Anthony Black Questionable For Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game with the Detroit Pistons. Black was out of the lineup against the Nets on Sunday due to back spasms. He didn't practice on Tuesday, so he will likely be sidelined Wednesday. If the 20-year-old second-year pro can't suit up, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony will likely […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Tuesday, 12/31/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Happy New Year’s Eve, RotoBallers! We have an exciting main slate tonight with four games tipping off at 7:00 p.m. EST. As always, FanDuel scoring and pricing will be our primary focus, with a blend of cash-game safety and GPP upside to help you dominate the last slate of 2024. Injuries and last-minute updates often […]
Devin Booker Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) has been officially listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Memphis. He appears ready to return from a five-game absence after participating in five-on-five action during Monday's practice. However, the team hasn't yet fully committed to his return. With Booker's return, Ryan Dunn will land back on the bench, […]
Gabe Vincent Iffy For Tuesday's Action
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) is questionable to face Cleveland on Tuesday. He suffered an oblique strain on Saturday against Sacramento, logging only seven minutes of action. If Vincent can't play on Tuesday, Shake Milton should get a good opportunity to impress in his team debut. He and Dorian Finney-Smith are available for […]
Kyle Lowry Sits Out Monday's Game
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry will not play against Portland on Monday. The veteran is currently carrying a sore right hip and will miss the action after initially being listed as questionable for the game. Reggie Jackson will likely receive an uptick in minutes on Monday, especially with Eric Gordon (mouth) also out. However, […]
Keyonte George Active On Monday
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) will return to the lineup on Monday against Denver. He has been upgraded from probable to available. George gets back to work after missing four games. The 21-year-old was enjoying a productive month before getting hurt, averaging 18.1 points with 4.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He's upped his production […]
Marcus Smart Ruled Out For Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (finger) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against Phoenix. He's nursing a right index finger injury, and the team plans to re-evaluate Smart in a couple of weeks. With Ja Morant (shoulder) also absent and considered week-to-week, Scotty Pippen Jr. has a chance to make his mark […]
Ja Morant To Miss Time, Considered "Week-To-Week"
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain. He was injured in Friday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, the news isn't good, with the 25-year-old now considered "week-to-week." Morant has had a down year, averaging 21.2 points. It's also not ideal, considering he underwent season-ending shoulder […]
AJ Green Considered Probable For Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (calf) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana. He practiced fully on Monday, suggesting Green's calf injury isn't very serious and that he will be good to go for the final contest of 2024. Green operates as a three-point specialist who has hit nearly 44 percent of his attempts from […]
Davion Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Thursday
Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Mitchell is in danger of missing his second contest in a row due to an illness. He last suited up on December 26th, posting six points, five assists, and two steals in 27 minutes on the floor. […]
Jalen Brunson Cleared To Face Wizards
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) has been cleared to play on Monday versus Washington. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to right calf tightness. Brunson just cooked the Wizards for 55 points on Saturday and should be in line for another productive outing, as Washington sits among the […]
Jordan Poole Will Not Play On Monday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Knicks. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a hip contusion. Poole's absence in the same matchup on Saturday allowed Malcolm Brogdon to move back to the starting unit. He had one of his better games of […]
LaMelo Ball Out Again On Monday Night
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play against the Bulls on Monday. The 23-year-old has played great this season, averaging a career-high 30.1 points. However, he will now miss his 10th game of the 2024-25 campaign. Fortunately, the Hornets don't play again until Friday versus the Pistons, so Ball has more time to recover. […]
Josh Giddey Available Versus Charlotte
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) will play versus the Hornets. The 22-year-old recently missed four games. However, he returned for Saturday's contest against the Bucks, finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block. With Zach LaVine (toe) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) both sidelined on Monday night, Giddey could be […]
Ayo Dosunmu Downgraded Versus Charlotte
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) won't play on Monday against Charlotte. He is expected to be re-evaluated in 10 days after recently suffering a right Soleus strain. However, fantasy managers had some hope he would play after he was listed as doubtful on the league's official injury report. But as expected, Dosunmu won't suit […]
Jrue Holiday Questionable Versus The Raptors
