Deni Avdija Posts Double-Double Against Pistons

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija racked up his first double-double since November in Monday's 103-94 win over the Detroit Pistons. He shot 4-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free throw strike on the way to 12 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. He hit one three-pointer and also had three assists and a […]

Pascal Siakam Returns After Brief Exit

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (eye) has returned to Monday's game against the New Orleans Hornets. The Raptors star was taken to the locker room in the second quarter of the game after being poked in the eye by the Pelicans' Herbert Jones on a drive the hoop. He instantly fell down after the play […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game vs. the Cavaliers due to a sore left ankle. Injuries have cropped up at inopportune times for Bogdanovic this season, with the latest ailment coming on the heels of having set season highs in scoring in each of […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Atlanta as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle. The move isn't surprising, as Markkanen will now get the benefit of additional time off surrounding the All-Star break. Dean Wade and Cedi Osman have […]

Jimmy Butler Draws Questionable Tag For Tuesday’s Game

Miami Heat small/power forward Jimmy Butler (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Dallas due to a strained right shoulder. Butler has missed just one game in the past month, with an absence likely to funnel more minutes in the direction of Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, and numerous others. Butler […]

Eric Gordon Will Suit Up For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (heel) has been cleared to return to action for Monday's game against the Jazz. Gordon had missed Houston's past three outings with a heel ailment, which allowed Garrison Mathews to slide into a larger offensive role; with the veteran sharpshooter back, Mathews figures to see his DFS appeal correspondingly […]

Javonte Green Available For Monday's Game

Chicago Bulls forward Javonte Green (foot) will be available for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Bulls coach Billy Donovan. Green is dealing with a right foot sprain and he was originally considered to be unlikely to play in Monday's game. The 28-year-old has regularly seen over 30 minutes per game in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Out For Monday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The reigning NBA Finals MVP is dealing with left ankle soreness. He was listed as probable for the game going into Monday, but was downgraded to doubtful Monday afternoon and finally ruled out about 90 minutes before […]

Pat Connaughton To Miss A Month Following Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (hand) had successful surgery on his right hand, according to the team. Following the surgery, he is expected to be sidelined for about four weeks. Connaughton underwent surgery to repair a fractured metacarpal in his right hand. He sustained the injury during the team's game against the Phoenix Suns on […]

Josh Richardson Should Be Available On Monday

San Antonio Spurs forward Josh Richardson is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He is expected to make his team debut after being traded at the deadline. It doesn't sound like the Spurs have any plans to take Devin Vassell out of the starting five. Fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Jonathan Kuminga To Start Again On Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will make his third straight start during Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is averaging 17.5 points per game with seven rebounds in his last two starts. Kuminga should continue starting with Draymond Green (knee) on the sideline. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see […]

Michael Porter Jr. Could Return This Season

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) could be physically cleared to play by the end of the regular season. The organization is hopeful that Porter can be cleared in the not too distant future. Porter has been ramping up his workload lately, but remains without a timetable to return. He's someone worth considering stashing, […]

Eric Gordon Tagged As Questionable For Monday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He has missed each of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis. However, he was able to practice on Saturday without any issues. The Rockets are likely going to wait until closer to game time before making […]

Aleksej Pokusevski: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: The 17-39 Oklahoma City Thunder have had to lean on creativity and optimism for the future in managing their 2021-22 roster. Without the playoffs being in the cards for OKC, many of their budding talents have spent significant time honing their game […]

Cam Reddish Unable To Return On Saturday

New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish (ankle) exited early during Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter and limped off the court. Reddish was unable to return to action, but that might've been the Knicks being cautious. He finished with six points and one rebound in […]

Aaron Wiggins Signs Extension With Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins has signed an extension with the organization. Wiggins agreed to a four-year contract worth $6.4 million. He was the 55th overall pick from the 2021 NBA Draft. Wiggins hasn't been a huge contributor, but has already made 18 starts for the Thunder this season. He is averaging 7.4 points, […]

