unit with McCollum unavailable. Hawkins has […]

Jrue Holiday Remains Out On Monday Against Heat

According to Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Holiday won't suit up for the third straight game due to a right shoulder impingement. The 34-year-old next opportunity to get back on the floor comes on Wednesday against the Spurs. With Holiday […]

LaMelo Ball Returns To Action Monday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Ball recently returned from an ankle sprain but did not play against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday when Charlotte began a back-to-back. KJ Simpson will likely make way for Ball in the starting […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 2/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back RotoBallers! We've got a packed slate filled with intriguing matchups, injury news, and opportunities to exploit soft pricing. As always, balancing between cash game safety and GPP upside is key. Pay close attention to late-breaking injury updates, as they can shift the slate dynamics significantly. This article will provide my daily fantasy basketball […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday, 2/10/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy Monday! If you're a football fan, I hope you enjoyed last night's Super Bowl. As a Giants fan, it was a capping end to a nightmarish season, and I'm looking forward to focusing solely on NBA for a bit. Stay tuned also, because I'll be providing MLB DFS content shortly! Tonight it's back to […]

Luka Doncic Officially Questionable For Monday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Although he's not a lock to suit up, at least according to the official NBA injury report, multiple reports suggests he'll be out there on Monday night. Doncic hasn't played since the Mavs' loss to the Timberwolves on Christmas […]

Mike Conley Uncertain To Meet The Cavs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (finger) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He didn't suit up for Saturday's victory over the Portland Trail Blazers because of a finger injury. As a result, Rob Dillingham entered the starting lineup, finishing with eight points, six assists, and two steals in 23 minutes of work. […]

Cade Cunningham Available Versus Charlotte

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup with Charlotte. He wasn't available for Friday's win over the 76ers. As a result, Malik Beasley entered the starting lineup and finished with 36 points, a career-high. But with Cunningham back in the Mix, Beasley will head back to the bench, which should lower […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out On Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. In Friday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, the 23-year-old had 24 points and 10 assists. He popped up on Sunday's injury report due to ankle soreness, so it seems there's a good chance he'll be back on Monday in Brooklyn. With Nick […]

LaMelo Ball Now Questionable For Sunday Afternoon

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons. He had 24 points and 10 assist in Friday's narrow win over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the 23-year-old is now in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of ankle soreness. If Ball isn't available, KJ Simpson, who had 15 points, […]

Dennis Schroder Available Against The Hornets

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (trade pending) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Hornets. The veteran has bounced around the National Basketball Association this season, suiting up for the Nets and Warriors before getting shipped to the Pistons ahead of the deadline. While he could have a rough time finding consistent minutes in Detroit, […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out Versus Toronto

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) isn't available for Sunday's clash with the Toronto Raptors. He injured his right ankle during the February 1 encounter against the Brooklyn Nets. As a result, the 30-year-old has missed the last four games. Without him, Amen Thompson should continue to handle most of the duties at the one […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024-25): February 10 - February 23

Week 16 is a big one as we have the All-Star Break right in the middle of it, and thus, most leagues count the first four days of this week and the last four days of next as all one week for H2H scoring purposes. And once Week 16 finally does wrap up, we have […]

Lonzo Ball Ruled Out For Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Ball is feeling under the weather, and Chicago has downgraded him from questionable to out. He will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu receive a usage boost with Ball out. […]

Bradley Beal Unavailable Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (toe) will remain on the shelf for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Beal has recently produced some of his best performances of the season, but a toe injury has taken him out of the lineup. Kevin Durant (ankle) also remains out on Saturday, meaning Devin […]

Scoot Henderson Upgraded To Available

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) will play in Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The second-year player is troubled by ankle soreness but has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of the game. Henderson settled for only five points in the last contest against the Sacramento Kings. However, the Timberwolves have struggled […]

Mike Conley Misses Saturday's Action

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will not suit up for Saturday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran will be sidelined with a finger injury after the team initially listed him as questionable for the contest. Minnesota's backcourt will also be without Anthony Edwards (hip), so the path is clear for Rob […]

Jrue Holiday Won't Face The Knicks

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't suit up for Saturday's showdown with the Knicks. The veteran will now miss a second-straight game because of right shoulder impingement, an issue he's battled for nearly the entire 2024-25 campaign. Al Horford will presumably remain in the starting lineup. However, Payton Pritchard, amassing 21 points from off […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Sidelined On Saturday Night

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) remains out heading into Saturday's clash with the Spurs. He missed 10 games because of a back injury before returning for the January 25 meeting with the Pistons. However, the 23-year-old suffered a quad contusion in that one and will now miss his seventh-consecutive contest. Suggs hasn't done any […]

Austin Reaves Good To Go Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (elbow) will play on Saturday against the Pacers. He was listed as questionable for this one. However, he felt fine after pre-game warmups, so he's officially good to go. With LeBron James (ankle), Luka Doncic (calf), and Mark Williams (trade pending) all out, Reaves is a must-start in all […]

Luka Doncic Out Saturday, Expected To Play On Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) is listed as out for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers. However, according to multiple reports, he is anticipated to make his Lakers debut on Monday night against the Utah Jazz. Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers in exchange for forward Anthony Davis, played his entire career with […]

Ben Simmons, Nets Agree To A Contract Buyout

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nets and guard/forward Ben Simmons have agreed to a contract buyout. The 28-year-old was at his best while a member of the 76ers. However, after he was traded to Brooklyn, his production declined significantly. Simmons has averaged 13.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals in 365 regular-season […]

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out Again On Saturday

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) won't play on Saturday against the Mavericks. He tweaked his ankle during a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets on February 1 and has missed the last three games. As a result, Amen Thompson has been handling things at the one spot, so he should continue to see an increase […]

Jamal Murray Tagged As Questionable For Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Murray is at risk of missing his second straight game after sitting out on Thursday due to a knee injury. His absence allowed Julian Strawther to start, but he struggled with only two points in 31 minutes […]