Gabe Vincent Ruled Out Thursday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, according to CBSLA's Mark Medina. Vincent has averaged 18.5 minutes per game in his 31 games for the Lakers this season, producing 4.3 points, 0.9 assists, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per contest. Vincent's absence will open […]

Miles McBride Questionable For Friday's Matchup In Oklahoma City

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) was expected to get a spot start on Wednesday in place of Jalen Brunson (calf), but a the last minute McBride was replaced in the lineup by Cameron Payne. McBride was initially questionable and then ruled out due to a hamstring issue, which also has him questionable for […]

Jalen Brunson Questionable For Friday Against The Thunder

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City after missing his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Jazz. The Knicks still managed to win their ninth straight with Cameron Payne stepping in for Brunson and Miles McBride (hamstring), who was expected to start in Brunson's […]

Gabe Vincent Downgraded To Doubtful Against Portland

Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Vincent is in danger of missing his second consecutive game after sitting out against the Cavs on Tuesday. He's only missed one game this season, but […]

Josh Richardson Listed As Out For Thursday's Game

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) was listed as out for the Heat's Thursday night home matchup against the Pacers. Richardson has been limited to just eight games this year, and this will be his 19th straight game on the sideline. He hasn't played since November 18, and while he has been out, Alec Burks […]

Ben Simmons Will Sit Out Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (injury management) will not play on Thursday in the second game of the team's back-to-back. He played 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and produced two points, two rebounds, and six assists while shooting just one-for-six from the field. Simmons has been getting more work at point guard since […]

James Harden Added To Injury Report As Questionable Against Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (groin) was added to the Clippers' injury report on Thursday afternoon ahead of their showdown in Oklahoma City with the Thunder. Harden has been carrying the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard (knee) still sidelined and is averaging 21.9 points, 7.8 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 33.9 minutes per […]

The Fastest Path to the Top 50: Fantasy Basketball Statistical Analysis

The NBA season is not even halfway over, but the lull in the schedule created by the NBA Cup gave me time to start thinking about what types of data I could research in this coming offseason to become a more informed analyst and a better overall fantasy basketball manager. And then I started thinking, […]

Gabe Vincent Iffy To Face Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against Portland. He might be out for a second straight contest due to a left oblique strain. Vincent has logged a few starts lately but typically doesn't play a big role in the rotation. Throughout the season, Vincent has averaged 18.9 […]

Dalano Banton Considered Questionable Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (hip) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Lakers. He missed almost the entire second half of December, playing in only one of the last six games. Now, Banton might also have to sit out the first game in January. With […]

Kyle Lowry Starting On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard is returning after missing their last contest due to hip soreness. The expectation is that Lowry is going to see a bigger role with Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) unavailable. That also means, Eric […]

Dyson Daniels Returning To Action On Wednesday Night

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (illness) has been listed as active for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Daniels had missed the last two games with an illness but is able to suit up in Denver on Wednesday. Daniels has been a rewarding fantasy option from a defensive perspective, averaging 3.1 steals per game […]

Immanuel Quickley Back On Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will play on Wednesday versus Brooklyn. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season due to various ailments, most recently missing the Raptors' previous 22 contests because of an elbow injury. It's unknown if he'll have a cap on his minutes. However, Quickley is too talented […]

Jalen Suggs Good To Go Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) will be active against Detroit on Wednesday. Orlando has upgraded him from probable to available. A wrist injury limited Suggs to just 13 minutes in the previous game against Brooklyn. Suggs is having a career year in 2024-25 and should continue leading the Magic in Wednesday's favorable matchup against […]

Stephen Curry Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers due to a right thumb strain. Curry's strained thumb is a new issue after knee injury, management kept him out of a game recently. The 36-year-old veteran struggled in December, shooting 36.2 percent from three-point range during 11 contests. Fantasy managers, […]

Bub Carrington Active On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (head) will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against Chicago. Carrington's participation in the contest was initially under doubt after he took a knee to the head on Monday versus the Knicks. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Carrington has battled out a regular starting role for […]

Immanuel Quickley Questionable For Wednesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the visiting Nets. The former Knick has appeared in only three games this season, missing time at the start of the 2024-25 campaign because of a pelvic contusion. Unfortunately, he's missed the last 22 games because of an elbow injury. It's logical to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday 1/1/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We ring in the new year with an eight-game slate on FanDuel today! There are a lot of players already ruled out with injuries and another handful who are questionable for tonight, so consider these picks today a "first draft" as we all know things can change quite quickly one injury updates start pouring in […]

Bub Carrington Questionable For Wednesday's Matchup

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (head) is questionable to play against Chicago on Wednesday. He was hit in the head during Monday's loss to the Knicks and has been suffering from a post-traumatic headache. Carrington's absence on Wednesday could open up additional playing time for players like Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George, and Jared Butler. Malcolm […]

Jose Alvarado Considered Doubtful Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Miami. Alvarado has rejoined practice at full capacity and is nearing his return to action, but it looks like his comeback will not happen in Wednesday's game. The feisty guard last played on […]

Dyson Daniels On Track To Return Versus Nuggets

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Dyson Daniels (illness) appears ready to rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Denver, with the team listing him as probable for the game. The NBA's steals leader has missed two games due to an illness. Vit Krejci will return to a backup role on Wednesday with Daniels active. The 21-year-old has made […]

Trae Young Listed As Probable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Denver. After carrying a heel contusion for a bit, Young is back on the injury report with right Achilles tendinitis. The star guard has skipped just two games all season, so he will likely be available on Wednesday, which limits Vit Krejci's […]

Devin Booker Will Play Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) was listed as questionable for the team's Tuesday night home game against Memphis, but he was upgraded to available 30 minutes before tip-off. Booker has missed the last five games with a groin injury but will start for Phoenix in the team's final game of 2024. In his 26 […]

Cam Thomas Listed As Out Wednesday Against Toronto

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) returned from a 13-game absence on Sunday, but he was listed as out due to left-hamstring injury management for Wednesday's game in Toronto. In his return, Thomas looked great with 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 25 minutes, but he'll take a break Wednesday on the front […]

Cade Cunningham Probable For New Year's Day Against Orlando

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is in the midst of a breakout season, but he showed up on the injury report as probable with left-knee tendinopathy for the Pistons' matchup against the Magic on Wednesday. In 27 games, Cunningham has averaged 24.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 9.9 assists, and 0.9 steals in 35.9 minutes per […]

Jordan Poole Could Miss A Third Straight Contest

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has missed the last two games due to a bruised left hip, and he was listed as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Poole has been productive when available over the last month and leads the team with a 27.5% usage rate while averaging 21.9 […]

Kyrie Irving Off The Injury Report For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's intrastate meeting with the Rockets. Irving sat out during Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. As a result, Jaden Hardy got the start. However, it was Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington who led the way on the scoring end, with the […]

Kyle Lowry Considered Questionable For Wednesday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Lowry is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to lingering right hip soreness. The veteran guard averages just over 20 minutes per game but has had modest contributions this season with 4.4 points and 2.9 assists per […]

Jalen Brunson Not On The Injury Report For Wednesday

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Wednesday's matchup against the visiting Jazz. He had carried injury designations over the last few games because of a calf injury. However, Brunson has been on the floor, recently combining for 73 points in consecutive meetings with the Washington Wizards. […]

Terry Rozier Suspended One Game

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been suspended one game for his involvement in a physical altercation during Sunday's win over the Rockets. The 30-year-old hasn't had the best season, averaging 12.0 points and shooting 32.2% from behind the arc. While he isn't a steady fantasy contributor, his absence for Wednesday's matchup with the New […]