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right shoulder impingement, keeping him off the floor for the C's previous three contests. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) also sidelined in the last two games, Sam Hauser, recently amassing nine points, three assists, and one […]
Gabe Vincent Questionable For Tuesday's Matchup With Cleveland
Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports that per Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, point guard Gabe Vincent (oblique) didn't practice on Tuesday. Vincent is now listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an oblique strain he suffered against Sacramento on Saturday. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up, […]
Kyrie Irving Will Not Play Against Kings On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is dealing with some shoulder soreness and will be sidelined against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. According to ESPN's Tim McMahon, the Mavericks are trying to be careful with Irving's workload since Luka Doncic (calf) will be out for at least a month. Quentin Grimes will likely join the […]
Keyonte George Upgraded To Probable On Monday
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The second-year combo guard has missed the last four games and the Jazz will welcome back anyone that can generate some more offense. George averages 16.2 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.7 threes across […]
Zach LaVine Probable To Face Hornets
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (toe) is experiencing toe soreness but he's considered probable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The star guard has only been forced to miss four games so far this season and averages 22.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.3 threes, and 3.0 turnovers per game with shooting […]
Josh Giddey Considered Probable Monday
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) returned from a four-game absence to play in the team's last game on Saturday. He's still on the injury report with the ankle sprain, but he's considered probable to play again on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. On Saturday, he posted 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, […]
Jordan Poole Draws A Questionable Tag For Monday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) is questionable heading into Monday's rematch with the Knicks. The 25-year-old wasn't available when these clubs met on Saturday because of a hip contusion. As a result, Justin Champagnie handled things on the scoring end, finishing with a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and two steals. If Poole […]
Jalen Brunson Questionable Versus The Wizards
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (calf) is questionable for Monday's meeting with Washington. The veteran carried the same designation heading into Saturday's game against the Wizards, the first of back-to-back contests between the clubs. However, it didn't stop him from finishing with 55 points. With that said, there's a good chance Brunson will be […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Monday 12/30/24): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Happy Monday Rotoballers! We've got a perfectly sized 7-game slate to kick off the week. This slate is loaded with intriguing matchups, offering a perfect mix of high-floor players for cash games and upside targets for GPPs. With key injuries impacting rotations and FanDuel-specific pricing creating value opportunities, understanding tonight’s landscape is critical. I'm here […]
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (2024-2025): December 30 - January 5
Happy Holidays, my fantasy basketball friends, and welcome back to another edition of my weekly waiver wire column! We ring in the new year in only a few days, but the fantasy basketball season has been going strong for over two months. We're approaching the season's mid-point, and you're likely now starting to see what […]
LaMelo Ball Not Expected To Play On Monday
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Bulls. The 23-year-old is having the best season of his career from a statistical standpoint, averaging 30.1 points with 7.4 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. However, he's missed nine of Charlotte's 31 games this season. With Brandon Miller (ankle) also not […]
Ayo Dosunmu Doubtful Versus The Hornets
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Hornets. It was recently reported the 24-year-old would miss at least 10 days. However, the doubtful designation indicates he has a chance of suiting up on Monday evening. But fantasy managers shouldn't expect to Dosunmu on the floor after he […]
Jalen Suggs Injured On Sunday Afternoon
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) didn't return to Sunday's narrow win over the Nets. The 23-year-old logged only 13 minutes versus Brooklyn, finishing with eight points. Fortunately, the Magic don't play again until Wednesday in Detroit. But Orlando is already without Moritz Wagner (knee), Paolo Banchero (oblique), and Franz Wagner (oblique), so adding Suggs […]
D'Angelo Russell Traded To Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D'Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. In exchange, forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton will head to the Lakers. Russell has seen his playing time and production take a hit this season. He's averaging 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, […]
Jamal Murray Upgraded To Available
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Murray is dealing with an ankle sprain, but has been able to play nearly 40 minutes in each of the last two games. It doesn't appear to be something that is going to cause Murray to […]