Caleb Martin Will Miss Saturday’s Game

Miami Heat small forward Caleb Martin (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest vs. the Nets due to a sore left Achilles. The ailment has sidelined Martin for a second straight game, paving the way for Gabe Vincent and Max Strus to continue seeing significant minutes off the bench. While Martin's minutes have fluctuated […]

Davis Bertans Won’t Make Mavericks Debut Saturday

Dallas Mavericks small forward Davis Bertans has not been cleared to take the floor for Saturday's game against the Clippers. Bertans' playing time was wildly sporadic this season for Washington prior to the trade, as he received just 14.7 minutes on a nightly basis, a year removed from averaging three made triples per game. Dallas […]

Jeremy Lamb Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Sacramento Kings small forward Jeremy Lamb (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a sore left ankle. Lamb logged 31 minutes off the bench in his Kings debut Thursday, dropping 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting. With Sacramento having myriad new faces, it's unclear how interim coach Alvin Gentry will […]

Seth Curry, Andre Drummond Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Seth Curry and center Andre Drummond have been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Miami due to the blockbuster deal that sent them to the Nets not yet having been officially ratified. Curry, who has averaged a career-high 15 points per game this season, is likely to hold a similarly relevant […]

Eric Gordon Expects To Return To Action Monday

Houston Rockets small forward Eric Gordon (heel) was able to suit up for Saturday's practice and did not face any limitations, a strong step in the right direction as it pertains to his availability for Monday's game against Utah. Gordon, whom the Rockets held onto through the Trade Deadline, has missed the past three outings […]

Fred VanVleet, Thaddeus Young Cleared To Play Saturday

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (groin) and small/power forward Thaddeus Young have been given the green light to take the floor for Saturday's game against the Nuggets. VanVleet missed just one outing due to a groin ailment, with his return taking some of the DFS shine away from Gary Trent Jr., who went for […]

Anthony Edwards Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday’s Game

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against Indiana due to left patella tendinopathy. Edwards was able to log 37 minutes and a team-high 31 points during Friday's defeat, which would make an absence a surprise. If he is ultimately held out, Taurean Prince […]

Kevin Durant Remains Without A Timetable

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) remains without a firm timetable, according to head coach Steve Nash. He has been doing some individual workouts, but isn't expected back until mid-March. The Nets are in the middle of a 10-game losing streak and desperately need Durant back on the floor. However, he was given a 4-6 […]

Josh Richardson Not Available For Saturday's Game

San Antonio Spurs forward Josh Richardson won't be available for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was traded to the Spurs at the trade deadline and has yet to make his team debut. Although, it's uncertain how significant of a role he'll have on this rebuilding roster. Devin Vassell has been playing well […]

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers small forward/center LeBron James (knee) and point guard Russell Westbrook (back) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's game against the Warriors. James has picked up right where he left off since returning three contests ago, averaging 28.7 points on 56.9% shooting in that span. It's possible that L.A. gives […]

Denver Deems Austin Rivers Active For Friday’s Game

Denver Nuggets small forward Austin Rivers (hip) has been cleared to participate in Friday's contest against the Celtics after missing one game due to a tight right hip flexor. Rivers' role has fluctuated drastically over the past three weeks, making him a volatile DFS option in any format. With Monte Morris (concussion) sidelined, Rivers has […]

Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell Will Suit Up Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Anthony Edwards (knee) and point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) have been cleared to take the floor for Friday's game against Chicago. Even with Minnesota at full strength, Edwards and Russell retain their perpetually sky-high appeal, as the T-Wolves rank tied for the league's fastest offensive pace. At 22 PPG, Edwards has […]

Lauri Markkanen Remains Unavailable For Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been preemptively ruled out for Friday's contest against the Pacers due to a sprained right ankle. Markkanen has been out since Jan. 22 due to the ailment, paving the way for Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman to see elevated offensive roles. Markkanen had been finding his rhythm […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Inks Four-Year Contract Extension

Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith had an active day during Thursday's trade deadline, but it did not involve a trade. Instead, Finney-Smith signed a four-year contract extension with the Mavericks, which is slated to be worth $52 million. Dallas has bought into Finney-Smith as their starting power forward, shipping Kristaps Porzingis to Washington in […]